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Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Get ANY of these books for FREE! We are offering ALL our readers the opportunity...
We head to America’s West Coast to find out how this award-winning designer combines traditional...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
We decided to go looking for interesting and more obscure facts and useful working information...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Nic Westermann demystifies sharpening carving knives and chisels A few years back the (now ex)...
Colwin Way takes the mechanism made by Richard Findley and adds his woodturner automaton I...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Nick Pedullá of Pedullá Studio makes custom furniture and woodworking videos in Sydney, Australia Sydney,...
Gerald is a well-established professional carver, who remains as devoted as ever to his craft....
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
We look at a tree that is often seen as just ancient and venerable. The...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Anthony Bailey shares the plans for an easy-to-make laminated sledge I can’t take the credit...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Cedric Boyns carves unusual jewellery display stands Following a trip to the Antarctic at the...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
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 213 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Dave Western’s decorative bowl and traditional Welsh lovespoon alongside projects from beach scenes and optical illusions to birds, brushes, and sculpted portraits. Learn how to capture character in portrait carving, gain insights from experienced tutors, and discover fresh artistic perspectives from makers like Lara Reisigl Domeneghetti. A vibrant and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
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.
Celebrate the milestone 100th issue of Woodworking Crafts with exclusive giveaways from Makita and BeaverCraft Tools, free woodworking books, and a special look back at memorable covers from the past 100 issues. Packed with inspiring projects—from folding stands and loveseats to carved spoons, knife racks, and pyrography art—plus expert techniques on veneer repair, sharpening, moulding planes, and bandsaw troubleshooting, this landmark edition is a must-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