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Colwin Way shows how to turn a selection of bowls, bases and columns that can...
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
Let’s face it, these are a fact of life; it doesn’t always go well. Still...
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
Colwin Way shows how to turn a selection of bowls, bases and columns that can...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
Steve Bisco carves a stylised piece, inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement The thistle is...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
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...Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Anthony Bailey fixes the water damage to this wooden draining board This ash draining board...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
From unpromising student to award-winning teacher, Jamie Ward ran the gamut of woodwork teaching before...
Anthony Bailey gives you the best practice for getting to grips with your bandsaw 1....
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at essential topics, myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of...
Bern Chandley talks to F&C about his interpretation of a style that’s never been out...
Cedric Boyns uses his scrollsaw to carve out an intricate box This project was inspired...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Mark Palma looks at expanding the use of wax in woodturning. Wax has been used...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
What have you been turning? Please email your images to WTEditorial@thegmcgroup.com Wedding goblet My granddaughter,...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Andy Coates looks at turning hollow forms with a modest shoulder In the first part...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Issue 332 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical expertise, from handcrafted chess sets and dovetailed trays to campaign furniture and workshop tools. Discover insights into Japanese saws, explore standout furniture showcased at the Smithsonian Craft Show, and meet talented designer-makers pushing the boundaries of the craft. A must-read for furniture makers seeking both inspiration and skill-building.
Issue 214 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from Cedric Boyns’ pierced bowl and bird sculpture to relief carvings, wildlife studies, and decorative panels. Learn to embrace new carving challenges with Peter Benson, discover Gary Field’s remarkable sculptures from reclaimed Australian timber, and enjoy book reviews, show reports, and a free woodworking book offer. A creative and rewarding issue for woodcarvers of every skill level.
Issue 424 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from textured square pots and elegant porringers to segmented collaborations and colour-shifting bowls. Learn more box-making skills with Richard Findley, discover creative texturing and tool-handle techniques, and meet acclaimed turner Guy du Toit. With woodworking book giveaways and the latest community news, this issue is full of inspiration for turners of every skill level.
Issue 101 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical inspiration, from garden benches and toy aeroplanes to carved mirrors, turned candle holders, and CNC-crafted bowls. Discover clever workshop tips, improve your carving skills, and explore innovative techniques combining pyrography and watercolour. Plus, meet inspiring makers and learn how woodworking is making a positive impact in communities. A rewarding read for makers of all abilities.
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