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“Make it with us”
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Amber Bailey reflects on the benefits of adding decorative metalwork to wood. Natural glue for...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Woodcarving reader, TimMcGinn shares his experiences and inspirations My introduction to woodcarving was an exhibition...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Phil Edwards is the man behind Britain’s only commercial maker of traditional wooden planes –...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Nic Westermann demystifies sharpening carving knives and chisels A few years back the (now ex)...
Arris: A arris is the term for a sharp edge on wood where two edges meet....
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’m thinking about buying a chainsaw to cut wood for...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
In this article I will cover choosing wood and the best way to use the...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
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...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
You can buy Wooden Jewellery Boxes for only £13.50/ $21.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $26.99 🇬🇧...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Issue 331 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert craftsmanship, from a Craftsman-style highboy dresser and live-edge cabinet to a rotating display cabinet and sofa table with a foldable game board. Discover traditional techniques like butterfly keys, explore innovative joinery, and meet outstanding makers and award-winning designs. A rich and rewarding read for furniture makers at every level.
Issue 213 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Dave Western’s decorative bowl and traditional Welsh lovespoon alongside projects from beach scenes and optical illusions to birds, brushes, and sculpted portraits. Learn how to capture character in portrait carving, gain insights from experienced tutors, and discover fresh artistic perspectives from makers like Lara Reisigl Domeneghetti. A vibrant and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 421 of Woodturning is packed with creativity and expert advice, with Mike Stafford sharing tips to avoid dye disasters and projects ranging from floating-lid boxes and Newton’s Cradles to magical toys and miniature furniture. Learn new techniques, follow Richard Findley’s apple-shaped box, and meet inspiring maker Mark Sutton. A varied and engaging issue for woodturners 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