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Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
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...
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This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
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Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Dennis Zongker talks you through the steps for bending wood for curved furniture Furniture makers have...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Derek Jones describes a few options for taking the hard work out of large scale...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Mark Palma introduces you to the world of miniature woodturning Woodturning is wonderful hobby that...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I use Forstner bits to drill my blanks when making...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Steve Bisco looks at the man and the book that transformed 18th-century cabinetmaking and carved...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
In this article, experienced woodworker Peter Wood takes us through this step-by-step guide on how...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a wall cabinet with two side drawers using...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
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