The Woodworkers Institute
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“Make it with us”
We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
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...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Colin Sullivan looks at the power drill’s manual predecessors The wheel brace or hand drill...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
We visit one of the world’s leading art and design museums. One of London’s best-known...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
Woodcarving reader, TimMcGinn shares his experiences and inspirations My introduction to woodcarving was an exhibition...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Peter Benson explores size and scale of carvings In this world where fashions seem to...
Ever peered into the miniature world of a dollhouse and pondered how on earth anyone...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Gerald is a well-established professional carver, who remains as devoted as ever to his craft....
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Derek Jones takes F&C to the sales for a quick lesson in dating A sale...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Guest editor Mark Palma restores a CBN wheel which has seen better days CBN wheels...
Phil Edwards is the man behind Britain’s only commercial maker of traditional wooden planes –...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
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
