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Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
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Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £13.50/ $23.99 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $29.99 🇬🇧 For...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Steve Bisco looks at the man and the book that transformed 18th-century cabinetmaking and carved...
A brief history of gypsy wagon For hundreds of years, these amazing constructions have been...
Rita Duxbury turns a natural-edge lighthouse ornament The fascination with lighthouses throughout the world is...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Graham Thompson makes the case for unplanned carving ‘Free’ carving, means unplanned, seat- of-the-pants, without...
Jim Broughton explains why there’s no real alternative to using traditional techniques when it comes...
Beatriz Zuazo uses reclaimed wood from her own workshop to make a pair of jewellery...
We look at a tree that is more universally useful than any other tree on...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Mark Harrell reveals the three backsaws you really need in your tool kit. We all...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti introduces the craftsman, teacher and author known only as Barn the...
Anthony Bailey fixes the water damage to this wooden draining board This ash draining board...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
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Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
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Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Stuart King turns to inspiration from history to create a vessel with a well-worn look,...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
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