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...Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Thomas Eddolls Makes A Family Dining Table In Solid Oak I received an enquiry from...
Derek Jones uncovers some of the basics of router joinery For several years, I shared...
Wood, a material from trees, grown by the energy of the sun, is the beginning...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I use Forstner bits to drill my blanks when making...
Anthony Bailey gives you the best practice for getting to grips with your bandsaw 1....
Colwin Way Turns a Traditional Chair from Ash As a professional woodturner, I find chair...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Derek Jones takes F&C to the sales for a quick lesson in dating A sale...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Walter Hall describes how he brought an old ‘egg-beater’ hand drill back to working condition...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Chris West looks at getting started with turning a mill, using a CrushGrind Shaft mechanism....
Meet Sawstop, The US Tablessaw Brand Using Innovative Technology to Save Fingers Across Europe A...
What you will need • 38mm twist bit or adjustable bit• Bow saw• Compass or...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
We learn about the remarkable life and work of carver Ronald Ellis. Ronald Ellis’ journey...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
What is a shooting board? If not already familiar with the term, you have probably...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Mark Beckett explains how woodturning helped bring him back from the brink of death Where...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
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Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Zoe Gertner shows how to carve a colony of these birds in relief Every so...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
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