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Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
The unique chair created by an automative design guru has been awarded a bespoke guild...
What you will need • 38mm twist bit or adjustable bit• Bow saw• Compass or...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Mark Harrell reveals the three backsaws you really need in your tool kit. We all...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
The author gives a brief history of chip carving and describes the tools and equipment...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
It’s a funny thing. The mass of components and materials that make up a plane...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
Louise Biggs shows us how she made a fancy fire surround when there is no...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Fatigued by metal clamps? Derek Jones builds a set of wooden sash clamps and puts...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
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 212 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Steve Bisco’s ancient-style bog oak figure to carvings of wildlife, masks, portraits, and tactile natural forms. Learn how to avoid common mistakes when carving faces, explore the history of netsuke, and discover the intricate work of Jonathan Bayes. With exhibition highlights and community news, it’s a rich 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