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Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Woodturning is alive and well. There is a fabulous selection of tools and equipment available...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
Gerald is a well-established professional carver, who remains as devoted as ever to his craft....
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
John Hawkswell looks at some eye catching handles and makes a magic wand, plus a...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
Nic Westermann gets to grips with an edge-damaged tool This month, in the absence of...
You can make Andy Standing’s handy storage project from just one plank of wood This...
Richard Findley continues his skew chisel series by making a wooden mallet for use around...
In an extract from his new book, Dorian Bracht provides an overview of Japanese saws...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Isreal Martin describes making a special box from an old European walnut tree A few...
Thin bowls have never really done much for me. The thinnest bowl I’ve made was...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
Dave Rigler explains how he made the Island Table, a stunning piece inspired by a seaside landscape...
Master decorator and special effects expert Martin Green is the Master of Illusion who knows a...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
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 421 of Woodturning is packed with creativity and expert advice, with Mike Stafford sharing tips to avoid dye disasters and projects ranging from floating-lid boxes and Newton’s Cradles to magical toys and miniature furniture. Learn new techniques, follow Richard Findley’s apple-shaped box, and meet inspiring maker Mark Sutton. A varied and engaging issue for woodturners of all levels.
Issue 99 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical know-how, from pantry door shelving and a solid workbench to scrollsawn candle holders, carved frames, and pyrographed bowls. Learn techniques for flooring, drilling jigs, grinding tools, and mortising, and find inspiration in Thomas Dambo’s giant recycled-wood troll sculptures. A varied and engaging issue 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