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26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
You can buy Turned Toys for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 🇬🇧 For UK...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Stuart King turns to inspiration from history to create a vessel with a well-worn look,...
You can buy Turned Toys for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 🇬🇧 For UK...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
The author gives a brief history of chip carving and describes the tools and equipment...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Paul Purnell looks at selection, storage, seasoning and straightening. When making your own walking stick,...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
We review the updated edition of this classic timber guide Wood Identification & Use has...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Walter Hall describes how he brought an old ‘egg-beater’ hand drill back to working condition...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
In this step-by-step guide, Peter wood shows us how to construct an attractive and practical...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
A brief history of gypsy wagon For hundreds of years, these amazing constructions have been...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
In the latest in our tool collecting series, John Adamson looks at gimlets David Garrick,...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
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,...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Issue 333 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from a Craftsman-style cherry table and a classic rocking chair to floating shelves, a period garden gate, and workshop mallets. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on saw sharpening and working with solid wood, discover outstanding student craftsmanship, and meet talented designer-makers from around the world. Plus, enjoy a special woodworking book giveaway in this inspiring issue.
Issue 215 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Green Men and carved penguins to personalised serving boards and intricate sculpted heads. Learn practical carving skills with Peter Benson, explore the work of acclaimed wildfowl artist Pat Godin, and discover the beauty of foliate carving. With exhibition highlights, community news, and a free woodworking book offer, it’s an inspiring issue for carvers of every level.
Issue 425 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from elegant lamps and sculptural boxes to miniature turnings and segmented vases. Discover advanced skills like buffalo horn inlay, explore the art of basket illusion turning, and gain insights into world-class woodturning demonstrations. With woodworking book giveaways and the latest community news, this issue is a must-read for turners of every skill level.
Issue 102 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with inspiring projects, from key cabinets and canvas deck chairs to pallet-wood furniture, carved pendants, and handcrafted planes. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on segmented turning, pocket hole joinery, and choosing a tablesaw, then discover innovative makers, modern marquetry, and the next generation of furniture craftsmanship. With a free woodworking book offer, it’s an essential 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