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It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
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Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Dave Bates reports on the Dalmann Tool Appeal At a time when charities are increasingly...
Dave Western carves his take on a multi-bowled spoon When I carve, some seriously wild...
Nic Westermann demystifies sharpening carving knives and chisels A few years back the (now ex)...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Mark Baker explores creating that elusive perfect cut The perfect cut is something every turner...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
More than just a ‘how-to’ book, the author’s passion for wood carving as a sustainable...
Founded in 1952 by Julius Blum in Höchst, Austria, Blum has grown from a small...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I use Forstner bits to drill my blanks when making...
Richard Findley sets his first skew chisel skill-building practice exercises Last week I introduced my...
We review a new woodworking book Routing Router trimmers are smaller, more manoeuvrable and cheaper...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Les Symonds makes a popular item using a series of jigs and aids to simplify...
Robert Paul Gurney explains how to use ordinary tools to get extraordinarily accurate layouts. The...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
Lee Stoffer tells us how to make our own comfortable stool. Having a comfortable seat...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Matt Estlea completes the final joints on his practice frame I previously explained how to...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
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We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Walter Hall makes an elegant, contemporary-style desk pen The temptation when turning desk pens is...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Zoë Gertner shows how to create a relief-carved owl Some years ago I was given,...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
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Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
Issue 333 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from a Craftsman-style cherry table and a classic rocking chair to floating shelves, a period garden gate, and workshop mallets. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on saw sharpening and working with solid wood, discover outstanding student craftsmanship, and meet talented designer-makers from around the world. Plus, enjoy a special woodworking book giveaway in this inspiring issue.
Issue 215 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Green Men and carved penguins to personalised serving boards and intricate sculpted heads. Learn practical carving skills with Peter Benson, explore the work of acclaimed wildfowl artist Pat Godin, and discover the beauty of foliate carving. With exhibition highlights, community news, and a free woodworking book offer, it’s an inspiring issue for carvers of every level.
Issue 425 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from elegant lamps and sculptural boxes to miniature turnings and segmented vases. Discover advanced skills like buffalo horn inlay, explore the art of basket illusion turning, and gain insights into world-class woodturning demonstrations. With woodworking book giveaways and the latest community news, this issue is a must-read for turners of every skill level.
Issue 101 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical inspiration, from garden benches and toy aeroplanes to carved mirrors, turned candle holders, and CNC-crafted bowls. Discover clever workshop tips, improve your carving skills, and explore innovative techniques combining pyrography and watercolour. Plus, meet inspiring makers and learn how woodworking is making a positive impact in communities. A rewarding read 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