The Woodworkers Institute
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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Gary Marshall takes a look at the lime tree, whose history lies back in ancient...
Rick Knopke’s rural childhood taught him a resourcefulness that later proved invaluable for his furniture-making...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
Anthony Bailey introduces rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools and getting the most...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Richard Findley takes a look at the technique known as ring, or hoop, turning. I first...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Firstly, welcome to the new Woodworkers Institute! It is still the same great resource of...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Dave Wilkins walks guest editor Peter Benson through his journey from stick head making to...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
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 211 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Kev Alviti’s decorative axe cover and a wide range of projects—from campfires and unicorns to stylised owls and a dual-faced portrait. Learn how to create depth in relief carving, explore pyro-inspired techniques, and meet carvers like Ceini Spiller, who turned a heartfelt gift into a thriving business. A rich and engaging read 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
