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Pat Carroll shows how to make an acorn-style box with the addition of hand-cut threads...
Pat Carroll shows how to make an acorn-style box with the addition of hand-cut threads...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
Guest editor Pat Carroll introduces artist Elizabeth Weber and her beautiful work American woodturner Elizabeth...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
Firstly, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and we hope that Santa brings...
Steve Bisco looks at the man and the book that transformed 18th-century cabinetmaking and carved...
Alan Wasserman looks at using imperfect wood, starting with the implications and things to consider...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Gary Marshall takes a look at the lime tree, whose history lies back in ancient...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
We look at a tree that is often seen as just ancient and venerable. The...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Chris Prior clarifies the mysteries of taxonomy and sheds some light on why we use...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Derek Jones demonstrates a few techniques for adding a period-style gallery to your worktops Gallery...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Stuart Thomas creates his interpretation of a traditional pair of travelling candlesticks A wonderful project...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Brian Crossman shares his trials and tribulations in creating a fun triceratops I first started...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
For her cycling-mad godparents’ anniversary, Louise Biggs decided only one type of decoration would be...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
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