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“Make it with us”
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Mark Palma looks at expanding the use of wax in woodturning. Wax has been used...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Anthony Bailey gives you the best practice for getting to grips with your bandsaw 1....
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
We meet Victoria Walpole, a Northumberland- based marquetry artist Victoria Walpole has had a varied...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Chris Grace cuts to the chase with some safe and useful advice on using a...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
John Hawkswell makes a useful, rustic-style bolt from scrap wood If you want to add...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Fatigued by metal clamps? Derek Jones builds a set of wooden sash clamps and puts...
Rick Knopke’s rural childhood taught him a resourcefulness that later proved invaluable for his furniture-making...
A 300-year-old Polish beech has won the annual competition that highlights significant trees A beech...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Alan Wasserman looks at using imperfect wood, starting with the implications and things to consider...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Frederick Wilbur carves a traditional foliage design The ubiquitous acanthus motif has been stylised more...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
From unpromising student to award-winning teacher, Jamie Ward ran the gamut of woodwork teaching before...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
Vasco Araldi’s contemporary desk combines function with style and economy with luxury Photographs by Vasco...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
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 211 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Kev Alviti’s decorative axe cover and a wide range of projects—from campfires and unicorns to stylised owls and a dual-faced portrait. Learn how to create depth in relief carving, explore pyro-inspired techniques, and meet carvers like Ceini Spiller, who turned a heartfelt gift into a thriving business. A rich and engaging read 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 98 of Woodworking Crafts is full of practical projects and creative inspiration, from carved book stands and Valentine’s lovespoons to router jigs and wooden fruit. Learn techniques including pyrography, composition ornament making, and Domino Joiner tricks, plus get expert advice on planer-thicknessers and turning tool adapters. With profiles of inspiring makers and Wood Award winners, it’s a rich and rewarding read for every woodworker.
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
