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“Make it with us”
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
In woodworking, quality screwdrivers are crucial for driving screws cleanly, securely, and precisely without damaging...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Giacomo Malaspina makes a portable workbench that is ideal for working in small spaces While...
We review the updated edition of this classic timber guide Wood Identification & Use has...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
Although woodturning lathes vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, the basic requirements of the lathe dictate...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
What you will need • 38mm twist bit or adjustable bit• Bow saw• Compass or...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
Ever peered into the miniature world of a dollhouse and pondered how on earth anyone...
We meet Victoria Walpole, a Northumberland- based marquetry artist Victoria Walpole has had a varied...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’ve been smitten by pen turning. Easily done, small size...
Andrew Potocnik makes a decorative box out of pallet wood. So often one encounters timber...
The unique chair created by an automative design guru has been awarded a bespoke guild...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Dave Bates reports on the Dalmann Tool Appeal At a time when charities are increasingly...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
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...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
In an abridged extract from Decks, David Toht looks at laying decking Decking is the...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
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
