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Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
For more than 70 years, Blum has collaborated with designers and furniture makers worldwide to...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Firstly, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and we hope that Santa brings...
A brief history of gypsy wagon For hundreds of years, these amazing constructions have been...
Taking a look at a clear-sighted charity that cares for the environment I wrote a...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
Chris Prior clarifies the mysteries of taxonomy and sheds some light on why we use...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
We meet Victoria Walpole, a Northumberland- based marquetry artist Victoria Walpole has had a varied...
Graham Thompson pays homage to those he admires by carving their faces People portrait in...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
It’s a funny thing. The mass of components and materials that make up a plane...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Paolo Frattari combined two skill sets in one when he collaborated with fellow craftsman Dario...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Matt Estlea completes the final joints on his practice frame I previously explained how to...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Let’s face it, these are a fact of life; it doesn’t always go well. Still...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
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