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Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
If you need to get a grip on your woodworking we have some good advice…...
One of the best ways to master the art of using hand tools is to use...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Woodcarving is arguably the most artistic of the woodworking disciplines. Basic woodworking skills will be...
Walter Hall makes an elegant, contemporary-style desk pen The temptation when turning desk pens is...
Chris Grace improves the effectiveness and ease of use of his extraction system. Having a...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Michael Perkovich adds bold curves and subtle tapers to this elegant design This entry table...
Ray Winder discusses his miniature carvings and the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors &...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Master decorator and special effects expert Martin Green is the Master of Illusion who knows a...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Continuing from Back to Basics – Types of Hardwood, this week we will look at...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Nic Westermann looks at the methods available to sharpen these tools effectively I should start...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £13.50/ $23.99 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $29.99 🇬🇧 For...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
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 426 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from a walnut phone amplifier and hot-melt glue decorated bowl to shifted forms and unusual turned boxes. Explore basket illusion work, follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, and discover the craftsmanship behind James Carter’s signature Christmas ornaments. With highlights from the AAW Symposium and the latest turning community news, it’s an inspiring read for woodturners of all levels.
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