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The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Woodturning is alive and well. There is a fabulous selection of tools and equipment available...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
You can buy Turned Toys for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 🇬🇧 For UK...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Woodturning is alive and well. There is a fabulous selection of tools and equipment available...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Colwin Way shows how to turn a selection of bowls, bases and columns that can...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’m thinking about pressure pots. Suggestions for someone new to...
Paul Purnell looks at selection, storage, seasoning and straightening. When making your own walking stick,...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
Fatigued by metal clamps? Derek Jones builds a set of wooden sash clamps and puts...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
You can buy The Art of Chairmaking for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
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...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
Stuart King turns to inspiration from history to create a vessel with a well-worn look,...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
You can buy Wooden Jewellery Boxes for only £13.50/ $21.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $26.99 🇬🇧...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Zoe Gertner shows how to carve a colony of these birds in relief Every so...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
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 425 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from elegant lamps and sculptural boxes to miniature turnings and segmented vases. Discover advanced skills like buffalo horn inlay, explore the art of basket illusion turning, and gain insights into world-class woodturning demonstrations. With woodworking book giveaways and the latest community news, this issue is a must-read for turners of every skill level.
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