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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
James Hatter enlisted the help of his eight-year-old grandson Kieran to make a raised bed...
James Hatter enlisted the help of his eight-year-old grandson Kieran to make a raised bed...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
When Martin Gallen offered a lift to a traditional Irish music tutor, it opened up...
After much debate on the Woodworkers Institute forum, we put these two old rivals head-to-headin...
Minis, a speciality of maker Molly Goodfellow Winton, was inspired by ancient, and prehistoric art...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Guest editor Andy Coates interviews artistic woodturner Tic Challis Tic Challis is an artist and...
In an extract from his new book, Dorian Bracht provides an overview of Japanese saws...
Looking for a fun woodcarving project for the weekend? Johan Roudy carves a ready-to-leap mouse...
Paul Purnell looks at selection, storage, seasoning and straightening. When making your own walking stick,...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Peter Benson looks at selecting the perfect carving knife. The most common questions I am asked...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
John Hawkswell looks at some eye catching handles and makes a magic wand, plus a...
Rick Knopke’s rural childhood taught him a resourcefulness that later proved invaluable for his furniture-making...
From plain shabby to ‘shabby chic’. I had the offer of some free-to-use pine tongue...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Pat Carroll shows how to make an acorn-style box with the addition of hand-cut threads...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Let’s face it, these are a fact of life; it doesn’t always go well. Still...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
You can buy Wooden Jewellery Boxes for only £13.50/ $21.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $26.99 🇬🇧...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Issue 334 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from elegant oak display boxes and splayed-leg tables to restored furniture and handcrafted scrub planes. Learn how to achieve precision with machine tools, explore the restoration of a classic Finn Juhl chair, and discover outstanding designs nominated for the Wood Awards. With talented maker profiles and book recommendations, it’s an inspiring read for furniture makers of all levels.
Issue 216 of Woodcarving is packed with festive inspiration and creative projects, from Peter Benson’s snowboarding Santa to Gothic tracery, decorative signs, and intricate restoration work. Learn how to carve figures in motion, explore the fascinating craftsmanship of Armenian woodcarver Georgy Metichian, and discover Nik Keevil’s unique wood art. With book recommendations and the latest carving community news, it’s an inspiring issue for carvers of all skill levels.
Issue 427 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from Richard Findley’s multi-axis twisted box to oval bowls, petal-rimmed designs, and practical workshop accessories. Discover clever methods for replicating balusters, explore creative box-making with Andrew Potocnik, and meet rising woodturning talent Tom Windross. With expert advice, fresh ideas, and the latest community news, it’s an engaging read for turners of all skill 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.
Masterpiece Chairs presents an in-depth study of 18 iconic 20th-century chair designs, revealing the construction, materials, and design thinking behind some of the most important furniture pieces in modern design history. This unique book goes beyond aesthetics to explore what makes a chair truly exceptional: structure, engineering and craftsmanship. Each featured chair has been carefully disassembled and restored, offering a rare, close-up look at how these design classics are built and assembled. With over 1,000 step-by-step photographs, the book provides a detailed visual record of every stage of disassembly and reconstruction, making it an essential reference for designers, woodworkers and furniture enthusiasts.
Willow Weaving is a collection of 10 contemporary hand-woven projects, inspired by traditional woven baskets. Weaving willow to make baskets and containers is a historic art that has been passed down through generations, and in this book, Eddie Glew continues the tradition, introducing techniques he has learnt from experts in the field and perfected. The book starts with a brief history of basketmaking, before moving on to guide the practical details of willow growing and preparation, choosing the right tools for the workshop and a guide to the techniques needed to make the projects. The ten projects that form the main part of the book cover a wide variety of different makes, from a simple Catalan tray to a lavish picnic hamper. The book features full-colour photographs throughout every stage of each project, and clear, colour-coded diagrams.