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Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
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...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
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David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Richard Findley sets his first skew chisel skill-building practice exercises Last week I introduced my...
What have you been turning? Please email your images to WTEditorial@thegmcgroup.com Wedding goblet My granddaughter,...
Maurice Tebbutt and Keith Drew talk us through the maths and making of a segmented...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Giacomo Malaspina makes a portable workbench that is ideal for working in small spaces While...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
A circular saw is a power tool used for cutting a variety of materials, including...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
In this article, experienced woodworker Peter Wood takes us through this step-by-step guide on how...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Beatriz Zuazo uses reclaimed wood from her own workshop to make a pair of jewellery...
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If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Two French friends are bridging the divide between furniture and art with their unique pieces...
Mark Palma compares and tests a variety of beading tools My skew and I have...
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John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
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