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26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
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Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
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Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
From tree to finished table – John Bullar describes the complete process of making an...
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...Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
Some shelves need to be open, such as for books. But other items are safer...
You can buy Wooden Jewellery Boxes for only £13.50/ $21.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $26.99 🇬🇧...
The Oseberg ship, built around 820AD, is one of three magnificent Viking ships preserved in...
Richard Findley turns his first hollow form. You would think that, at some point, I...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Dave Rigler explains how he made the Island Table, a stunning piece inspired by a seaside landscape...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Graham Thompson attempts a royal portrait and suggests you try something similar It was going...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
We look at an 18th-century carving by Masanao of Kyoto This wooden netsuke of a...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Derek Jones looks at the influences that led to the Golden Age of cabinetmaking. It’s...
Scott Horsburgh shares a technique for creating piston fit drawers. I have many woodworking heroes and...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Zoë Gertner shows how to create a relief-carved owl Some years ago I was given,...
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Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
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 424 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from textured square pots and elegant porringers to segmented collaborations and colour-shifting bowls. Learn more box-making skills with Richard Findley, discover creative texturing and tool-handle techniques, and meet acclaimed turner Guy du Toit. With woodworking book giveaways and the latest community news, this issue is full of inspiration for turners of every skill level.
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