The Woodworkers Institute
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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Colin Sullivan looks at the power drill’s manual predecessors The wheel brace or hand drill...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Colin Sullivan looks at the power drill’s manual predecessors The wheel brace or hand drill...
Over the course of his career, Hampshire-based has moved from machine making to more of...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Alexander Thomson investigates the life and work of this German sculptor Veit Stoss (born before...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Richard Findley sets his first skew chisel skill-building practice exercises Last week I introduced my...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Cedar is a catch-all name for many different species of often unrelated tree – we...
For more than 70 years, Blum has collaborated with designers and furniture makers worldwide to...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
Caroline Pattenden hears how former accountant Iain Stirling made the leap from corporate to creative...
Gary Marshall takes a look at the lime tree, whose history lies back in ancient...
Continuing from Back to Basics – Types of Hardwood, this week we will look at...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
We are pleased to present the new Woodworkers Institute website, which is being launched alongside...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Issue 330 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring craftsmanship, from a cherry chest of drawers and a Shaker-style wall shelf to a striking triangular display cabinet rich in symbolism. Discover clever workshop modifications, elegant designs made from offcuts, and expert restorations, plus features on London’s Fallen and Felled initiative and highlights from the Texas Furniture Show. An essential read for passionate furniture makers.
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 420 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from multi-centre boxes and yew lanterns to copper-embellished pots and stone-effect finishes. Discover creative methods like magnetic closures and polymer clay inlay, and meet makers such as Elise McLauchlan, blending geometry with woodturning. With practical tips, inspiration, and community updates, it’s a must-read for turners 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
