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Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Robert Paul Gurney explains how to use ordinary tools to get extraordinarily accurate layouts. The...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Are the new generation of water-based lacquers really a match for old school finishes? PHOTOGRAPHS...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
We head to America’s West Coast to find out how this award-winning designer combines traditional...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’m thinking about pressure pots. Suggestions for someone new to...
Rita Duxbury turns a natural-edge lighthouse ornament The fascination with lighthouses throughout the world is...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Alan Wasserman looks at using imperfect wood, starting with the implications and things to consider...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Mark Beckett explains how woodturning helped bring him back from the brink of death Where...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Looking for a fun woodcarving project for the weekend? Johan Roudy carves a ready-to-leap mouse...
Five easy steps to finishing your woodturning projects. We all know that no matter how much...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
Arris: A arris is the term for a sharp edge on wood where two edges meet....
There is confusion around the world over what a tortoise is. In the UK, we...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
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 213 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Dave Western’s decorative bowl and traditional Welsh lovespoon alongside projects from beach scenes and optical illusions to birds, brushes, and sculpted portraits. Learn how to capture character in portrait carving, gain insights from experienced tutors, and discover fresh artistic perspectives from makers like Lara Reisigl Domeneghetti. A vibrant and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 423 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from elegant long-neck vases and wave bowls to Viking games, flower goblets, and a handcrafted milking stool. Follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, discover the creative journey of turner Paul Hilton-Tapp, and enjoy expert advice from Kurt Hertzog. With woodworking book giveaways and community updates, it’s an engaging issue for turners of all skill levels.
Celebrate the milestone 100th issue of Woodworking Crafts with exclusive giveaways from Makita and BeaverCraft Tools, free woodworking books, and a special look back at memorable covers from the past 100 issues. Packed with inspiring projects—from folding stands and loveseats to carved spoons, knife racks, and pyrography art—plus expert techniques on veneer repair, sharpening, moulding planes, and bandsaw troubleshooting, this landmark edition is a must-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