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Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
We visit a British museum devoted to American decorative and folk art. You don’t have...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Israel Martin Describes The Process Of Making A Small Cabinet Hand I love using quartersawn...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
Caroline Pattenden hears how former accountant Iain Stirling made the leap from corporate to creative...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Issue 331 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert craftsmanship, from a Craftsman-style highboy dresser and live-edge cabinet to a rotating display cabinet and sofa table with a foldable game board. Discover traditional techniques like butterfly keys, explore innovative joinery, and meet outstanding makers and award-winning designs. A rich and rewarding read for furniture makers at every level.
Issue 212 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Steve Bisco’s ancient-style bog oak figure to carvings of wildlife, masks, portraits, and tactile natural forms. Learn how to avoid common mistakes when carving faces, explore the history of netsuke, and discover the intricate work of Jonathan Bayes. With exhibition highlights and community news, it’s a rich and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 421 of Woodturning is packed with creativity and expert advice, with Mike Stafford sharing tips to avoid dye disasters and projects ranging from floating-lid boxes and Newton’s Cradles to magical toys and miniature furniture. Learn new techniques, follow Richard Findley’s apple-shaped box, and meet inspiring maker Mark Sutton. A varied and engaging issue for woodturners of all levels.
Issue 99 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical know-how, from pantry door shelving and a solid workbench to scrollsawn candle holders, carved frames, and pyrographed bowls. Learn techniques for flooring, drilling jigs, grinding tools, and mortising, and find inspiration in Thomas Dambo’s giant recycled-wood troll sculptures. A varied and engaging issue for makers of all abilities.
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