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Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Dr Helen Wilson imagines a conversation with carver Violet Pinwill (1874-1957) to guest editor John...
Robert Paul Gurney explains how to use ordinary tools to get extraordinarily accurate layouts. The...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti introduces the craftsman, teacher and author known only as Barn the...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Anthony Bailey introduces rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools and getting the most...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury considers the progression of turning over the last 34 years The 400th edition...
More than just a ‘how-to’ book, the author’s passion for wood carving as a sustainable...
Peter Benson looks at selecting the perfect carving knife. The most common questions I am asked...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Caroline Pattenden hears how former accountant Iain Stirling made the leap from corporate to creative...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Anthony Bailey researches the history of ration-era furniture and restores a 1950 stable. In the...
Colwin Way takes the mechanism made by Richard Findley and adds his woodturner automaton I...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
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 421 of Woodturning is packed with creativity and expert advice, with Mike Stafford sharing tips to avoid dye disasters and projects ranging from floating-lid boxes and Newton’s Cradles to magical toys and miniature furniture. Learn new techniques, follow Richard Findley’s apple-shaped box, and meet inspiring maker Mark Sutton. A varied and engaging issue for woodturners of all levels.
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