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Theo Cook explains how to make a plane to tame the most awkward grain I...
Theo Cook explains how to make a plane to tame the most awkward grain I...
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Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
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...
Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
Pat Carroll shows how to make an acorn-style box with the addition of hand-cut threads...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Gary Marshall takes a look at the lime tree, whose history lies back in ancient...
Philip Greenwood looks at methods of re-chucking. In this part we look at a few...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
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...Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
Bern Chandley talks to F&C about his interpretation of a style that’s never been out...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Andy Coates looks at turning hollow forms with a modest shoulder In the first part...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
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Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Matt Estlea completes the final joints on his practice frame I previously explained how to...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Walter Hall makes an elegant, contemporary-style desk pen The temptation when turning desk pens is...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
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