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Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
We review a new woodworking book Routing Router trimmers are smaller, more manoeuvrable and cheaper...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Louise Biggs restores her client’s faith in her much-used family dining chairs. My client’s father...
In woodworking, quality screwdrivers are crucial for driving screws cleanly, securely, and precisely without damaging...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
One of the best ways to master the art of using hand tools is to use...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Molly Winton explains how you can use pyrography and homemade brands to embellish your projects...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Mark Baker turns a natural edge vase At some time or other every turner wants...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Colwin Way shows how to turn a selection of bowls, bases and columns that can...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Issue 333 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from a Craftsman-style cherry table and a classic rocking chair to floating shelves, a period garden gate, and workshop mallets. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on saw sharpening and working with solid wood, discover outstanding student craftsmanship, and meet talented designer-makers from around the world. Plus, enjoy a special woodworking book giveaway in this inspiring issue.
Issue 215 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Green Men and carved penguins to personalised serving boards and intricate sculpted heads. Learn practical carving skills with Peter Benson, explore the work of acclaimed wildfowl artist Pat Godin, and discover the beauty of foliate carving. With exhibition highlights, community news, and a free woodworking book offer, it’s an inspiring issue for carvers of every level.
Issue 426 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from a walnut phone amplifier and hot-melt glue decorated bowl to shifted forms and unusual turned boxes. Explore basket illusion work, follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, and discover the craftsmanship behind James Carter’s signature Christmas ornaments. With highlights from the AAW Symposium and the latest turning community news, it’s an inspiring read for woodturners of all levels.
Issue 102 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with inspiring projects, from key cabinets and canvas deck chairs to pallet-wood furniture, carved pendants, and handcrafted planes. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on segmented turning, pocket hole joinery, and choosing a tablesaw, then discover innovative makers, modern marquetry, and the next generation of furniture craftsmanship. With a free woodworking book offer, it’s an essential read for every woodworking enthusiast.
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