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Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
Les Symonds makes a popular item using a series of jigs and aids to simplify...
Such is the temptation of repeating tasks in woodworking, that I was encouraged by my...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Alan Wasserman looks at using imperfect wood, starting with the implications and things to consider...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
John Hawkswell turns a beautiful spalted beech and yew box with a curved support arm...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Zoë Gertner creates a slumbering pet carving A well-meaning gift was left on my doorstep...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Woodcarving reader, TimMcGinn shares his experiences and inspirations My introduction to woodcarving was an exhibition...
Mark Palma introduces you to the world of miniature woodturning Woodturning is wonderful hobby that...
“One of my greatest learned experiences from woodturning is that the object’s form is always...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
When embarking on a DIY project or even a professional job, selecting the right tool...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Welcome to the Woodworkers Institute Newsletter! Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
How many different jaws are there? There are many, but here we will look at the...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
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 420 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from multi-centre boxes and yew lanterns to copper-embellished pots and stone-effect finishes. Discover creative methods like magnetic closures and polymer clay inlay, and meet makers such as Elise McLauchlan, blending geometry with woodturning. With practical tips, inspiration, and community updates, it’s a must-read for turners of all levels.
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