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“Make it with us”
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
In the latest in our tool collecting series, John Adamson looks at gimlets David Garrick,...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Different countries use different measuring systems and typically the USA uses the standard/English/Imperial system and...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
You can learn a range of skills and enjoy the great outdoors at this week-long...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
We review a new woodworking book Routing Router trimmers are smaller, more manoeuvrable and cheaper...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at essential topics, myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Cedric Boyns carves unusual jewellery display stands Following a trip to the Antarctic at the...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
“One of my greatest learned experiences from woodturning is that the object’s form is always...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti introduces the craftsman, teacher and author known only as Barn the...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
If you have ever dreamt of building your own boat from a kit, then take...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
You can buy Wooden Jewellery Boxes for only £13.50/ $21.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $26.99 🇬🇧...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
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