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Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
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...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
What have you been turning? Please email your images to WTEditorial@thegmcgroup.com Wedding goblet My granddaughter,...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Kim Gowney tells us about how his experimentation led to this beautiful bowl. Kim’s ‘Opal...
Anthony Bailey explains how to draw up a cutting list for any project Any project...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
Nic Westermann explores the issue of green wood shrinkage The main rule I have as...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Follow Steve Bisco’s advice to enrich your woodwork with gold leaf Carvers, furniture makers and...
Richard Findley takes a look at the technique known as ring, or hoop, turning. I first...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Jim Broughton explains why there’s no real alternative to using traditional techniques when it comes...
Anthony Bailey gives you the best practice for getting to grips with your bandsaw 1....
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
Taking a look at a clear-sighted charity that cares for the environment I wrote a...
Molly Winton explains how you can use pyrography and homemade brands to embellish your projects...
Mark Palma compares and tests a variety of beading tools My skew and I have...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
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
