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Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
We review the updated edition of this classic timber guide Wood Identification & Use has...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Chris Grace builds a screen and blind to protect his tools from shavings and dust....
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Kurt Hertzog talks about the skew chisel. Of the many tools in a woodturner’s kit,...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Although the art of chequering has been around for many hundreds of years, it was first seen...
You can learn a range of skills and enjoy the great outdoors at this week-long...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Cedric Boyns carves unusual jewellery display stands Following a trip to the Antarctic at the...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
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 213 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Dave Western’s decorative bowl and traditional Welsh lovespoon alongside projects from beach scenes and optical illusions to birds, brushes, and sculpted portraits. Learn how to capture character in portrait carving, gain insights from experienced tutors, and discover fresh artistic perspectives from makers like Lara Reisigl Domeneghetti. A vibrant and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
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