The Woodworkers Institute
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“Make it with us”
Colin Sullivan looks at the power drill’s manual predecessors The wheel brace or hand drill...
Colin Sullivan looks at the power drill’s manual predecessors The wheel brace or hand drill...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
In the latest in our tool collecting series, John Adamson looks at gimlets David Garrick,...
Some shelves need to be open, such as for books. But other items are safer...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Paul Purnell looks at selection, storage, seasoning and straightening. When making your own walking stick,...
John Hawkswell turns a beautiful spalted beech and yew box with a curved support arm...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
We meet carver, green woodworker, teacher and author Harald Lamon Harald Lamon has a passion...
Alan Wasserman looks at using imperfect wood, starting with the implications and things to consider...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
We visit one of the world’s leading art and design museums. One of London’s best-known...
Vintage furniture is increasingly popular but often has surface-level damage. Amber Bailey explains how to...
Mark Palma compares and tests a variety of beading tools My skew and I have...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Guest editor Emiliano Achaval talks to woodturning video creator Mike Peace When I accepted this...
From plain shabby to ‘shabby chic’. I had the offer of some free-to-use pine tongue...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Issue 330 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring craftsmanship, from a cherry chest of drawers and a Shaker-style wall shelf to a striking triangular display cabinet rich in symbolism. Discover clever workshop modifications, elegant designs made from offcuts, and expert restorations, plus features on London’s Fallen and Felled initiative and highlights from the Texas Furniture Show. An essential read for passionate furniture makers.
Issue 212 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Steve Bisco’s ancient-style bog oak figure to carvings of wildlife, masks, portraits, and tactile natural forms. Learn how to avoid common mistakes when carving faces, explore the history of netsuke, and discover the intricate work of Jonathan Bayes. With exhibition highlights and community news, it’s a rich and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 419 of Woodturning is brimming with creativity, from Mark Palma’s red oak bowls to projects including spinning tops, burr bowls, iridescent vases, and a traditional Scottish quaich. Learn threading techniques for an acorn box, find inspiration in rescued timber transformations, and catch up on competition highlights and community news. A vibrant and varied issue for woodturners of every level.
Issue 99 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical know-how, from pantry door shelving and a solid workbench to scrollsawn candle holders, carved frames, and pyrographed bowls. Learn techniques for flooring, drilling jigs, grinding tools, and mortising, and find inspiration in Thomas Dambo’s giant recycled-wood troll sculptures. A varied and engaging issue for makers of all abilities.
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
