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26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £13.50/ $23.99 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $29.99 🇬🇧 For...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £13.50/ $23.99 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $29.99 🇬🇧 For...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
A brief history of gypsy wagon For hundreds of years, these amazing constructions have been...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
John Lloyd looks at a 15th-century technique that revolutionised furniture making. No, this has nothing...
Colwin Way Turns a Traditional Chair from Ash As a professional woodturner, I find chair...
Lee Stoffer weaves the seat for his stool. To ensure the seat weave was of...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Nic Westermann explores the issue of green wood shrinkage The main rule I have as...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
By Doug Stow. Published by Taunton Press Available for purchase at giftstome.com Box-making expert Doug...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
You can learn a range of skills and enjoy the great outdoors at this week-long...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
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