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Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
John Hawkswell makes a useful, rustic-style bolt from scrap wood If you want to add...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Lee Stoffer tells us how to make our own comfortable stool. Having a comfortable seat...
Franciszek de Sage puts a William-and-Mary-style chest back on its feet This is a walnut...
You can make Andy Standing’s handy storage project from just one plank of wood This...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Nick Pedullá of Pedullá Studio makes custom furniture and woodworking videos in Sydney, Australia Sydney,...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Mark Palma compares and tests a variety of beading tools My skew and I have...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Everything you need to know about this roughing tool The tool to which we dedicate...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
In an extract from his new book, Dorian Bracht provides an overview of Japanese saws...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Issue 330 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring craftsmanship, from a cherry chest of drawers and a Shaker-style wall shelf to a striking triangular display cabinet rich in symbolism. Discover clever workshop modifications, elegant designs made from offcuts, and expert restorations, plus features on London’s Fallen and Felled initiative and highlights from the Texas Furniture Show. An essential read for passionate furniture makers.
Issue 212 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Steve Bisco’s ancient-style bog oak figure to carvings of wildlife, masks, portraits, and tactile natural forms. Learn how to avoid common mistakes when carving faces, explore the history of netsuke, and discover the intricate work of Jonathan Bayes. With exhibition highlights and community news, it’s a rich and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 420 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from multi-centre boxes and yew lanterns to copper-embellished pots and stone-effect finishes. Discover creative methods like magnetic closures and polymer clay inlay, and meet makers such as Elise McLauchlan, blending geometry with woodturning. With practical tips, inspiration, and community updates, it’s a must-read for turners of all levels.
Issue 99 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical know-how, from pantry door shelving and a solid workbench to scrollsawn candle holders, carved frames, and pyrographed bowls. Learn techniques for flooring, drilling jigs, grinding tools, and mortising, and find inspiration in Thomas Dambo’s giant recycled-wood troll sculptures. A varied and engaging issue 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