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Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Mark Gough shows how to carve and decorate a display mask Having decided on a...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
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A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
Mark Gough shows how to carve and decorate a display mask Having decided on a...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Dennis Zongker talks you through the steps for bending wood for curved furniture Furniture makers have...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Kim Gowney tells us about how his experimentation led to this beautiful bowl. Kim’s ‘Opal...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
We review the updated edition of this classic timber guide Wood Identification & Use has...
In the first of two articles, Tatiana Baldina demonstrates how to lay out some basic...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Jim Broughton explains why there’s no real alternative to using traditional techniques when it comes...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Thin bowls have never really done much for me. The thinnest bowl I’ve made was...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
In woodworking, quality screwdrivers are crucial for driving screws cleanly, securely, and precisely without damaging...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Mark Palma describes the techniques for cleaning and repairing old tools. Let’s start with the...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Matt Estlea completes the final joints on his practice frame I previously explained how to...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
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Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
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Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
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