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“Make it with us”
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
Brian Crossman shares his trials and tribulations in creating a fun triceratops I first started...
Derek Jones demonstrates a few techniques for adding a period-style gallery to your worktops Gallery...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
Brian Crossman shares his trials and tribulations in creating a fun triceratops I first started...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
We meet carver, green woodworker, teacher and author Harald Lamon Harald Lamon has a passion...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Two French friends are bridging the divide between furniture and art with their unique pieces...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
We meet Victoria Walpole, a Northumberland- based marquetry artist Victoria Walpole has had a varied...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
How many different jaws are there? There are many, but here we will look at the...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
You can make Andy Standing’s handy storage project from just one plank of wood This...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
In an abridged extract from All New Turning Projects, Richard Raffan makes these simple handled...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
Graham Thompson attempts a royal portrait and suggests you try something similar It was going...
In this step-by-step guide, Peter wood shows us how to construct an attractive and practical...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
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…...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Matt Estlea completes the final joints on his practice frame I previously explained how to...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Issue 333 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from a Craftsman-style cherry table and a classic rocking chair to floating shelves, a period garden gate, and workshop mallets. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on saw sharpening and working with solid wood, discover outstanding student craftsmanship, and meet talented designer-makers from around the world. Plus, enjoy a special woodworking book giveaway in this inspiring issue.
Issue 215 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Green Men and carved penguins to personalised serving boards and intricate sculpted heads. Learn practical carving skills with Peter Benson, explore the work of acclaimed wildfowl artist Pat Godin, and discover the beauty of foliate carving. With exhibition highlights, community news, and a free woodworking book offer, it’s an inspiring issue for carvers of every level.
Issue 426 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from a walnut phone amplifier and hot-melt glue decorated bowl to shifted forms and unusual turned boxes. Explore basket illusion work, follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, and discover the craftsmanship behind James Carter’s signature Christmas ornaments. With highlights from the AAW Symposium and the latest turning community news, it’s an inspiring read for woodturners of all levels.
Issue 102 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with inspiring projects, from key cabinets and canvas deck chairs to pallet-wood furniture, carved pendants, and handcrafted planes. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on segmented turning, pocket hole joinery, and choosing a tablesaw, then discover innovative makers, modern marquetry, and the next generation of furniture craftsmanship. With a free woodworking book offer, it’s an essential 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