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“Make it with us”
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
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...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
A brief history of gypsy wagon For hundreds of years, these amazing constructions have been...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Chris Grace builds a screen and blind to protect his tools from shavings and dust....
John Adamson charts the history of Birmingham’s greatest tool manufacturer and reveals the potential for...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Woodturning is alive and well. There is a fabulous selection of tools and equipment available...
Mark Beckett explains how woodturning helped bring him back from the brink of death Where...
Walter Hall describes how he brought an old ‘egg-beater’ hand drill back to working condition...
John Hawkswell looks at some eye catching handles and makes a magic wand, plus a...
In an abridged extract from All New Turning Projects, Richard Raffan makes these simple handled...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Richard Findley explores common catches, why they happen and how to avoid them Catches are...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Graham Thompson attempts a royal portrait and suggests you try something similar It was going...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Phil Edwards is the man behind Britain’s only commercial maker of traditional wooden planes –...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
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
