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This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
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...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Furniture maker Dorian Bracht tell us about his love of joints and his new book...
A revolutionary advancement The Gothic style started around 1150 in France with the cathedral of...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Derek Jones looks at the influences that led to the Golden Age of cabinetmaking. It’s...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Mark Harrell reveals the three backsaws you really need in your tool kit. We all...
Cutting large round holes in wood can be done effectively with several tools, depending on...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Alan Wasserman looks at using imperfect wood, starting with the implications and things to consider...
The unique chair created by an automative design guru has been awarded a bespoke guild...
Guest editor Pat Carroll introduces artist Elizabeth Weber and her beautiful work American woodturner Elizabeth...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
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