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26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
You can buy Turned Toys for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 🇬🇧 For UK...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Stuart King turns to inspiration from history to create a vessel with a well-worn look,...
You can buy Turned Toys for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 🇬🇧 For UK...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Frederick Wilbur carves a traditional foliage design The ubiquitous acanthus motif has been stylised more...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
In this series, William Barnsley looks back on the journey that inspired his career change...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Gary Marshall takes a look at the lime tree, whose history lies back in ancient...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
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Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Rick Rich makes wooden handles for two small turning tools Recently at my woodturning club,...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Vintage furniture is increasingly popular but often has surface-level damage. Amber Bailey explains how to...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
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Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
Taking inspiration from nature, Jack de Vos uses a variety of techniques to create this...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Stuart Thomas creates his interpretation of a traditional pair of travelling candlesticks A wonderful project...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
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 425 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from elegant lamps and sculptural boxes to miniature turnings and segmented vases. Discover advanced skills like buffalo horn inlay, explore the art of basket illusion turning, and gain insights into world-class woodturning demonstrations. With woodworking book giveaways and the latest community news, this issue is a must-read for turners of every skill level.
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