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Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Guest editor Andy Coates interviews artistic woodturner Tic Challis Tic Challis is an artist and...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Ever peered into the miniature world of a dollhouse and pondered how on earth anyone...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
The author gives a brief history of chip carving and describes the tools and equipment...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
You can learn a range of skills and enjoy the great outdoors at this week-long...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
In this article, experienced woodworker Peter Wood takes us through this step-by-step guide on how...
We head to America’s West Coast to find out how this award-winning designer combines traditional...
One of the best ways to master the art of using hand tools is to use...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’m thinking about pressure pots. Suggestions for someone new to...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
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 423 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from elegant long-neck vases and wave bowls to Viking games, flower goblets, and a handcrafted milking stool. Follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, discover the creative journey of turner Paul Hilton-Tapp, and enjoy expert advice from Kurt Hertzog. With woodworking book giveaways and community updates, it’s an engaging issue for turners of all skill levels.
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