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Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Chris Grace cuts to the chase with some safe and useful advice on using a...
We look at a tree that is more universally useful than any other tree on...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Nic Westermann gets to grips with an edge-damaged tool This month, in the absence of...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
The Oseberg ship, built around 820AD, is one of three magnificent Viking ships preserved in...
Some shelves need to be open, such as for books. But other items are safer...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Cedar is a catch-all name for many different species of often unrelated tree – we...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
John Adamson charts the history of Birmingham’s greatest tool manufacturer and reveals the potential for...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Firstly, welcome to the new Woodworkers Institute! It is still the same great resource of...
In an abridged extract from All New Turning Projects, Richard Raffan makes these simple handled...
Lee Stoffer tells us how to make our own comfortable stool. Having a comfortable seat...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
What is a shooting board? If not already familiar with the term, you have probably...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
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...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
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