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John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
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Colwin Way shows how to turn a selection of bowls, bases and columns that can...
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
Colwin Way shows how to turn a selection of bowls, bases and columns that can...
Get ANY of these books for FREE! We are offering ALL our readers the opportunity...
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
Gerald is a well-established professional carver, who remains as devoted as ever to his craft....
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Firstly, welcome to the new Woodworkers Institute! It is still the same great resource of...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Paolo Frattari combined two skill sets in one when he collaborated with fellow craftsman Dario...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Mark Baker turns a natural edge vase At some time or other every turner wants...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
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