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Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
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...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Derek Jones describes a few options for taking the hard work out of large scale...
Mark Harrell reveals the three backsaws you really need in your tool kit. We all...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Mark Baker turns a natural edge vase At some time or other every turner wants...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
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...Randy Maxey shows all about combination planes and the differences between old ones and new...
The first workshop I spent time in was more of a dumping ground in a...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Graham Thompson explores the use of acrylic paints in woodcarving ‘Sacrilege! Why?’ I’m all for...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Giacomo Malaspina makes a portable workbench that is ideal for working in small spaces While...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
We review a new woodworking book Routing Router trimmers are smaller, more manoeuvrable and cheaper...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury considers the progression of turning over the last 34 years The 400th edition...
Mark Palma introduces you to the world of miniature woodturning Woodturning is wonderful hobby that...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Nic Westermann explores the issue of green wood shrinkage The main rule I have as...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
Let’s face it, these are a fact of life; it doesn’t always go well. Still...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £13.50/ $23.99 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $29.99 🇬🇧 For...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Mike Wood gets to grips with this magnificent bird As its name suggests, the black...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Fatigued by metal clamps? Derek Jones builds a set of wooden sash clamps and puts...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
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