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Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
In an extract from his new book, Dorian Bracht provides an overview of Japanese saws...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Anna Muzzolon combines traditional pyrography with colouring techniques to create a floral design In this...
When Martin Gallen offered a lift to a traditional Irish music tutor, it opened up...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Vintage furniture is increasingly popular but often has surface-level damage. Amber Bailey explains how to...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
Andrew Potocnik makes a decorative box out of pallet wood. So often one encounters timber...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
We look at a tree that is more universally useful than any other tree on...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
A circular saw is a power tool used for cutting a variety of materials, including...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
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...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
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....
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
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...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
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
