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It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
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Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Graham Thompson makes the case for unplanned carving ‘Free’ carving, means unplanned, seat- of-the-pants, without...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
In an abridged extract from All New Turning Projects, Richard Raffan makes these simple handled...
Follow Steve Bisco’s advice to enrich your woodwork with gold leaf Carvers, furniture makers and...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
Some shelves need to be open, such as for books. But other items are safer...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
We have picked out some of the most common woods used in woodwork, including visual...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
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 425 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from elegant lamps and sculptural boxes to miniature turnings and segmented vases. Discover advanced skills like buffalo horn inlay, explore the art of basket illusion turning, and gain insights into world-class woodturning demonstrations. With woodworking book giveaways and the latest community news, this issue is a must-read for turners of every skill level.
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