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Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
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...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
In this article, experienced woodworker Peter Wood takes us through this step-by-step guide on how...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Derek Jones uncovers some of the basics of router joinery For several years, I shared...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Richard Findley continues his skew chisel series by making a wooden mallet for use around...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
We check out two new publications to add to your workshop library Forest Craft Handbook,...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
After much debate on the Woodworkers Institute forum, we put these two old rivals head-to-headin...
Meet Sawstop, The US Tablessaw Brand Using Innovative Technology to Save Fingers Across Europe A...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Everything you need to know about this roughing tool The tool to which we dedicate...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
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