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This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Nick Pedullá of Pedullá Studio makes custom furniture and woodworking videos in Sydney, Australia Sydney,...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
In the latest in our tool collecting series, John Adamson looks at gimlets David Garrick,...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
Graham Thompson makes the case for unplanned carving ‘Free’ carving, means unplanned, seat- of-the-pants, without...
Vic Tesolin takes a detailed look at bevel-up bench planes in the shop. Often misunderstood...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Mark Palma compares and tests a variety of beading tools My skew and I have...
Looking for a fun woodcarving project for the weekend? Johan Roudy carves a ready-to-leap mouse...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
From plain shabby to ‘shabby chic’. I had the offer of some free-to-use pine tongue...
Cedric Boyns carves unusual jewellery display stands Following a trip to the Antarctic at the...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Fatigued by metal clamps? Derek Jones builds a set of wooden sash clamps and puts...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
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 212 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Steve Bisco’s ancient-style bog oak figure to carvings of wildlife, masks, portraits, and tactile natural forms. Learn how to avoid common mistakes when carving faces, explore the history of netsuke, and discover the intricate work of Jonathan Bayes. With exhibition highlights and community news, it’s a rich 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