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Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over Ā£500! Makita is generously offering...
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Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
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We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Richard Findley continues his skew chisel series by making a wooden mallet for use around...
Mark Palma describes the techniques for cleaning and repairing old tools. Letās start with the...
Derek Jones takes F&C to the sales for a quick lesson in dating A sale...
We meet carver, green woodworker, teacher and author Harald Lamon Harald Lamon has a passion...
As we transition from winter to spring, it seems only appropriate to move the workshop...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Mark Palma turns a piece to accentuate its natural beauty I am always troubled when...
Gary Marshall takes a look at the lime tree, whose history lies back in ancient...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god āThothā in spalted sycamore The...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Richard Findley sets his first skew chisel skill-building practice exercises Last week I introduced my...
John Hawkswell makes a useful, rustic-style bolt from scrap wood If you want to add...
Danielle Dixon tells WWC how she took up the art of burning wood and shares...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Alan Wasserman looks at using imperfect wood, starting with the implications and things to consider...
A 300-year-old Polish beech has won the annual competition that highlights significant trees A beech...
For more than 70 years, Blum has collaborated with designers and furniture makers worldwide to...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool thatās found a use in every trade....
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
In an abridged extract from All New Turning Projects, Richard Raffan makes these simple handled...
Vic Tesolin takes a detailed look at bevel-up bench planes in the shop. Often misunderstood...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Chris Prior clarifies the mysteries of taxonomy and sheds some light on why we use...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ābitingā the wood?...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
We always need to hold things together ā but should it be screws or nails?...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the āshop....
What is a travisher? In this article, Iām going to show you how to make...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
ZoĆ« Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growersā Competition at...
Rick Rich shares his āafter dinnerā turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As Iāve...
Guest editor ZoƫGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
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 Westernās 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 421 of Woodturning is packed with creativity and expert advice, with Mike Stafford sharing tips to avoid dye disasters and projects ranging from floating-lid boxes and Newtonās Cradles to magical toys and miniature furniture. Learn new techniques, follow Richard Findleyās apple-shaped box, and meet inspiring maker Mark Sutton. A varied and engaging issue for woodturners of all levels.
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 projectsāfrom folding stands and loveseats to carved spoons, knife racks, and pyrography artāplus 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 projectsāincluding a stool, table, bench, and two armchairsāwith 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 boxesāfrom small ring boxes to multi-drawer designsāusing 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 boardāperfect 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