The Woodworkers Institute
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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
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...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
In the first of two articles, Tatiana Baldina demonstrates how to lay out some basic...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
We meet carver, green woodworker, teacher and author Harald Lamon Harald Lamon has a passion...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Anthony Bailey explains the key features of Japanese pullsaws and demonstrates how to use them...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Mark Palma sums up this year’s event Association of Woodturners (AAW) held their 39th annual...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
A revolutionary advancement The Gothic style started around 1150 in France with the cathedral of...
Richard Findley looks at how to identify different shapes commonly found in turning. Today’s furniture...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
How many different jaws are there? There are many, but here we will look at the...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Ever peered into the miniature world of a dollhouse and pondered how on earth anyone...
Kevin Alviti unearths an archaeopteryx ‘Your boy likes dinosaurs, think you could carve a fossil?’...
Dr Helen Wilson imagines a conversation with carver Violet Pinwill (1874-1957) to guest editor John...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
“One of my greatest learned experiences from woodturning is that the object’s form is always...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Vasco Araldi’s contemporary desk combines function with style and economy with luxury Photographs by Vasco...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting 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
