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Andy Coates looks at turning hollow forms with a modest shoulder In the first part...
Andy Coates looks at turning hollow forms with a modest shoulder In the first part...
Zoë Gertner shows how to create a relief-carved owl Some years ago I was given,...
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Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
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Zoë Gertner shows how to create a relief-carved owl Some years ago I was given,...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Michael Perkovich adds bold curves and subtle tapers to this elegant design This entry table...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
You can buy Wooden Jewellery Boxes for only £13.50/ $21.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $26.99 🇬🇧...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
Les Symonds makes a popular item using a series of jigs and aids to simplify...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Kevin Ley takes the time to construct a longcase clock in zebrano and oak Some...
Molly Winton explains how you can use pyrography and homemade brands to embellish your projects...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Chris Grace improves the effectiveness and ease of use of his extraction system. Having a...
What have you been turning? Please email your images to WTEditorial@thegmcgroup.com Wedding goblet My granddaughter,...
Dave Wilkins walks guest editor Peter Benson through his journey from stick head making to...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
Andy Coates looks at turning hollow forms with a modest shoulder In the first part...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
Issue 332 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical expertise, from handcrafted chess sets and dovetailed trays to campaign furniture and workshop tools. Discover insights into Japanese saws, explore standout furniture showcased at the Smithsonian Craft Show, and meet talented designer-makers pushing the boundaries of the craft. A must-read for furniture makers seeking both inspiration and skill-building.
Issue 214 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from Cedric Boyns’ pierced bowl and bird sculpture to relief carvings, wildlife studies, and decorative panels. Learn to embrace new carving challenges with Peter Benson, discover Gary Field’s remarkable sculptures from reclaimed Australian timber, and enjoy book reviews, show reports, and a free woodworking book offer. A creative and rewarding issue for woodcarvers of every skill level.
Issue 423 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from elegant long-neck vases and wave bowls to Viking games, flower goblets, and a handcrafted milking stool. Follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, discover the creative journey of turner Paul Hilton-Tapp, and enjoy expert advice from Kurt Hertzog. With woodworking book giveaways and community updates, it’s an engaging issue for turners of all skill levels.
Issue 101 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical inspiration, from garden benches and toy aeroplanes to carved mirrors, turned candle holders, and CNC-crafted bowls. Discover clever workshop tips, improve your carving skills, and explore innovative techniques combining pyrography and watercolour. Plus, meet inspiring makers and learn how woodworking is making a positive impact in communities. A rewarding read for makers of all abilities.
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