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When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
In woodworking, quality screwdrivers are crucial for driving screws cleanly, securely, and precisely without damaging...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
In woodworking, quality screwdrivers are crucial for driving screws cleanly, securely, and precisely without damaging...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Derek Jones uncovers some of the basics of router joinery For several years, I shared...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
Kurt Hertzog completes the collaboration with Emiliano Achaval A few months ago, Karen Scott at...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
Are the new generation of water-based lacquers really a match for old school finishes? PHOTOGRAPHS...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storagerack...
What is a shooting board? If not already familiar with the term, you have probably...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
In this series, William Barnsley looks back on the journey that inspired his career change...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
A brief history of gypsy wagon For hundreds of years, these amazing constructions have been...
We review a new woodworking book Routing Router trimmers are smaller, more manoeuvrable and cheaper...
Franciszek de Sage puts a William-and-Mary-style chest back on its feet This is a walnut...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
More than just a ‘how-to’ book, the author’s passion for wood carving as a sustainable...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Although the art of chequering has been around for many hundreds of years, it was first seen...
Cedric Boyns carves unusual jewellery display stands Following a trip to the Antarctic at the...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
In an abridged extract from Decks, David Toht looks at laying decking Decking is the...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Issue 329 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from secret mitre dovetail boxes and oak side tables to restored tea caddies and handmade lamps. Learn traditional joints like draw-bored mortise and tenon and the nejiri arigata puzzle joint, and explore award-winning designs from the Wood Awards and Bespoke Guild Mark. With maker profiles and exhibition highlights, it’s a must-read for furniture enthusiasts.
Issue 211 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Kev Alviti’s decorative axe cover and a wide range of projects—from campfires and unicorns to stylised owls and a dual-faced portrait. Learn how to create depth in relief carving, explore pyro-inspired techniques, and meet carvers like Ceini Spiller, who turned a heartfelt gift into a thriving business. A rich and engaging read for carvers of all levels.
Issue 418 of Woodturning is packed with creative projects and thoughtful insights, from Richard Findley’s thread chasing tutorial to turned cedar bowls, natural-edge goblets, and playful penguin skittles. Explore unique ideas like turning inside books and archery mops, plus techniques for pepper mills and decorative boxes. With competition highlights from Wizardry in Wood and reflections on the future of turning, it’s a rich and engaging read for turners of all levels.
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
