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...Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over Ā£500! Makita is generously offering...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over Ā£500! Makita is generously offering...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
From plain shabby to āshabby chicā. I had the offer of some free-to-use pine tongue...
Dave Bates reports on the Dalmann Tool Appeal At a time when charities are increasingly...
Graham Thompson explores the use of acrylic paints in woodcarving āSacrilege! Why?ā Iām all for...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape ā an egg...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the āshop....
Derek Jones makes a birdhouse for the garden. The design This little bird box is...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Anna Muzzolon combines traditional pyrography with colouring techniques to create a floral design In this...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ādid his crustā when we told him to āuse his...
Mark Palma describes the techniques for cleaning and repairing old tools. Letās start with the...
Rita Duxbury turns a natural-edge lighthouse ornament The fascination with lighthouses throughout the world is...
From unpromising student to award-winning teacher, Jamie Ward ran the gamut of woodwork teaching before...
Dennis Zongker talks you through the steps for bending wood for curved furniture Furniture makers have...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
John Adamson charts the history of Birminghamās greatest tool manufacturer and reveals the potential for...
We look at a tree that is more universally useful than any other tree on...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a clientās existing furniture....
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape ā an egg...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ābitingā the wood?...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
An āopen and shutā installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god āThothā in spalted sycamore The...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Guest editor ZoƫGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
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 Westernās 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 421 of Woodturning is packed with creativity and expert advice, with Mike Stafford sharing tips to avoid dye disasters and projects ranging from floating-lid boxes and Newtonās Cradles to magical toys and miniature furniture. Learn new techniques, follow Richard Findleyās apple-shaped box, and meet inspiring maker Mark Sutton. A varied and engaging issue for woodturners of all levels.
Issue 99 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical know-how, from pantry door shelving and a solid workbench to scrollsawn candle holders, carved frames, and pyrographed bowls. Learn techniques for flooring, drilling jigs, grinding tools, and mortising, and find inspiration in Thomas Damboās giant recycled-wood troll sculptures. A varied and engaging issue for makers of all abilities.
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 projectsāincluding a stool, table, bench, and two armchairsāwith 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 boxesāfrom small ring boxes to multi-drawer designsāusing 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 boardāperfect 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