The Woodworkers Institute
We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
Mark Baker introduces the ever-popular method of rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools...
Pat Carroll shows how to make an acorn-style box with the addition of hand-cut threads...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
David Waite tells F&C about his first professional project Landing my first commission was an...
Murray Taylor looks at the planning, layout and carving of these attractive items The thinking...
Pat Carroll shows how to make an acorn-style box with the addition of hand-cut threads...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’ve been smitten by pen turning. Easily done, small size...
Browse our collection available online and treat yourself! Browse our collection available online and treat...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
Andy Coates looks at what is it, why is it important and how do we...
Richard Findley turns his first hollow form. You would think that, at some point, I...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
The unique chair created by an automative design guru has been awarded a bespoke guild...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
The author gives a brief history of chip carving and describes the tools and equipment...
John Adamson charts the history of Birmingham’s greatest tool manufacturer and reveals the potential for...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Kurt Hertzog talks about the skew chisel. Of the many tools in a woodturner’s kit,...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Andy Coates looks at forms with wide shoulders and the tools and techniques required to...
Let’s face it, these are a fact of life; it doesn’t always go well. Still...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Steve Bisco carves a pierced panel in the popular style Art Nouveau – literally ‘new...
Colwin Way shows how to turn a selection of bowls, bases and columns that can...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Get ANY of these books for FREE! We are offering ALL our readers the opportunity...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Fatigued by metal clamps? Derek Jones builds a set of wooden sash clamps and puts...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
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