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Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
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...Anthony Bailey gives you the best practice for getting to grips with your bandsaw 1....
Rick Knopke’s rural childhood taught him a resourcefulness that later proved invaluable for his furniture-making...
The author opens up the world of freeform chip carving, introducing a new tool and...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Louise Biggs shows us how she made a fancy fire surround when there is no...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Randall A Maxey shares his expert advice cor choosing and using honing guides Many beginners...
Firstly, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and we hope that Santa brings...
A revolutionary advancement The Gothic style started around 1150 in France with the cathedral of...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
From plain shabby to ‘shabby chic’. I had the offer of some free-to-use pine tongue...
Derek Jones put a combination of old and new tools to the test to create...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a wall cabinet with two side drawers using...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Issue 332 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical expertise, from handcrafted chess sets and dovetailed trays to campaign furniture and workshop tools. Discover insights into Japanese saws, explore standout furniture showcased at the Smithsonian Craft Show, and meet talented designer-makers pushing the boundaries of the craft. A must-read for furniture makers seeking both inspiration and skill-building.
Issue 214 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from Cedric Boyns’ pierced bowl and bird sculpture to relief carvings, wildlife studies, and decorative panels. Learn to embrace new carving challenges with Peter Benson, discover Gary Field’s remarkable sculptures from reclaimed Australian timber, and enjoy book reviews, show reports, and a free woodworking book offer. A creative and rewarding issue for woodcarvers of every skill level.
Issue 423 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from elegant long-neck vases and wave bowls to Viking games, flower goblets, and a handcrafted milking stool. Follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, discover the creative journey of turner Paul Hilton-Tapp, and enjoy expert advice from Kurt Hertzog. With woodworking book giveaways and community updates, it’s an engaging issue for turners of all skill levels.
Issue 101 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical inspiration, from garden benches and toy aeroplanes to carved mirrors, turned candle holders, and CNC-crafted bowls. Discover clever workshop tips, improve your carving skills, and explore innovative techniques combining pyrography and watercolour. Plus, meet inspiring makers and learn how woodworking is making a positive impact in communities. A rewarding read 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