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John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Chris Grace builds a screen and blind to protect his tools from shavings and dust....
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Andy Coates looks at what is it, why is it important and how do we...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Dr Helen Wilson imagines a conversation with carver Violet Pinwill (1874-1957) to guest editor John...
If you have ever dreamt of building your own boat from a kit, then take...
You can buy Scrollsaws A Woodworker’s Guide from Gifts to Me for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual...
John Hawkswell makes a useful, rustic-style bolt from scrap wood If you want to add...
Amber Bailey reflects on the benefits of adding decorative metalwork to wood. Natural glue for...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
From plain shabby to ‘shabby chic’. I had the offer of some free-to-use pine tongue...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
Thomas Eddolls Makes A Family Dining Table In Solid Oak I received an enquiry from...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
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 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 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 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
