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Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
What is a shooting board? If not already familiar with the term, you have probably...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
We meet carver, green woodworker, teacher and author Harald Lamon Harald Lamon has a passion...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
You can buy Scrollsaws A Woodworker’s Guide from Gifts to Me for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual...
John Lloyd looks at a 15th-century technique that revolutionised furniture making. No, this has nothing...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Molly Winton explains how you can use pyrography and homemade brands to embellish your projects...
Dave Western carves a pin brooch inspired by Welsh mythology My wife is fond of...
Anthony Bailey explains the key features of Japanese pullsaws and demonstrates how to use them...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Louise Biggs restores her client’s faith in her much-used family dining chairs. My client’s father...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Dan Schwank demonstrates his method for producing batches of accurate winding sticks One of the...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
When embarking on a DIY project or even a professional job, selecting the right tool...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
Issue 333 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from a Craftsman-style cherry table and a classic rocking chair to floating shelves, a period garden gate, and workshop mallets. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on saw sharpening and working with solid wood, discover outstanding student craftsmanship, and meet talented designer-makers from around the world. Plus, enjoy a special woodworking book giveaway in this inspiring issue.
Issue 215 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Green Men and carved penguins to personalised serving boards and intricate sculpted heads. Learn practical carving skills with Peter Benson, explore the work of acclaimed wildfowl artist Pat Godin, and discover the beauty of foliate carving. With exhibition highlights, community news, and a free woodworking book offer, it’s an inspiring issue for carvers of every level.
Issue 426 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from a walnut phone amplifier and hot-melt glue decorated bowl to shifted forms and unusual turned boxes. Explore basket illusion work, follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, and discover the craftsmanship behind James Carter’s signature Christmas ornaments. With highlights from the AAW Symposium and the latest turning community news, it’s an inspiring read for woodturners of all levels.
Issue 102 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with inspiring projects, from key cabinets and canvas deck chairs to pallet-wood furniture, carved pendants, and handcrafted planes. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on segmented turning, pocket hole joinery, and choosing a tablesaw, then discover innovative makers, modern marquetry, and the next generation of furniture craftsmanship. With a free woodworking book offer, it’s an essential read for every woodworking enthusiast.
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