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Mark Baker explores creating that elusive perfect cut The perfect cut is something every turner...
Mark Baker explores creating that elusive perfect cut The perfect cut is something every turner...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
A 300-year-old Polish beech has won the annual competition that highlights significant trees A beech...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
There is confusion around the world over what a tortoise is. In the UK, we...
Zoë Gertner shows how to create a relief-carved owl Some years ago I was given,...
Andy Coates looks at turning hollow forms with a modest shoulder In the first part...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Thin bowls have never really done much for me. The thinnest bowl I’ve made was...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Steve Bisco looks at the man and the book that transformed 18th-century cabinetmaking and carved...
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
Andrew Potocnik makes a decorative box out of pallet wood. So often one encounters timber...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
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 214 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from Cedric Boyns’ pierced bowl and bird sculpture to relief carvings, wildlife studies, and decorative panels. Learn to embrace new carving challenges with Peter Benson, discover Gary Field’s remarkable sculptures from reclaimed Australian timber, and enjoy book reviews, show reports, and a free woodworking book offer. A creative and rewarding issue for woodcarvers of every skill level.
Issue 424 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from textured square pots and elegant porringers to segmented collaborations and colour-shifting bowls. Learn more box-making skills with Richard Findley, discover creative texturing and tool-handle techniques, and meet acclaimed turner Guy du Toit. With woodworking book giveaways and the latest community news, this issue is full of inspiration for turners of every skill level.
Issue 101 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical inspiration, from garden benches and toy aeroplanes to carved mirrors, turned candle holders, and CNC-crafted bowls. Discover clever workshop tips, improve your carving skills, and explore innovative techniques combining pyrography and watercolour. Plus, meet inspiring makers and learn how woodworking is making a positive impact in communities. A rewarding read 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