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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
Furniture maker Dorian Bracht tell us about his love of joints and his new book...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Caroline Pattenden hears how former accountant Iain Stirling made the leap from corporate to creative...
Louise Biggs shows us how she made a fancy fire surround when there is no...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
You can make Andy Standing’s handy storage project from just one plank of wood This...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Robert Paul Gurney explains how to use ordinary tools to get extraordinarily accurate layouts. The...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
You can learn a range of skills and enjoy the great outdoors at this week-long...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Peter Benson explores size and scale of carvings In this world where fashions seem to...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
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