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“Make it with us”
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
In woodworking, quality screwdrivers are crucial for driving screws cleanly, securely, and precisely without damaging...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Richard Findley explores common catches, why they happen and how to avoid them Catches are...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Vic Tesolin takes a detailed look at bevel-up bench planes in the shop. Often misunderstood...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
Dave Western explores the meanings behind the signs and symbols used in lovespoons. Understanding lovespoon...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
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...
Derek Jones put a combination of old and new tools to the test to create...
When embarking on a DIY project or even a professional job, selecting the right tool...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Louise Biggs restores her client’s faith in her much-used family dining chairs. My client’s father...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Furniture maker Dorian Bracht tell us about his love of joints and his new book...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
From tree to finished table – John Bullar describes the complete process of making an...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Franciszek de Sage puts a William-and-Mary-style chest back on its feet This is a walnut...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Issue 329 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from secret mitre dovetail boxes and oak side tables to restored tea caddies and handmade lamps. Learn traditional joints like draw-bored mortise and tenon and the nejiri arigata puzzle joint, and explore award-winning designs from the Wood Awards and Bespoke Guild Mark. With maker profiles and exhibition highlights, it’s a must-read for furniture enthusiasts.
Issue 211 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Kev Alviti’s decorative axe cover and a wide range of projects—from campfires and unicorns to stylised owls and a dual-faced portrait. Learn how to create depth in relief carving, explore pyro-inspired techniques, and meet carvers like Ceini Spiller, who turned a heartfelt gift into a thriving business. A rich and engaging read for carvers of all levels.
Issue 418 of Woodturning is packed with creative projects and thoughtful insights, from Richard Findley’s thread chasing tutorial to turned cedar bowls, natural-edge goblets, and playful penguin skittles. Explore unique ideas like turning inside books and archery mops, plus techniques for pepper mills and decorative boxes. With competition highlights from Wizardry in Wood and reflections on the future of turning, it’s a rich and engaging read for turners of all levels.
Issue 98 of Woodworking Crafts is full of practical projects and creative inspiration, from carved book stands and Valentine’s lovespoons to router jigs and wooden fruit. Learn techniques including pyrography, composition ornament making, and Domino Joiner tricks, plus get expert advice on planer-thicknessers and turning tool adapters. With profiles of inspiring makers and Wood Award winners, it’s a rich and rewarding read for every woodworker.
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
