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Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Peter Benson looks at selecting the perfect carving knife. The most common questions I am asked...
We head to America’s West Coast to find out how this award-winning designer combines traditional...
As we transition from winter to spring, it seems only appropriate to move the workshop...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
To properly seal a bag of crisps, biscuits, coffee and the like, to keep it...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
Michael Huntley takes a closer look at the historical significance of this trestle table, which...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Kurt Hertzog talks about the skew chisel. Of the many tools in a woodturner’s kit,...
In this extract from Pocket Hole Joinery, Mark Edmundson makes a blanket bench with a...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
FOLLOW JOHN BULLAR’S EXPERT GUIDE TO PREPARING YOUR OWN VENEERS It is extremely useful to...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Paul Purnell looks at selection, storage, seasoning and straightening. When making your own walking stick,...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Issue 329 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from secret mitre dovetail boxes and oak side tables to restored tea caddies and handmade lamps. Learn traditional joints like draw-bored mortise and tenon and the nejiri arigata puzzle joint, and explore award-winning designs from the Wood Awards and Bespoke Guild Mark. With maker profiles and exhibition highlights, it’s a must-read for furniture enthusiasts.
Issue 211 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Kev Alviti’s decorative axe cover and a wide range of projects—from campfires and unicorns to stylised owls and a dual-faced portrait. Learn how to create depth in relief carving, explore pyro-inspired techniques, and meet carvers like Ceini Spiller, who turned a heartfelt gift into a thriving business. A rich and engaging read for carvers of all levels.
Issue 418 of Woodturning is packed with creative projects and thoughtful insights, from Richard Findley’s thread chasing tutorial to turned cedar bowls, natural-edge goblets, and playful penguin skittles. Explore unique ideas like turning inside books and archery mops, plus techniques for pepper mills and decorative boxes. With competition highlights from Wizardry in Wood and reflections on the future of turning, it’s a rich and engaging read for turners of all levels.
Issue 98 of Woodworking Crafts is full of practical projects and creative inspiration, from carved book stands and Valentine’s lovespoons to router jigs and wooden fruit. Learn techniques including pyrography, composition ornament making, and Domino Joiner tricks, plus get expert advice on planer-thicknessers and turning tool adapters. With profiles of inspiring makers and Wood Award winners, it’s a rich and rewarding read for every woodworker.
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
