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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
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...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
John Hawkswell makes a useful, rustic-style bolt from scrap wood If you want to add...
We are pleased to present the new Woodworkers Institute website, which is being launched alongside...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Cedric Boyns uses his scrollsaw to carve out an intricate box This project was inspired...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storagerack...
Chris Grace builds a screen and blind to protect his tools from shavings and dust....
Peter Benson explores size and scale of carvings In this world where fashions seem to...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
By Doug Stow. Published by Taunton Press Available for purchase at giftstome.com Box-making expert Doug...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Mark Beckett explains how woodturning helped bring him back from the brink of death Where...
Colin Sullivan looks at the power drill’s manual predecessors The wheel brace or hand drill...
We look at a tree that is often seen as just ancient and venerable. The...
Ray Winder discusses his miniature carvings and the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors &...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury considers the progression of turning over the last 34 years The 400th edition...
Alexander Thomson investigates the life and work of this German sculptor Veit Stoss (born before...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Phil Edwards is the man behind Britain’s only commercial maker of traditional wooden planes –...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
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...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
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