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Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
Mark Harrell reveals the three backsaws you really need in your tool kit. We all...
Gerald is a well-established professional carver, who remains as devoted as ever to his craft....
Three brothers in the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia have teamed up to create a business...
We meet carver, green woodworker, teacher and author Harald Lamon Harald Lamon has a passion...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
Two French friends are bridging the divide between furniture and art with their unique pieces...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
There is confusion around the world over what a tortoise is. In the UK, we...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Philip Greenwood looks at methods of re-chucking. In this part we look at a few...
Nic Westermann explores the issue of green wood shrinkage The main rule I have as...
Janice Levi decorates Mark Palma’s platter with a Zentangle-inspired design When selecting pyrography as an...
John Hawkswell looks at some eye catching handles and makes a magic wand, plus a...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Dave Bates reports on the Dalmann Tool Appeal At a time when charities are increasingly...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
You can buy Wooden Jewellery Boxes for only £13.50/ $21.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $26.99 🇬🇧...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Issue 331 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert craftsmanship, from a Craftsman-style highboy dresser and live-edge cabinet to a rotating display cabinet and sofa table with a foldable game board. Discover traditional techniques like butterfly keys, explore innovative joinery, and meet outstanding makers and award-winning designs. A rich and rewarding read for furniture makers at every level.
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 422 of Woodturning is packed with inspiration and expert guidance, featuring Andrew Potocnik’s striking wall art and projects ranging from bolo ties and ebony boxes to a miniature Windsor chair and wing-handled bowl. Learn more about box lids, drill bit storage, and sharpening techniques, while discovering the work of Irish turner Richard West. Plus, enjoy exclusive woodworking book giveaways and the latest turning community updates.
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