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You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Woodturning is alive and well. There is a fabulous selection of tools and equipment available...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
Woodturning is alive and well. There is a fabulous selection of tools and equipment available...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
If you have ever dreamt of building your own boat from a kit, then take...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Richard Findley uses the skills from the exercises in the previous issues to make two...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Looking for a fun woodcarving project for the weekend? Johan Roudy carves a ready-to-leap mouse...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
Mark Palma compares and tests a variety of beading tools My skew and I have...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Andy Coates looks at what is it, why is it important and how do we...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Derek Jones describes a few options for taking the hard work out of large scale...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Paolo Pozzi builds a rustic-style door for a gazebo Having recently built a wooden gazebo,...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
The author opens up the world of freeform chip carving, introducing a new tool and...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Anthony Bailey gives you the best practice for getting to grips with your bandsaw 1....
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
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...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
You can buy Turned Toys for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 🇬🇧 For UK...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
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 425 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from elegant lamps and sculptural boxes to miniature turnings and segmented vases. Discover advanced skills like buffalo horn inlay, explore the art of basket illusion turning, and gain insights into world-class woodturning demonstrations. With woodworking book giveaways and the latest community news, this issue is a must-read for turners of every skill level.
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