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“Make it with us”
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Here are seven must-have woodworking measuring tools picked by the editors at the Woodworkers Institute...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Here are seven must-have woodworking measuring tools picked by the editors at the Woodworkers Institute...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
Colwin Way Turns a Traditional Chair from Ash As a professional woodturner, I find chair...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
In this series, William Barnsley looks back on the journey that inspired his career change...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Beatriz Zuazo uses reclaimed wood from her own workshop to make a pair of jewellery...
Bern Chandley talks to F&C about his interpretation of a style that’s never been out...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a wall cabinet with two side drawers using...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
Firstly, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and we hope that Santa brings...
Dave Bates reports on the Dalmann Tool Appeal At a time when charities are increasingly...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti introduces the craftsman, teacher and author known only as Barn the...
We have picked out some of the most common woods used in woodwork, including visual...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Firstly, welcome to the new Woodworkers Institute! It is still the same great resource of...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
You can buy Wooden Jewellery Boxes for only £13.50/ $21.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $26.99 🇬🇧...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
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 419 of Woodturning is brimming with creativity, from Mark Palma’s red oak bowls to projects including spinning tops, burr bowls, iridescent vases, and a traditional Scottish quaich. Learn threading techniques for an acorn box, find inspiration in rescued timber transformations, and catch up on competition highlights and community news. A vibrant and varied issue for woodturners of every level.
Issue 98 of Woodworking Crafts is full of practical projects and creative inspiration, from carved book stands and Valentine’s lovespoons to router jigs and wooden fruit. Learn techniques including pyrography, composition ornament making, and Domino Joiner tricks, plus get expert advice on planer-thicknessers and turning tool adapters. With profiles of inspiring makers and Wood Award winners, it’s a rich and rewarding read for every woodworker.
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
