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Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
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...
Mark Gough shows how to carve and decorate a display mask Having decided on a...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Guest editor Andy Coates interviews artistic woodturner Tic Challis Tic Challis is an artist and...
Frederick Wilbur carves a traditional foliage design The ubiquitous acanthus motif has been stylised more...
Continuing from Back to Basics – Types of Hardwood, this week we will look at...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of drive types You may ask how...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
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...Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
Dave Western carves a pin brooch inspired by Welsh mythology My wife is fond of...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
The Oseberg ship, built around 820AD, is one of three magnificent Viking ships preserved in...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Colwin Way Turns a Traditional Chair from Ash As a professional woodturner, I find chair...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Discover the products that bring function and creativity to your drawers For more than 70...
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Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Andy Coates looks at turning hollow forms with a modest shoulder In the first part...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Stuart Thomas creates his interpretation of a traditional pair of travelling candlesticks A wonderful project...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Mark Baker turns a natural edge vase At some time or other every turner wants...
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
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