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“Make it with us”
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Anthony Bailey introduces rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools and getting the most...
There is confusion around the world over what a tortoise is. In the UK, we...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Although the art of chequering has been around for many hundreds of years, it was first seen...
Discover the products that bring function and creativity to your drawers For more than 70...
Such is the temptation of repeating tasks in woodworking, that I was encouraged by my...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Nic Westermann explores the issue of green wood shrinkage The main rule I have as...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Guest editor Andy Coates interviews artistic woodturner Tic Challis Tic Challis is an artist and...
Zoë Gertner creates a slumbering pet carving A well-meaning gift was left on my doorstep...
Randall A Maxey shares his expert advice cor choosing and using honing guides Many beginners...
Sometimes it’s good to take it back to basics. As with many interests, there are...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Louise Biggs restores her client’s faith in her much-used family dining chairs. My client’s father...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
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 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 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
