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“Make it with us”
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
You can buy Turned Toys for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 🇬🇧 For UK...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Stuart King turns to inspiration from history to create a vessel with a well-worn look,...
You can buy Turned Toys for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 🇬🇧 For UK...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Zoë Gertner creates a slumbering pet carving A well-meaning gift was left on my doorstep...
Firstly, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and we hope that Santa brings...
John Hawkswell looks at some eye catching handles and makes a magic wand, plus a...
Franciszek de Sage puts a William-and-Mary-style chest back on its feet This is a walnut...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
Mark Palma introduces you to the world of miniature woodturning Woodturning is wonderful hobby that...
In the first of two articles, Tatiana Baldina demonstrates how to lay out some basic...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Anne Briggs Bohnett meets the man who helped kick-start the hand tool revival Few people...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Minis, a speciality of maker Molly Goodfellow Winton, was inspired by ancient, and prehistoric art...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Dave Western carves his take on a multi-bowled spoon When I carve, some seriously wild...
Browse our collection available online and treat yourself! Browse our collection available online and treat...
Alexander Thomson investigates the life and work of this German sculptor Veit Stoss (born before...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
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...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Matt Estlea completes the final joints on his practice frame I previously explained how to...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Zoe Gertner shows how to carve a colony of these birds in relief Every so...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Zoë Gertner shows how to create a relief-carved owl Some years ago I was given,...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
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