The Woodworkers Institute
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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Mark Baker turns a natural edge vase At some time or other every turner wants...
Mark Baker turns a natural edge vase At some time or other every turner wants...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
Mike Wood gets to grips with this magnificent bird As its name suggests, the black...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
Mike Wood gets to grips with this magnificent bird As its name suggests, the black...
One of the best ways to master the art of using hand tools is to use...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
You can make Andy Standing’s handy storage project from just one plank of wood This...
We look at some of the best lots from a Bonhams auction of Asian art...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Peter Benson looks at selecting the perfect carving knife. The most common questions I am asked...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
For more than 70 years, Blum has collaborated with designers and furniture makers worldwide to...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Chris Grace cuts to the chase with some safe and useful advice on using a...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Issue 332 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical expertise, from handcrafted chess sets and dovetailed trays to campaign furniture and workshop tools. Discover insights into Japanese saws, explore standout furniture showcased at the Smithsonian Craft Show, and meet talented designer-makers pushing the boundaries of the craft. A must-read for furniture makers seeking both inspiration and skill-building.
Issue 214 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from Cedric Boyns’ pierced bowl and bird sculpture to relief carvings, wildlife studies, and decorative panels. Learn to embrace new carving challenges with Peter Benson, discover Gary Field’s remarkable sculptures from reclaimed Australian timber, and enjoy book reviews, show reports, and a free woodworking book offer. A creative and rewarding issue for woodcarvers of every skill level.
Issue 424 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from textured square pots and elegant porringers to segmented collaborations and colour-shifting bowls. Learn more box-making skills with Richard Findley, discover creative texturing and tool-handle techniques, and meet acclaimed turner Guy du Toit. With woodworking book giveaways and the latest community news, this issue is full of inspiration for turners of every skill level.
Issue 101 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical inspiration, from garden benches and toy aeroplanes to carved mirrors, turned candle holders, and CNC-crafted bowls. Discover clever workshop tips, improve your carving skills, and explore innovative techniques combining pyrography and watercolour. Plus, meet inspiring makers and learn how woodworking is making a positive impact in communities. A rewarding read 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