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Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
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...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Cedric Boyns carves unusual jewellery display stands Following a trip to the Antarctic at the...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
When embarking on a DIY project or even a professional job, selecting the right tool...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at essential topics, myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of...
Peter Benson looks at selecting the perfect carving knife. The most common questions I am asked...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Derek Jones put a combination of old and new tools to the test to create...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
From plain shabby to ‘shabby chic’. I had the offer of some free-to-use pine tongue...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
After much debate on the Woodworkers Institute forum, we put these two old rivals head-to-headin...
In this article I will cover choosing wood and the best way to use the...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Guest editor Mark Palma restores a CBN wheel which has seen better days CBN wheels...
Firstly, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and we hope that Santa brings...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
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
