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Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
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Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
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No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Graham Thompson explores the use of acrylic paints in woodcarving ‘Sacrilege! Why?’ I’m all for...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Janice Levi decorates Mark Palma’s platter with a Zentangle-inspired design When selecting pyrography as an...
A brief history of gypsy wagon For hundreds of years, these amazing constructions have been...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
A revolutionary advancement The Gothic style started around 1150 in France with the cathedral of...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Although woodturning lathes vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, the basic requirements of the lathe dictate...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
We head to America’s West Coast to find out how this award-winning designer combines traditional...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Cedar is a catch-all name for many different species of often unrelated tree – we...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti introduces the craftsman, teacher and author known only as Barn the...
John Hawkswell looks at some eye catching handles and makes a magic wand, plus a...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
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 424 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from textured square pots and elegant porringers to segmented collaborations and colour-shifting bowls. Learn more box-making skills with Richard Findley, discover creative texturing and tool-handle techniques, and meet acclaimed turner Guy du Toit. With woodworking book giveaways and the latest community news, this issue is full of inspiration for turners of every skill level.
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