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Stuart King turns to inspiration from history to create a vessel with a well-worn look,...
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...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson shows you how to gild an awkward claw foot Paul Wilson...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
Derek Jones meets Jim Broughton from Alexander George Antiques to see how the Golden Age...
Andy Coates looks at turning hollow forms with a modest shoulder In the first part...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Amber Bailey reflects on the benefits of adding decorative metalwork to wood. Natural glue for...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Colin Sullivan looks at the power drill’s manual predecessors The wheel brace or hand drill...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Lee Stoffer tells us how to make our own comfortable stool. Having a comfortable seat...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Kurt Hertzog completes the collaboration with Emiliano Achaval A few months ago, Karen Scott at...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of drive types You may ask how...
What you will need • 38mm twist bit or adjustable bit• Bow saw• Compass or...
Ray Winder discusses his miniature carvings and the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors &...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Let’s face it, these are a fact of life; it doesn’t always go well. Still...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
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...
Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
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Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
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 101 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical inspiration, from garden benches and toy aeroplanes to carved mirrors, turned candle holders, and CNC-crafted bowls. Discover clever workshop tips, improve your carving skills, and explore innovative techniques combining pyrography and watercolour. Plus, meet inspiring makers and learn how woodworking is making a positive impact in communities. A rewarding read 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