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In woodworking, quality screwdrivers are crucial for driving screws cleanly, securely, and precisely without damaging...
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...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Dave Wilkins walks guest editor Peter Benson through his journey from stick head making to...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
It’s a funny thing. The mass of components and materials that make up a plane...
Rita Duxbury turns a natural-edge lighthouse ornament The fascination with lighthouses throughout the world is...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
Anthony Bailey researches the history of ration-era furniture and restores a 1950 stable. In the...
A brief history of gypsy wagon For hundreds of years, these amazing constructions have been...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Mark Harrell reveals the three backsaws you really need in your tool kit. We all...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
We review a new woodworking book Routing Router trimmers are smaller, more manoeuvrable and cheaper...
Dave Western explores the meanings behind the signs and symbols used in lovespoons. Understanding lovespoon...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Walter Hall describes how he brought an old ‘egg-beater’ hand drill back to working condition...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storagerack...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
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
