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Theo Cook explains how to make a plane to tame the most awkward grain I...
Theo Cook explains how to make a plane to tame the most awkward grain I...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
Pat Carroll shows how to make an acorn-style box with the addition of hand-cut threads...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
Pat Carroll shows how to make an acorn-style box with the addition of hand-cut threads...
Fred & Julie Byrne use their scrollsaw to make a useful but attractive item for...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
For more than 70 years, Blum has collaborated with designers and furniture makers worldwide to...
You can make Andy Standing’s handy storage project from just one plank of wood This...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Taking inspiration from nature, Jack de Vos uses a variety of techniques to create this...
Paolo Frattari combined two skill sets in one when he collaborated with fellow craftsman Dario...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
A 300-year-old Polish beech has won the annual competition that highlights significant trees A beech...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Anthony Bailey fixes the water damage to this wooden draining board This ash draining board...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Andy Coates looks at what is it, why is it important and how do we...
Lee Stoffer weaves the seat for his stool. To ensure the seat weave was of...
Alan Wasserman looks at using imperfect wood, starting with the implications and things to consider...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Let’s face it, these are a fact of life; it doesn’t always go well. Still...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Mark Baker explores creating that elusive perfect cut The perfect cut is something every turner...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Theo Cook explains how to make a plane to tame the most awkward grain I...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Stuart Thomas creates his interpretation of a traditional pair of travelling candlesticks A wonderful project...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £13.50/ $23.99 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $29.99 🇬🇧 For...
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 426 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from a walnut phone amplifier and hot-melt glue decorated bowl to shifted forms and unusual turned boxes. Explore basket illusion work, follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, and discover the craftsmanship behind James Carter’s signature Christmas ornaments. With highlights from the AAW Symposium and the latest turning community news, it’s an inspiring read for woodturners of all levels.
Issue 102 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with inspiring projects, from key cabinets and canvas deck chairs to pallet-wood furniture, carved pendants, and handcrafted planes. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on segmented turning, pocket hole joinery, and choosing a tablesaw, then discover innovative makers, modern marquetry, and the next generation of furniture craftsmanship. With a free woodworking book offer, it’s an essential 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 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