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Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
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A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Woodturning is alive and well. There is a fabulous selection of tools and equipment available...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Anthony Bailey introduces rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools and getting the most...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
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Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
Ever peered into the miniature world of a dollhouse and pondered how on earth anyone...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Richard Findley takes a look at the technique known as ring, or hoop, turning. I first...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Anthony Bailey explains the key features of Japanese pullsaws and demonstrates how to use them...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
A circular saw is a power tool used for cutting a variety of materials, including...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Dave Western carves a pin brooch inspired by Welsh mythology My wife is fond of...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Terry Nokes carves a baby rabbit This rabbit project was inspired by Easter, has minimal...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
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Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Zoë Gertner shows how to create a relief-carved owl Some years ago I was given,...
Issue 333 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from a Craftsman-style cherry table and a classic rocking chair to floating shelves, a period garden gate, and workshop mallets. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on saw sharpening and working with solid wood, discover outstanding student craftsmanship, and meet talented designer-makers from around the world. Plus, enjoy a special woodworking book giveaway in this inspiring issue.
Issue 215 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Green Men and carved penguins to personalised serving boards and intricate sculpted heads. Learn practical carving skills with Peter Benson, explore the work of acclaimed wildfowl artist Pat Godin, and discover the beauty of foliate carving. With exhibition highlights, community news, and a free woodworking book offer, it’s an inspiring issue for carvers of every level.
Issue 425 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from elegant lamps and sculptural boxes to miniature turnings and segmented vases. Discover advanced skills like buffalo horn inlay, explore the art of basket illusion turning, and gain insights into world-class woodturning demonstrations. With woodworking book giveaways and the latest community news, this issue is a must-read for turners of every skill level.
Issue 102 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with inspiring projects, from key cabinets and canvas deck chairs to pallet-wood furniture, carved pendants, and handcrafted planes. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on segmented turning, pocket hole joinery, and choosing a tablesaw, then discover innovative makers, modern marquetry, and the next generation of furniture craftsmanship. With a free woodworking book offer, it’s an essential 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