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Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Derek Jones uncovers some of the basics of router joinery For several years, I shared...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Philip Greenwood looks at methods of re-chucking. In this part we look at a few...
Guest editor Mark Palma restores a CBN wheel which has seen better days CBN wheels...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Richard Findley turns his first hollow form. You would think that, at some point, I...
Anne Briggs Bohnett finds new life in her grandfather’s old Stanley planes with some elbow...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
From unpromising student to award-winning teacher, Jamie Ward ran the gamut of woodwork teaching before...
Sometimes it’s good to take it back to basics. As with many interests, there are...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
In this article I will cover choosing wood and the best way to use the...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Anthony Bailey gives you the best practice for getting to grips with your bandsaw 1....
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
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 420 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from multi-centre boxes and yew lanterns to copper-embellished pots and stone-effect finishes. Discover creative methods like magnetic closures and polymer clay inlay, and meet makers such as Elise McLauchlan, blending geometry with woodturning. With practical tips, inspiration, and community updates, it’s a must-read for turners of all levels.
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