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Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
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Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
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Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
We’re going to go back to southeastern Germany and the Erzgebirge Mountain area, famed for...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti introduces the craftsman, teacher and author known only as Barn the...
Lee Stoffer tells us how to make our own comfortable stool. Having a comfortable seat...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Louise Biggs shows us how she made a fancy fire surround when there is no...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
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...Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Paolo Pozzi builds a rustic-style door for a gazebo Having recently built a wooden gazebo,...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Rick Knopke’s rural childhood taught him a resourcefulness that later proved invaluable for his furniture-making...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
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...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
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...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
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 213 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Dave Western’s decorative bowl and traditional Welsh lovespoon alongside projects from beach scenes and optical illusions to birds, brushes, and sculpted portraits. Learn how to capture character in portrait carving, gain insights from experienced tutors, and discover fresh artistic perspectives from makers like Lara Reisigl Domeneghetti. A vibrant and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
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