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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
William Barsley talks about the progress of his final year and the transition from student...
How many different jaws are there? There are many, but here we will look at the...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
Giacomo Malaspina makes a portable workbench that is ideal for working in small spaces While...
Derek Jones makes a birdhouse for the garden. The design This little bird box is...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
In this article, experienced woodworker Peter Wood takes us through this step-by-step guide on how...
In an abridged extract from All New Turning Projects, Richard Raffan makes these simple handled...
You can buy The Art of Chairmaking for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Mark Palma explores methods to deter bleed through Adding colour or a decorative element to...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Lee Stoffer weaves the seat for his stool. To ensure the seat weave was of...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Nic Westermann gets to grips with an edge-damaged tool This month, in the absence of...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
Issue 331 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert craftsmanship, from a Craftsman-style highboy dresser and live-edge cabinet to a rotating display cabinet and sofa table with a foldable game board. Discover traditional techniques like butterfly keys, explore innovative joinery, and meet outstanding makers and award-winning designs. A rich and rewarding read for furniture makers at every level.
Issue 212 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Steve Bisco’s ancient-style bog oak figure to carvings of wildlife, masks, portraits, and tactile natural forms. Learn how to avoid common mistakes when carving faces, explore the history of netsuke, and discover the intricate work of Jonathan Bayes. With exhibition highlights and community news, it’s a rich and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 421 of Woodturning is packed with creativity and expert advice, with Mike Stafford sharing tips to avoid dye disasters and projects ranging from floating-lid boxes and Newton’s Cradles to magical toys and miniature furniture. Learn new techniques, follow Richard Findley’s apple-shaped box, and meet inspiring maker Mark Sutton. A varied and engaging issue for woodturners of all levels.
Issue 99 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical know-how, from pantry door shelving and a solid workbench to scrollsawn candle holders, carved frames, and pyrographed bowls. Learn techniques for flooring, drilling jigs, grinding tools, and mortising, and find inspiration in Thomas Dambo’s giant recycled-wood troll sculptures. A varied and engaging issue 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