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There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
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Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Browse our collection available online and treat yourself! Browse our collection available online and treat...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Mark Palma turns a piece to accentuate its natural beauty I am always troubled when...
Anthony Bailey fixes the water damage to this wooden draining board This ash draining board...
Michael Perkovich adds bold curves and subtle tapers to this elegant design This entry table...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
What is a shooting board? If not already familiar with the term, you have probably...
William Barsley talks about the progress of his final year and the transition from student...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Paolo Frattari combined two skill sets in one when he collaborated with fellow craftsman Dario...
John Hawkswell looks at some eye catching handles and makes a magic wand, plus a...
Dave Rigler explains how he made the Island Table, a stunning piece inspired by a seaside landscape...
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...
Dan Cherry explains how to get started collecting wooden and ivory rules. Warning: this article...
Nic Westermann demystifies sharpening carving knives and chisels A few years back the (now ex)...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
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Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Issue 332 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical expertise, from handcrafted chess sets and dovetailed trays to campaign furniture and workshop tools. Discover insights into Japanese saws, explore standout furniture showcased at the Smithsonian Craft Show, and meet talented designer-makers pushing the boundaries of the craft. A must-read for furniture makers seeking both inspiration and skill-building.
Issue 214 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from Cedric Boyns’ pierced bowl and bird sculpture to relief carvings, wildlife studies, and decorative panels. Learn to embrace new carving challenges with Peter Benson, discover Gary Field’s remarkable sculptures from reclaimed Australian timber, and enjoy book reviews, show reports, and a free woodworking book offer. A creative and rewarding issue for woodcarvers of every skill level.
Issue 423 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from elegant long-neck vases and wave bowls to Viking games, flower goblets, and a handcrafted milking stool. Follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, discover the creative journey of turner Paul Hilton-Tapp, and enjoy expert advice from Kurt Hertzog. With woodworking book giveaways and community updates, it’s an engaging issue for turners of all skill 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 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