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Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Dave Western learned some useful lessons when carving this seaweed Inspiration for woodcarvings can come...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Master decorator and special effects expert Martin Green is the Master of Illusion who knows a...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Rick Rich makes wooden handles for two small turning tools Recently at my woodturning club,...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Dave Western explores the meanings behind the signs and symbols used in lovespoons. Understanding lovespoon...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury considers the progression of turning over the last 34 years The 400th edition...
Derek Jones put a combination of old and new tools to the test to create...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
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What is a shooting board? If not already familiar with the term, you have probably...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
Mark Palma compares and tests a variety of beading tools My skew and I have...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Chris West looks at getting started with turning a mill, using a CrushGrind Shaft mechanism....
Michael Perkovich adds bold curves and subtle tapers to this elegant design This entry table...
Dave Wilkins walks guest editor Peter Benson through his journey from stick head making to...
Last month we looked at peeling cuts and planing cuts with the skew chisel. Hopefully,...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
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 422 of Woodturning is packed with inspiration and expert guidance, featuring Andrew Potocnik’s striking wall art and projects ranging from bolo ties and ebony boxes to a miniature Windsor chair and wing-handled bowl. Learn more about box lids, drill bit storage, and sharpening techniques, while discovering the work of Irish turner Richard West. Plus, enjoy exclusive woodworking book giveaways and the latest turning community updates.
Celebrate the milestone 100th issue of Woodworking Crafts with exclusive giveaways from Makita and BeaverCraft Tools, free woodworking books, and a special look back at memorable covers from the past 100 issues. Packed with inspiring projects—from folding stands and loveseats to carved spoons, knife racks, and pyrography art—plus expert techniques on veneer repair, sharpening, moulding planes, and bandsaw troubleshooting, this landmark edition is a must-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