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Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Colwin Way Turns a Traditional Chair from Ash As a professional woodturner, I find chair...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Guest editor Mark Palma restores a CBN wheel which has seen better days CBN wheels...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
For more than 70 years, Blum has collaborated with designers and furniture makers worldwide to...
Derek Jones describes a few options for taking the hard work out of large scale...
Frederick Wilbur carves a traditional foliage design The ubiquitous acanthus motif has been stylised more...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Anthony Bailey fixes the water damage to this wooden draining board This ash draining board...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
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After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
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 422 of Woodturning is packed with inspiration and expert guidance, featuring Andrew Potocnik’s striking wall art and projects ranging from bolo ties and ebony boxes to a miniature Windsor chair and wing-handled bowl. Learn more about box lids, drill bit storage, and sharpening techniques, while discovering the work of Irish turner Richard West. Plus, enjoy exclusive woodworking book giveaways and the latest turning community updates.
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