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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
We visit a British museum devoted to American decorative and folk art. You don’t have...
Mark Palma looks at expanding the use of wax in woodturning. Wax has been used...
Dave Rigler explains how he made the Island Table, a stunning piece inspired by a seaside landscape...
You can learn a range of skills and enjoy the great outdoors at this week-long...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
How many different jaws are there? There are many, but here we will look at the...
We have picked out some of the most common woods used in woodwork, including visual...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Showcasing over 50 traditional and contemporary techniques, this book provides a visually rich and technically...
John Adamson charts the history of Birmingham’s greatest tool manufacturer and reveals the potential for...
Last month we looked at peeling cuts and planing cuts with the skew chisel. Hopefully,...
Graham Thompson attempts a royal portrait and suggests you try something similar It was going...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Phil Edwards is the man behind Britain’s only commercial maker of traditional wooden planes –...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’m thinking about pressure pots. Suggestions for someone new to...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Three brothers in the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia have teamed up to create a business...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
You can buy Wooden Jewellery Boxes for only £13.50/ $21.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $26.99 🇬🇧...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
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 Western’s 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 422 of Woodturning is packed with inspiration and expert guidance, featuring Andrew Potocnik’s striking wall art and projects ranging from bolo ties and ebony boxes to a miniature Windsor chair and wing-handled bowl. Learn more about box lids, drill bit storage, and sharpening techniques, while discovering the work of Irish turner Richard West. Plus, enjoy exclusive woodworking book giveaways and the latest turning community updates.
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 projects—from folding stands and loveseats to carved spoons, knife racks, and pyrography art—plus 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 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