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Neil Scobie shows us how to make a window bowl design derived from nature This...
Neil Scobie shows us how to make a window bowl design derived from nature This...
Theo Cook explains how to make a plane to tame the most awkward grain I...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
Pat Carroll shows how to make an acorn-style box with the addition of hand-cut threads...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
Theo Cook explains how to make a plane to tame the most awkward grain I...
Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Pete Moncrieff-Jury considers the progression of turning over the last 34 years The 400th edition...
FOLLOW JOHN BULLAR’S EXPERT GUIDE TO PREPARING YOUR OWN VENEERS It is extremely useful to...
Michael Perkovich adds bold curves and subtle tapers to this elegant design This entry table...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
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...Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
It’s a funny thing. The mass of components and materials that make up a plane...
Anthony Bailey researches the history of ration-era furniture and restores a 1950 stable. In the...
Michael Huntley takes a closer look at the historical significance of this trestle table, which...
Dave Western carves his take on a multi-bowled spoon When I carve, some seriously wild...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Richard Findley continues his skew chisel series by making a wooden mallet for use around...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Colin Sullivan looks at the power drill’s manual predecessors The wheel brace or hand drill...
Two French friends are bridging the divide between furniture and art with their unique pieces...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £13.50/ $23.99 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $29.99 🇬🇧 For...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Colwin Way shows how to turn a selection of bowls, bases and columns that can...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
You can buy Turned Toys for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 🇬🇧 For UK...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
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...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
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 426 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from a walnut phone amplifier and hot-melt glue decorated bowl to shifted forms and unusual turned boxes. Explore basket illusion work, follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, and discover the craftsmanship behind James Carter’s signature Christmas ornaments. With highlights from the AAW Symposium and the latest turning community news, it’s an inspiring read for woodturners of all levels.
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