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Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Peter Benson looks at selecting the perfect carving knife. The most common questions I am asked...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
Gerald is a well-established professional carver, who remains as devoted as ever to his craft....
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
“One of my greatest learned experiences from woodturning is that the object’s form is always...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Welcome to the Woodworkers Institute Newsletter! Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Andy Coates looks at what is it, why is it important and how do we...
Graham Thompson makes the case for unplanned carving ‘Free’ carving, means unplanned, seat- of-the-pants, without...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Issue 330 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring craftsmanship, from a cherry chest of drawers and a Shaker-style wall shelf to a striking triangular display cabinet rich in symbolism. Discover clever workshop modifications, elegant designs made from offcuts, and expert restorations, plus features on London’s Fallen and Felled initiative and highlights from the Texas Furniture Show. An essential read for passionate furniture makers.
Issue 212 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Steve Bisco’s ancient-style bog oak figure to carvings of wildlife, masks, portraits, and tactile natural forms. Learn how to avoid common mistakes when carving faces, explore the history of netsuke, and discover the intricate work of Jonathan Bayes. With exhibition highlights and community news, it’s a rich and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 419 of Woodturning is brimming with creativity, from Mark Palma’s red oak bowls to projects including spinning tops, burr bowls, iridescent vases, and a traditional Scottish quaich. Learn threading techniques for an acorn box, find inspiration in rescued timber transformations, and catch up on competition highlights and community news. A vibrant and varied issue for woodturners of every level.
Issue 99 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical know-how, from pantry door shelving and a solid workbench to scrollsawn candle holders, carved frames, and pyrographed bowls. Learn techniques for flooring, drilling jigs, grinding tools, and mortising, and find inspiration in Thomas Dambo’s giant recycled-wood troll sculptures. A varied and engaging issue 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
