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Zoë Gertner shows how to create a relief-carved owl Some years ago I was given,...
Zoë Gertner shows how to create a relief-carved owl Some years ago I was given,...
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Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
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Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Richard Findley explores common catches, why they happen and how to avoid them Catches are...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
This new series was inspired by an article published last year in Woodturning by my...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
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...Rita Duxbury turns a natural-edge lighthouse ornament The fascination with lighthouses throughout the world is...
Janice Levi decorates Mark Palma’s platter with a Zentangle-inspired design When selecting pyrography as an...
Zoe Gertner shows how to carve a colony of these birds in relief Every so...
Although the art of chequering has been around for many hundreds of years, it was first seen...
Mark Palma looks at expanding the use of wax in woodturning. Wax has been used...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Kevin Alviti unearths an archaeopteryx ‘Your boy likes dinosaurs, think you could carve a fossil?’...
We’re going to go back to southeastern Germany and the Erzgebirge Mountain area, famed for...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Michael Perkovich adds bold curves and subtle tapers to this elegant design This entry table...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Thomas Eddolls Makes A Family Dining Table In Solid Oak I received an enquiry from...
Robert Paul Gurney explains how to use ordinary tools to get extraordinarily accurate layouts. The...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
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...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Zoe Gertner shows how to carve a colony of these birds in relief Every so...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Fatigued by metal clamps? Derek Jones builds a set of wooden sash clamps and puts...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
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.
Issue 101 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical inspiration, from garden benches and toy aeroplanes to carved mirrors, turned candle holders, and CNC-crafted bowls. Discover clever workshop tips, improve your carving skills, and explore innovative techniques combining pyrography and watercolour. Plus, meet inspiring makers and learn how woodworking is making a positive impact in communities. A rewarding read 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