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Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Founded in 1952 by Julius Blum in Höchst, Austria, Blum has grown from a small...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
There is confusion around the world over what a tortoise is. In the UK, we...
Graham Thompson attempts a royal portrait and suggests you try something similar It was going...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti introduces the craftsman, teacher and author known only as Barn the...
Derek Jones describes a few options for taking the hard work out of large scale...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Robert Paul Gurney explains how to use ordinary tools to get extraordinarily accurate layouts. The...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
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...Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at essential topics, myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Graham Thompson makes the case for unplanned carving ‘Free’ carving, means unplanned, seat- of-the-pants, without...
Mark Palma explores methods to deter bleed through Adding colour or a decorative element to...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storagerack...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
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