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Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
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...
Woodcarving is arguably the most artistic of the woodworking disciplines. Basic woodworking skills will be...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Woodcarving is arguably the most artistic of the woodworking disciplines. Basic woodworking skills will be...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Welcome to the Woodworkers Institute Newsletter! Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting...
Five easy steps to finishing your woodturning projects. We all know that no matter how much...
We learn about the remarkable life and work of carver Ronald Ellis. Ronald Ellis’ journey...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Founded in 1952 by Julius Blum in Höchst, Austria, Blum has grown from a small...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Graham Thompson pays homage to those he admires by carving their faces People portrait in...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Derek Jones takes F&C to the sales for a quick lesson in dating It’s been...
John Lloyd looks at a 15th-century technique that revolutionised furniture making. No, this has nothing...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Continuing from Back to Basics – Types of Hardwood, this week we will look at...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Anthony Bailey researches the history of ration-era furniture and restores a 1950 stable. In the...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
You can buy The Art of Chairmaking for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
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...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
In this extract from Pocket Hole Joinery, Mark Edmundson makes a blanket bench with a...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Vasco Araldi’s contemporary desk combines function with style and economy with luxury Photographs by Vasco...
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
