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Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
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...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Woodcarving is arguably the most artistic of the woodworking disciplines. Basic woodworking skills will be...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Steve Bisco carves a stylised piece, inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement The thistle is...
Rita Duxbury turns a natural-edge lighthouse ornament The fascination with lighthouses throughout the world is...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Woodcarving reader, TimMcGinn shares his experiences and inspirations My introduction to woodcarving was an exhibition...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Welcome to the Woodworkers Institute Newsletter! Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Nic Westermann explores the issue of green wood shrinkage The main rule I have as...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Mark Palma explores methods to deter bleed through Adding colour or a decorative element to...
Michael Huntley takes a closer look at the historical significance of this trestle table, which...
Mark Palma compares and tests a variety of beading tools My skew and I have...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
Continuing from Back to Basics – Types of Hardwood, this week we will look at...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
For centuries, the yurt has been the portable home of choice throughout central Asia. The...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
You can buy Wooden Jewellery Boxes for only £13.50/ $21.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $26.99 🇬🇧...
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
