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Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Anthony Bailey shares the plans for an easy-to-make laminated sledge I can’t take the credit...
Dave Rigler explains how he made the Island Table, a stunning piece inspired by a seaside landscape...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Continuing from Back to Basics – Types of Hardwood, this week we will look at...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Thomas Eddolls Makes A Family Dining Table In Solid Oak I received an enquiry from...
Taking a look at a clear-sighted charity that cares for the environment I wrote a...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
We visit one of the world’s leading art and design museums. One of London’s best-known...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Alexander Thomson investigates the life and work of this German sculptor Veit Stoss (born before...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
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…...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Issue 331 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert craftsmanship, from a Craftsman-style highboy dresser and live-edge cabinet to a rotating display cabinet and sofa table with a foldable game board. Discover traditional techniques like butterfly keys, explore innovative joinery, and meet outstanding makers and award-winning designs. A rich and rewarding read for furniture makers at every level.
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 421 of Woodturning is packed with creativity and expert advice, with Mike Stafford sharing tips to avoid dye disasters and projects ranging from floating-lid boxes and Newton’s Cradles to magical toys and miniature furniture. Learn new techniques, follow Richard Findley’s apple-shaped box, and meet inspiring maker Mark Sutton. A varied and engaging issue for woodturners 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