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Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Janice Levi decorates Mark Palma’s platter with a Zentangle-inspired design When selecting pyrography as an...
Les Symonds makes a popular item using a series of jigs and aids to simplify...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’m thinking about buying a chainsaw to cut wood for...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Giacomo Malaspina makes a portable workbench that is ideal for working in small spaces While...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Guest editor Mark Palma restores a CBN wheel which has seen better days CBN wheels...
Thomas Eddolls Makes A Family Dining Table In Solid Oak I received an enquiry from...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Inspired by the world’s biggest bike race, Rick Uttley recreates a classic cycle in wood...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
We look at a tree that is often seen as just ancient and venerable. The...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Paolo Pozzi builds a rustic-style door for a gazebo Having recently built a wooden gazebo,...
Bern Chandley talks to F&C about his interpretation of a style that’s never been out...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Issue 331 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert craftsmanship, from a Craftsman-style highboy dresser and live-edge cabinet to a rotating display cabinet and sofa table with a foldable game board. Discover traditional techniques like butterfly keys, explore innovative joinery, and meet outstanding makers and award-winning designs. A rich and rewarding read for furniture makers at every level.
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 422 of Woodturning is packed with inspiration and expert guidance, featuring Andrew Potocnik’s striking wall art and projects ranging from bolo ties and ebony boxes to a miniature Windsor chair and wing-handled bowl. Learn more about box lids, drill bit storage, and sharpening techniques, while discovering the work of Irish turner Richard West. Plus, enjoy exclusive woodworking book giveaways and the latest turning community updates.
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