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Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
February 20th to 22nd, 2026, Lakeland FL – Florida’s largest woodturning event
...Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
In woodworking, quality screwdrivers are crucial for driving screws cleanly, securely, and precisely without damaging...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
February 20th to 22nd, 2026, Lakeland FL – Florida’s largest woodturning event
...When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I use Forstner bits to drill my blanks when making...
Alexander Thomson investigates the life and work of this German sculptor Veit Stoss (born before...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
A brief history of gypsy wagon For hundreds of years, these amazing constructions have been...
Richard Findley turns his first hollow form. You would think that, at some point, I...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Last month we looked at peeling cuts and planing cuts with the skew chisel. Hopefully,...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
More than just a ‘how-to’ book, the author’s passion for wood carving as a sustainable...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
We head to America’s West Coast to find out how this award-winning designer combines traditional...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
From tree to finished table – John Bullar describes the complete process of making an...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Chris Grace builds a screen and blind to protect his tools from shavings and dust....
We visit one of the world’s leading art and design museums. One of London’s best-known...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Issue 329 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from secret mitre dovetail boxes and oak side tables to restored tea caddies and handmade lamps. Learn traditional joints like draw-bored mortise and tenon and the nejiri arigata puzzle joint, and explore award-winning designs from the Wood Awards and Bespoke Guild Mark. With maker profiles and exhibition highlights, it’s a must-read for furniture enthusiasts.
Issue 211 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Kev Alviti’s decorative axe cover and a wide range of projects—from campfires and unicorns to stylised owls and a dual-faced portrait. Learn how to create depth in relief carving, explore pyro-inspired techniques, and meet carvers like Ceini Spiller, who turned a heartfelt gift into a thriving business. A rich and engaging read for carvers of all levels.
Issue 418 of Woodturning is packed with creative projects and thoughtful insights, from Richard Findley’s thread chasing tutorial to turned cedar bowls, natural-edge goblets, and playful penguin skittles. Explore unique ideas like turning inside books and archery mops, plus techniques for pepper mills and decorative boxes. With competition highlights from Wizardry in Wood and reflections on the future of turning, it’s a rich and engaging read for turners of all levels.
Issue 98 of Woodworking Crafts is full of practical projects and creative inspiration, from carved book stands and Valentine’s lovespoons to router jigs and wooden fruit. Learn techniques including pyrography, composition ornament making, and Domino Joiner tricks, plus get expert advice on planer-thicknessers and turning tool adapters. With profiles of inspiring makers and Wood Award winners, it’s a rich and rewarding read for every woodworker.
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
