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Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Peter Benson explores size and scale of carvings In this world where fashions seem to...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
What have you been turning? Please email your images to WTEditorial@thegmcgroup.com Wedding goblet My granddaughter,...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Founded in 1952 by Julius Blum in Höchst, Austria, Blum has grown from a small...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Graham Thompson attempts a royal portrait and suggests you try something similar It was going...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
You can buy Scrollsaws A Woodworker’s Guide from Gifts to Me for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Master decorator and special effects expert Martin Green is the Master of Illusion who knows a...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Vic Tesolin takes a detailed look at bevel-up bench planes in the shop. Often misunderstood...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Woodturning is alive and well. There is a fabulous selection of tools and equipment available...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storagerack...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
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...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
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 213 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Dave Western’s decorative bowl and traditional Welsh lovespoon alongside projects from beach scenes and optical illusions to birds, brushes, and sculpted portraits. Learn how to capture character in portrait carving, gain insights from experienced tutors, and discover fresh artistic perspectives from makers like Lara Reisigl Domeneghetti. A vibrant 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