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Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
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Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
From plain shabby to ‘shabby chic’. I had the offer of some free-to-use pine tongue...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Nick Pedullá of Pedullá Studio makes custom furniture and woodworking videos in Sydney, Australia Sydney,...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Graham Thompson attempts a royal portrait and suggests you try something similar It was going...
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...One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Anthony Bailey shares the plans for an easy-to-make laminated sledge I can’t take the credit...
Firstly, welcome to the new Woodworkers Institute! It is still the same great resource of...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Mark Palma sums up this year’s event Association of Woodturners (AAW) held their 39th annual...
We look at some of the best lots from a Bonhams auction of Asian art...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Zoë Gertner creates a slumbering pet carving A well-meaning gift was left on my doorstep...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
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If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
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Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
Zoe Gertner shows how to carve a colony of these birds in relief Every so...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
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 423 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from elegant long-neck vases and wave bowls to Viking games, flower goblets, and a handcrafted milking stool. Follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, discover the creative journey of turner Paul Hilton-Tapp, and enjoy expert advice from Kurt Hertzog. With woodworking book giveaways and community updates, it’s an engaging issue for turners of all skill levels.
Celebrate the milestone 100th issue of Woodworking Crafts with exclusive giveaways from Makita and BeaverCraft Tools, free woodworking books, and a special look back at memorable covers from the past 100 issues. Packed with inspiring projects—from folding stands and loveseats to carved spoons, knife racks, and pyrography art—plus expert techniques on veneer repair, sharpening, moulding planes, and bandsaw troubleshooting, this landmark edition is a must-read for every woodworking enthusiast.
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