The Woodworkers Institute
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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Cutting large round holes in wood can be done effectively with several tools, depending on...
Discover the products that bring function and creativity to your drawers For more than 70...
We decided to go looking for interesting and more obscure facts and useful working information...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Derek Jones takes F&C to the sales for a quick lesson in dating A sale...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Mark Palma introduces you to the world of miniature woodturning Woodturning is wonderful hobby that...
What is a shooting board? If not already familiar with the term, you have probably...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Richard Findley takes a look at the technique known as ring, or hoop, turning. I first...
Sometimes it’s good to take it back to basics. As with many interests, there are...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
Issue 330 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring craftsmanship, from a cherry chest of drawers and a Shaker-style wall shelf to a striking triangular display cabinet rich in symbolism. Discover clever workshop modifications, elegant designs made from offcuts, and expert restorations, plus features on London’s Fallen and Felled initiative and highlights from the Texas Furniture Show. An essential read for passionate furniture makers.
Issue 212 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Steve Bisco’s ancient-style bog oak figure to carvings of wildlife, masks, portraits, and tactile natural forms. Learn how to avoid common mistakes when carving faces, explore the history of netsuke, and discover the intricate work of Jonathan Bayes. With exhibition highlights and community news, it’s a rich and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 419 of Woodturning is brimming with creativity, from Mark Palma’s red oak bowls to projects including spinning tops, burr bowls, iridescent vases, and a traditional Scottish quaich. Learn threading techniques for an acorn box, find inspiration in rescued timber transformations, and catch up on competition highlights and community news. A vibrant and varied issue for woodturners of every level.
Issue 99 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical know-how, from pantry door shelving and a solid workbench to scrollsawn candle holders, carved frames, and pyrographed bowls. Learn techniques for flooring, drilling jigs, grinding tools, and mortising, and find inspiration in Thomas Dambo’s giant recycled-wood troll sculptures. A varied and engaging issue 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
