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You can buy Turned Toys for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 🇬🇧 For UK...
You can buy Turned Toys for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 🇬🇧 For UK...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Stuart King turns to inspiration from history to create a vessel with a well-worn look,...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Stuart King turns to inspiration from history to create a vessel with a well-worn look,...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
Mark Baker explores creating that elusive perfect cut The perfect cut is something every turner...
Anthony Bailey explains the key features of Japanese pullsaws and demonstrates how to use them...
Cedar is a catch-all name for many different species of often unrelated tree – we...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Mark Harrell reveals the three backsaws you really need in your tool kit. We all...
More than just a ‘how-to’ book, the author’s passion for wood carving as a sustainable...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury contemplates woodturning as an art form I have recently had the privilege of...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
Caroline Pattenden hears how former accountant Iain Stirling made the leap from corporate to creative...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury considers the progression of turning over the last 34 years The 400th edition...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Andy Coates looks at turning hollow forms with a modest shoulder In the first part...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at essential topics, myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
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...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
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Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
Stuart Thomas creates his interpretation of a traditional pair of travelling candlesticks A wonderful project...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
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 425 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from elegant lamps and sculptural boxes to miniature turnings and segmented vases. Discover advanced skills like buffalo horn inlay, explore the art of basket illusion turning, and gain insights into world-class woodturning demonstrations. With woodworking book giveaways and the latest community news, this issue is a must-read for turners of every skill level.
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