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Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
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Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
When talking about trees, perhaps ‘native’ should mean any species that colonises a specific area naturally....
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
From unpromising student to award-winning teacher, Jamie Ward ran the gamut of woodwork teaching before...
Gerald is a well-established professional carver, who remains as devoted as ever to his craft....
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of drive types You may ask how...
Woodcarving reader, TimMcGinn shares his experiences and inspirations My introduction to woodcarving was an exhibition...
When embarking on a DIY project or even a professional job, selecting the right tool...
Steve Bisco looks at the man and the book that transformed 18th-century cabinetmaking and carved...
Dan Cherry explains how to get started collecting wooden and ivory rules. Warning: this article...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Mark Palma sums up this year’s event Association of Woodturners (AAW) held their 39th annual...
Taking a look at a clear-sighted charity that cares for the environment I wrote a...
In this series, William Barnsley looks back on the journey that inspired his career change...
Colwin Way takes the mechanism made by Richard Findley and adds his woodturner automaton I...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Issue 332 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical expertise, from handcrafted chess sets and dovetailed trays to campaign furniture and workshop tools. Discover insights into Japanese saws, explore standout furniture showcased at the Smithsonian Craft Show, and meet talented designer-makers pushing the boundaries of the craft. A must-read for furniture makers seeking both inspiration and skill-building.
Issue 214 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from Cedric Boyns’ pierced bowl and bird sculpture to relief carvings, wildlife studies, and decorative panels. Learn to embrace new carving challenges with Peter Benson, discover Gary Field’s remarkable sculptures from reclaimed Australian timber, and enjoy book reviews, show reports, and a free woodworking book offer. A creative and rewarding issue for woodcarvers of every skill level.
Issue 423 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from elegant long-neck vases and wave bowls to Viking games, flower goblets, and a handcrafted milking stool. Follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, discover the creative journey of turner Paul Hilton-Tapp, and enjoy expert advice from Kurt Hertzog. With woodworking book giveaways and community updates, it’s an engaging issue for turners of all skill levels.
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