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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
James Hatter enlisted the help of his eight-year-old grandson Kieran to make a raised bed...
James Hatter enlisted the help of his eight-year-old grandson Kieran to make a raised bed...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of drive types You may ask how...
Molly Winton explains how you can use pyrography and homemade brands to embellish your projects...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
Robert Paul Gurney explains how to use ordinary tools to get extraordinarily accurate layouts. The...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Anne Briggs Bohnett finds new life in her grandfather’s old Stanley planes with some elbow...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
We look at a tree that is often seen as just ancient and venerable. The...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Derek Jones looks at the influences that led to the Golden Age of cabinetmaking. It’s...
Dennis Zongker talks you through the steps for bending wood for curved furniture Furniture makers have...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
In woodworking, quality screwdrivers are crucial for driving screws cleanly, securely, and precisely without damaging...
Guest editor Pat Carroll introduces artist Elizabeth Weber and her beautiful work American woodturner Elizabeth...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Dave Western explores the meanings behind the signs and symbols used in lovespoons. Understanding lovespoon...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
You can buy Turned Toys for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 🇬🇧 For UK...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
Issue 334 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from elegant oak display boxes and splayed-leg tables to restored furniture and handcrafted scrub planes. Learn how to achieve precision with machine tools, explore the restoration of a classic Finn Juhl chair, and discover outstanding designs nominated for the Wood Awards. With talented maker profiles and book recommendations, it’s an inspiring read for furniture makers of all levels.
Issue 216 of Woodcarving is packed with festive inspiration and creative projects, from Peter Benson’s snowboarding Santa to Gothic tracery, decorative signs, and intricate restoration work. Learn how to carve figures in motion, explore the fascinating craftsmanship of Armenian woodcarver Georgy Metichian, and discover Nik Keevil’s unique wood art. With book recommendations and the latest carving community news, it’s an inspiring issue for carvers of all skill levels.
Issue 427 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from Richard Findley’s multi-axis twisted box to oval bowls, petal-rimmed designs, and practical workshop accessories. Discover clever methods for replicating balusters, explore creative box-making with Andrew Potocnik, and meet rising woodturning talent Tom Windross. With expert advice, fresh ideas, and the latest community news, it’s an engaging read for turners of all skill levels.
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.
Masterpiece Chairs presents an in-depth study of 18 iconic 20th-century chair designs, revealing the construction, materials, and design thinking behind some of the most important furniture pieces in modern design history. This unique book goes beyond aesthetics to explore what makes a chair truly exceptional: structure, engineering and craftsmanship. Each featured chair has been carefully disassembled and restored, offering a rare, close-up look at how these design classics are built and assembled. With over 1,000 step-by-step photographs, the book provides a detailed visual record of every stage of disassembly and reconstruction, making it an essential reference for designers, woodworkers and furniture enthusiasts.
Willow Weaving is a collection of 10 contemporary hand-woven projects, inspired by traditional woven baskets. Weaving willow to make baskets and containers is a historic art that has been passed down through generations, and in this book, Eddie Glew continues the tradition, introducing techniques he has learnt from experts in the field and perfected. The book starts with a brief history of basketmaking, before moving on to guide the practical details of willow growing and preparation, choosing the right tools for the workshop and a guide to the techniques needed to make the projects. The ten projects that form the main part of the book cover a wide variety of different makes, from a simple Catalan tray to a lavish picnic hamper. The book features full-colour photographs throughout every stage of each project, and clear, colour-coded diagrams.