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Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
This new series was inspired by an article published last year in Woodturning by my...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
We look at an 18th-century carving by Masanao of Kyoto This wooden netsuke of a...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
Stuart Thomas creates his interpretation of a traditional pair of travelling candlesticks A wonderful project...
Peter Benson looks at selecting the perfect carving knife. The most common questions I am asked...
Franciszek de Sage puts a William-and-Mary-style chest back on its feet This is a walnut...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
How many different jaws are there? There are many, but here we will look at the...
Cedric Boyns carves unusual jewellery display stands Following a trip to the Antarctic at the...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
Mark Gough shows how to carve and decorate a display mask Having decided on a...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
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