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Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
We visit one of the world’s leading art and design museums. One of London’s best-known...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
Derek Jones put a combination of old and new tools to the test to create...
A 300-year-old Polish beech has won the annual competition that highlights significant trees A beech...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Guest editor Pat Carroll introduces artist Elizabeth Weber and her beautiful work American woodturner Elizabeth...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Although woodturning lathes vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, the basic requirements of the lathe dictate...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Steve Bisco looks at the man and the book that transformed 18th-century cabinetmaking and carved...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of drive types You may ask how...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Issue 332 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical expertise, from handcrafted chess sets and dovetailed trays to campaign furniture and workshop tools. Discover insights into Japanese saws, explore standout furniture showcased at the Smithsonian Craft Show, and meet talented designer-makers pushing the boundaries of the craft. A must-read for furniture makers seeking both inspiration and skill-building.
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 423 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from elegant long-neck vases and wave bowls to Viking games, flower goblets, and a handcrafted milking stool. Follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, discover the creative journey of turner Paul Hilton-Tapp, and enjoy expert advice from Kurt Hertzog. With woodworking book giveaways and community updates, it’s an engaging issue for turners of all skill levels.
Celebrate the milestone 100th issue of Woodworking Crafts with exclusive giveaways from Makita and BeaverCraft Tools, free woodworking books, and a special look back at memorable covers from the past 100 issues. Packed with inspiring projects—from folding stands and loveseats to carved spoons, knife racks, and pyrography art—plus expert techniques on veneer repair, sharpening, moulding planes, and bandsaw troubleshooting, this landmark edition is a must-read for every woodworking enthusiast.
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