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This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayersā¦...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayersā¦...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
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...Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
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...The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Kevin Alviti unearths an archaeopteryx āYour boy likes dinosaurs, think you could carve a fossil?ā...
In this article I will cover choosing wood and the best way to use the...
We have picked out some of the most common woods used in woodwork, including visual...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
A revolutionary advancement The Gothic style started around 1150 in France with the cathedral of...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harkerās metal leaf platter. You can open up...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Minis, a speciality of maker Molly Goodfellow Winton, was inspired by ancient, and prehistoric art...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Molly Winton explains how you can use pyrography and homemade brands to embellish your projects...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect āpaintā design every time...
Ever peered into the miniature world of a dollhouse and pondered how on earth anyone...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
We visit one of the worldās leading art and design museums. One of Londonās best-known...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Isreal Martin describes making a special box from an old European walnut tree A few...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As weāve...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
What is a travisher? In this article, Iām going to show you how to make...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldnāt have a...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning clubās challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect āpaintā design every time...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said āthere are always...
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...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
BRIAN HOLCOMBEāS CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Never heard of the āGottshall Block Testā? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Issue 331 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert craftsmanship, from a Craftsman-style highboy dresser and live-edge cabinet to a rotating display cabinet and sofa table with a foldable game board. Discover traditional techniques like butterfly keys, explore innovative joinery, and meet outstanding makers and award-winning designs. A rich and rewarding read for furniture makers at every level.
Issue 213 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Dave Westernās decorative bowl and traditional Welsh lovespoon alongside projects from beach scenes and optical illusions to birds, brushes, and sculpted portraits. Learn how to capture character in portrait carving, gain insights from experienced tutors, and discover fresh artistic perspectives from makers like Lara Reisigl Domeneghetti. A vibrant and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 421 of Woodturning is packed with creativity and expert advice, with Mike Stafford sharing tips to avoid dye disasters and projects ranging from floating-lid boxes and Newtonās Cradles to magical toys and miniature furniture. Learn new techniques, follow Richard Findleyās apple-shaped box, and meet inspiring maker Mark Sutton. A varied and engaging issue for woodturners of all levels.
Celebrate the milestone 100th issue of Woodworking Crafts with exclusive giveaways from Makita and BeaverCraft Tools, free woodworking books, and a special look back at memorable covers from the past 100 issues. Packed with inspiring projectsāfrom folding stands and loveseats to carved spoons, knife racks, and pyrography artāplus expert techniques on veneer repair, sharpening, moulding planes, and bandsaw troubleshooting, this landmark edition is a must-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 projectsāincluding a stool, table, bench, and two armchairsāwith 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 boxesāfrom small ring boxes to multi-drawer designsāusing 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 boardāperfect 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