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Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
In woodworking, quality screwdrivers are crucial for driving screws cleanly, securely, and precisely without damaging...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
In woodworking, quality screwdrivers are crucial for driving screws cleanly, securely, and precisely without damaging...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
In this article I will cover choosing wood and the best way to use the...
Lee Stoffer weaves the seat for his stool. To ensure the seat weave was of...
Kevin Alviti unearths an archaeopteryx ‘Your boy likes dinosaurs, think you could carve a fossil?’...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Two French friends are bridging the divide between furniture and art with their unique pieces...
From tree to finished table – John Bullar describes the complete process of making an...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
In an abridged extract from All New Turning Projects, Richard Raffan makes these simple handled...
Mark Beckett explains how woodturning helped bring him back from the brink of death Where...
Discover the products that bring function and creativity to your drawers For more than 70...
In the latest in our tool collecting series, John Adamson looks at gimlets David Garrick,...
William Barsley talks about the progress of his final year and the transition from student...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Issue 329 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from secret mitre dovetail boxes and oak side tables to restored tea caddies and handmade lamps. Learn traditional joints like draw-bored mortise and tenon and the nejiri arigata puzzle joint, and explore award-winning designs from the Wood Awards and Bespoke Guild Mark. With maker profiles and exhibition highlights, it’s a must-read for furniture enthusiasts.
Issue 211 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Kev Alviti’s decorative axe cover and a wide range of projects—from campfires and unicorns to stylised owls and a dual-faced portrait. Learn how to create depth in relief carving, explore pyro-inspired techniques, and meet carvers like Ceini Spiller, who turned a heartfelt gift into a thriving business. A rich and engaging read for carvers of all levels.
Issue 418 of Woodturning is packed with creative projects and thoughtful insights, from Richard Findley’s thread chasing tutorial to turned cedar bowls, natural-edge goblets, and playful penguin skittles. Explore unique ideas like turning inside books and archery mops, plus techniques for pepper mills and decorative boxes. With competition highlights from Wizardry in Wood and reflections on the future of turning, it’s a rich and engaging read for turners of all levels.
Issue 98 of Woodworking Crafts is full of practical projects and creative inspiration, from carved book stands and Valentine’s lovespoons to router jigs and wooden fruit. Learn techniques including pyrography, composition ornament making, and Domino Joiner tricks, plus get expert advice on planer-thicknessers and turning tool adapters. With profiles of inspiring makers and Wood Award winners, it’s a rich and rewarding read for every woodworker.
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
