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“Make it with us”
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Thin bowls have never really done much for me. The thinnest bowl I’ve made was...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
Mark Palma describes the techniques for cleaning and repairing old tools. Let’s start with the...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Maurice Tebbutt and Keith Drew talk us through the maths and making of a segmented...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Fatigued by metal clamps? Derek Jones builds a set of wooden sash clamps and puts...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Richard Findley sets his first skew chisel skill-building practice exercises Last week I introduced my...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
In this series, William Barnsley looks back on the journey that inspired his career change...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
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...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
Issue 330 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring craftsmanship, from a cherry chest of drawers and a Shaker-style wall shelf to a striking triangular display cabinet rich in symbolism. Discover clever workshop modifications, elegant designs made from offcuts, and expert restorations, plus features on London’s Fallen and Felled initiative and highlights from the Texas Furniture Show. An essential read for passionate furniture makers.
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 420 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from multi-centre boxes and yew lanterns to copper-embellished pots and stone-effect finishes. Discover creative methods like magnetic closures and polymer clay inlay, and meet makers such as Elise McLauchlan, blending geometry with woodturning. With practical tips, inspiration, and community updates, it’s a must-read for turners 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