The Woodworkers Institute
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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Woodturning is alive and well. There is a fabulous selection of tools and equipment available...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Woodturning is alive and well. There is a fabulous selection of tools and equipment available...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
Zoë Gertner creates a slumbering pet carving A well-meaning gift was left on my doorstep...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Richard Findley sets his first skew chisel skill-building practice exercises Last week I introduced my...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Guest editor Mark Palma restores a CBN wheel which has seen better days CBN wheels...
In the latest in our tool collecting series, John Adamson looks at gimlets David Garrick,...
Follow Steve Bisco’s advice to enrich your woodwork with gold leaf Carvers, furniture makers and...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Mark Baker turns a natural edge vase At some time or other every turner wants...
Richard Findley looks at how to identify different shapes commonly found in turning. Today’s furniture...
We meet Victoria Walpole, a Northumberland- based marquetry artist Victoria Walpole has had a varied...
Scott Horsburgh shares a technique for creating piston fit drawers. I have many woodworking heroes and...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
You can learn a range of skills and enjoy the great outdoors at this week-long...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
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Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
Stuart King turns to inspiration from history to create a vessel with a well-worn look,...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
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 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