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“Make it with us”
Mark Gough shows how to carve and decorate a display mask Having decided on a...
Mark Gough shows how to carve and decorate a display mask Having decided on a...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
You can buy Turned Toys for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 🇬🇧 For UK...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
Randall A Maxey shares his expert advice cor choosing and using honing guides Many beginners...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Fatigued by metal clamps? Derek Jones builds a set of wooden sash clamps and puts...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
Mike Wood gets to grips with this magnificent bird As its name suggests, the black...
Paolo Pozzi builds a rustic-style door for a gazebo Having recently built a wooden gazebo,...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
In this series, William Barnsley looks back on the journey that inspired his career change...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Cutting large round holes in wood can be done effectively with several tools, depending on...
Rick Rich makes wooden handles for two small turning tools Recently at my woodturning club,...
From tree to finished table – John Bullar describes the complete process of making an...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
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 425 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from elegant lamps and sculptural boxes to miniature turnings and segmented vases. Discover advanced skills like buffalo horn inlay, explore the art of basket illusion turning, and gain insights into world-class woodturning demonstrations. With woodworking book giveaways and the latest community news, this issue is a must-read for turners of every skill level.
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