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26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
Brian Crossman shares his trials and tribulations in creating a fun triceratops I first started...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
If you have ever dreamt of building your own boat from a kit, then take...
Mark Baker explores creating that elusive perfect cut The perfect cut is something every turner...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
John Hawkswell turns a beautiful spalted beech and yew box with a curved support arm...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Molly Winton explains how you can use pyrography and homemade brands to embellish your projects...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
It’s a funny thing. The mass of components and materials that make up a plane...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
Although the art of chequering has been around for many hundreds of years, it was first seen...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I use Forstner bits to drill my blanks when making...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
Caroline Pattenden hears how former accountant Iain Stirling made the leap from corporate to creative...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Andy Coates looks at turning hollow forms with a modest shoulder In the first part...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Stuart King turns to inspiration from history to create a vessel with a well-worn look,...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Issue 333 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from a Craftsman-style cherry table and a classic rocking chair to floating shelves, a period garden gate, and workshop mallets. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on saw sharpening and working with solid wood, discover outstanding student craftsmanship, and meet talented designer-makers from around the world. Plus, enjoy a special woodworking book giveaway in this inspiring issue.
Issue 215 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Green Men and carved penguins to personalised serving boards and intricate sculpted heads. Learn practical carving skills with Peter Benson, explore the work of acclaimed wildfowl artist Pat Godin, and discover the beauty of foliate carving. With exhibition highlights, community news, and a free woodworking book offer, it’s an inspiring issue for carvers of every level.
Issue 426 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from a walnut phone amplifier and hot-melt glue decorated bowl to shifted forms and unusual turned boxes. Explore basket illusion work, follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, and discover the craftsmanship behind James Carter’s signature Christmas ornaments. With highlights from the AAW Symposium and the latest turning community news, it’s an inspiring read for woodturners of all levels.
Issue 102 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with inspiring projects, from key cabinets and canvas deck chairs to pallet-wood furniture, carved pendants, and handcrafted planes. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on segmented turning, pocket hole joinery, and choosing a tablesaw, then discover innovative makers, modern marquetry, and the next generation of furniture craftsmanship. With a free woodworking book offer, it’s an essential read for every woodworking enthusiast.
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