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Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
A circular saw is a power tool used for cutting a variety of materials, including...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury contemplates woodturning as an art form I have recently had the privilege of...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Colwin Way Turns a Traditional Chair from Ash As a professional woodturner, I find chair...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
We are pleased to present the new Woodworkers Institute website, which is being launched alongside...
When Martin Gallen offered a lift to a traditional Irish music tutor, it opened up...
Guest editor Andy Coates interviews artistic woodturner Tic Challis Tic Challis is an artist and...
Dave Rigler explains how he made the Island Table, a stunning piece inspired by a seaside landscape...
Dennis Zongker talks you through the steps for bending wood for curved furniture Furniture makers have...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Graham Thompson pays homage to those he admires by carving their faces People portrait in...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
You can buy Scrollsaws A Woodworker’s Guide from Gifts to Me for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual...
Dr Helen Wilson imagines a conversation with carver Violet Pinwill (1874-1957) to guest editor John...
Looking for a fun woodcarving project for the weekend? Johan Roudy carves a ready-to-leap mouse...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
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 212 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Steve Bisco’s ancient-style bog oak figure to carvings of wildlife, masks, portraits, and tactile natural forms. Learn how to avoid common mistakes when carving faces, explore the history of netsuke, and discover the intricate work of Jonathan Bayes. With exhibition highlights and community news, it’s a rich and engaging issue 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 99 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical know-how, from pantry door shelving and a solid workbench to scrollsawn candle holders, carved frames, and pyrographed bowls. Learn techniques for flooring, drilling jigs, grinding tools, and mortising, and find inspiration in Thomas Dambo’s giant recycled-wood troll sculptures. A varied and engaging issue 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
