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Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Dave Western carves a pin brooch inspired by Welsh mythology My wife is fond of...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
A 300-year-old Polish beech has won the annual competition that highlights significant trees A beech...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Nic Westermann demystifies sharpening carving knives and chisels A few years back the (now ex)...
Mark Baker explores creating that elusive perfect cut The perfect cut is something every turner...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
We visit a British museum devoted to American decorative and folk art. You don’t have...
Giacomo Malaspina makes a portable workbench that is ideal for working in small spaces While...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
From plain shabby to ‘shabby chic’. I had the offer of some free-to-use pine tongue...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Kevin Alviti unearths an archaeopteryx ‘Your boy likes dinosaurs, think you could carve a fossil?’...
Thomas Eddolls Makes A Family Dining Table In Solid Oak I received an enquiry from...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Inspired by the world’s biggest bike race, Rick Uttley recreates a classic cycle in wood...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Cedar is a catch-all name for many different species of often unrelated tree – we...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
You can buy Wooden Jewellery Boxes for only £13.50/ $21.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $26.99 🇬🇧...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
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 101 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical inspiration, from garden benches and toy aeroplanes to carved mirrors, turned candle holders, and CNC-crafted bowls. Discover clever workshop tips, improve your carving skills, and explore innovative techniques combining pyrography and watercolour. Plus, meet inspiring makers and learn how woodworking is making a positive impact in communities. A rewarding read 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