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...Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
We look at some of the best lots from a Bonhams auction of Asian art...
There is confusion around the world over what a tortoise is. In the UK, we...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
We review the updated edition of this classic timber guide Wood Identification & Use has...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Kurt Hertzog completes the collaboration with Emiliano Achaval A few months ago, Karen Scott at...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Jim Broughton explains why there’s no real alternative to using traditional techniques when it comes...
Fatigued by metal clamps? Derek Jones builds a set of wooden sash clamps and puts...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storagerack...
Chris Grace cuts to the chase with some safe and useful advice on using a...
We look at a tree that is often seen as just ancient and venerable. The...
A circular saw is a power tool used for cutting a variety of materials, including...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Ever peered into the miniature world of a dollhouse and pondered how on earth anyone...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
In the first of two articles, Tatiana Baldina demonstrates how to lay out some basic...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Giacomo Malaspina makes a portable workbench that is ideal for working in small spaces While...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
Issue 331 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert craftsmanship, from a Craftsman-style highboy dresser and live-edge cabinet to a rotating display cabinet and sofa table with a foldable game board. Discover traditional techniques like butterfly keys, explore innovative joinery, and meet outstanding makers and award-winning designs. A rich and rewarding read for furniture makers at every level.
Issue 213 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Dave Western’s decorative bowl and traditional Welsh lovespoon alongside projects from beach scenes and optical illusions to birds, brushes, and sculpted portraits. Learn how to capture character in portrait carving, gain insights from experienced tutors, and discover fresh artistic perspectives from makers like Lara Reisigl Domeneghetti. A vibrant and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 422 of Woodturning is packed with inspiration and expert guidance, featuring Andrew Potocnik’s striking wall art and projects ranging from bolo ties and ebony boxes to a miniature Windsor chair and wing-handled bowl. Learn more about box lids, drill bit storage, and sharpening techniques, while discovering the work of Irish turner Richard West. Plus, enjoy exclusive woodworking book giveaways and the latest turning community updates.
Celebrate the milestone 100th issue of Woodworking Crafts with exclusive giveaways from Makita and BeaverCraft Tools, free woodworking books, and a special look back at memorable covers from the past 100 issues. Packed with inspiring projects—from folding stands and loveseats to carved spoons, knife racks, and pyrography art—plus expert techniques on veneer repair, sharpening, moulding planes, and bandsaw troubleshooting, this landmark edition is a must-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