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Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
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...Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
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...Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
We meet Victoria Walpole, a Northumberland- based marquetry artist Victoria Walpole has had a varied...
What is a shooting board? If not already familiar with the term, you have probably...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Les Symonds makes a popular item using a series of jigs and aids to simplify...
Anne Briggs Bohnett finds new life in her grandfather’s old Stanley planes with some elbow...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Continuing from Back to Basics – Types of Hardwood, this week we will look at...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Different countries use different measuring systems and typically the USA uses the standard/English/Imperial system and...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Richard Findley continues his skew chisel series by making a wooden mallet for use around...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Walter Hall describes how he brought an old ‘egg-beater’ hand drill back to working condition...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Fatigued by metal clamps? Derek Jones builds a set of wooden sash clamps and puts...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
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