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Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
A revolutionary advancement The Gothic style started around 1150 in France with the cathedral of...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Dave Western explores the meanings behind the signs and symbols used in lovespoons. Understanding lovespoon...
In this article, experienced woodworker Peter Wood takes us through this step-by-step guide on how...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Now you should be ready to finish of your sphere. However, a sphere is only...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Frederick Wilbur carves a traditional foliage design The ubiquitous acanthus motif has been stylised more...
For more than 70 years, Blum has collaborated with designers and furniture makers worldwide to...
From unpromising student to award-winning teacher, Jamie Ward ran the gamut of woodwork teaching before...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Guest editor Mark Palma restores a CBN wheel which has seen better days CBN wheels...
We’re going to go back to southeastern Germany and the Erzgebirge Mountain area, famed for...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Anna Muzzolon combines traditional pyrography with colouring techniques to create a floral design In this...
Richard Findley uses the skills from the exercises in the previous issues to make two...
Firstly, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and we hope that Santa brings...
We review the updated edition of this classic timber guide Wood Identification & Use has...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Issue 331 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert craftsmanship, from a Craftsman-style highboy dresser and live-edge cabinet to a rotating display cabinet and sofa table with a foldable game board. Discover traditional techniques like butterfly keys, explore innovative joinery, and meet outstanding makers and award-winning designs. A rich and rewarding read for furniture makers at every level.
Issue 213 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Dave Western’s decorative bowl and traditional Welsh lovespoon alongside projects from beach scenes and optical illusions to birds, brushes, and sculpted portraits. Learn how to capture character in portrait carving, gain insights from experienced tutors, and discover fresh artistic perspectives from makers like Lara Reisigl Domeneghetti. A vibrant and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 422 of Woodturning is packed with inspiration and expert guidance, featuring Andrew Potocnik’s striking wall art and projects ranging from bolo ties and ebony boxes to a miniature Windsor chair and wing-handled bowl. Learn more about box lids, drill bit storage, and sharpening techniques, while discovering the work of Irish turner Richard West. Plus, enjoy exclusive woodworking book giveaways and the latest turning community updates.
Celebrate the milestone 100th issue of Woodworking Crafts with exclusive giveaways from Makita and BeaverCraft Tools, free woodworking books, and a special look back at memorable covers from the past 100 issues. Packed with inspiring projects—from folding stands and loveseats to carved spoons, knife racks, and pyrography art—plus expert techniques on veneer repair, sharpening, moulding planes, and bandsaw troubleshooting, this landmark edition is a must-read for every woodworking enthusiast.
The Art of Chairmaking is a step-by-step guide to building elegant Windsor chairs and other classic furniture. It covers tools, techniques, and five projects—including a stool, table, bench, and two armchairs—with clear photos and diagrams for all skill levels.
Release dates: UK 08/2025 | US 09/2025
Seasoned woodcarver Peter Benson introduces the basics of whittling with safety tips, essential tools, and clear, progressive projects. With step-by-step guidance, readers build skills as they carve a dolphin, polar bear, kingfisher, and more.
Release dates: UK 06/2025 | US 10/2025
This book features detailed projects for crafting decorative boxes—from small ring boxes to multi-drawer designs—using techniques like dovetailing, inlay, and veneering with fine woods like walnut and sycamore. With step-by-step photos and personalization tips, readers can create meaningful keepsakes or gifts. Projects include a ring box, wedding box, jewellery box, and heirloom Bible box.
Release dates: UK: 06/2025 | US 10/2025
Routing is a complete guide to using router trimmers and tables, featuring 16 accessible projects. Compact and affordable, trimmers handle most routing tasks, from cutting to joining. With clear tutorials and tips, projects include a storage box, photo frame, and chopping board—perfect for all skill levels.
Release dates: UK 05/2025 | US 08/2025
Wood Identification & Use is a comprehensive guide to over 200 wood species, with detailed descriptions, colour photos, and information on properties, uses, and safety. Aimed at small-scale woodworkers, it covers everything from cabinetmaking to carving, with sections on defects, figuring, health risks, and inspiring finished pieces.
Release dates: UK 05/2025 | US 09/2025