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Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
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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...There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
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...Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Phil Edwards is the man behind Britain’s only commercial maker of traditional wooden planes –...
Guest editor Mark Palma restores a CBN wheel which has seen better days CBN wheels...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of drive types You may ask how...
Although the art of chequering has been around for many hundreds of years, it was first seen...
We’re going to go back to southeastern Germany and the Erzgebirge Mountain area, famed for...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Nic Westermann gets to grips with an edge-damaged tool This month, in the absence of...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Cedric Boyns carves unusual jewellery display stands Following a trip to the Antarctic at the...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Mark Palma explores methods to deter bleed through Adding colour or a decorative element to...
Richard Findley explores common catches, why they happen and how to avoid them Catches are...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
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.
Issue 101 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical inspiration, from garden benches and toy aeroplanes to carved mirrors, turned candle holders, and CNC-crafted bowls. Discover clever workshop tips, improve your carving skills, and explore innovative techniques combining pyrography and watercolour. Plus, meet inspiring makers and learn how woodworking is making a positive impact in communities. A rewarding read 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