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Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
You can buy The Art of Chairmaking for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
By Doug Stow. Published by Taunton Press Available for purchase at giftstome.com Box-making expert Doug...
Over the course of his career, Hampshire-based has moved from machine making to more of...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Scott Horsburgh shares a technique for creating piston fit drawers. I have many woodworking heroes and...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
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
