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Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
Brian Crossman shares his trials and tribulations in creating a fun triceratops I first started...
Derek Jones demonstrates a few techniques for adding a period-style gallery to your worktops Gallery...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Derek Jones demonstrates a few techniques for adding a period-style gallery to your worktops Gallery...
Brian Crossman shares his trials and tribulations in creating a fun triceratops I first started...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Mark Beckett explains how woodturning helped bring him back from the brink of death Where...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Guest editor Andy Coates interviews artistic woodturner Tic Challis Tic Challis is an artist and...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Colwin Way takes the mechanism made by Richard Findley and adds his woodturner automaton I...
Continuing from Back to Basics – Types of Hardwood, this week we will look at...
Gary Marshall takes a look at the lime tree, whose history lies back in ancient...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
Meet Sawstop, The US Tablessaw Brand Using Innovative Technology to Save Fingers Across Europe A...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Kevin Alviti unearths an archaeopteryx ‘Your boy likes dinosaurs, think you could carve a fossil?’...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Cedric Boyns carves unusual jewellery display stands Following a trip to the Antarctic at the...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
The team at Tree Tents International build extraordinary structures that reconnect people to nature Tree...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Andy Coates looks at turning hollow forms with a modest shoulder In the first part...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Mike Wood gets to grips with this magnificent bird As its name suggests, the black...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
Issue 333 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from a Craftsman-style cherry table and a classic rocking chair to floating shelves, a period garden gate, and workshop mallets. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on saw sharpening and working with solid wood, discover outstanding student craftsmanship, and meet talented designer-makers from around the world. Plus, enjoy a special woodworking book giveaway in this inspiring issue.
Issue 215 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Green Men and carved penguins to personalised serving boards and intricate sculpted heads. Learn practical carving skills with Peter Benson, explore the work of acclaimed wildfowl artist Pat Godin, and discover the beauty of foliate carving. With exhibition highlights, community news, and a free woodworking book offer, it’s an inspiring issue for carvers of every level.
Issue 426 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from a walnut phone amplifier and hot-melt glue decorated bowl to shifted forms and unusual turned boxes. Explore basket illusion work, follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, and discover the craftsmanship behind James Carter’s signature Christmas ornaments. With highlights from the AAW Symposium and the latest turning community news, it’s an inspiring read for woodturners of all levels.
Issue 102 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with inspiring projects, from key cabinets and canvas deck chairs to pallet-wood furniture, carved pendants, and handcrafted planes. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on segmented turning, pocket hole joinery, and choosing a tablesaw, then discover innovative makers, modern marquetry, and the next generation of furniture craftsmanship. With a free woodworking book offer, it’s an essential 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