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“Make it with us”
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
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...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Michael Huntley takes a closer look at the historical significance of this trestle table, which...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
As we transition from winter to spring, it seems only appropriate to move the workshop...
We look at some of the best lots from a Bonhams auction of Asian art...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Lucy Turner has carved a furniture-shaped niche for herself by adorning pieces with marquetry made...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Peter Benson looks at selecting the perfect carving knife. The most common questions I am asked...
Caroline Pattenden hears how former accountant Iain Stirling made the leap from corporate to creative...
Mark Palma explores methods to deter bleed through Adding colour or a decorative element to...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Chris Grace improves the effectiveness and ease of use of his extraction system. Having a...
It’s a funny thing. The mass of components and materials that make up a plane...
When talking about trees, perhaps ‘native’ should mean any species that colonises a specific area naturally....
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Anthony Bailey researches the history of ration-era furniture and restores a 1950 stable. In the...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
You can buy Wooden Jewellery Boxes for only £13.50/ $21.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $26.99 🇬🇧...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
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