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Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
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...Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Robert Paul Gurney explains how to use ordinary tools to get extraordinarily accurate layouts. The...
Louise Biggs restores her client’s faith in her much-used family dining chairs. My client’s father...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
John Hawkswell turns a beautiful spalted beech and yew box with a curved support arm...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Anthony Bailey explains the key features of Japanese pullsaws and demonstrates how to use them...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Rita Duxbury turns a natural-edge lighthouse ornament The fascination with lighthouses throughout the world is...
The first workshop I spent time in was more of a dumping ground in a...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
In an abridged extract from All New Turning Projects, Richard Raffan makes these simple handled...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Alexander Thomson investigates the life and work of this German sculptor Veit Stoss (born before...
Mark Palma looks at expanding the use of wax in woodturning. Wax has been used...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
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 this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Issue 332 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical expertise, from handcrafted chess sets and dovetailed trays to campaign furniture and workshop tools. Discover insights into Japanese saws, explore standout furniture showcased at the Smithsonian Craft Show, and meet talented designer-makers pushing the boundaries of the craft. A must-read for furniture makers seeking both inspiration and skill-building.
Issue 214 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from Cedric Boyns’ pierced bowl and bird sculpture to relief carvings, wildlife studies, and decorative panels. Learn to embrace new carving challenges with Peter Benson, discover Gary Field’s remarkable sculptures from reclaimed Australian timber, and enjoy book reviews, show reports, and a free woodworking book offer. A creative and rewarding issue for woodcarvers of every skill level.
Issue 423 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from elegant long-neck vases and wave bowls to Viking games, flower goblets, and a handcrafted milking stool. Follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, discover the creative journey of turner Paul Hilton-Tapp, and enjoy expert advice from Kurt Hertzog. With woodworking book giveaways and community updates, it’s an engaging issue for turners of all skill levels.
Celebrate the milestone 100th issue of Woodworking Crafts with exclusive giveaways from Makita and BeaverCraft Tools, free woodworking books, and a special look back at memorable covers from the past 100 issues. Packed with inspiring projects—from folding stands and loveseats to carved spoons, knife racks, and pyrography art—plus expert techniques on veneer repair, sharpening, moulding planes, and bandsaw troubleshooting, this landmark edition is a must-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