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Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
For her cycling-mad godparents’ anniversary, Louise Biggs decided only one type of decoration would be...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Zoë Gertner creates a slumbering pet carving A well-meaning gift was left on my doorstep...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
Chris Prior clarifies the mysteries of taxonomy and sheds some light on why we use...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Mark Harrell reveals the three backsaws you really need in your tool kit. We all...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Vintage furniture is increasingly popular but often has surface-level damage. Amber Bailey explains how to...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
The author opens up the world of freeform chip carving, introducing a new tool and...
We visit one of the world’s leading art and design museums. One of London’s best-known...
We meet Victoria Walpole, a Northumberland- based marquetry artist Victoria Walpole has had a varied...
The unique chair created by an automative design guru has been awarded a bespoke guild...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Matt Estlea completes the final joints on his practice frame I previously explained how to...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
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...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Mark Baker turns a natural edge vase At some time or other every turner wants...
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 426 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from a walnut phone amplifier and hot-melt glue decorated bowl to shifted forms and unusual turned boxes. Explore basket illusion work, follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, and discover the craftsmanship behind James Carter’s signature Christmas ornaments. With highlights from the AAW Symposium and the latest turning community news, it’s an inspiring read for woodturners of all levels.
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