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John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
You can make Andy Standing’s handy storage project from just one plank of wood This...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Graham Thompson attempts a royal portrait and suggests you try something similar It was going...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Gary Marshall takes a look at the lime tree, whose history lies back in ancient...
The author gives a brief history of chip carving and describes the tools and equipment...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
A brief history of gypsy wagon For hundreds of years, these amazing constructions have been...
Gerald is a well-established professional carver, who remains as devoted as ever to his craft....
Dave Bates reports on the Dalmann Tool Appeal At a time when charities are increasingly...
We look at some of the best lots from a Bonhams auction of Asian art...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
From unpromising student to award-winning teacher, Jamie Ward ran the gamut of woodwork teaching before...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
We review the updated edition of this classic timber guide Wood Identification & Use has...
Dennis Zongker talks you through the steps for bending wood for curved furniture Furniture makers have...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Issue 330 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring craftsmanship, from a cherry chest of drawers and a Shaker-style wall shelf to a striking triangular display cabinet rich in symbolism. Discover clever workshop modifications, elegant designs made from offcuts, and expert restorations, plus features on London’s Fallen and Felled initiative and highlights from the Texas Furniture Show. An essential read for passionate furniture makers.
Issue 212 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Steve Bisco’s ancient-style bog oak figure to carvings of wildlife, masks, portraits, and tactile natural forms. Learn how to avoid common mistakes when carving faces, explore the history of netsuke, and discover the intricate work of Jonathan Bayes. With exhibition highlights and community news, it’s a rich and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 419 of Woodturning is brimming with creativity, from Mark Palma’s red oak bowls to projects including spinning tops, burr bowls, iridescent vases, and a traditional Scottish quaich. Learn threading techniques for an acorn box, find inspiration in rescued timber transformations, and catch up on competition highlights and community news. A vibrant and varied issue for woodturners of every level.
Issue 99 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical know-how, from pantry door shelving and a solid workbench to scrollsawn candle holders, carved frames, and pyrographed bowls. Learn techniques for flooring, drilling jigs, grinding tools, and mortising, and find inspiration in Thomas Dambo’s giant recycled-wood troll sculptures. A varied and engaging issue for makers of all abilities.
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
