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John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
We check out two new publications to add to your workshop library Forest Craft Handbook,...
Dennis Zongker talks you through the steps for bending wood for curved furniture Furniture makers have...
Last month we looked at peeling cuts and planing cuts with the skew chisel. Hopefully,...
Alexander Thomson investigates the life and work of this German sculptor Veit Stoss (born before...
It’s a funny thing. The mass of components and materials that make up a plane...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Showcasing over 50 traditional and contemporary techniques, this book provides a visually rich and technically...
Anthony Bailey explains how to draw up a cutting list for any project Any project...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Isreal Martin describes making a special box from an old European walnut tree A few...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
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...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Issue 330 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring craftsmanship, from a cherry chest of drawers and a Shaker-style wall shelf to a striking triangular display cabinet rich in symbolism. Discover clever workshop modifications, elegant designs made from offcuts, and expert restorations, plus features on London’s Fallen and Felled initiative and highlights from the Texas Furniture Show. An essential read for passionate furniture makers.
Issue 212 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Steve Bisco’s ancient-style bog oak figure to carvings of wildlife, masks, portraits, and tactile natural forms. Learn how to avoid common mistakes when carving faces, explore the history of netsuke, and discover the intricate work of Jonathan Bayes. With exhibition highlights and community news, it’s a rich and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 419 of Woodturning is brimming with creativity, from Mark Palma’s red oak bowls to projects including spinning tops, burr bowls, iridescent vases, and a traditional Scottish quaich. Learn threading techniques for an acorn box, find inspiration in rescued timber transformations, and catch up on competition highlights and community news. A vibrant and varied issue for woodturners of every level.
Issue 99 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical know-how, from pantry door shelving and a solid workbench to scrollsawn candle holders, carved frames, and pyrographed bowls. Learn techniques for flooring, drilling jigs, grinding tools, and mortising, and find inspiration in Thomas Dambo’s giant recycled-wood troll sculptures. A varied and engaging issue for makers of all abilities.
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
