The Woodworkers Institute
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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Cedric Boyns uses his scrollsaw to carve out an intricate box This project was inspired...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Peter Benson looks at selecting the perfect carving knife. The most common questions I am asked...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Colin Sullivan takes us through butterfly joints using Trend router cutters Photographs by GMC/Anthony Bailey,...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
A revolutionary advancement The Gothic style started around 1150 in France with the cathedral of...
Nic Westermann gets to grips with an edge-damaged tool This month, in the absence of...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
We look at a tree that is more universally useful than any other tree on...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a wall cabinet with two side drawers using...
You can learn a range of skills and enjoy the great outdoors at this week-long...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I use Forstner bits to drill my blanks when making...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
John Lloyd looks at a 15th-century technique that revolutionised furniture making. No, this has nothing...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
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 420 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from multi-centre boxes and yew lanterns to copper-embellished pots and stone-effect finishes. Discover creative methods like magnetic closures and polymer clay inlay, and meet makers such as Elise McLauchlan, blending geometry with woodturning. With practical tips, inspiration, and community updates, it’s a must-read for turners of all levels.
Issue 99 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical know-how, from pantry door shelving and a solid workbench to scrollsawn candle holders, carved frames, and pyrographed bowls. Learn techniques for flooring, drilling jigs, grinding tools, and mortising, and find inspiration in Thomas Dambo’s giant recycled-wood troll sculptures. A varied and engaging issue 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