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Theo Cook explains how to make a plane to tame the most awkward grain I...
Theo Cook explains how to make a plane to tame the most awkward grain I...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
Pat Carroll shows how to make an acorn-style box with the addition of hand-cut threads...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
Pat Carroll shows how to make an acorn-style box with the addition of hand-cut threads...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Continuing from Back to Basics – Types of Hardwood, this week we will look at...
Lee Stoffer weaves the seat for his stool. To ensure the seat weave was of...
Anthony Bailey gives you the best practice for getting to grips with your bandsaw 1....
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Guest editor Andy Coates interviews artistic woodturner Tic Challis Tic Challis is an artist and...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
We look at an 18th-century carving by Masanao of Kyoto This wooden netsuke of a...
Louise Biggs restores her client’s faith in her much-used family dining chairs. My client’s father...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
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...James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Isreal Martin describes making a special box from an old European walnut tree A few...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Dave Rigler explains how he made the Island Table, a stunning piece inspired by a seaside landscape...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
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