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“Make it with us”
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury contemplates woodturning as an art form I have recently had the privilege of...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Anthony Bailey introduces rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools and getting the most...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Colin Sullivan looks at the power drill’s manual predecessors The wheel brace or hand drill...
A circular saw is a power tool used for cutting a variety of materials, including...
Thin bowls have never really done much for me. The thinnest bowl I’ve made was...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Thomas Eddolls Makes A Family Dining Table In Solid Oak I received an enquiry from...
We are pleased to present the new Woodworkers Institute website, which is being launched alongside...
Zoë Gertner shows how to create a relief-carved owl Some years ago I was given,...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
For her cycling-mad godparents’ anniversary, Louise Biggs decided only one type of decoration would be...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
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