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Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Kurt Hertzog completes the collaboration with Emiliano Achaval A few months ago, Karen Scott at...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Richard Findley takes a look at an area of turning that he has never explored...
Woodcarving is arguably the most artistic of the woodworking disciplines. Basic woodworking skills will be...
Five easy steps to finishing your woodturning projects. We all know that no matter how much...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
The first workshop I spent time in was more of a dumping ground in a...
Chris Grace builds a screen and blind to protect his tools from shavings and dust....
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Issue 329 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from secret mitre dovetail boxes and oak side tables to restored tea caddies and handmade lamps. Learn traditional joints like draw-bored mortise and tenon and the nejiri arigata puzzle joint, and explore award-winning designs from the Wood Awards and Bespoke Guild Mark. With maker profiles and exhibition highlights, it’s a must-read for furniture enthusiasts.
Issue 211 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Kev Alviti’s decorative axe cover and a wide range of projects—from campfires and unicorns to stylised owls and a dual-faced portrait. Learn how to create depth in relief carving, explore pyro-inspired techniques, and meet carvers like Ceini Spiller, who turned a heartfelt gift into a thriving business. A rich and engaging read for carvers of all levels.
Issue 418 of Woodturning is packed with creative projects and thoughtful insights, from Richard Findley’s thread chasing tutorial to turned cedar bowls, natural-edge goblets, and playful penguin skittles. Explore unique ideas like turning inside books and archery mops, plus techniques for pepper mills and decorative boxes. With competition highlights from Wizardry in Wood and reflections on the future of turning, it’s a rich and engaging read for turners of all levels.
Issue 98 of Woodworking Crafts is full of practical projects and creative inspiration, from carved book stands and Valentine’s lovespoons to router jigs and wooden fruit. Learn techniques including pyrography, composition ornament making, and Domino Joiner tricks, plus get expert advice on planer-thicknessers and turning tool adapters. With profiles of inspiring makers and Wood Award winners, it’s a rich and rewarding read for every woodworker.
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
