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Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
Let’s face it, these are a fact of life; it doesn’t always go well. Still...
Walter Hall makes an elegant, contemporary-style desk pen The temptation when turning desk pens is...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
Let’s face it, these are a fact of life; it doesn’t always go well. Still...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
Walter Hall makes an elegant, contemporary-style desk pen The temptation when turning desk pens is...
When Martin Gallen offered a lift to a traditional Irish music tutor, it opened up...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Thomas Eddolls Makes A Family Dining Table In Solid Oak I received an enquiry from...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
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...Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
We head to America’s West Coast to find out how this award-winning designer combines traditional...
For more than 70 years, Blum has collaborated with designers and furniture makers worldwide to...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Mark Beckett explains how woodturning helped bring him back from the brink of death Where...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Anthony Bailey explains how to draw up a cutting list for any project Any project...
Matt Estlea continues his practice frame series by cutting the lap joints In a previous...
Mike Wood gets to grips with this magnificent bird As its name suggests, the black...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
“One of my greatest learned experiences from woodturning is that the object’s form is always...
Randy Maxey shows all about combination planes and the differences between old ones and new...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Andy Coates looks at turning hollow forms with a modest shoulder In the first part...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Vic Tesolin makes a simple bench with rock-solid joinery that won’t cause you to lose...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
Mark Baker turns a natural edge vase At some time or other every turner wants...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
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 214 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from Cedric Boyns’ pierced bowl and bird sculpture to relief carvings, wildlife studies, and decorative panels. Learn to embrace new carving challenges with Peter Benson, discover Gary Field’s remarkable sculptures from reclaimed Australian timber, and enjoy book reviews, show reports, and a free woodworking book offer. A creative and rewarding issue for woodcarvers of every skill level.
Issue 424 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from textured square pots and elegant porringers to segmented collaborations and colour-shifting bowls. Learn more box-making skills with Richard Findley, discover creative texturing and tool-handle techniques, and meet acclaimed turner Guy du Toit. With woodworking book giveaways and the latest community news, this issue is full of inspiration for turners of every skill level.
Issue 101 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical inspiration, from garden benches and toy aeroplanes to carved mirrors, turned candle holders, and CNC-crafted bowls. Discover clever workshop tips, improve your carving skills, and explore innovative techniques combining pyrography and watercolour. Plus, meet inspiring makers and learn how woodworking is making a positive impact in communities. A rewarding read for makers of all abilities.
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