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Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Here are seven must-have woodworking measuring tools picked by the editors at the Woodworkers Institute...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Here are seven must-have woodworking measuring tools picked by the editors at the Woodworkers Institute...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
FOLLOW JOHN BULLAR’S EXPERT GUIDE TO PREPARING YOUR OWN VENEERS It is extremely useful to...
We check out two new publications to add to your workshop library Forest Craft Handbook,...
We’re going to go back to southeastern Germany and the Erzgebirge Mountain area, famed for...
Dave Western carves a pin brooch inspired by Welsh mythology My wife is fond of...
Lucy Turner has carved a furniture-shaped niche for herself by adorning pieces with marquetry made...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Richard Findley uses the skills from the exercises in the previous issues to make two...
Although the art of chequering has been around for many hundreds of years, it was first seen...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Although woodturning lathes vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, the basic requirements of the lathe dictate...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
By Doug Stow. Published by Taunton Press Available for purchase at giftstome.com Box-making expert Doug...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
Issue 330 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring craftsmanship, from a cherry chest of drawers and a Shaker-style wall shelf to a striking triangular display cabinet rich in symbolism. Discover clever workshop modifications, elegant designs made from offcuts, and expert restorations, plus features on London’s Fallen and Felled initiative and highlights from the Texas Furniture Show. An essential read for passionate furniture makers.
Issue 212 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Steve Bisco’s ancient-style bog oak figure to carvings of wildlife, masks, portraits, and tactile natural forms. Learn how to avoid common mistakes when carving faces, explore the history of netsuke, and discover the intricate work of Jonathan Bayes. With exhibition highlights and community news, it’s a rich and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 419 of Woodturning is brimming with creativity, from Mark Palma’s red oak bowls to projects including spinning tops, burr bowls, iridescent vases, and a traditional Scottish quaich. Learn threading techniques for an acorn box, find inspiration in rescued timber transformations, and catch up on competition highlights and community news. A vibrant and varied issue for woodturners of every level.
Issue 98 of Woodworking Crafts is full of practical projects and creative inspiration, from carved book stands and Valentine’s lovespoons to router jigs and wooden fruit. Learn techniques including pyrography, composition ornament making, and Domino Joiner tricks, plus get expert advice on planer-thicknessers and turning tool adapters. With profiles of inspiring makers and Wood Award winners, it’s a rich and rewarding read for every woodworker.
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
