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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
One of the best ways to master the art of using hand tools is to use...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
For her cycling-mad godparents’ anniversary, Louise Biggs decided only one type of decoration would be...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Five easy steps to finishing your woodturning projects. We all know that no matter how much...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
In an extract from his new book, Dorian Bracht provides an overview of Japanese saws...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Chris Grace improves the effectiveness and ease of use of his extraction system. Having a...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Dave Western explores the meanings behind the signs and symbols used in lovespoons. Understanding lovespoon...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Walter Hall makes an elegant, contemporary-style desk pen The temptation when turning desk pens is...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Stuart King turns to inspiration from history to create a vessel with a well-worn look,...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
Issue 334 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from elegant oak display boxes and splayed-leg tables to restored furniture and handcrafted scrub planes. Learn how to achieve precision with machine tools, explore the restoration of a classic Finn Juhl chair, and discover outstanding designs nominated for the Wood Awards. With talented maker profiles and book recommendations, it’s an inspiring read for furniture makers of all levels.
Issue 216 of Woodcarving is packed with festive inspiration and creative projects, from Peter Benson’s snowboarding Santa to Gothic tracery, decorative signs, and intricate restoration work. Learn how to carve figures in motion, explore the fascinating craftsmanship of Armenian woodcarver Georgy Metichian, and discover Nik Keevil’s unique wood art. With book recommendations and the latest carving community news, it’s an inspiring issue for carvers of all skill levels.
Issue 427 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from Richard Findley’s multi-axis twisted box to oval bowls, petal-rimmed designs, and practical workshop accessories. Discover clever methods for replicating balusters, explore creative box-making with Andrew Potocnik, and meet rising woodturning talent Tom Windross. With expert advice, fresh ideas, and the latest community news, it’s an engaging read for turners of all skill 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.
Masterpiece Chairs presents an in-depth study of 18 iconic 20th-century chair designs, revealing the construction, materials, and design thinking behind some of the most important furniture pieces in modern design history. This unique book goes beyond aesthetics to explore what makes a chair truly exceptional: structure, engineering and craftsmanship. Each featured chair has been carefully disassembled and restored, offering a rare, close-up look at how these design classics are built and assembled. With over 1,000 step-by-step photographs, the book provides a detailed visual record of every stage of disassembly and reconstruction, making it an essential reference for designers, woodworkers and furniture enthusiasts.
Willow Weaving is a collection of 10 contemporary hand-woven projects, inspired by traditional woven baskets. Weaving willow to make baskets and containers is a historic art that has been passed down through generations, and in this book, Eddie Glew continues the tradition, introducing techniques he has learnt from experts in the field and perfected. The book starts with a brief history of basketmaking, before moving on to guide the practical details of willow growing and preparation, choosing the right tools for the workshop and a guide to the techniques needed to make the projects. The ten projects that form the main part of the book cover a wide variety of different makes, from a simple Catalan tray to a lavish picnic hamper. The book features full-colour photographs throughout every stage of each project, and clear, colour-coded diagrams.