The Woodworkers Institute
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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
In this step-by-step guide, Peter wood shows us how to construct an attractive and practical...
The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus) is a mid-sized bird typically found in heather moorland and...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
William Barsley talks about the progress of his final year and the transition from student...
Guest editor Mark Palma restores a CBN wheel which has seen better days CBN wheels...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
For more than 70 years, Blum has collaborated with designers and furniture makers worldwide to...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Mark Palma compares and tests a variety of beading tools My skew and I have...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Rick Knopke’s rural childhood taught him a resourcefulness that later proved invaluable for his furniture-making...
Dan Cherry explains how to get started collecting wooden and ivory rules. Warning: this article...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Michael Perkovich adds bold curves and subtle tapers to this elegant design This entry table...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury considers the progression of turning over the last 34 years The 400th edition...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
You can learn a range of skills and enjoy the great outdoors at this week-long...
Derek Jones makes a birdhouse for the garden. The design This little bird box is...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Issue 329 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from secret mitre dovetail boxes and oak side tables to restored tea caddies and handmade lamps. Learn traditional joints like draw-bored mortise and tenon and the nejiri arigata puzzle joint, and explore award-winning designs from the Wood Awards and Bespoke Guild Mark. With maker profiles and exhibition highlights, it’s a must-read for furniture enthusiasts.
Issue 211 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Kev Alviti’s decorative axe cover and a wide range of projects—from campfires and unicorns to stylised owls and a dual-faced portrait. Learn how to create depth in relief carving, explore pyro-inspired techniques, and meet carvers like Ceini Spiller, who turned a heartfelt gift into a thriving business. A rich and engaging read for carvers of all levels.
Issue 418 of Woodturning is packed with creative projects and thoughtful insights, from Richard Findley’s thread chasing tutorial to turned cedar bowls, natural-edge goblets, and playful penguin skittles. Explore unique ideas like turning inside books and archery mops, plus techniques for pepper mills and decorative boxes. With competition highlights from Wizardry in Wood and reflections on the future of turning, it’s a rich and engaging read for turners of all levels.
Issue 98 of Woodworking Crafts is full of practical projects and creative inspiration, from carved book stands and Valentine’s lovespoons to router jigs and wooden fruit. Learn techniques including pyrography, composition ornament making, and Domino Joiner tricks, plus get expert advice on planer-thicknessers and turning tool adapters. With profiles of inspiring makers and Wood Award winners, it’s a rich and rewarding read for every woodworker.
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
