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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Stuart King turns to inspiration from history to create a vessel with a well-worn look,...
Stuart King turns to inspiration from history to create a vessel with a well-worn look,...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
Anne Briggs Bohnett meets the man who helped kick-start the hand tool revival Few people...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Two French friends are bridging the divide between furniture and art with their unique pieces...
Follow Steve Bisco’s advice to enrich your woodwork with gold leaf Carvers, furniture makers and...
Chris Grace builds a screen and blind to protect his tools from shavings and dust....
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
Discover the products that bring function and creativity to your drawers For more than 70...
Colin Sullivan takes us through butterfly joints using Trend router cutters Photographs by GMC/Anthony Bailey,...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Kevin Ley takes the time to construct a longcase clock in zebrano and oak Some...
John Hawkswell makes a useful, rustic-style bolt from scrap wood If you want to add...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
Stuart King turns to inspiration from history to create a vessel with a well-worn look,...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
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 425 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from elegant lamps and sculptural boxes to miniature turnings and segmented vases. Discover advanced skills like buffalo horn inlay, explore the art of basket illusion turning, and gain insights into world-class woodturning demonstrations. With woodworking book giveaways and the latest community news, this issue is a must-read for turners of every skill level.
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