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Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Kurt Hertzog talks about the skew chisel. Of the many tools in a woodturner’s kit,...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
We meet carver, green woodworker, teacher and author Harald Lamon Harald Lamon has a passion...
We review a new woodworking book Routing Router trimmers are smaller, more manoeuvrable and cheaper...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Cedar is a catch-all name for many different species of often unrelated tree – we...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
William Barsley talks about the progress of his final year and the transition from student...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
“One of my greatest learned experiences from woodturning is that the object’s form is always...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
You can buy Wooden Jewellery Boxes for only £13.50/ $21.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $26.99 🇬🇧...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Issue 332 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical expertise, from handcrafted chess sets and dovetailed trays to campaign furniture and workshop tools. Discover insights into Japanese saws, explore standout furniture showcased at the Smithsonian Craft Show, and meet talented designer-makers pushing the boundaries of the craft. A must-read for furniture makers seeking both inspiration and skill-building.
Issue 214 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from Cedric Boyns’ pierced bowl and bird sculpture to relief carvings, wildlife studies, and decorative panels. Learn to embrace new carving challenges with Peter Benson, discover Gary Field’s remarkable sculptures from reclaimed Australian timber, and enjoy book reviews, show reports, and a free woodworking book offer. A creative and rewarding issue for woodcarvers of every skill level.
Issue 423 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from elegant long-neck vases and wave bowls to Viking games, flower goblets, and a handcrafted milking stool. Follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, discover the creative journey of turner Paul Hilton-Tapp, and enjoy expert advice from Kurt Hertzog. With woodworking book giveaways and community updates, it’s an engaging issue for turners of all skill levels.
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