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Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
Discover the products that bring function and creativity to your drawers For more than 70...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Philip Greenwood looks at methods of re-chucking. In this part we look at a few...
Vic Tesolin takes a detailed look at bevel-up bench planes in the shop. Often misunderstood...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Louise Biggs restores her client’s faith in her much-used family dining chairs. My client’s father...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Anthony Bailey fixes the water damage to this wooden draining board This ash draining board...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Robert Paul Gurney explains how to use ordinary tools to get extraordinarily accurate layouts. The...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Are the new generation of water-based lacquers really a match for old school finishes? PHOTOGRAPHS...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
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 420 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from multi-centre boxes and yew lanterns to copper-embellished pots and stone-effect finishes. Discover creative methods like magnetic closures and polymer clay inlay, and meet makers such as Elise McLauchlan, blending geometry with woodturning. With practical tips, inspiration, and community updates, it’s a must-read for turners of all levels.
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