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Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
Let’s face it, these are a fact of life; it doesn’t always go well. Still...
Walter Hall makes an elegant, contemporary-style desk pen The temptation when turning desk pens is...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
Walter Hall makes an elegant, contemporary-style desk pen The temptation when turning desk pens is...
Let’s face it, these are a fact of life; it doesn’t always go well. Still...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Mike Wood gets to grips with this magnificent bird As its name suggests, the black...
Cutting large round holes in wood can be done effectively with several tools, depending on...
Dan Cherry explains how to get started collecting wooden and ivory rules. Warning: this article...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
Michael Perkovich adds bold curves and subtle tapers to this elegant design This entry table...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
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...With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Louise Biggs restores her client’s faith in her much-used family dining chairs. My client’s father...
Janice Levi decorates Mark Palma’s platter with a Zentangle-inspired design When selecting pyrography as an...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
Mark Palma describes the techniques for cleaning and repairing old tools. Let’s start with the...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Andy Coates looks at turning hollow forms with a modest shoulder In the first part...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
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Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Taking inspiration from nature, Jack de Vos uses a variety of techniques to create this...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Mark Baker turns a natural edge vase At some time or other every turner wants...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Mike Wood gets to grips with this magnificent bird As its name suggests, the black...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Zoë Gertner shows how to create a relief-carved owl Some years ago I was given,...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
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 214 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from Cedric Boyns’ pierced bowl and bird sculpture to relief carvings, wildlife studies, and decorative panels. Learn to embrace new carving challenges with Peter Benson, discover Gary Field’s remarkable sculptures from reclaimed Australian timber, and enjoy book reviews, show reports, and a free woodworking book offer. A creative and rewarding issue for woodcarvers of every skill level.
Issue 424 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from textured square pots and elegant porringers to segmented collaborations and colour-shifting bowls. Learn more box-making skills with Richard Findley, discover creative texturing and tool-handle techniques, and meet acclaimed turner Guy du Toit. With woodworking book giveaways and the latest community news, this issue is full of inspiration 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