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Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
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...There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
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Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
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Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of drive types You may ask how...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Peter Benson explores size and scale of carvings In this world where fashions seem to...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Randy Maxey shows all about combination planes and the differences between old ones and new...
Ray Winder discusses his miniature carvings and the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors &...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Mark Palma explores methods to deter bleed through Adding colour or a decorative element to...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
A brief history of gypsy wagon For hundreds of years, these amazing constructions have been...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
In this series, William Barnsley looks back on the journey that inspired his career change...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
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 214 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from Cedric Boyns’ pierced bowl and bird sculpture to relief carvings, wildlife studies, and decorative panels. Learn to embrace new carving challenges with Peter Benson, discover Gary Field’s remarkable sculptures from reclaimed Australian timber, and enjoy book reviews, show reports, and a free woodworking book offer. A creative and rewarding issue for woodcarvers of every skill level.
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