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Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Mark Gough shows how to carve and decorate a display mask Having decided on a...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
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Mark Gough shows how to carve and decorate a display mask Having decided on a...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Alexander Thomson investigates the life and work of this German sculptor Veit Stoss (born before...
How many different jaws are there? There are many, but here we will look at the...
Taking inspiration from nature, Jack de Vos uses a variety of techniques to create this...
Anne Briggs Bohnett finds new life in her grandfather’s old Stanley planes with some elbow...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
A circular saw is a power tool used for cutting a variety of materials, including...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Fatigued by metal clamps? Derek Jones builds a set of wooden sash clamps and puts...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
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Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Taking a look at a clear-sighted charity that cares for the environment I wrote a...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
Mark Palma describes the techniques for cleaning and repairing old tools. Let’s start with the...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
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...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
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Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Zoë Gertner shows how to create a relief-carved owl Some years ago I was given,...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Zoe Gertner shows how to carve a colony of these birds in relief Every so...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
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 426 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from a walnut phone amplifier and hot-melt glue decorated bowl to shifted forms and unusual turned boxes. Explore basket illusion work, follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, and discover the craftsmanship behind James Carter’s signature Christmas ornaments. With highlights from the AAW Symposium and the latest turning community news, it’s an inspiring read for woodturners of all levels.
Issue 102 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with inspiring projects, from key cabinets and canvas deck chairs to pallet-wood furniture, carved pendants, and handcrafted planes. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on segmented turning, pocket hole joinery, and choosing a tablesaw, then discover innovative makers, modern marquetry, and the next generation of furniture craftsmanship. With a free woodworking book offer, it’s an essential 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