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Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Les Symonds makes a popular item using a series of jigs and aids to simplify...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Janice Levi decorates Mark Palma’s platter with a Zentangle-inspired design When selecting pyrography as an...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’m thinking about pressure pots. Suggestions for someone new to...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Alexander Thomson investigates the life and work of this German sculptor Veit Stoss (born before...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Dave Western carves his take on a multi-bowled spoon When I carve, some seriously wild...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Graham Thompson attempts a royal portrait and suggests you try something similar It was going...
From unpromising student to award-winning teacher, Jamie Ward ran the gamut of woodwork teaching before...
Although the art of chequering has been around for many hundreds of years, it was first seen...
Three brothers in the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia have teamed up to create a business...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storagerack...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
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