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Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Woodturning is alive and well. There is a fabulous selection of tools and equipment available...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Mark Palma looks at expanding the use of wax in woodturning. Wax has been used...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
Isreal Martin describes making a special box from an old European walnut tree A few...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Peter Benson explores size and scale of carvings In this world where fashions seem to...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Everything you need to know about this roughing tool The tool to which we dedicate...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
You can buy The Art of Chairmaking for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35...
Guest editor Andy Coates interviews artistic woodturner Tic Challis Tic Challis is an artist and...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Thomas Eddolls Makes A Family Dining Table In Solid Oak I received an enquiry from...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Andy Coates looks at turning hollow forms with a modest shoulder In the first part...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
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 425 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from elegant lamps and sculptural boxes to miniature turnings and segmented vases. Discover advanced skills like buffalo horn inlay, explore the art of basket illusion turning, and gain insights into world-class woodturning demonstrations. With woodworking book giveaways and the latest community news, this issue is a must-read for turners of every skill level.
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