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Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Here are seven must-have woodworking measuring tools picked by the editors at the Woodworkers Institute...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Here are seven must-have woodworking measuring tools picked by the editors at the Woodworkers Institute...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
You can buy Scrollsaws A Woodworker’s Guide from Gifts to Me for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
We check out two new publications to add to your workshop library Forest Craft Handbook,...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
We visit a British museum devoted to American decorative and folk art. You don’t have...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Firstly, welcome to the new Woodworkers Institute! It is still the same great resource of...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Over the course of his career, Hampshire-based has moved from machine making to more of...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
In an abridged extract from All New Turning Projects, Richard Raffan makes these simple handled...
Robert Paul Gurney explains how to use ordinary tools to get extraordinarily accurate layouts. The...
“One of my greatest learned experiences from woodturning is that the object’s form is always...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Mark Palma explores methods to deter bleed through Adding colour or a decorative element to...
Chris Grace improves the effectiveness and ease of use of his extraction system. Having a...
More than just a ‘how-to’ book, the author’s passion for wood carving as a sustainable...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
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 211 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Kev Alviti’s decorative axe cover and a wide range of projects—from campfires and unicorns to stylised owls and a dual-faced portrait. Learn how to create depth in relief carving, explore pyro-inspired techniques, and meet carvers like Ceini Spiller, who turned a heartfelt gift into a thriving business. A rich and engaging read for carvers of all levels.
Issue 419 of Woodturning is brimming with creativity, from Mark Palma’s red oak bowls to projects including spinning tops, burr bowls, iridescent vases, and a traditional Scottish quaich. Learn threading techniques for an acorn box, find inspiration in rescued timber transformations, and catch up on competition highlights and community news. A vibrant and varied issue for woodturners of every level.
Issue 98 of Woodworking Crafts is full of practical projects and creative inspiration, from carved book stands and Valentine’s lovespoons to router jigs and wooden fruit. Learn techniques including pyrography, composition ornament making, and Domino Joiner tricks, plus get expert advice on planer-thicknessers and turning tool adapters. With profiles of inspiring makers and Wood Award winners, it’s a rich and rewarding read for every woodworker.
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
