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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
Richard Findley turns his first hollow form. You would think that, at some point, I...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
Guest editor Mark Palma restores a CBN wheel which has seen better days CBN wheels...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Caroline Pattenden hears how former accountant Iain Stirling made the leap from corporate to creative...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I use Forstner bits to drill my blanks when making...
Kevin Alviti unearths an archaeopteryx ‘Your boy likes dinosaurs, think you could carve a fossil?’...
In the latest in our tool collecting series, John Adamson looks at gimlets David Garrick,...
Randy Maxey shows all about combination planes and the differences between old ones and new...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
You can buy Wooden Jewellery Boxes for only £13.50/ $21.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $26.99 🇬🇧...
Five easy steps to finishing your woodturning projects. We all know that no matter how much...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Issue 331 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert craftsmanship, from a Craftsman-style highboy dresser and live-edge cabinet to a rotating display cabinet and sofa table with a foldable game board. Discover traditional techniques like butterfly keys, explore innovative joinery, and meet outstanding makers and award-winning designs. A rich and rewarding read for furniture makers at every level.
Issue 213 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Dave Western’s decorative bowl and traditional Welsh lovespoon alongside projects from beach scenes and optical illusions to birds, brushes, and sculpted portraits. Learn how to capture character in portrait carving, gain insights from experienced tutors, and discover fresh artistic perspectives from makers like Lara Reisigl Domeneghetti. A vibrant and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 421 of Woodturning is packed with creativity and expert advice, with Mike Stafford sharing tips to avoid dye disasters and projects ranging from floating-lid boxes and Newton’s Cradles to magical toys and miniature furniture. Learn new techniques, follow Richard Findley’s apple-shaped box, and meet inspiring maker Mark Sutton. A varied and engaging issue for woodturners 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