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Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
Pat Carroll shows how to make an acorn-style box with the addition of hand-cut threads...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
Pat Carroll shows how to make an acorn-style box with the addition of hand-cut threads...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Chris West looks at getting started with turning a mill, using a CrushGrind Shaft mechanism....
Caroline Pattenden hears how former accountant Iain Stirling made the leap from corporate to creative...
Louise Biggs shows us how she made a fancy fire surround when there is no...
Two French friends are bridging the divide between furniture and art with their unique pieces...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Fred & Julie Byrne use their scrollsaw to make a useful but attractive item for...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Zoe Gertner shows how to carve a colony of these birds in relief Every so...
Alexander Thomson investigates the life and work of this German sculptor Veit Stoss (born before...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Continuing from Back to Basics – Types of Hardwood, this week we will look at...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
We look at a tree that is often seen as just ancient and venerable. The...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
Derek Jones demonstrates a few techniques for adding a period-style gallery to your worktops Gallery...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Issue 333 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from a Craftsman-style cherry table and a classic rocking chair to floating shelves, a period garden gate, and workshop mallets. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on saw sharpening and working with solid wood, discover outstanding student craftsmanship, and meet talented designer-makers from around the world. Plus, enjoy a special woodworking book giveaway in this inspiring issue.
Issue 215 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Green Men and carved penguins to personalised serving boards and intricate sculpted heads. Learn practical carving skills with Peter Benson, explore the work of acclaimed wildfowl artist Pat Godin, and discover the beauty of foliate carving. With exhibition highlights, community news, and a free woodworking book offer, it’s an inspiring issue for carvers of every level.
Issue 426 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from a walnut phone amplifier and hot-melt glue decorated bowl to shifted forms and unusual turned boxes. Explore basket illusion work, follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, and discover the craftsmanship behind James Carter’s signature Christmas ornaments. With highlights from the AAW Symposium and the latest turning community news, it’s an inspiring read for woodturners of all levels.
Issue 102 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with inspiring projects, from key cabinets and canvas deck chairs to pallet-wood furniture, carved pendants, and handcrafted planes. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on segmented turning, pocket hole joinery, and choosing a tablesaw, then discover innovative makers, modern marquetry, and the next generation of furniture craftsmanship. With a free woodworking book offer, it’s an essential 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