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Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Firstly, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and we hope that Santa brings...
Mark Palma looks at expanding the use of wax in woodturning. Wax has been used...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Welcome to the Woodworkers Institute Newsletter! Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting...
Nick Pedullá of Pedullá Studio makes custom furniture and woodworking videos in Sydney, Australia Sydney,...
By Doug Stow. Published by Taunton Press Available for purchase at giftstome.com Box-making expert Doug...
Rick Rich makes wooden handles for two small turning tools Recently at my woodturning club,...
Colin Sullivan looks at the power drill’s manual predecessors The wheel brace or hand drill...
Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
We check out two new publications to add to your workshop library Forest Craft Handbook,...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at essential topics, myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
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,...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
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