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Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
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...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
We check out two new publications to add to your workshop library Forest Craft Handbook,...
Dave Bates reports on the Dalmann Tool Appeal At a time when charities are increasingly...
Chris Grace improves the effectiveness and ease of use of his extraction system. Having a...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
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...Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Gary Marshall takes a look at the lime tree, whose history lies back in ancient...
Mark Palma sums up this year’s event Association of Woodturners (AAW) held their 39th annual...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
“One of my greatest learned experiences from woodturning is that the object’s form is always...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’m thinking about pressure pots. Suggestions for someone new to...
Molly Winton explains how you can use pyrography and homemade brands to embellish your projects...
Lee Stoffer tells us how to make our own comfortable stool. Having a comfortable seat...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Robert Paul Gurney explains how to use ordinary tools to get extraordinarily accurate layouts. The...
Thin bowls have never really done much for me. The thinnest bowl I’ve made was...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
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The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
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