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It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
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Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
When Martin Gallen offered a lift to a traditional Irish music tutor, it opened up...
Dave Rigler explains how he made the Island Table, a stunning piece inspired by a seaside landscape...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
Lee Stoffer weaves the seat for his stool. To ensure the seat weave was of...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’ve been smitten by pen turning. Easily done, small size...
Cedric Boyns uses his scrollsaw to carve out an intricate box This project was inspired...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Last month we looked at peeling cuts and planing cuts with the skew chisel. Hopefully,...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
The Oseberg ship, built around 820AD, is one of three magnificent Viking ships preserved in...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Matt Estlea completes the final joints on his practice frame I previously explained how to...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Mark Baker turns a natural edge vase At some time or other every turner wants...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
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 101 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical inspiration, from garden benches and toy aeroplanes to carved mirrors, turned candle holders, and CNC-crafted bowls. Discover clever workshop tips, improve your carving skills, and explore innovative techniques combining pyrography and watercolour. Plus, meet inspiring makers and learn how woodworking is making a positive impact in communities. A rewarding read for makers of all abilities.
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