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“Make it with us”
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Kurt Hertzog talks about the skew chisel. Of the many tools in a woodturner’s kit,...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Scott Horsburgh shares a technique for creating piston fit drawers. I have many woodworking heroes and...
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...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Paolo Frattari combined two skill sets in one when he collaborated with fellow craftsman Dario...
Randall A Maxey shares his expert advice cor choosing and using honing guides Many beginners...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Chris Grace cuts to the chase with some safe and useful advice on using a...
In this step-by-step guide, Peter wood shows us how to construct an attractive and practical...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
John Hawkswell makes a useful, rustic-style bolt from scrap wood If you want to add...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Rick Rich makes wooden handles for two small turning tools Recently at my woodturning club,...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Alan Wasserman looks at using imperfect wood, starting with the implications and things to consider...
In an abridged extract from All New Turning Projects, Richard Raffan makes these simple handled...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Issue 330 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring craftsmanship, from a cherry chest of drawers and a Shaker-style wall shelf to a striking triangular display cabinet rich in symbolism. Discover clever workshop modifications, elegant designs made from offcuts, and expert restorations, plus features on London’s Fallen and Felled initiative and highlights from the Texas Furniture Show. An essential read for passionate furniture makers.
Issue 212 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Steve Bisco’s ancient-style bog oak figure to carvings of wildlife, masks, portraits, and tactile natural forms. Learn how to avoid common mistakes when carving faces, explore the history of netsuke, and discover the intricate work of Jonathan Bayes. With exhibition highlights and community news, it’s a rich and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 419 of Woodturning is brimming with creativity, from Mark Palma’s red oak bowls to projects including spinning tops, burr bowls, iridescent vases, and a traditional Scottish quaich. Learn threading techniques for an acorn box, find inspiration in rescued timber transformations, and catch up on competition highlights and community news. A vibrant and varied issue for woodturners of every level.
Issue 98 of Woodworking Crafts is full of practical projects and creative inspiration, from carved book stands and Valentine’s lovespoons to router jigs and wooden fruit. Learn techniques including pyrography, composition ornament making, and Domino Joiner tricks, plus get expert advice on planer-thicknessers and turning tool adapters. With profiles of inspiring makers and Wood Award winners, it’s a rich and rewarding read for every woodworker.
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
