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Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Founded in 1952 by Julius Blum in Höchst, Austria, Blum has grown from a small...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
We check out two new publications to add to your workshop library Forest Craft Handbook,...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
Derek Jones describes a few options for taking the hard work out of large scale...
We review a new woodworking book Routing Router trimmers are smaller, more manoeuvrable and cheaper...
From unpromising student to award-winning teacher, Jamie Ward ran the gamut of woodwork teaching before...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Two French friends are bridging the divide between furniture and art with their unique pieces...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Issue 331 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert craftsmanship, from a Craftsman-style highboy dresser and live-edge cabinet to a rotating display cabinet and sofa table with a foldable game board. Discover traditional techniques like butterfly keys, explore innovative joinery, and meet outstanding makers and award-winning designs. A rich and rewarding read for furniture makers at every level.
Issue 213 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Dave Western’s decorative bowl and traditional Welsh lovespoon alongside projects from beach scenes and optical illusions to birds, brushes, and sculpted portraits. Learn how to capture character in portrait carving, gain insights from experienced tutors, and discover fresh artistic perspectives from makers like Lara Reisigl Domeneghetti. A vibrant and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 421 of Woodturning is packed with creativity and expert advice, with Mike Stafford sharing tips to avoid dye disasters and projects ranging from floating-lid boxes and Newton’s Cradles to magical toys and miniature furniture. Learn new techniques, follow Richard Findley’s apple-shaped box, and meet inspiring maker Mark Sutton. A varied and engaging issue for woodturners of all levels.
Issue 99 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical know-how, from pantry door shelving and a solid workbench to scrollsawn candle holders, carved frames, and pyrographed bowls. Learn techniques for flooring, drilling jigs, grinding tools, and mortising, and find inspiration in Thomas Dambo’s giant recycled-wood troll sculptures. A varied and engaging issue 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