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26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
Brian Crossman shares his trials and tribulations in creating a fun triceratops I first started...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
Mark Palma introduces you to the world of miniature woodturning Woodturning is wonderful hobby that...
Derek Jones meets Jim Broughton from Alexander George Antiques to see how the Golden Age...
Bern Chandley talks to F&C about his interpretation of a style that’s never been out...
Different countries use different measuring systems and typically the USA uses the standard/English/Imperial system and...
Derek Jones takes F&C to the sales for a quick lesson in dating A sale...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Kim Gowney tells us about how his experimentation led to this beautiful bowl. Kim’s ‘Opal...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Thin bowls have never really done much for me. The thinnest bowl I’ve made was...
Anthony Bailey shares the plans for an easy-to-make laminated sledge I can’t take the credit...
From tree to finished table – John Bullar describes the complete process of making an...
Derek Jones makes a birdhouse for the garden. The design This little bird box is...
A 300-year-old Polish beech has won the annual competition that highlights significant trees A beech...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
For her cycling-mad godparents’ anniversary, Louise Biggs decided only one type of decoration would be...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
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