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Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
The author gives a brief history of chip carving and describes the tools and equipment...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of drive types You may ask how...
Amber Bailey reflects on the benefits of adding decorative metalwork to wood. Natural glue for...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
John Hawkswell looks at some eye catching handles and makes a magic wand, plus a...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
In an abridged extract from All New Turning Projects, Richard Raffan makes these simple handled...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
John Hawkswell turns a beautiful spalted beech and yew box with a curved support arm...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Richard Findley explores common catches, why they happen and how to avoid them Catches are...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Issue 331 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert craftsmanship, from a Craftsman-style highboy dresser and live-edge cabinet to a rotating display cabinet and sofa table with a foldable game board. Discover traditional techniques like butterfly keys, explore innovative joinery, and meet outstanding makers and award-winning designs. A rich and rewarding read for furniture makers at every level.
Issue 213 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Dave Western’s decorative bowl and traditional Welsh lovespoon alongside projects from beach scenes and optical illusions to birds, brushes, and sculpted portraits. Learn how to capture character in portrait carving, gain insights from experienced tutors, and discover fresh artistic perspectives from makers like Lara Reisigl Domeneghetti. A vibrant and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 422 of Woodturning is packed with inspiration and expert guidance, featuring Andrew Potocnik’s striking wall art and projects ranging from bolo ties and ebony boxes to a miniature Windsor chair and wing-handled bowl. Learn more about box lids, drill bit storage, and sharpening techniques, while discovering the work of Irish turner Richard West. Plus, enjoy exclusive woodworking book giveaways and the latest turning community updates.
Celebrate the milestone 100th issue of Woodworking Crafts with exclusive giveaways from Makita and BeaverCraft Tools, free woodworking books, and a special look back at memorable covers from the past 100 issues. Packed with inspiring projects—from folding stands and loveseats to carved spoons, knife racks, and pyrography art—plus expert techniques on veneer repair, sharpening, moulding planes, and bandsaw troubleshooting, this landmark edition is a must-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