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Theo Cook explains how to make a plane to tame the most awkward grain I...
Theo Cook explains how to make a plane to tame the most awkward grain I...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
Pat Carroll shows how to make an acorn-style box with the addition of hand-cut threads...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
Pat Carroll shows how to make an acorn-style box with the addition of hand-cut threads...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
Gary Marshall takes a look at the lime tree, whose history lies back in ancient...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Molly Winton explains how you can use pyrography and homemade brands to embellish your projects...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Pat Carroll shows how to make an acorn-style box with the addition of hand-cut threads...
The first workshop I spent time in was more of a dumping ground in a...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Anthony Bailey introduces rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools and getting the most...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
Minis, a speciality of maker Molly Goodfellow Winton, was inspired by ancient, and prehistoric art...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Paolo Pozzi builds a rustic-style door for a gazebo Having recently built a wooden gazebo,...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Dan Cherry explains how to get started collecting wooden and ivory rules. Warning: this article...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Firstly, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and we hope that Santa brings...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
Brian Crossman shares his trials and tribulations in creating a fun triceratops I first started...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Theo Cook explains how to make a plane to tame the most awkward grain I...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
You can buy Wooden Jewellery Boxes for only £13.50/ $21.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $26.99 🇬🇧...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Colwin Way shows how to turn a selection of bowls, bases and columns that can...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Issue 333 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from a Craftsman-style cherry table and a classic rocking chair to floating shelves, a period garden gate, and workshop mallets. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on saw sharpening and working with solid wood, discover outstanding student craftsmanship, and meet talented designer-makers from around the world. Plus, enjoy a special woodworking book giveaway in this inspiring issue.
Issue 215 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Green Men and carved penguins to personalised serving boards and intricate sculpted heads. Learn practical carving skills with Peter Benson, explore the work of acclaimed wildfowl artist Pat Godin, and discover the beauty of foliate carving. With exhibition highlights, community news, and a free woodworking book offer, it’s an inspiring issue for carvers of every level.
Issue 426 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from a walnut phone amplifier and hot-melt glue decorated bowl to shifted forms and unusual turned boxes. Explore basket illusion work, follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, and discover the craftsmanship behind James Carter’s signature Christmas ornaments. With highlights from the AAW Symposium and the latest turning community news, it’s an inspiring read for woodturners of all levels.
Issue 102 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with inspiring projects, from key cabinets and canvas deck chairs to pallet-wood furniture, carved pendants, and handcrafted planes. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on segmented turning, pocket hole joinery, and choosing a tablesaw, then discover innovative makers, modern marquetry, and the next generation of furniture craftsmanship. With a free woodworking book offer, it’s an essential 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