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Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Woodcarving is arguably the most artistic of the woodworking disciplines. Basic woodworking skills will be...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Woodcarving is arguably the most artistic of the woodworking disciplines. Basic woodworking skills will be...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Dave Bates reports on the Dalmann Tool Appeal At a time when charities are increasingly...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Nick Pedullá of Pedullá Studio makes custom furniture and woodworking videos in Sydney, Australia Sydney,...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
Anthony Bailey introduces rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools and getting the most...
A circular saw is a power tool used for cutting a variety of materials, including...
Chris Prior clarifies the mysteries of taxonomy and sheds some light on why we use...
Les Symonds makes a popular item using a series of jigs and aids to simplify...
Founded in 1952 by Julius Blum in Höchst, Austria, Blum has grown from a small...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
A brief history of gypsy wagon For hundreds of years, these amazing constructions have been...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
Derek Jones looks at the influences that led to the Golden Age of cabinetmaking. It’s...
Richard Findley turns his first hollow form. You would think that, at some point, I...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Two French friends are bridging the divide between furniture and art with their unique pieces...
Dave Wilkins walks guest editor Peter Benson through his journey from stick head making to...
Continuing from Back to Basics – Types of Hardwood, this week we will look at...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’m thinking about buying a chainsaw to cut wood for...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
What you will need • 38mm twist bit or adjustable bit• Bow saw• Compass or...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
In an abridged extract from Decks, David Toht looks at laying decking Decking is the...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture from Gifts to Me for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Issue 329 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from secret mitre dovetail boxes and oak side tables to restored tea caddies and handmade lamps. Learn traditional joints like draw-bored mortise and tenon and the nejiri arigata puzzle joint, and explore award-winning designs from the Wood Awards and Bespoke Guild Mark. With maker profiles and exhibition highlights, it’s a must-read for furniture enthusiasts.
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 418 of Woodturning is packed with creative projects and thoughtful insights, from Richard Findley’s thread chasing tutorial to turned cedar bowls, natural-edge goblets, and playful penguin skittles. Explore unique ideas like turning inside books and archery mops, plus techniques for pepper mills and decorative boxes. With competition highlights from Wizardry in Wood and reflections on the future of turning, it’s a rich and engaging read for turners of all levels.
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
