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Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
Richard Findley takes a look at an area of turning that he has never explored...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
We check out two new publications to add to your workshop library Forest Craft Handbook,...
Nic Westermann explores the issue of green wood shrinkage The main rule I have as...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Kurt Hertzog completes the collaboration with Emiliano Achaval A few months ago, Karen Scott at...
Although woodturning lathes vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, the basic requirements of the lathe dictate...
Colin Sullivan takes us through butterfly joints using Trend router cutters Photographs by GMC/Anthony Bailey,...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
Walter Hall makes an elegant, contemporary-style desk pen The temptation when turning desk pens is...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
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 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