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26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
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Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
Thin bowls have never really done much for me. The thinnest bowl I’ve made was...
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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...
Thomas Eddolls Makes A Family Dining Table In Solid Oak I received an enquiry from...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Anthony Bailey introduces rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools and getting the most...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Mark Palma introduces you to the world of miniature woodturning Woodturning is wonderful hobby that...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Let’s face it, these are a fact of life; it doesn’t always go well. Still...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
Issue 332 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical expertise, from handcrafted chess sets and dovetailed trays to campaign furniture and workshop tools. Discover insights into Japanese saws, explore standout furniture showcased at the Smithsonian Craft Show, and meet talented designer-makers pushing the boundaries of the craft. A must-read for furniture makers seeking both inspiration and skill-building.
Issue 214 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from Cedric Boyns’ pierced bowl and bird sculpture to relief carvings, wildlife studies, and decorative panels. Learn to embrace new carving challenges with Peter Benson, discover Gary Field’s remarkable sculptures from reclaimed Australian timber, and enjoy book reviews, show reports, and a free woodworking book offer. A creative and rewarding issue for woodcarvers of every skill level.
Issue 424 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from textured square pots and elegant porringers to segmented collaborations and colour-shifting bowls. Learn more box-making skills with Richard Findley, discover creative texturing and tool-handle techniques, and meet acclaimed turner Guy du Toit. With woodworking book giveaways and the latest community news, this issue is full of inspiration 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