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Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
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A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
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...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
You can learn a range of skills and enjoy the great outdoors at this week-long...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Mark Palma explores methods to deter bleed through Adding colour or a decorative element to...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Nic Westermann explores the issue of green wood shrinkage The main rule I have as...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
You can make Andy Standing’s handy storage project from just one plank of wood This...
Thin bowls have never really done much for me. The thinnest bowl I’ve made was...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
We meet carver, green woodworker, teacher and author Harald Lamon Harald Lamon has a passion...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Robert Paul Gurney explains how to use ordinary tools to get extraordinarily accurate layouts. The...
Guest editor Les Symonds takes on an unusual heritage project One of the many advantages...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Ever peered into the miniature world of a dollhouse and pondered how on earth anyone...
By Doug Stow. Published by Taunton Press Available for purchase at giftstome.com Box-making expert Doug...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
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