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Here are seven must-have woodworking measuring tools picked by the editors at the Woodworkers Institute...
Here are seven must-have woodworking measuring tools picked by the editors at the Woodworkers Institute...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Thin bowls have never really done much for me. The thinnest bowl I’ve made was...
We review a new woodworking book Routing Router trimmers are smaller, more manoeuvrable and cheaper...
Sometimes it’s good to take it back to basics. As with many interests, there are...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Colwin Way Turns a Traditional Chair from Ash As a professional woodturner, I find chair...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Fred & Julie Byrne use their scrollsaw to make a useful but attractive item for...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Andrew Potocnik makes a decorative box out of pallet wood. So often one encounters timber...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Mark Beckett explains how woodturning helped bring him back from the brink of death Where...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Issue 330 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring craftsmanship, from a cherry chest of drawers and a Shaker-style wall shelf to a striking triangular display cabinet rich in symbolism. Discover clever workshop modifications, elegant designs made from offcuts, and expert restorations, plus features on London’s Fallen and Felled initiative and highlights from the Texas Furniture Show. An essential read for passionate furniture makers.
Issue 211 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Kev Alviti’s decorative axe cover and a wide range of projects—from campfires and unicorns to stylised owls and a dual-faced portrait. Learn how to create depth in relief carving, explore pyro-inspired techniques, and meet carvers like Ceini Spiller, who turned a heartfelt gift into a thriving business. A rich and engaging read for carvers of all levels.
Issue 419 of Woodturning is brimming with creativity, from Mark Palma’s red oak bowls to projects including spinning tops, burr bowls, iridescent vases, and a traditional Scottish quaich. Learn threading techniques for an acorn box, find inspiration in rescued timber transformations, and catch up on competition highlights and community news. A vibrant and varied issue for woodturners of every level.
Issue 98 of Woodworking Crafts is full of practical projects and creative inspiration, from carved book stands and Valentine’s lovespoons to router jigs and wooden fruit. Learn techniques including pyrography, composition ornament making, and Domino Joiner tricks, plus get expert advice on planer-thicknessers and turning tool adapters. With profiles of inspiring makers and Wood Award winners, it’s a rich and rewarding read for every woodworker.
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
