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Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
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Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
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Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
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Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
It’s a funny thing. The mass of components and materials that make up a plane...
Dave Wilkins walks guest editor Peter Benson through his journey from stick head making to...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Mark Palma looks at expanding the use of wax in woodturning. Wax has been used...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Derek Jones put a combination of old and new tools to the test to create...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
In this article I will cover choosing wood and the best way to use the...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a wall cabinet with two side drawers using...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti introduces the craftsman, teacher and author known only as Barn the...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
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 213 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Dave Western’s decorative bowl and traditional Welsh lovespoon alongside projects from beach scenes and optical illusions to birds, brushes, and sculpted portraits. Learn how to capture character in portrait carving, gain insights from experienced tutors, and discover fresh artistic perspectives from makers like Lara Reisigl Domeneghetti. A vibrant and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 423 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from elegant long-neck vases and wave bowls to Viking games, flower goblets, and a handcrafted milking stool. Follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, discover the creative journey of turner Paul Hilton-Tapp, and enjoy expert advice from Kurt Hertzog. With woodworking book giveaways and community updates, it’s an engaging issue for turners of all skill levels.
Celebrate the milestone 100th issue of Woodworking Crafts with exclusive giveaways from Makita and BeaverCraft Tools, free woodworking books, and a special look back at memorable covers from the past 100 issues. Packed with inspiring projects—from folding stands and loveseats to carved spoons, knife racks, and pyrography art—plus expert techniques on veneer repair, sharpening, moulding planes, and bandsaw troubleshooting, this landmark edition is a must-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