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A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
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...Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
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...Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
Amber Bailey reflects on the benefits of adding decorative metalwork to wood. Natural glue for...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Follow Steve Bisco’s advice to enrich your woodwork with gold leaf Carvers, furniture makers and...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Maurice Tebbutt and Keith Drew talk us through the maths and making of a segmented...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Graham Thompson makes the case for unplanned carving ‘Free’ carving, means unplanned, seat- of-the-pants, without...
Founded in 1952 by Julius Blum in Höchst, Austria, Blum has grown from a small...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Now you should be ready to finish of your sphere. However, a sphere is only...
Graham Thompson attempts a royal portrait and suggests you try something similar It was going...
Michael Huntley takes a closer look at the historical significance of this trestle table, which...
Derek Jones describes a few options for taking the hard work out of large scale...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
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