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Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Five easy steps to finishing your woodturning projects. We all know that no matter how much...
Dave Rigler explains how he made the Island Table, a stunning piece inspired by a seaside landscape...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’m thinking about pressure pots. Suggestions for someone new to...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Thomas Eddolls Makes A Family Dining Table In Solid Oak I received an enquiry from...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
Anthony Bailey explains how to draw up a cutting list for any project Any project...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Michael Perkovich adds bold curves and subtle tapers to this elegant design This entry table...
Mark Palma looks at expanding the use of wax in woodturning. Wax has been used...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
You can make Andy Standing’s handy storage project from just one plank of wood This...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
Issue 332 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical expertise, from handcrafted chess sets and dovetailed trays to campaign furniture and workshop tools. Discover insights into Japanese saws, explore standout furniture showcased at the Smithsonian Craft Show, and meet talented designer-makers pushing the boundaries of the craft. A must-read for furniture makers seeking both inspiration and skill-building.
Issue 214 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from Cedric Boyns’ pierced bowl and bird sculpture to relief carvings, wildlife studies, and decorative panels. Learn to embrace new carving challenges with Peter Benson, discover Gary Field’s remarkable sculptures from reclaimed Australian timber, and enjoy book reviews, show reports, and a free woodworking book offer. A creative and rewarding issue for woodcarvers of every skill level.
Issue 423 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from elegant long-neck vases and wave bowls to Viking games, flower goblets, and a handcrafted milking stool. Follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, discover the creative journey of turner Paul Hilton-Tapp, and enjoy expert advice from Kurt Hertzog. With woodworking book giveaways and community updates, it’s an engaging issue for turners of all skill levels.
Issue 101 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical inspiration, from garden benches and toy aeroplanes to carved mirrors, turned candle holders, and CNC-crafted bowls. Discover clever workshop tips, improve your carving skills, and explore innovative techniques combining pyrography and watercolour. Plus, meet inspiring makers and learn how woodworking is making a positive impact in communities. A rewarding read 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