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Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Woodcarving is arguably the most artistic of the woodworking disciplines. Basic woodworking skills will be...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Randall A Maxey shares his expert advice cor choosing and using honing guides Many beginners...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’m thinking about buying a chainsaw to cut wood for...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Derek Jones describes a few options for taking the hard work out of large scale...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Welcome to the Woodworkers Institute Newsletter! Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Mark Palma explores methods to deter bleed through Adding colour or a decorative element to...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Israel Martin Describes The Process Of Making A Small Cabinet Hand I love using quartersawn...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
Issue 329 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from secret mitre dovetail boxes and oak side tables to restored tea caddies and handmade lamps. Learn traditional joints like draw-bored mortise and tenon and the nejiri arigata puzzle joint, and explore award-winning designs from the Wood Awards and Bespoke Guild Mark. With maker profiles and exhibition highlights, it’s a must-read for furniture enthusiasts.
Issue 211 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Kev Alviti’s decorative axe cover and a wide range of projects—from campfires and unicorns to stylised owls and a dual-faced portrait. Learn how to create depth in relief carving, explore pyro-inspired techniques, and meet carvers like Ceini Spiller, who turned a heartfelt gift into a thriving business. A rich and engaging read for carvers of all levels.
Issue 418 of Woodturning is packed with creative projects and thoughtful insights, from Richard Findley’s thread chasing tutorial to turned cedar bowls, natural-edge goblets, and playful penguin skittles. Explore unique ideas like turning inside books and archery mops, plus techniques for pepper mills and decorative boxes. With competition highlights from Wizardry in Wood and reflections on the future of turning, it’s a rich and engaging read for turners of all levels.
Issue 98 of Woodworking Crafts is full of practical projects and creative inspiration, from carved book stands and Valentine’s lovespoons to router jigs and wooden fruit. Learn techniques including pyrography, composition ornament making, and Domino Joiner tricks, plus get expert advice on planer-thicknessers and turning tool adapters. With profiles of inspiring makers and Wood Award winners, it’s a rich and rewarding read for every woodworker.
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
