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David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
Brian Crossman shares his trials and tribulations in creating a fun triceratops I first started...
Derek Jones demonstrates a few techniques for adding a period-style gallery to your worktops Gallery...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
Brian Crossman shares his trials and tribulations in creating a fun triceratops I first started...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Derek Jones makes a birdhouse for the garden. The design This little bird box is...
Firstly, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and we hope that Santa brings...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
A revolutionary advancement The Gothic style started around 1150 in France with the cathedral of...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Franciszek de Sage puts a William-and-Mary-style chest back on its feet This is a walnut...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Dave Western carves a pin brooch inspired by Welsh mythology My wife is fond of...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Richard Findley sets his first skew chisel skill-building practice exercises Last week I introduced my...
Nic Westermann demystifies sharpening carving knives and chisels A few years back the (now ex)...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Mike Wood gets to grips with this magnificent bird As its name suggests, the black...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Brian Crossman shares his trials and tribulations in creating a fun triceratops I first started...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
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