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This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Fred & Julie Byrne use their scrollsaw to make a useful but attractive item for...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
How many different jaws are there? There are many, but here we will look at the...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
John Hawkswell makes a useful, rustic-style bolt from scrap wood If you want to add...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
Anne Briggs Bohnett meets the man who helped kick-start the hand tool revival Few people...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Guest editor Pat Carroll introduces artist Elizabeth Weber and her beautiful work American woodturner Elizabeth...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Les Symonds makes a popular item using a series of jigs and aids to simplify...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
Phil Edwards is the man behind Britain’s only commercial maker of traditional wooden planes –...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve 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