The Woodworkers Institute
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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Anthony Bailey shares the plans for an easy-to-make laminated sledge I can’t take the credit...
Giacomo Malaspina makes a portable workbench that is ideal for working in small spaces While...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Isreal Martin describes making a special box from an old European walnut tree A few...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’ve been smitten by pen turning. Easily done, small size...
Richard Findley continues his skew chisel series by making a wooden mallet for use around...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Gerald is a well-established professional carver, who remains as devoted as ever to his craft....
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Anne Briggs Bohnett meets the man who helped kick-start the hand tool revival Few people...
You can buy Scrollsaws A Woodworker’s Guide from Gifts to Me for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Louise Biggs shows us how she made a fancy fire surround when there is no...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
What you will need • 38mm twist bit or adjustable bit• Bow saw• Compass or...
Mark Harrell reveals the three backsaws you really need in your tool kit. We all...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Founded in 1952 by Julius Blum in Höchst, Austria, Blum has grown from a small...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
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 420 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from multi-centre boxes and yew lanterns to copper-embellished pots and stone-effect finishes. Discover creative methods like magnetic closures and polymer clay inlay, and meet makers such as Elise McLauchlan, blending geometry with woodturning. With practical tips, inspiration, and community updates, it’s a must-read for turners of all levels.
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