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This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
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...A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Minis, a speciality of maker Molly Goodfellow Winton, was inspired by ancient, and prehistoric art...
Nic Westermann demystifies sharpening carving knives and chisels A few years back the (now ex)...
Mark Palma compares and tests a variety of beading tools My skew and I have...
From unpromising student to award-winning teacher, Jamie Ward ran the gamut of woodwork teaching before...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
In the first of two articles, Tatiana Baldina demonstrates how to lay out some basic...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Walter Hall describes how he brought an old ‘egg-beater’ hand drill back to working condition...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
As we transition from winter to spring, it seems only appropriate to move the workshop...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Dan Cherry explains how to get started collecting wooden and ivory rules. Warning: this article...
Discover the products that bring function and creativity to your drawers For more than 70...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Some shelves need to be open, such as for books. But other items are safer...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
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 213 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Dave Western’s decorative bowl and traditional Welsh lovespoon alongside projects from beach scenes and optical illusions to birds, brushes, and sculpted portraits. Learn how to capture character in portrait carving, gain insights from experienced tutors, and discover fresh artistic perspectives from makers like Lara Reisigl Domeneghetti. A vibrant and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 422 of Woodturning is packed with inspiration and expert guidance, featuring Andrew Potocnik’s striking wall art and projects ranging from bolo ties and ebony boxes to a miniature Windsor chair and wing-handled bowl. Learn more about box lids, drill bit storage, and sharpening techniques, while discovering the work of Irish turner Richard West. Plus, enjoy exclusive woodworking book giveaways and the latest turning community updates.
Celebrate the milestone 100th issue of Woodworking Crafts with exclusive giveaways from Makita and BeaverCraft Tools, free woodworking books, and a special look back at memorable covers from the past 100 issues. Packed with inspiring projects—from folding stands and loveseats to carved spoons, knife racks, and pyrography art—plus expert techniques on veneer repair, sharpening, moulding planes, and bandsaw troubleshooting, this landmark edition is a must-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