The Woodworkers Institute
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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Maurice Tebbutt and Keith Drew talk us through the maths and making of a segmented...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Furniture maker Dorian Bracht tell us about his love of joints and his new book...
Mark Palma compares and tests a variety of beading tools My skew and I have...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Mark Palma describes the techniques for cleaning and repairing old tools. Let’s start with the...
The first workshop I spent time in was more of a dumping ground in a...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
We’re going to go back to southeastern Germany and the Erzgebirge Mountain area, famed for...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Firstly, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and we hope that Santa brings...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Andy Coates looks at what is it, why is it important and how do we...
Are the new generation of water-based lacquers really a match for old school finishes? PHOTOGRAPHS...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
John Hawkswell makes a useful, rustic-style bolt from scrap wood If you want to add...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Fatigued by metal clamps? Derek Jones builds a set of wooden sash clamps and puts...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
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 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
