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Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
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…...
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...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
In this step-by-step guide, Peter wood shows us how to construct an attractive and practical...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
Chris Grace builds a screen and blind to protect his tools from shavings and dust....
Richard Findley sets his first skew chisel skill-building practice exercises Last week I introduced my...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Nic Westermann demystifies sharpening carving knives and chisels A few years back the (now ex)...
A 300-year-old Polish beech has won the annual competition that highlights significant trees A beech...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
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....
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
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