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Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Colin Sullivan looks at the power drill’s manual predecessors The wheel brace or hand drill...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Colin Sullivan looks at the power drill’s manual predecessors The wheel brace or hand drill...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Two French friends are bridging the divide between furniture and art with their unique pieces...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Dr Helen Wilson imagines a conversation with carver Violet Pinwill (1874-1957) to guest editor John...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
The Oseberg ship, built around 820AD, is one of three magnificent Viking ships preserved in...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Richard Findley looks at how to identify different shapes commonly found in turning. Today’s furniture...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
Here are seven must-have woodworking measuring tools picked by the editors at the Woodworkers Institute...
John Lloyd looks at a 15th-century technique that revolutionised furniture making. No, this has nothing...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Graham Thompson attempts a royal portrait and suggests you try something similar It was going...
Peter Benson looks at selecting the perfect carving knife. The most common questions I am asked...
One of the best ways to master the art of using hand tools is to use...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
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 420 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from multi-centre boxes and yew lanterns to copper-embellished pots and stone-effect finishes. Discover creative methods like magnetic closures and polymer clay inlay, and meet makers such as Elise McLauchlan, blending geometry with woodturning. With practical tips, inspiration, and community updates, it’s a must-read for turners of all levels.
Issue 99 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical know-how, from pantry door shelving and a solid workbench to scrollsawn candle holders, carved frames, and pyrographed bowls. Learn techniques for flooring, drilling jigs, grinding tools, and mortising, and find inspiration in Thomas Dambo’s giant recycled-wood troll sculptures. A varied and engaging issue 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
