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Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
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Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
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Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £13.50/ $23.99 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $29.99 🇬🇧 For...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Mark Harrell reveals the three backsaws you really need in your tool kit. We all...
Maurice Tebbutt and Keith Drew talk us through the maths and making of a segmented...
It’s a funny thing. The mass of components and materials that make up a plane...
Follow Steve Bisco’s advice to enrich your woodwork with gold leaf Carvers, furniture makers and...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
The author gives a brief history of chip carving and describes the tools and equipment...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
In woodworking, quality screwdrivers are crucial for driving screws cleanly, securely, and precisely without damaging...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Paolo Pozzi builds a rustic-style door for a gazebo Having recently built a wooden gazebo,...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Nic Westermann explores the issue of green wood shrinkage The main rule I have as...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Stuart King turns to inspiration from history to create a vessel with a well-worn look,...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
A circular saw is a power tool used for cutting a variety of materials, including...
Anthony Bailey shares the plans for an easy-to-make laminated sledge I can’t take the credit...
The Oseberg ship, built around 820AD, is one of three magnificent Viking ships preserved in...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
We decided to go looking for interesting and more obscure facts and useful working information...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
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...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
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Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
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After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
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I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
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 426 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from a walnut phone amplifier and hot-melt glue decorated bowl to shifted forms and unusual turned boxes. Explore basket illusion work, follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, and discover the craftsmanship behind James Carter’s signature Christmas ornaments. With highlights from the AAW Symposium and the latest turning community news, it’s an inspiring read for woodturners of all 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.
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