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“Make it with us”
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
The first workshop I spent time in was more of a dumping ground in a...
Richard Findley continues his skew chisel series by making a wooden mallet for use around...
You can make Andy Standing’s handy storage project from just one plank of wood This...
Cutting large round holes in wood can be done effectively with several tools, depending on...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Guest editor Pat Carroll introduces artist Elizabeth Weber and her beautiful work American woodturner Elizabeth...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
As we transition from winter to spring, it seems only appropriate to move the workshop...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
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...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Mark Palma compares and tests a variety of beading tools My skew and I have...
Derek Jones takes F&C to the sales for a quick lesson in dating A sale...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
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...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Issue 330 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring craftsmanship, from a cherry chest of drawers and a Shaker-style wall shelf to a striking triangular display cabinet rich in symbolism. Discover clever workshop modifications, elegant designs made from offcuts, and expert restorations, plus features on London’s Fallen and Felled initiative and highlights from the Texas Furniture Show. An essential read for passionate furniture makers.
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 419 of Woodturning is brimming with creativity, from Mark Palma’s red oak bowls to projects including spinning tops, burr bowls, iridescent vases, and a traditional Scottish quaich. Learn threading techniques for an acorn box, find inspiration in rescued timber transformations, and catch up on competition highlights and community news. A vibrant and varied issue for woodturners of every level.
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
