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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Woodturning is alive and well. There is a fabulous selection of tools and equipment available...
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...
Woodturning is alive and well. There is a fabulous selection of tools and equipment available...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
“One of my greatest learned experiences from woodturning is that the object’s form is always...
Chris West looks at getting started with turning a mill, using a CrushGrind Shaft mechanism....
Graham Thompson explores the use of acrylic paints in woodcarving ‘Sacrilege! Why?’ I’m all for...
Furniture maker Dorian Bracht tell us about his love of joints and his new book...
In this article I will cover choosing wood and the best way to use the...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
Lee Stoffer tells us how to make our own comfortable stool. Having a comfortable seat...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Danielle Dixon tells WWC how she took up the art of burning wood and shares...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
For her cycling-mad godparents’ anniversary, Louise Biggs decided only one type of decoration would be...
Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
In this step-by-step guide, Peter wood shows us how to construct an attractive and practical...
Caroline Pattenden hears how former accountant Iain Stirling made the leap from corporate to creative...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
Peter Benson explores size and scale of carvings In this world where fashions seem to...
Three brothers in the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia have teamed up to create a business...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Frederick Wilbur carves a traditional foliage design The ubiquitous acanthus motif has been stylised more...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
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