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Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
Dave Rigler explains how he made the Island Table, a stunning piece inspired by a seaside landscape...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Mark Beckett explains how woodturning helped bring him back from the brink of death Where...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Last month we looked at peeling cuts and planing cuts with the skew chisel. Hopefully,...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
From plain shabby to ‘shabby chic’. I had the offer of some free-to-use pine tongue...
Anthony Bailey shares the plans for an easy-to-make laminated sledge I can’t take the credit...
Two French friends are bridging the divide between furniture and art with their unique pieces...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Follow Steve Bisco’s advice to enrich your woodwork with gold leaf Carvers, furniture makers and...
Mark Palma introduces you to the world of miniature woodturning Woodturning is wonderful hobby that...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
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...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
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 419 of Woodturning is brimming with creativity, from Mark Palma’s red oak bowls to projects including spinning tops, burr bowls, iridescent vases, and a traditional Scottish quaich. Learn threading techniques for an acorn box, find inspiration in rescued timber transformations, and catch up on competition highlights and community news. A vibrant and varied issue for woodturners of every level.
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
