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Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Taking inspiration from nature, Jack de Vos uses a variety of techniques to create this...
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Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
Taking inspiration from nature, Jack de Vos uses a variety of techniques to create this...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
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How many different jaws are there? There are many, but here we will look at the...
Guest editor Mark Palma restores a CBN wheel which has seen better days CBN wheels...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
Mark Palma turns a piece to accentuate its natural beauty I am always troubled when...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Ever peered into the miniature world of a dollhouse and pondered how on earth anyone...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Anna Muzzolon combines traditional pyrography with colouring techniques to create a floral design In this...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Derek Jones looks at the influences that led to the Golden Age of cabinetmaking. It’s...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Mark Baker turns a natural edge vase At some time or other every turner wants...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Issue 332 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical expertise, from handcrafted chess sets and dovetailed trays to campaign furniture and workshop tools. Discover insights into Japanese saws, explore standout furniture showcased at the Smithsonian Craft Show, and meet talented designer-makers pushing the boundaries of the craft. A must-read for furniture makers seeking both inspiration and skill-building.
Issue 214 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from Cedric Boyns’ pierced bowl and bird sculpture to relief carvings, wildlife studies, and decorative panels. Learn to embrace new carving challenges with Peter Benson, discover Gary Field’s remarkable sculptures from reclaimed Australian timber, and enjoy book reviews, show reports, and a free woodworking book offer. A creative and rewarding issue for woodcarvers of every skill level.
Issue 424 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from textured square pots and elegant porringers to segmented collaborations and colour-shifting bowls. Learn more box-making skills with Richard Findley, discover creative texturing and tool-handle techniques, and meet acclaimed turner Guy du Toit. With woodworking book giveaways and the latest community news, this issue is full of inspiration for turners of every skill level.
Issue 101 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical inspiration, from garden benches and toy aeroplanes to carved mirrors, turned candle holders, and CNC-crafted bowls. Discover clever workshop tips, improve your carving skills, and explore innovative techniques combining pyrography and watercolour. Plus, meet inspiring makers and learn how woodworking is making a positive impact in communities. A rewarding read for makers of all abilities.
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