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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
Mark Palma introduces you to the world of miniature woodturning Woodturning is wonderful hobby that...
Anthony Bailey explains the key features of Japanese pullsaws and demonstrates how to use them...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Richard Findley turns his first hollow form. You would think that, at some point, I...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury considers the progression of turning over the last 34 years The 400th edition...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Cedar is a catch-all name for many different species of often unrelated tree – we...
Mark Palma looks at expanding the use of wax in woodturning. Wax has been used...
Kevin Ley takes the time to construct a longcase clock in zebrano and oak Some...
Dave Rigler explains how he made the Island Table, a stunning piece inspired by a seaside landscape...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
Vic Tesolin takes a detailed look at bevel-up bench planes in the shop. Often misunderstood...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
It’s a funny thing. The mass of components and materials that make up a plane...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture from Gifts to Me for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Issue 329 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from secret mitre dovetail boxes and oak side tables to restored tea caddies and handmade lamps. Learn traditional joints like draw-bored mortise and tenon and the nejiri arigata puzzle joint, and explore award-winning designs from the Wood Awards and Bespoke Guild Mark. With maker profiles and exhibition highlights, it’s a must-read for furniture enthusiasts.
Issue 211 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Kev Alviti’s decorative axe cover and a wide range of projects—from campfires and unicorns to stylised owls and a dual-faced portrait. Learn how to create depth in relief carving, explore pyro-inspired techniques, and meet carvers like Ceini Spiller, who turned a heartfelt gift into a thriving business. A rich and engaging read for carvers of all levels.
Issue 418 of Woodturning is packed with creative projects and thoughtful insights, from Richard Findley’s thread chasing tutorial to turned cedar bowls, natural-edge goblets, and playful penguin skittles. Explore unique ideas like turning inside books and archery mops, plus techniques for pepper mills and decorative boxes. With competition highlights from Wizardry in Wood and reflections on the future of turning, it’s a rich and engaging read for turners of all levels.
Issue 98 of Woodworking Crafts is full of practical projects and creative inspiration, from carved book stands and Valentine’s lovespoons to router jigs and wooden fruit. Learn techniques including pyrography, composition ornament making, and Domino Joiner tricks, plus get expert advice on planer-thicknessers and turning tool adapters. With profiles of inspiring makers and Wood Award winners, it’s a rich and rewarding read for every woodworker.
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
