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David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
Brian Crossman shares his trials and tribulations in creating a fun triceratops I first started...
Derek Jones demonstrates a few techniques for adding a period-style gallery to your worktops Gallery...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
Brian Crossman shares his trials and tribulations in creating a fun triceratops I first started...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Looking for a fun woodcarving project for the weekend? Johan Roudy carves a ready-to-leap mouse...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury considers the progression of turning over the last 34 years The 400th edition...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
You can buy Turned Toys for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 🇬🇧 For UK...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
Anthony Bailey researches the history of ration-era furniture and restores a 1950 stable. In the...
William Barsley talks about the progress of his final year and the transition from student...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Nic Westermann demystifies sharpening carving knives and chisels A few years back the (now ex)...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Richard Findley takes a look at an area of turning that he has never explored...
Zoë Gertner shows how to create a relief-carved owl Some years ago I was given,...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
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...Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Andy Coates looks at turning hollow forms with a modest shoulder In the first part...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £13.50/ $23.99 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $29.99 🇬🇧 For...
Issue 333 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from a Craftsman-style cherry table and a classic rocking chair to floating shelves, a period garden gate, and workshop mallets. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on saw sharpening and working with solid wood, discover outstanding student craftsmanship, and meet talented designer-makers from around the world. Plus, enjoy a special woodworking book giveaway in this inspiring issue.
Issue 215 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Green Men and carved penguins to personalised serving boards and intricate sculpted heads. Learn practical carving skills with Peter Benson, explore the work of acclaimed wildfowl artist Pat Godin, and discover the beauty of foliate carving. With exhibition highlights, community news, and a free woodworking book offer, it’s an inspiring issue for carvers of every level.
Issue 426 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from a walnut phone amplifier and hot-melt glue decorated bowl to shifted forms and unusual turned boxes. Explore basket illusion work, follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, and discover the craftsmanship behind James Carter’s signature Christmas ornaments. With highlights from the AAW Symposium and the latest turning community news, it’s an inspiring read for woodturners of all levels.
Issue 102 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with inspiring projects, from key cabinets and canvas deck chairs to pallet-wood furniture, carved pendants, and handcrafted planes. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on segmented turning, pocket hole joinery, and choosing a tablesaw, then discover innovative makers, modern marquetry, and the next generation of furniture craftsmanship. With a free woodworking book offer, it’s an essential 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