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Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Here are seven must-have woodworking measuring tools picked by the editors at the Woodworkers Institute...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Here are seven must-have woodworking measuring tools picked by the editors at the Woodworkers Institute...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Showcasing over 50 traditional and contemporary techniques, this book provides a visually rich and technically...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Chris Grace improves the effectiveness and ease of use of his extraction system. Having a...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
We review a new woodworking book Routing Router trimmers are smaller, more manoeuvrable and cheaper...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Phil Edwards is the man behind Britain’s only commercial maker of traditional wooden planes –...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Taking a look at a clear-sighted charity that cares for the environment I wrote a...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Scott Horsburgh shares a technique for creating piston fit drawers. I have many woodworking heroes and...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Dr Helen Wilson imagines a conversation with carver Violet Pinwill (1874-1957) to guest editor John...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
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...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
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 211 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Kev Alviti’s decorative axe cover and a wide range of projects—from campfires and unicorns to stylised owls and a dual-faced portrait. Learn how to create depth in relief carving, explore pyro-inspired techniques, and meet carvers like Ceini Spiller, who turned a heartfelt gift into a thriving business. A rich and engaging read 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 98 of Woodworking Crafts is full of practical projects and creative inspiration, from carved book stands and Valentine’s lovespoons to router jigs and wooden fruit. Learn techniques including pyrography, composition ornament making, and Domino Joiner tricks, plus get expert advice on planer-thicknessers and turning tool adapters. With profiles of inspiring makers and Wood Award winners, it’s a rich and rewarding read for every woodworker.
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
