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Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
Nic Westermann demystifies sharpening carving knives and chisels A few years back the (now ex)...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Sometimes it’s good to take it back to basics. As with many interests, there are...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Mark Palma introduces you to the world of miniature woodturning Woodturning is wonderful hobby that...
It’s a funny thing. The mass of components and materials that make up a plane...
By Doug Stow. Published by Taunton Press Available for purchase at giftstome.com Box-making expert Doug...
From tree to finished table – John Bullar describes the complete process of making an...
Philip Greenwood looks at methods of re-chucking. In this part we look at a few...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Mark Palma describes the techniques for cleaning and repairing old tools. Let’s start with the...
When embarking on a DIY project or even a professional job, selecting the right tool...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
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...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
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 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 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 Newton’s Cradles to magical toys and miniature furniture. Learn new techniques, follow Richard Findley’s apple-shaped box, and meet inspiring maker Mark Sutton. A varied and engaging issue for woodturners 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