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Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
We’re going to go back to southeastern Germany and the Erzgebirge Mountain area, famed for...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Guest editor Emiliano Achaval talks to woodturning video creator Mike Peace When I accepted this...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Richard Findley continues his skew chisel series by making a wooden mallet for use around...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Rick Rich makes wooden handles for two small turning tools Recently at my woodturning club,...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Beatriz Zuazo uses reclaimed wood from her own workshop to make a pair of jewellery...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Woodcarving reader, TimMcGinn shares his experiences and inspirations My introduction to woodcarving was an exhibition...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
Israel Martin describes the process of making a wall cabinet with two side drawers using...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
Derek Jones meets Jim Broughton from Alexander George Antiques to see how the Golden Age...
Anna Muzzolon combines traditional pyrography with colouring techniques to create a floral design In this...
Mark Palma introduces you to the world of miniature woodturning Woodturning is wonderful hobby that...
Janice Levi decorates Mark Palma’s platter with a Zentangle-inspired design When selecting pyrography as an...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
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 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
