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Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
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...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
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A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
A revolutionary advancement The Gothic style started around 1150 in France with the cathedral of...
Here are seven must-have woodworking measuring tools picked by the editors at the Woodworkers Institute...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Richard Findley continues his skew chisel series by making a wooden mallet for use around...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
We learn about the remarkable life and work of carver Ronald Ellis. Ronald Ellis’ journey...
Dave Bates reports on the Dalmann Tool Appeal At a time when charities are increasingly...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Continuing from Back to Basics – Types of Hardwood, this week we will look at...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
We look at a tree that is more universally useful than any other tree on...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Derek Jones describes a few options for taking the hard work out of large scale...
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...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
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Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
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