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Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Master decorator and special effects expert Martin Green is the Master of Illusion who knows a...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
We review the updated edition of this classic timber guide Wood Identification & Use has...
Different countries use different measuring systems and typically the USA uses the standard/English/Imperial system and...
Rick Knopke’s rural childhood taught him a resourcefulness that later proved invaluable for his furniture-making...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
We’re going to go back to southeastern Germany and the Erzgebirge Mountain area, famed for...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Anne Briggs Bohnett meets the man who helped kick-start the hand tool revival Few people...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Chris West looks at getting started with turning a mill, using a CrushGrind Shaft mechanism....
Rita Duxbury turns a natural-edge lighthouse ornament The fascination with lighthouses throughout the world is...
Furniture maker Dorian Bracht tell us about his love of joints and his new book...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Zoë Gertner shows how to create a relief-carved owl Some years ago I was given,...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
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 425 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from elegant lamps and sculptural boxes to miniature turnings and segmented vases. Discover advanced skills like buffalo horn inlay, explore the art of basket illusion turning, and gain insights into world-class woodturning demonstrations. With woodworking book giveaways and the latest community news, this issue is a must-read for turners of every skill level.
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