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...We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Click here or on the events image below for more details
...Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. Iāve had an idea sitting...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldnāt have a...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
Amber Bailey is definitely āa lady of lettersā as she proves with this gripping little...
Rick Rich makes wooden handles for two small turning tools Recently at my woodturning club,...
Dave Bates reports on the Dalmann Tool Appeal At a time when charities are increasingly...
Woodcarving is arguably the most artistic of the woodworking disciplines. Basic woodworking skills will be...
Molly Winton explains how you can use pyrography and homemade brands to embellish your projects...
Anne Briggs Bohnett finds new life in her grandfatherās old Stanley planes with some elbow...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury considers the progression of turning over the last 34 years The 400th edition...
Itās a funny thing. The mass of components and materials that make up a plane...
A brief history of gypsy wagon For hundreds of years, these amazing constructions have been...
Peter Benson looks at selecting the perfect carving knife. The most common questions I am asked...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
Dave Wilkins walks guest editor Peter Benson through his journey from stick head making to...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsmanās Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Two French friends are bridging the divide between furniture and art with their unique pieces...
Dave Rigler explains how he made the Island Table, a stunning piece inspired by a seaside landscape...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls āthe biggest winsāā¦ If youāve been turning...
If youāve ever had a wobble when youāre routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carvingā¦...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the āshop....
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As weāve...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a clientās existing furniture....
Timber isnāt a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ābitingā the wood?...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god āThothā in spalted sycamore The...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
You donāt have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of lifeās...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barronās toolbox...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
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 Westernās 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 421 of Woodturning is packed with creativity and expert advice, with Mike Stafford sharing tips to avoid dye disasters and projects ranging from floating-lid boxes and Newtonās Cradles to magical toys and miniature furniture. Learn new techniques, follow Richard Findleyās apple-shaped box, and meet inspiring maker Mark Sutton. A varied and engaging issue for woodturners of all 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 projectsāfrom folding stands and loveseats to carved spoons, knife racks, and pyrography artāplus 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 projectsāincluding a stool, table, bench, and two armchairsāwith 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 boxesāfrom small ring boxes to multi-drawer designsāusing 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 boardāperfect 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