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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
February 20th to 22nd, 2026, Lakeland FL – Florida’s largest woodturning event
...February 20th to 22nd, 2026, Lakeland FL – Florida’s largest woodturning event
...Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
In woodworking, quality screwdrivers are crucial for driving screws cleanly, securely, and precisely without damaging...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
In woodworking, quality screwdrivers are crucial for driving screws cleanly, securely, and precisely without damaging...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
Five easy steps to finishing your woodturning projects. We all know that no matter how much...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
In this step-by-step guide, Peter wood shows us how to construct an attractive and practical...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of drive types You may ask how...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
Anthony Bailey researches the history of ration-era furniture and restores a 1950 stable. In the...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
Dave Western carves a pin brooch inspired by Welsh mythology My wife is fond of...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Guest editor Mark Palma restores a CBN wheel which has seen better days CBN wheels...
We are pleased to present the new Woodworkers Institute website, which is being launched alongside...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Issue 329 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from secret mitre dovetail boxes and oak side tables to restored tea caddies and handmade lamps. Learn traditional joints like draw-bored mortise and tenon and the nejiri arigata puzzle joint, and explore award-winning designs from the Wood Awards and Bespoke Guild Mark. With maker profiles and exhibition highlights, it’s a must-read for furniture enthusiasts.
Issue 211 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Kev Alviti’s decorative axe cover and a wide range of projects—from campfires and unicorns to stylised owls and a dual-faced portrait. Learn how to create depth in relief carving, explore pyro-inspired techniques, and meet carvers like Ceini Spiller, who turned a heartfelt gift into a thriving business. A rich and engaging read for carvers of all levels.
Issue 418 of Woodturning is packed with creative projects and thoughtful insights, from Richard Findley’s thread chasing tutorial to turned cedar bowls, natural-edge goblets, and playful penguin skittles. Explore unique ideas like turning inside books and archery mops, plus techniques for pepper mills and decorative boxes. With competition highlights from Wizardry in Wood and reflections on the future of turning, it’s a rich and engaging read for turners of all levels.
Issue 98 of Woodworking Crafts is full of practical projects and creative inspiration, from carved book stands and Valentine’s lovespoons to router jigs and wooden fruit. Learn techniques including pyrography, composition ornament making, and Domino Joiner tricks, plus get expert advice on planer-thicknessers and turning tool adapters. With profiles of inspiring makers and Wood Award winners, it’s a rich and rewarding read for every woodworker.
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
