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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 Scrollsaws A Woodworker’s Guide from Gifts to Me for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual...
Mark Palma describes the techniques for cleaning and repairing old tools. Let’s start with the...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Gerald is a well-established professional carver, who remains as devoted as ever to his craft....
Zoe Gertner shows how to carve a colony of these birds in relief Every so...
Thin bowls have never really done much for me. The thinnest bowl I’ve made was...
Looking for a fun woodcarving project for the weekend? Johan Roudy carves a ready-to-leap mouse...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Are the new generation of water-based lacquers really a match for old school finishes? PHOTOGRAPHS...
Paolo Pozzi builds a rustic-style door for a gazebo Having recently built a wooden gazebo,...
Philip Greenwood looks at methods of re-chucking. In this part we look at a few...
Guest editor Mark Palma restores a CBN wheel which has seen better days CBN wheels...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
The unique chair created by an automative design guru has been awarded a bespoke guild...
Richard Findley takes a look at the technique known as ring, or hoop, turning. I first...
Randy Maxey shows all about combination planes and the differences between old ones and new...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Taking inspiration from nature, Jack de Vos uses a variety of techniques to create this...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Colwin Way shows how to turn a selection of bowls, bases and columns that can...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
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