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Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
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...Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
A brief history of gypsy wagon For hundreds of years, these amazing constructions have been...
A revolutionary advancement The Gothic style started around 1150 in France with the cathedral of...
Rick Rich makes wooden handles for two small turning tools Recently at my woodturning club,...
Dave Bates reports on the Dalmann Tool Appeal At a time when charities are increasingly...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Michael Perkovich adds bold curves and subtle tapers to this elegant design This entry table...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
We’re going to go back to southeastern Germany and the Erzgebirge Mountain area, famed for...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
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...Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
We learn about the remarkable life and work of carver Ronald Ellis. Ronald Ellis’ journey...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Colin Sullivan looks at the power drill’s manual predecessors The wheel brace or hand drill...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
You can buy Wooden Jewellery Boxes for only £13.50/ $21.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $26.99 🇬🇧...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
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 423 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from elegant long-neck vases and wave bowls to Viking games, flower goblets, and a handcrafted milking stool. Follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, discover the creative journey of turner Paul Hilton-Tapp, and enjoy expert advice from Kurt Hertzog. With woodworking book giveaways and community updates, it’s an engaging issue for turners of all skill levels.
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