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...There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Browse our collection available online and treat yourself! Browse our collection available online and treat...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Browse our collection available online and treat yourself! Browse our collection available online and treat...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
There is confusion around the world over what a tortoise is. In the UK, we...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
After much debate on the Woodworkers Institute forum, we put these two old rivals head-to-headin...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Chris Grace builds a screen and blind to protect his tools from shavings and dust....
Steve Bisco carves a stylised piece, inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement The thistle is...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Some shelves need to be open, such as for books. But other items are safer...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
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.
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