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Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
We visit one of the world’s leading art and design museums. One of London’s best-known...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Jim Broughton explains why there’s no real alternative to using traditional techniques when it comes...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
We look at a tree that is often seen as just ancient and venerable. The...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Two French friends are bridging the divide between furniture and art with their unique pieces...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Mark Palma introduces you to the world of miniature woodturning Woodturning is wonderful hobby that...
Nic Westermann demystifies sharpening carving knives and chisels A few years back the (now ex)...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
Derek Jones takes F&C to the sales for a quick lesson in dating A sale...
It’s a funny thing. The mass of components and materials that make up a plane...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Richard Findley looks at how to identify different shapes commonly found in turning. Today’s furniture...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Richard Findley takes a look at an area of turning that he has never explored...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
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 212 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Steve Bisco’s ancient-style bog oak figure to carvings of wildlife, masks, portraits, and tactile natural forms. Learn how to avoid common mistakes when carving faces, explore the history of netsuke, and discover the intricate work of Jonathan Bayes. With exhibition highlights and community news, it’s a rich 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.
Issue 99 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical know-how, from pantry door shelving and a solid workbench to scrollsawn candle holders, carved frames, and pyrographed bowls. Learn techniques for flooring, drilling jigs, grinding tools, and mortising, and find inspiration in Thomas Dambo’s giant recycled-wood troll sculptures. A varied and engaging issue 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