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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
You can buy Turned Toys for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 🇬🇧 For UK...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
Stuart King turns to inspiration from history to create a vessel with a well-worn look,...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
We’ve all struggled with a job and wished we had a better way of doing...
You can buy Turned Toys for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 🇬🇧 For UK...
Stuart King turns to inspiration from history to create a vessel with a well-worn look,...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Wood, a material from trees, grown by the energy of the sun, is the beginning...
Woodturning is alive and well. There is a fabulous selection of tools and equipment available...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Fred & Julie Byrne use their scrollsaw to make a useful but attractive item for...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Continuing from Back to Basics – Types of Hardwood, this week we will look at...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
A revolutionary advancement The Gothic style started around 1150 in France with the cathedral of...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Colwin Way takes the mechanism made by Richard Findley and adds his woodturner automaton I...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
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 102 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with inspiring projects, from key cabinets and canvas deck chairs to pallet-wood furniture, carved pendants, and handcrafted planes. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on segmented turning, pocket hole joinery, and choosing a tablesaw, then discover innovative makers, modern marquetry, and the next generation of furniture craftsmanship. With a free woodworking book offer, it’s an essential 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