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Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
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Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
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Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Cedar is a catch-all name for many different species of often unrelated tree – we...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Ever peered into the miniature world of a dollhouse and pondered how on earth anyone...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
More than just a ‘how-to’ book, the author’s passion for wood carving as a sustainable...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Firstly, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and we hope that Santa brings...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Different countries use different measuring systems and typically the USA uses the standard/English/Imperial system and...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Welcome to the Woodworkers Institute Newsletter! Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting...
A circular saw is a power tool used for cutting a variety of materials, including...
Anthony Bailey introduces rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools and getting the most...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Mark Palma turns a piece to accentuate its natural beauty I am always troubled when...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
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Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
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