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Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £13.50/ $23.99 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $29.99 🇬🇧 For...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £13.50/ $23.99 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $29.99 🇬🇧 For...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a wall cabinet with two side drawers using...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Dennis Zongker talks you through the steps for bending wood for curved furniture Furniture makers have...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Continuing from Back to Basics – Types of Hardwood, this week we will look at...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
You can buy The Art of Chairmaking for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Rita Duxbury turns a natural-edge lighthouse ornament The fascination with lighthouses throughout the world is...
Minis, a speciality of maker Molly Goodfellow Winton, was inspired by ancient, and prehistoric art...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Matt Estlea completes the final joints on his practice frame I previously explained how to...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
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 426 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from a walnut phone amplifier and hot-melt glue decorated bowl to shifted forms and unusual turned boxes. Explore basket illusion work, follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, and discover the craftsmanship behind James Carter’s signature Christmas ornaments. With highlights from the AAW Symposium and the latest turning community news, it’s an inspiring read for woodturners of all levels.
Issue 102 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with inspiring projects, from key cabinets and canvas deck chairs to pallet-wood furniture, carved pendants, and handcrafted planes. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on segmented turning, pocket hole joinery, and choosing a tablesaw, then discover innovative makers, modern marquetry, and the next generation of furniture craftsmanship. With a free woodworking book offer, it’s an essential 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