The Woodworkers Institute
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“Make it with us”
We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
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...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
We head to America’s West Coast to find out how this award-winning designer combines traditional...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
For more than 70 years, Blum has collaborated with designers and furniture makers worldwide to...
Steve Bisco looks at the man and the book that transformed 18th-century cabinetmaking and carved...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
From tree to finished table – John Bullar describes the complete process of making an...
Mark Palma turns a piece to accentuate its natural beauty I am always troubled when...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
John Hawkswell looks at some eye catching handles and makes a magic wand, plus a...
Chris Grace builds a screen and blind to protect his tools from shavings and dust....
Louise Biggs shows us how she made a fancy fire surround when there is no...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Firstly, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and we hope that Santa brings...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Mark Baker explores creating that elusive perfect cut The perfect cut is something every turner...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Mark Baker turns a natural edge vase At some time or other every turner wants...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
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