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Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Michael Huntley takes a closer look at the historical significance of this trestle table, which...
Some shelves need to be open, such as for books. But other items are safer...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
Andrew Potocnik makes a decorative box out of pallet wood. So often one encounters timber...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
Andy Coates looks at what is it, why is it important and how do we...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Mark Palma looks at expanding the use of wax in woodturning. Wax has been used...
It’s a funny thing. The mass of components and materials that make up a plane...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
From tree to finished table – John Bullar describes the complete process of making an...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
You can buy Scrollsaws A Woodworker’s Guide from Gifts to Me for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual...
Mark Palma introduces you to the world of miniature woodturning Woodturning is wonderful hobby that...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Fatigued by metal clamps? Derek Jones builds a set of wooden sash clamps and puts...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
You can buy Wooden Jewellery Boxes for only £13.50/ $21.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $26.99 🇬🇧...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
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 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 421 of Woodturning is packed with creativity and expert advice, with Mike Stafford sharing tips to avoid dye disasters and projects ranging from floating-lid boxes and Newton’s Cradles to magical toys and miniature furniture. Learn new techniques, follow Richard Findley’s apple-shaped box, and meet inspiring maker Mark Sutton. A varied and engaging issue for woodturners of all levels.
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