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Zoë Gertner shows how to create a relief-carved owl Some years ago I was given,...
Zoë Gertner shows how to create a relief-carved owl Some years ago I was given,...
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Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
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Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Les Symonds makes a popular item using a series of jigs and aids to simplify...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a wall cabinet with two side drawers using...
Rick Knopke’s rural childhood taught him a resourcefulness that later proved invaluable for his furniture-making...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
Danielle Dixon tells WWC how she took up the art of burning wood and shares...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Giacomo Malaspina makes a portable workbench that is ideal for working in small spaces While...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Derek Jones meets Jim Broughton from Alexander George Antiques to see how the Golden Age...
Dave Western carves a pin brooch inspired by Welsh mythology My wife is fond of...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Colwin Way Turns a Traditional Chair from Ash As a professional woodturner, I find chair...
Alan Wasserman looks at using imperfect wood, starting with the implications and things to consider...
This new series was inspired by an article published last year in Woodturning by my...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Issue 332 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical expertise, from handcrafted chess sets and dovetailed trays to campaign furniture and workshop tools. Discover insights into Japanese saws, explore standout furniture showcased at the Smithsonian Craft Show, and meet talented designer-makers pushing the boundaries of the craft. A must-read for furniture makers seeking both inspiration and skill-building.
Issue 214 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from Cedric Boyns’ pierced bowl and bird sculpture to relief carvings, wildlife studies, and decorative panels. Learn to embrace new carving challenges with Peter Benson, discover Gary Field’s remarkable sculptures from reclaimed Australian timber, and enjoy book reviews, show reports, and a free woodworking book offer. A creative and rewarding issue for woodcarvers of every skill level.
Issue 423 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from elegant long-neck vases and wave bowls to Viking games, flower goblets, and a handcrafted milking stool. Follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, discover the creative journey of turner Paul Hilton-Tapp, and enjoy expert advice from Kurt Hertzog. With woodworking book giveaways and community updates, it’s an engaging issue for turners of all skill levels.
Issue 101 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical inspiration, from garden benches and toy aeroplanes to carved mirrors, turned candle holders, and CNC-crafted bowls. Discover clever workshop tips, improve your carving skills, and explore innovative techniques combining pyrography and watercolour. Plus, meet inspiring makers and learn how woodworking is making a positive impact in communities. A rewarding read 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