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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...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury contemplates woodturning as an art form I have recently had the privilege of...
The team at Tree Tents International build extraordinary structures that reconnect people to nature Tree...
There is confusion around the world over what a tortoise is. In the UK, we...
Mark Palma introduces you to the world of miniature woodturning Woodturning is wonderful hobby that...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Caroline Pattenden hears how former accountant Iain Stirling made the leap from corporate to creative...
Peter Benson looks at selecting the perfect carving knife. The most common questions I am asked...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
Derek Jones makes a birdhouse for the garden. The design This little bird box is...
In the latest in our tool collecting series, John Adamson looks at gimlets David Garrick,...
Nic Westermann explores the issue of green wood shrinkage The main rule I have as...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Woodcarving reader, TimMcGinn shares his experiences and inspirations My introduction to woodcarving was an exhibition...
Kurt Hertzog completes the collaboration with Emiliano Achaval A few months ago, Karen Scott at...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Colwin Way makes the kite for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
To properly seal a bag of crisps, biscuits, coffee and the like, to keep it...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
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
