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“Make it with us”
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
Chris Prior clarifies the mysteries of taxonomy and sheds some light on why we use...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Colin Sullivan looks at the power drill’s manual predecessors The wheel brace or hand drill...
Paolo Frattari combined two skill sets in one when he collaborated with fellow craftsman Dario...
Cutting large round holes in wood can be done effectively with several tools, depending on...
Nick Pedullá of Pedullá Studio makes custom furniture and woodworking videos in Sydney, Australia Sydney,...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’ve been smitten by pen turning. Easily done, small size...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’m thinking about pressure pots. Suggestions for someone new to...
Everything you need to know about this roughing tool The tool to which we dedicate...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Anthony Bailey fixes the water damage to this wooden draining board This ash draining board...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Giacomo Malaspina makes a portable workbench that is ideal for working in small spaces While...
Such is the temptation of repeating tasks in woodworking, that I was encouraged by my...
In this step-by-step guide, Peter wood shows us how to construct an attractive and practical...
Louise Biggs restores her client’s faith in her much-used family dining chairs. My client’s father...
Kurt Hertzog completes the collaboration with Emiliano Achaval A few months ago, Karen Scott at...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storagerack...
Issue 331 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert craftsmanship, from a Craftsman-style highboy dresser and live-edge cabinet to a rotating display cabinet and sofa table with a foldable game board. Discover traditional techniques like butterfly keys, explore innovative joinery, and meet outstanding makers and award-winning designs. A rich and rewarding read for furniture makers at every level.
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 422 of Woodturning is packed with inspiration and expert guidance, featuring Andrew Potocnik’s striking wall art and projects ranging from bolo ties and ebony boxes to a miniature Windsor chair and wing-handled bowl. Learn more about box lids, drill bit storage, and sharpening techniques, while discovering the work of Irish turner Richard West. Plus, enjoy exclusive woodworking book giveaways and the latest turning community updates.
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