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Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
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…...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
Last month we looked at peeling cuts and planing cuts with the skew chisel. Hopefully,...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Paul Purnell looks at selection, storage, seasoning and straightening. When making your own walking stick,...
Although the art of chequering has been around for many hundreds of years, it was first seen...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Follow Steve Bisco’s advice to enrich your woodwork with gold leaf Carvers, furniture makers and...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
Dave Rigler explains how he made the Island Table, a stunning piece inspired by a seaside landscape...
You can learn a range of skills and enjoy the great outdoors at this week-long...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
William Barsley talks about the progress of his final year and the transition from student...
Louise Biggs restores her client’s faith in her much-used family dining chairs. My client’s father...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Gary Marshall takes a look at the lime tree, whose history lies back in ancient...
We look at a tree that is often seen as just ancient and venerable. The...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Looking for a fun woodcarving project for the weekend? Johan Roudy carves a ready-to-leap mouse...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
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...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
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 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