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Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
What you will need • 38mm twist bit or adjustable bit• Bow saw• Compass or...
In woodworking, quality screwdrivers are crucial for driving screws cleanly, securely, and precisely without damaging...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
Vasco Araldi’s contemporary desk combines function with style and economy with luxury Photographs by Vasco...
When talking about trees, perhaps ‘native’ should mean any species that colonises a specific area naturally....
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Nic Westermann demystifies sharpening carving knives and chisels A few years back the (now ex)...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Mark Palma turns a piece to accentuate its natural beauty I am always troubled when...
Continuing from Back to Basics – Types of Hardwood, this week we will look at...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’m thinking about pressure pots. Suggestions for someone new to...
Vic Tesolin takes a detailed look at bevel-up bench planes in the shop. Often misunderstood...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
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 211 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Kev Alviti’s decorative axe cover and a wide range of projects—from campfires and unicorns to stylised owls and a dual-faced portrait. Learn how to create depth in relief carving, explore pyro-inspired techniques, and meet carvers like Ceini Spiller, who turned a heartfelt gift into a thriving business. A rich and engaging read 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 98 of Woodworking Crafts is full of practical projects and creative inspiration, from carved book stands and Valentine’s lovespoons to router jigs and wooden fruit. Learn techniques including pyrography, composition ornament making, and Domino Joiner tricks, plus get expert advice on planer-thicknessers and turning tool adapters. With profiles of inspiring makers and Wood Award winners, it’s a rich and rewarding read for every woodworker.
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
