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Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
In this article I will cover choosing wood and the best way to use the...
More than just a ‘how-to’ book, the author’s passion for wood carving as a sustainable...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
The author gives a brief history of chip carving and describes the tools and equipment...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
In this step-by-step guide, Peter wood shows us how to construct an attractive and practical...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Are the new generation of water-based lacquers really a match for old school finishes? PHOTOGRAPHS...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
Meet Sawstop, The US Tablessaw Brand Using Innovative Technology to Save Fingers Across Europe A...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Jim Broughton explains why there’s no real alternative to using traditional techniques when it comes...
You can buy The Art of Chairmaking for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
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 420 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from multi-centre boxes and yew lanterns to copper-embellished pots and stone-effect finishes. Discover creative methods like magnetic closures and polymer clay inlay, and meet makers such as Elise McLauchlan, blending geometry with woodturning. With practical tips, inspiration, and community updates, it’s a must-read for turners 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