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...We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Click here or on the events image below for more details
...Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over Ā£500! Makita is generously offering...
Nick PedullĆ” of PedullĆ” Studio makes custom furniture and woodworking videos in Sydney, Australia Sydney,...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god āThothā in spalted sycamore The...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barronās toolbox...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Minis, a speciality of maker Molly Goodfellow Winton, was inspired by ancient, and prehistoric art...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Cedric Boyns carves unusual jewellery display stands Following a trip to the Antarctic at the...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Everything you need to know about this roughing tool The tool to which we dedicate...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
BRIAN HOLCOMBEāS CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
Derek Jones makes a birdhouse for the garden. The design This little bird box is...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Anyone can drill a hole ā but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Amber Bailey is definitely āa lady of lettersā as she proves with this gripping little...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only Ā£12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP Ā£14.99 / $19.99 š¬š§ For...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
You can buy Routing for only Ā£20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP Ā£25 / $35 š¬š§...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOUāLL...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
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 Westernās 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 Newtonās Cradles to magical toys and miniature furniture. Learn new techniques, follow Richard Findleyās apple-shaped box, and meet inspiring maker Mark Sutton. A varied and engaging issue for woodturners of all levels.
Celebrate the milestone 100th issue of Woodworking Crafts with exclusive giveaways from Makita and BeaverCraft Tools, free woodworking books, and a special look back at memorable covers from the past 100 issues. Packed with inspiring projectsāfrom folding stands and loveseats to carved spoons, knife racks, and pyrography artāplus expert techniques on veneer repair, sharpening, moulding planes, and bandsaw troubleshooting, this landmark edition is a must-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 projectsāincluding a stool, table, bench, and two armchairsāwith 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 boxesāfrom small ring boxes to multi-drawer designsāusing 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 boardāperfect 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