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Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
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...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
In this article, experienced woodworker Peter Wood takes us through this step-by-step guide on how...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
We’re going to go back to southeastern Germany and the Erzgebirge Mountain area, famed for...
Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
What you will need • 38mm twist bit or adjustable bit• Bow saw• Compass or...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Caroline Pattenden hears how former accountant Iain Stirling made the leap from corporate to creative...
Anne Briggs Bohnett meets the man who helped kick-start the hand tool revival Few people...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
Fatigued by metal clamps? Derek Jones builds a set of wooden sash clamps and puts...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
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