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Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
In the latest in our tool collecting series, John Adamson looks at gimlets David Garrick,...
Cedar is a catch-all name for many different species of often unrelated tree – we...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
Dave Western carves a pin brooch inspired by Welsh mythology My wife is fond of...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Anne Briggs Bohnett meets the man who helped kick-start the hand tool revival Few people...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Firstly, welcome to the new Woodworkers Institute! It is still the same great resource of...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
We look at some of the best lots from a Bonhams auction of Asian art...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
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...Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
As we transition from winter to spring, it seems only appropriate to move the workshop...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
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James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
You can buy Wooden Jewellery Boxes for only £13.50/ $21.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $26.99 🇬🇧...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
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