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Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
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Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Get ANY of these books for FREE! We are offering ALL our readers the opportunity...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
There is confusion around the world over what a tortoise is. In the UK, we...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Although woodturning lathes vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, the basic requirements of the lathe dictate...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
What you will need • 38mm twist bit or adjustable bit• Bow saw• Compass or...
Dave Wilkins walks guest editor Peter Benson through his journey from stick head making to...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
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 213 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Dave Western’s 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 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