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“Make it with us”
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
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…...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
When talking about trees, perhaps ‘native’ should mean any species that colonises a specific area naturally....
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
We check out two new publications to add to your workshop library Forest Craft Handbook,...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
How many different jaws are there? There are many, but here we will look at the...
Derek Jones meets Jim Broughton from Alexander George Antiques to see how the Golden Age...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Anthony Bailey gives you the best practice for getting to grips with your bandsaw 1....
Derek Jones put a combination of old and new tools to the test to create...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
When Martin Gallen offered a lift to a traditional Irish music tutor, it opened up...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Gerald is a well-established professional carver, who remains as devoted as ever to his craft....
We review a new woodworking book Routing Router trimmers are smaller, more manoeuvrable and cheaper...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
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...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to 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 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 421 of Woodturning is packed with creativity and expert advice, with Mike Stafford sharing tips to avoid dye disasters and projects ranging from floating-lid boxes and Newton’s Cradles to magical toys and miniature furniture. Learn new techniques, follow Richard Findley’s apple-shaped box, and meet inspiring maker Mark Sutton. A varied and engaging issue for woodturners 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