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We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayersā¦...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayersā¦...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Richard Findley uses the skills from the exercises in the previous issues to make two...
Over the course of his career, Hampshire-based has moved from machine making to more of...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of lifeās...
John Lloyd looks at a 15th-century technique that revolutionised furniture making. No, this has nothing...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
From plain shabby to āshabby chicā. I had the offer of some free-to-use pine tongue...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the āshop....
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
By Doug Stow. Published by Taunton Press Available for purchase at giftstome.com Box-making expert Doug...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Furniture maker Dorian Bracht tell us about his love of joints and his new book...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
We review a new woodworking book Routing Router trimmers are smaller, more manoeuvrable and cheaper...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
Timber isnāt a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
There is confusion around the world over what a tortoise is. In the UK, we...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years Iāve built...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As weāve...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Timber isnāt a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the āshop....
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carvingā¦...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turnerās workshop. I remember this was once...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
What is a travisher? In this article, Iām going to show you how to make...
Never heard of the āGottshall Block Testā? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect āpaintā design every time...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawaās film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
Issue 331 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert craftsmanship, from a Craftsman-style highboy dresser and live-edge cabinet to a rotating display cabinet and sofa table with a foldable game board. Discover traditional techniques like butterfly keys, explore innovative joinery, and meet outstanding makers and award-winning designs. A rich and rewarding read for furniture makers at every level.
Issue 213 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Dave Westernās decorative bowl and traditional Welsh lovespoon alongside projects from beach scenes and optical illusions to birds, brushes, and sculpted portraits. Learn how to capture character in portrait carving, gain insights from experienced tutors, and discover fresh artistic perspectives from makers like Lara Reisigl Domeneghetti. A vibrant and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 421 of Woodturning is packed with creativity and expert advice, with Mike Stafford sharing tips to avoid dye disasters and projects ranging from floating-lid boxes and Newtonās Cradles to magical toys and miniature furniture. Learn new techniques, follow Richard Findleyās apple-shaped box, and meet inspiring maker Mark Sutton. A varied and engaging issue for woodturners of all levels.
Celebrate the milestone 100th issue of Woodworking Crafts with exclusive giveaways from Makita and BeaverCraft Tools, free woodworking books, and a special look back at memorable covers from the past 100 issues. Packed with inspiring projectsāfrom folding stands and loveseats to carved spoons, knife racks, and pyrography artāplus expert techniques on veneer repair, sharpening, moulding planes, and bandsaw troubleshooting, this landmark edition is a must-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 projectsāincluding a stool, table, bench, and two armchairsāwith 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 boxesāfrom small ring boxes to multi-drawer designsāusing 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 boardāperfect 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