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“Make it with us”
Derek Jones demonstrates a few techniques for adding a period-style gallery to your worktops Gallery...
Derek Jones demonstrates a few techniques for adding a period-style gallery to your worktops Gallery...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury considers the progression of turning over the last 34 years The 400th edition...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
More than just a ‘how-to’ book, the author’s passion for wood carving as a sustainable...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
In an abridged extract from All New Turning Projects, Richard Raffan makes these simple handled...
Mark Palma compares and tests a variety of beading tools My skew and I have...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Zoë Gertner creates a slumbering pet carving A well-meaning gift was left on my doorstep...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Graham Thompson makes the case for unplanned carving ‘Free’ carving, means unplanned, seat- of-the-pants, without...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Thin bowls have never really done much for me. The thinnest bowl I’ve made was...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
From unpromising student to award-winning teacher, Jamie Ward ran the gamut of woodwork teaching before...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Let’s face it, these are a fact of life; it doesn’t always go well. Still...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
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