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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...
Chris Grace builds a screen and blind to protect his tools from shavings and dust....
Isreal Martin describes making a special box from an old European walnut tree A few...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
You can learn a range of skills and enjoy the great outdoors at this week-long...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
In woodworking, quality screwdrivers are crucial for driving screws cleanly, securely, and precisely without damaging...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Kevin Ley takes the time to construct a longcase clock in zebrano and oak Some...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
We decided to go looking for interesting and more obscure facts and useful working information...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
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...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Zoe Gertner shows how to carve a colony of these birds in relief Every so...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
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