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Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
What you will need • 38mm twist bit or adjustable bit• Bow saw• Compass or...
Anthony Bailey fixes the water damage to this wooden draining board This ash draining board...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Guest editor Emiliano Achaval talks to woodturning video creator Mike Peace When I accepted this...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Rita Duxbury turns a natural-edge lighthouse ornament The fascination with lighthouses throughout the world is...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Maurice Tebbutt and Keith Drew talk us through the maths and making of a segmented...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Although woodturning lathes vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, the basic requirements of the lathe dictate...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Randall A Maxey shares his expert advice cor choosing and using honing guides Many beginners...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Dave Bates reports on the Dalmann Tool Appeal At a time when charities are increasingly...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
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 213 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Dave Western’s decorative bowl and traditional Welsh lovespoon alongside projects from beach scenes and optical illusions to birds, brushes, and sculpted portraits. Learn how to capture character in portrait carving, gain insights from experienced tutors, and discover fresh artistic perspectives from makers like Lara Reisigl Domeneghetti. A vibrant and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 422 of Woodturning is packed with inspiration and expert guidance, featuring Andrew Potocnik’s striking wall art and projects ranging from bolo ties and ebony boxes to a miniature Windsor chair and wing-handled bowl. Learn more about box lids, drill bit storage, and sharpening techniques, while discovering the work of Irish turner Richard West. Plus, enjoy exclusive woodworking book giveaways and the latest turning community updates.
Celebrate the milestone 100th issue of Woodworking Crafts with exclusive giveaways from Makita and BeaverCraft Tools, free woodworking books, and a special look back at memorable covers from the past 100 issues. Packed with inspiring projects—from folding stands and loveseats to carved spoons, knife racks, and pyrography art—plus expert techniques on veneer repair, sharpening, moulding planes, and bandsaw troubleshooting, this landmark edition is a must-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