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“Make it with us”
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Andy Coates looks at what is it, why is it important and how do we...
In this step-by-step guide, Peter wood shows us how to construct an attractive and practical...
We decided to go looking for interesting and more obscure facts and useful working information...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
The Oseberg ship, built around 820AD, is one of three magnificent Viking ships preserved in...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Frederick Wilbur carves a traditional foliage design The ubiquitous acanthus motif has been stylised more...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Michael Perkovich adds bold curves and subtle tapers to this elegant design This entry table...
Molly Winton explains how you can use pyrography and homemade brands to embellish your projects...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Dr Helen Wilson imagines a conversation with carver Violet Pinwill (1874-1957) to guest editor John...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Lucy Turner has carved a furniture-shaped niche for herself by adorning pieces with marquetry made...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
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 Western’s 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 Newton’s Cradles to magical toys and miniature furniture. Learn new techniques, follow Richard Findley’s apple-shaped box, and meet inspiring maker Mark Sutton. A varied and engaging issue for woodturners 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