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Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Graham Thompson attempts a royal portrait and suggests you try something similar It was going...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
For more than 70 years, Blum has collaborated with designers and furniture makers worldwide to...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Discover the products that bring function and creativity to your drawers For more than 70...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Carving scrolls into furniture is a technique that has been around for many centuries –...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Kevin Alviti unearths an archaeopteryx ‘Your boy likes dinosaurs, think you could carve a fossil?’...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
Anthony Bailey fixes the water damage to this wooden draining board This ash draining board...
Kurt Hertzog completes the collaboration with Emiliano Achaval A few months ago, Karen Scott at...
You can buy Scrollsaws A Woodworker’s Guide from Gifts to Me for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual...
Follow Steve Bisco’s advice to enrich your woodwork with gold leaf Carvers, furniture makers and...
Caroline Pattenden hears how former accountant Iain Stirling made the leap from corporate to creative...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Colwin Way makes the kite for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Vasco Araldi’s contemporary desk combines function with style and economy with luxury Photographs by Vasco...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
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
