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Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Chris Grace builds a screen and blind to protect his tools from shavings and dust....
Chris Prior clarifies the mysteries of taxonomy and sheds some light on why we use...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
Although woodturning lathes vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, the basic requirements of the lathe dictate...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at essential topics, myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury considers the progression of turning over the last 34 years The 400th edition...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
We look at some of the best lots from a Bonhams auction of Asian art...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
What is a shooting board? If not already familiar with the term, you have probably...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
Issue 330 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring craftsmanship, from a cherry chest of drawers and a Shaker-style wall shelf to a striking triangular display cabinet rich in symbolism. Discover clever workshop modifications, elegant designs made from offcuts, and expert restorations, plus features on London’s Fallen and Felled initiative and highlights from the Texas Furniture Show. An essential read for passionate furniture makers.
Issue 212 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Steve Bisco’s ancient-style bog oak figure to carvings of wildlife, masks, portraits, and tactile natural forms. Learn how to avoid common mistakes when carving faces, explore the history of netsuke, and discover the intricate work of Jonathan Bayes. With exhibition highlights and community news, it’s a rich and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 419 of Woodturning is brimming with creativity, from Mark Palma’s red oak bowls to projects including spinning tops, burr bowls, iridescent vases, and a traditional Scottish quaich. Learn threading techniques for an acorn box, find inspiration in rescued timber transformations, and catch up on competition highlights and community news. A vibrant and varied issue for woodturners of every level.
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
