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Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
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...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Zoë Gertner creates a slumbering pet carving A well-meaning gift was left on my doorstep...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Mark Palma compares and tests a variety of beading tools My skew and I have...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Firstly, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and we hope that Santa brings...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Master decorator and special effects expert Martin Green is the Master of Illusion who knows a...
Derek Jones meets Jim Broughton from Alexander George Antiques to see how the Golden Age...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Nic Westermann gets to grips with an edge-damaged tool This month, in the absence of...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
When embarking on a DIY project or even a professional job, selecting the right tool...
Gerald is a well-established professional carver, who remains as devoted as ever to his craft....
Anthony Bailey shares the plans for an easy-to-make laminated sledge I can’t take the credit...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
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,...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
Stuart Thomas creates his interpretation of a traditional pair of travelling candlesticks A wonderful project...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
Zoe Gertner shows how to carve a colony of these birds in relief Every so...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Zoë Gertner shows how to create a relief-carved owl Some years ago I was given,...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
You can buy Wooden Jewellery Boxes for only £13.50/ $21.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $26.99 🇬🇧...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
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