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Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Guest editor Les Symonds takes on an unusual heritage project One of the many advantages...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Dave Bates reports on the Dalmann Tool Appeal At a time when charities are increasingly...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
Stuart Thomas creates his interpretation of a traditional pair of travelling candlesticks A wonderful project...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Mark Palma explores methods to deter bleed through Adding colour or a decorative element to...
Thomas Eddolls Makes A Family Dining Table In Solid Oak I received an enquiry from...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Last month we looked at peeling cuts and planing cuts with the skew chisel. Hopefully,...
Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
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We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Taking inspiration from nature, Jack de Vos uses a variety of techniques to create this...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
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 425 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from elegant lamps and sculptural boxes to miniature turnings and segmented vases. Discover advanced skills like buffalo horn inlay, explore the art of basket illusion turning, and gain insights into world-class woodturning demonstrations. With woodworking book giveaways and the latest community news, this issue is a must-read for turners of every skill level.
Issue 101 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical inspiration, from garden benches and toy aeroplanes to carved mirrors, turned candle holders, and CNC-crafted bowls. Discover clever workshop tips, improve your carving skills, and explore innovative techniques combining pyrography and watercolour. Plus, meet inspiring makers and learn how woodworking is making a positive impact in communities. A rewarding read 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