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26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
You can buy Turned Toys for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 🇬🇧 For UK...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Stuart King turns to inspiration from history to create a vessel with a well-worn look,...
You can buy Turned Toys for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 🇬🇧 For UK...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Derek Jones takes F&C to the sales for a quick lesson in dating A sale...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Maurice Tebbutt and Keith Drew talk us through the maths and making of a segmented...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Guest editor Les Symonds takes on an unusual heritage project One of the many advantages...
Derek Jones describes a few options for taking the hard work out of large scale...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Colwin Way takes the mechanism made by Richard Findley and adds his woodturner automaton I...
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
Follow Steve Bisco’s advice to enrich your woodwork with gold leaf Carvers, furniture makers and...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Woodcarving is arguably the most artistic of the woodworking disciplines. Basic woodworking skills will be...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Alexander Thomson investigates the life and work of this German sculptor Veit Stoss (born before...
Chris Prior clarifies the mysteries of taxonomy and sheds some light on why we use...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Mark Palma compares and tests a variety of beading tools My skew and I have...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
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Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Zoe Gertner shows how to carve a colony of these birds in relief Every so...
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