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“Make it with us”
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Kurt Hertzog completes the collaboration with Emiliano Achaval A few months ago, Karen Scott at...
When talking about trees, perhaps ‘native’ should mean any species that colonises a specific area naturally....
Nick Pedullá of Pedullá Studio makes custom furniture and woodworking videos in Sydney, Australia Sydney,...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Anthony Bailey gives you the best practice for getting to grips with your bandsaw 1....
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Everything you need to know about this roughing tool The tool to which we dedicate...
Guest editor Pat Carroll introduces artist Elizabeth Weber and her beautiful work American woodturner Elizabeth...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Thin bowls have never really done much for me. The thinnest bowl I’ve made was...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
We look at some of the best lots from a Bonhams auction of Asian art...
Mark Palma compares and tests a variety of beading tools My skew and I have...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Dave Bates reports on the Dalmann Tool Appeal At a time when charities are increasingly...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
Most modern clocks use a battery-operated quartz movement. When the clock quits working and a...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storagerack...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Issue 330 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring craftsmanship, from a cherry chest of drawers and a Shaker-style wall shelf to a striking triangular display cabinet rich in symbolism. Discover clever workshop modifications, elegant designs made from offcuts, and expert restorations, plus features on London’s Fallen and Felled initiative and highlights from the Texas Furniture Show. An essential read for passionate furniture makers.
Issue 212 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Steve Bisco’s ancient-style bog oak figure to carvings of wildlife, masks, portraits, and tactile natural forms. Learn how to avoid common mistakes when carving faces, explore the history of netsuke, and discover the intricate work of Jonathan Bayes. With exhibition highlights and community news, it’s a rich and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 420 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from multi-centre boxes and yew lanterns to copper-embellished pots and stone-effect finishes. Discover creative methods like magnetic closures and polymer clay inlay, and meet makers such as Elise McLauchlan, blending geometry with woodturning. With practical tips, inspiration, and community updates, it’s a must-read for turners of all levels.
Issue 99 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical know-how, from pantry door shelving and a solid workbench to scrollsawn candle holders, carved frames, and pyrographed bowls. Learn techniques for flooring, drilling jigs, grinding tools, and mortising, and find inspiration in Thomas Dambo’s giant recycled-wood troll sculptures. A varied and engaging issue for makers of all abilities.
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
