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26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £13.50/ $23.99 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $29.99 🇬🇧 For...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £13.50/ $23.99 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $29.99 🇬🇧 For...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
In this article I will cover choosing wood and the best way to use the...
Andy Coates looks at what is it, why is it important and how do we...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Kurt Hertzog talks about the skew chisel. Of the many tools in a woodturner’s kit,...
Dr Helen Wilson imagines a conversation with carver Violet Pinwill (1874-1957) to guest editor John...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
By Doug Stow. Published by Taunton Press Available for purchase at giftstome.com Box-making expert Doug...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Are the new generation of water-based lacquers really a match for old school finishes? PHOTOGRAPHS...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
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