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Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
After much debate on the Woodworkers Institute forum, we put these two old rivals head-to-headin...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
We check out two new publications to add to your workshop library Forest Craft Handbook,...
Although the art of chequering has been around for many hundreds of years, it was first seen...
Dennis Zongker talks you through the steps for bending wood for curved furniture Furniture makers have...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Anna Muzzolon combines traditional pyrography with colouring techniques to create a floral design In this...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Mark Beckett explains how woodturning helped bring him back from the brink of death Where...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Here are seven must-have woodworking measuring tools picked by the editors at the Woodworkers Institute...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
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Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
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Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Mark Gough shows how to carve and decorate a display mask Having decided on a...
Mike Wood gets to grips with this magnificent bird As its name suggests, the black...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Issue 333 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from a Craftsman-style cherry table and a classic rocking chair to floating shelves, a period garden gate, and workshop mallets. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on saw sharpening and working with solid wood, discover outstanding student craftsmanship, and meet talented designer-makers from around the world. Plus, enjoy a special woodworking book giveaway in this inspiring issue.
Issue 215 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Green Men and carved penguins to personalised serving boards and intricate sculpted heads. Learn practical carving skills with Peter Benson, explore the work of acclaimed wildfowl artist Pat Godin, and discover the beauty of foliate carving. With exhibition highlights, community news, and a free woodworking book offer, it’s an inspiring issue for carvers of every level.
Issue 426 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from a walnut phone amplifier and hot-melt glue decorated bowl to shifted forms and unusual turned boxes. Explore basket illusion work, follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, and discover the craftsmanship behind James Carter’s signature Christmas ornaments. With highlights from the AAW Symposium and the latest turning community news, it’s an inspiring read for woodturners of all 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.
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