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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Brian Crossman shares his trials and tribulations in creating a fun triceratops I first started...
Brian Crossman shares his trials and tribulations in creating a fun triceratops I first started...
Derek Jones demonstrates a few techniques for adding a period-style gallery to your worktops Gallery...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Derek Jones demonstrates a few techniques for adding a period-style gallery to your worktops Gallery...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Lucy Turner has carved a furniture-shaped niche for herself by adorning pieces with marquetry made...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
Derek Jones put a combination of old and new tools to the test to create...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Phil Edwards is the man behind Britain’s only commercial maker of traditional wooden planes –...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Chris Prior clarifies the mysteries of taxonomy and sheds some light on why we use...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Anthony Bailey explains the key features of Japanese pullsaws and demonstrates how to use them...
William Barsley talks about the progress of his final year and the transition from student...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Maurice Tebbutt and Keith Drew talk us through the maths and making of a segmented...
Meet Sawstop, The US Tablessaw Brand Using Innovative Technology to Save Fingers Across Europe A...
Guest editor Mark Palma restores a CBN wheel which has seen better days CBN wheels...
John Hawkswell turns a beautiful spalted beech and yew box with a curved support arm...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Wood, a material from trees, grown by the energy of the sun, is the beginning...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
Derek Jones demonstrates a few techniques for adding a period-style gallery to your worktops Gallery...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
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Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
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