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Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Derek Jones describes a few options for taking the hard work out of large scale...
We check out two new publications to add to your workshop library Forest Craft Handbook,...
Mark Palma introduces you to the world of miniature woodturning Woodturning is wonderful hobby that...
Mark Palma compares and tests a variety of beading tools My skew and I have...
The team at Tree Tents International build extraordinary structures that reconnect people to nature Tree...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Taking a look at a clear-sighted charity that cares for the environment I wrote a...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Guest editor Emiliano Achaval talks to woodturning video creator Mike Peace When I accepted this...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Franciszek de Sage puts a William-and-Mary-style chest back on its feet This is a walnut...
Michael Perkovich adds bold curves and subtle tapers to this elegant design This entry table...
Robert Paul Gurney explains how to use ordinary tools to get extraordinarily accurate layouts. The...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Chris Grace cuts to the chase with some safe and useful advice on using a...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
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...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
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 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 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 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
