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Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
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...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Here are seven must-have woodworking measuring tools picked by the editors at the Woodworkers Institute...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
William Barsley talks about the progress of his final year and the transition from student...
Anne Briggs Bohnett meets the man who helped kick-start the hand tool revival Few people...
Jim Broughton explains why there’s no real alternative to using traditional techniques when it comes...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Molly Winton explains how you can use pyrography and homemade brands to embellish your projects...
From unpromising student to award-winning teacher, Jamie Ward ran the gamut of woodwork teaching before...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Les Symonds makes a popular item using a series of jigs and aids to simplify...
The Oseberg ship, built around 820AD, is one of three magnificent Viking ships preserved in...
Nick Pedullá of Pedullá Studio makes custom furniture and woodworking videos in Sydney, Australia Sydney,...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Derek Jones describes a few options for taking the hard work out of large scale...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Taking a look at a clear-sighted charity that cares for the environment I wrote a...
What you will need • 38mm twist bit or adjustable bit• Bow saw• Compass or...
Scott Horsburgh shares a technique for creating piston fit drawers. I have many woodworking heroes and...
It’s a funny thing. The mass of components and materials that make up a plane...
You can buy Scrollsaws A Woodworker’s Guide from Gifts to Me for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual...
In the latest in our tool collecting series, John Adamson looks at gimlets David Garrick,...
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
Cedric Boyns carves unusual jewellery display stands Following a trip to the Antarctic at the...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Fatigued by metal clamps? Derek Jones builds a set of wooden sash clamps and puts...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
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
