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Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
FOLLOW JOHN BULLAR’S EXPERT GUIDE TO PREPARING YOUR OWN VENEERS It is extremely useful to...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Wood, a material from trees, grown by the energy of the sun, is the beginning...
Although woodturning lathes vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, the basic requirements of the lathe dictate...
Paul Purnell looks at selection, storage, seasoning and straightening. When making your own walking stick,...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
Over the course of his career, Hampshire-based has moved from machine making to more of...
Kevin Alviti unearths an archaeopteryx ‘Your boy likes dinosaurs, think you could carve a fossil?’...
You can buy Scrollsaws A Woodworker’s Guide from Gifts to Me for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual...
We look at a tree that is more universally useful than any other tree on...
Jim Broughton explains why there’s no real alternative to using traditional techniques when it comes...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
The unique chair created by an automative design guru has been awarded a bespoke guild...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
In this article, experienced woodworker Peter Wood takes us through this step-by-step guide on how...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’m thinking about buying a chainsaw to cut wood for...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
You can buy The Art of Chairmaking for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storagerack...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
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 420 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from multi-centre boxes and yew lanterns to copper-embellished pots and stone-effect finishes. Discover creative methods like magnetic closures and polymer clay inlay, and meet makers such as Elise McLauchlan, blending geometry with woodturning. With practical tips, inspiration, and community updates, it’s a must-read for turners of all levels.
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