The Woodworkers Institute
We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
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...
Get ANY of these books for FREE! We are offering ALL our readers the opportunity...
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...
Get ANY of these books for FREE! We are offering ALL our readers the opportunity...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Lee Stoffer weaves the seat for his stool. To ensure the seat weave was of...
“One of my greatest learned experiences from woodturning is that the object’s form is always...
Richard Findley turns his first hollow form. You would think that, at some point, I...
We meet carver, green woodworker, teacher and author Harald Lamon Harald Lamon has a passion...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Mark Beckett explains how woodturning helped bring him back from the brink of death Where...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’ve been smitten by pen turning. Easily done, small size...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
We’re going to go back to southeastern Germany and the Erzgebirge Mountain area, famed for...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
Mark Palma explores methods to deter bleed through Adding colour or a decorative element to...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
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...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Get ANY of these books for FREE! We are offering ALL our readers the opportunity...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
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