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Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
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...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Robert Paul Gurney explains how to use ordinary tools to get extraordinarily accurate layouts. The...
Phil Edwards is the man behind Britain’s only commercial maker of traditional wooden planes –...
Walter Hall describes how he brought an old ‘egg-beater’ hand drill back to working condition...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury contemplates woodturning as an art form I have recently had the privilege of...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
More than just a ‘how-to’ book, the author’s passion for wood carving as a sustainable...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
In an extract from his new book, Dorian Bracht provides an overview of Japanese saws...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Fatigued by metal clamps? Derek Jones builds a set of wooden sash clamps and puts...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
You can buy Turned Toys for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 🇬🇧 For UK...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
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