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26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
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Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £13.50/ $23.99 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $29.99 🇬🇧 For...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Looking for a fun woodcarving project for the weekend? Johan Roudy carves a ready-to-leap mouse...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Kurt Hertzog completes the collaboration with Emiliano Achaval A few months ago, Karen Scott at...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
For more than 70 years, Blum has collaborated with designers and furniture makers worldwide to...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Graham Thompson makes the case for unplanned carving ‘Free’ carving, means unplanned, seat- of-the-pants, without...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
There is confusion around the world over what a tortoise is. In the UK, we...
Mark Beckett explains how woodturning helped bring him back from the brink of death Where...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Founded in 1952 by Julius Blum in Höchst, Austria, Blum has grown from a small...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
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Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Matt Estlea completes the final joints on his practice frame I previously explained how to...
Let’s face it, these are a fact of life; it doesn’t always go well. Still...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Mark Gough shows how to carve and decorate a display mask Having decided on a...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Mark Baker turns a natural edge vase At some time or other every turner wants...
Issue 333 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from a Craftsman-style cherry table and a classic rocking chair to floating shelves, a period garden gate, and workshop mallets. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on saw sharpening and working with solid wood, discover outstanding student craftsmanship, and meet talented designer-makers from around the world. Plus, enjoy a special woodworking book giveaway in this inspiring issue.
Issue 215 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Green Men and carved penguins to personalised serving boards and intricate sculpted heads. Learn practical carving skills with Peter Benson, explore the work of acclaimed wildfowl artist Pat Godin, and discover the beauty of foliate carving. With exhibition highlights, community news, and a free woodworking book offer, it’s an inspiring issue for carvers of every level.
Issue 426 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from a walnut phone amplifier and hot-melt glue decorated bowl to shifted forms and unusual turned boxes. Explore basket illusion work, follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, and discover the craftsmanship behind James Carter’s signature Christmas ornaments. With highlights from the AAW Symposium and the latest turning community news, it’s an inspiring read for woodturners of all levels.
Issue 102 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with inspiring projects, from key cabinets and canvas deck chairs to pallet-wood furniture, carved pendants, and handcrafted planes. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on segmented turning, pocket hole joinery, and choosing a tablesaw, then discover innovative makers, modern marquetry, and the next generation of furniture craftsmanship. With a free woodworking book offer, it’s an essential 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