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“Make it with us”
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Mark Palma compares and tests a variety of beading tools My skew and I have...
The Oseberg ship, built around 820AD, is one of three magnificent Viking ships preserved in...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Bern Chandley talks to F&C about his interpretation of a style that’s never been out...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
We’re going to go back to southeastern Germany and the Erzgebirge Mountain area, famed for...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Vic Tesolin takes a detailed look at bevel-up bench planes in the shop. Often misunderstood...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Woodcarving is arguably the most artistic of the woodworking disciplines. Basic woodworking skills will be...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Three brothers in the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia have teamed up to create a business...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
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 211 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Kev Alviti’s decorative axe cover and a wide range of projects—from campfires and unicorns to stylised owls and a dual-faced portrait. Learn how to create depth in relief carving, explore pyro-inspired techniques, and meet carvers like Ceini Spiller, who turned a heartfelt gift into a thriving business. A rich and engaging read 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
