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Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Richard Findley turns his first hollow form. You would think that, at some point, I...
We visit one of the world’s leading art and design museums. One of London’s best-known...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
Mark Palma sums up this year’s event Association of Woodturners (AAW) held their 39th annual...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
FOLLOW JOHN BULLAR’S EXPERT GUIDE TO PREPARING YOUR OWN VENEERS It is extremely useful to...
Looking for a fun woodcarving project for the weekend? Johan Roudy carves a ready-to-leap mouse...
John Hawkswell turns a beautiful spalted beech and yew box with a curved support arm...
Alan Wasserman looks at using imperfect wood, starting with the implications and things to consider...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Chris West looks at getting started with turning a mill, using a CrushGrind Shaft mechanism....
Danielle Dixon tells WWC how she took up the art of burning wood and shares...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Ray Winder discusses his miniature carvings and the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors &...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Mark Palma introduces you to the world of miniature woodturning Woodturning is wonderful hobby that...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
Issue 330 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring craftsmanship, from a cherry chest of drawers and a Shaker-style wall shelf to a striking triangular display cabinet rich in symbolism. Discover clever workshop modifications, elegant designs made from offcuts, and expert restorations, plus features on London’s Fallen and Felled initiative and highlights from the Texas Furniture Show. An essential read for passionate furniture makers.
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 419 of Woodturning is brimming with creativity, from Mark Palma’s red oak bowls to projects including spinning tops, burr bowls, iridescent vases, and a traditional Scottish quaich. Learn threading techniques for an acorn box, find inspiration in rescued timber transformations, and catch up on competition highlights and community news. A vibrant and varied issue for woodturners of every level.
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
