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Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
We meet Victoria Walpole, a Northumberland- based marquetry artist Victoria Walpole has had a varied...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a wall cabinet with two side drawers using...
Last month we looked at peeling cuts and planing cuts with the skew chisel. Hopefully,...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Colwin Way Turns a Traditional Chair from Ash As a professional woodturner, I find chair...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Everything you need to know about this roughing tool The tool to which we dedicate...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Anthony Bailey gives you the best practice for getting to grips with your bandsaw 1....
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
We check out two new publications to add to your workshop library Forest Craft Handbook,...
Browse our collection available online and treat yourself! Browse our collection available online and treat...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
When embarking on a DIY project or even a professional job, selecting the right tool...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
By Doug Stow. Published by Taunton Press Available for purchase at giftstome.com Box-making expert Doug...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Mark Baker explores creating that elusive perfect cut The perfect cut is something every turner...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
Walter Hall makes an elegant, contemporary-style desk pen The temptation when turning desk pens is...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Zoe Gertner shows how to carve a colony of these birds in relief Every so...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
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 425 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from elegant lamps and sculptural boxes to miniature turnings and segmented vases. Discover advanced skills like buffalo horn inlay, explore the art of basket illusion turning, and gain insights into world-class woodturning demonstrations. With woodworking book giveaways and the latest community news, this issue is a must-read for turners of every skill level.
Issue 101 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical inspiration, from garden benches and toy aeroplanes to carved mirrors, turned candle holders, and CNC-crafted bowls. Discover clever workshop tips, improve your carving skills, and explore innovative techniques combining pyrography and watercolour. Plus, meet inspiring makers and learn how woodworking is making a positive impact in communities. A rewarding read 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