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...We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayersā¦...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls āthe biggest winsāā¦ If youāve been turning...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of lifeās...
Never heard of the āGottshall Block Testā? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Dave Western carves his take on a multi-bowled spoon When I carve, some seriously wild...
John Adamson charts the history of Birminghamās greatest tool manufacturer and reveals the potential for...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
Taking a look at a clear-sighted charity that cares for the environment I wrote a...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As Iāve...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
John Hawkswell turns a beautiful spalted beech and yew box with a curved support arm...
Different countries use different measuring systems and typically the USA uses the standard/English/Imperial system and...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of drive types You may ask how...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
In this series, William Barnsley looks back on the journey that inspired his career change...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury considers the progression of turning over the last 34 years The 400th edition...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Last month we looked at peeling cuts and planing cuts with the skew chisel. Hopefully,...
John Hawkswell makes a useful, rustic-style bolt from scrap wood If you want to add...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carvingā¦...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As weāve...
There isnāt much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they arenāt set...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool thatās found a use in every trade....
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsmanās working shelter ā āa...
Mark Gough makes a carverās vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
An āopen and shutā installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storagerack...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parkerās box project. There can be no better...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Issue 331 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert craftsmanship, from a Craftsman-style highboy dresser and live-edge cabinet to a rotating display cabinet and sofa table with a foldable game board. Discover traditional techniques like butterfly keys, explore innovative joinery, and meet outstanding makers and award-winning designs. A rich and rewarding read for furniture makers at every level.
Issue 213 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Dave Westernās 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 421 of Woodturning is packed with creativity and expert advice, with Mike Stafford sharing tips to avoid dye disasters and projects ranging from floating-lid boxes and Newtonās Cradles to magical toys and miniature furniture. Learn new techniques, follow Richard Findleyās apple-shaped box, and meet inspiring maker Mark Sutton. A varied and engaging issue for woodturners of all 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 projectsāfrom folding stands and loveseats to carved spoons, knife racks, and pyrography artāplus 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 projectsāincluding a stool, table, bench, and two armchairsāwith 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 boxesāfrom small ring boxes to multi-drawer designsāusing 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 boardāperfect 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