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Woodcarving is arguably the most artistic of the woodworking disciplines. Basic woodworking skills will be...
Woodcarving is arguably the most artistic of the woodworking disciplines. Basic woodworking skills will be...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Vic Tesolin takes a detailed look at bevel-up bench planes in the shop. Often misunderstood...
After much debate on the Woodworkers Institute forum, we put these two old rivals head-to-headin...
Now you should be ready to finish of your sphere. However, a sphere is only...
We meet Victoria Walpole, a Northumberland- based marquetry artist Victoria Walpole has had a varied...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Paolo Pozzi builds a rustic-style door for a gazebo Having recently built a wooden gazebo,...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
The author opens up the world of freeform chip carving, introducing a new tool and...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
We look at a tree that is often seen as just ancient and venerable. The...
You can buy Wooden Jewellery Boxes for only £13.50/ $21.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $26.99 🇬🇧...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Looking for a fun woodcarving project for the weekend? Johan Roudy carves a ready-to-leap mouse...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
Bern Chandley talks to F&C about his interpretation of a style that’s never been out...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
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...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
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...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
In an extract taken from The Complete Illustrated Guide to Joinery, Gary Rogowski looks at...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Issue 329 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from secret mitre dovetail boxes and oak side tables to restored tea caddies and handmade lamps. Learn traditional joints like draw-bored mortise and tenon and the nejiri arigata puzzle joint, and explore award-winning designs from the Wood Awards and Bespoke Guild Mark. With maker profiles and exhibition highlights, it’s a must-read for furniture enthusiasts.
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 418 of Woodturning is packed with creative projects and thoughtful insights, from Richard Findley’s thread chasing tutorial to turned cedar bowls, natural-edge goblets, and playful penguin skittles. Explore unique ideas like turning inside books and archery mops, plus techniques for pepper mills and decorative boxes. With competition highlights from Wizardry in Wood and reflections on the future of turning, it’s a rich and engaging read for turners of all levels.
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
