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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
Derek Jones assesses the risks Based on information collected by the HSE in relation to...
Michael T Collins shows how to make one of the oldest woodworking joints that cabinetmakers...
Dave Western hops into action with this frog face For many years I have been...
Richard Findley looks at what is needed to turn for furniture I trained as a...
Derek Jones assesses the risks Based on information collected by the HSE in relation to...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
We head to America’s West Coast to find out how this award-winning designer combines traditional...
In this article, experienced woodworker Peter Wood takes us through this step-by-step guide on how...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Robert Sorby is generously offering a bundle of tools from their new Robert Sorby Select...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
We are pleased to present the new Woodworkers Institute website, which is being launched alongside...
We decided to go looking for interesting and more obscure facts and useful working information...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Taking inspiration from nature, Jack de Vos uses a variety of techniques to create this...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Guest editor Andy Coates interviews artistic woodturner Tic Challis Tic Challis is an artist and...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Derek Jones demonstrates a few techniques for adding a period-style gallery to your worktops Gallery...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Stuart Thomas creates his interpretation of a traditional pair of travelling candlesticks A wonderful project...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Fatigued by metal clamps? Derek Jones builds a set of wooden sash clamps and puts...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
Issue 334 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from elegant oak display boxes and splayed-leg tables to restored furniture and handcrafted scrub planes. Learn how to achieve precision with machine tools, explore the restoration of a classic Finn Juhl chair, and discover outstanding designs nominated for the Wood Awards. With talented maker profiles and book recommendations, it’s an inspiring read for furniture makers of all levels.
Issue 216 of Woodcarving is packed with festive inspiration and creative projects, from Peter Benson’s snowboarding Santa to Gothic tracery, decorative signs, and intricate restoration work. Learn how to carve figures in motion, explore the fascinating craftsmanship of Armenian woodcarver Georgy Metichian, and discover Nik Keevil’s unique wood art. With book recommendations and the latest carving community news, it’s an inspiring issue for carvers of all skill levels.
Issue 427 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from Richard Findley’s multi-axis twisted box to oval bowls, petal-rimmed designs, and practical workshop accessories. Discover clever methods for replicating balusters, explore creative box-making with Andrew Potocnik, and meet rising woodturning talent Tom Windross. With expert advice, fresh ideas, and the latest community news, it’s an engaging read for turners of all skill levels.
Issue 103 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with festive inspiration and creative projects, from carved turkeys and turned penguin decorations to handmade gifts including toy shops, sewing tidies, and pyrography clocks. Discover expert tips on rust prevention, fitting hinges, and traditional joinery, explore the restoration of a classic Mogens Koch chair, and meet inspiring makers Andrew Potocnik and Ben Willis. With Wood Awards highlights, book reviews, and a free book offer, it’s a must-read for woodworking enthusiasts of all levels.
Masterpiece Chairs presents an in-depth study of 18 iconic 20th-century chair designs, revealing the construction, materials, and design thinking behind some of the most important furniture pieces in modern design history. This unique book goes beyond aesthetics to explore what makes a chair truly exceptional: structure, engineering and craftsmanship. Each featured chair has been carefully disassembled and restored, offering a rare, close-up look at how these design classics are built and assembled. With over 1,000 step-by-step photographs, the book provides a detailed visual record of every stage of disassembly and reconstruction, making it an essential reference for designers, woodworkers and furniture enthusiasts.
Willow Weaving is a collection of 10 contemporary hand-woven projects, inspired by traditional woven baskets. Weaving willow to make baskets and containers is a historic art that has been passed down through generations, and in this book, Eddie Glew continues the tradition, introducing techniques he has learnt from experts in the field and perfected. The book starts with a brief history of basketmaking, before moving on to guide the practical details of willow growing and preparation, choosing the right tools for the workshop and a guide to the techniques needed to make the projects. The ten projects that form the main part of the book cover a wide variety of different makes, from a simple Catalan tray to a lavish picnic hamper. The book features full-colour photographs throughout every stage of each project, and clear, colour-coded diagrams.