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Mark Gough shows how to carve and decorate a display mask Having decided on a...
Mark Gough shows how to carve and decorate a display mask Having decided on a...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
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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...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Louise Biggs shows us how she made a fancy fire surround when there is no...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
A revolutionary advancement The Gothic style started around 1150 in France with the cathedral of...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Vic Tesolin takes a detailed look at bevel-up bench planes in the shop. Often misunderstood...
For more than 70 years, Blum has collaborated with designers and furniture makers worldwide to...
Graham Thompson explores the use of acrylic paints in woodcarving ‘Sacrilege! Why?’ I’m all for...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Richard Findley looks at how to identify different shapes commonly found in turning. Today’s furniture...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Rick Knopke’s rural childhood taught him a resourcefulness that later proved invaluable for his furniture-making...
Matt Estlea completes the final joints on his practice frame I previously explained how to...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Les Symonds makes a popular item using a series of jigs and aids to simplify...
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No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Let’s face it, these are a fact of life; it doesn’t always go well. Still...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Taking inspiration from nature, Jack de Vos uses a variety of techniques to create this...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
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