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David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
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…...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
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Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Danielle Dixon tells WWC how she took up the art of burning wood and shares...
Maurice Tebbutt and Keith Drew talk us through the maths and making of a segmented...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
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Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Guest editor Mark Palma restores a CBN wheel which has seen better days CBN wheels...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
It’s a funny thing. The mass of components and materials that make up a plane...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
We look at some of the best lots from a Bonhams auction of Asian art...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Richard Findley looks at how to identify different shapes commonly found in turning. Today’s furniture...
Now you should be ready to finish of your sphere. However, a sphere is only...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Michael Huntley takes a closer look at the historical significance of this trestle table, which...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’ve been smitten by pen turning. Easily done, small size...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
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