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Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Richard Findley continues his skew chisel series by making a wooden mallet for use around...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Guest editor Andy Coates interviews artistic woodturner Tic Challis Tic Challis is an artist and...
A brief history of gypsy wagon For hundreds of years, these amazing constructions have been...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Andy Coates looks at what is it, why is it important and how do we...
Andy Coates looks at turning hollow forms with a modest shoulder In the first part...
Derek Jones put a combination of old and new tools to the test to create...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Taking a look at a clear-sighted charity that cares for the environment I wrote a...
Vintage furniture is increasingly popular but often has surface-level damage. Amber Bailey explains how to...
Taking inspiration from nature, Jack de Vos uses a variety of techniques to create this...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
This new series was inspired by an article published last year in Woodturning by my...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
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...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £13.50/ $23.99 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $29.99 🇬🇧 For...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
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