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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...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Richard Findley takes a look at an area of turning that he has never explored...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
We look at an 18th-century carving by Masanao of Kyoto This wooden netsuke of a...
In the first of two articles, Tatiana Baldina demonstrates how to lay out some basic...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Fred & Julie Byrne use their scrollsaw to make a useful but attractive item for...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
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...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
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