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This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Jim Broughton explains why there’s no real alternative to using traditional techniques when it comes...
Richard Findley explores common catches, why they happen and how to avoid them Catches are...
Gary Marshall takes a look at the lime tree, whose history lies back in ancient...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Derek Jones put a combination of old and new tools to the test to create...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
There is confusion around the world over what a tortoise is. In the UK, we...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Furniture maker Dorian Bracht tell us about his love of joints and his new book...
Alan Wasserman looks at using imperfect wood, starting with the implications and things to consider...
Anthony Bailey shares the plans for an easy-to-make laminated sledge I can’t take the credit...
The team at Tree Tents International build extraordinary structures that reconnect people to nature Tree...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Richard Findley takes a look at an area of turning that he has never explored...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Issue 331 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert craftsmanship, from a Craftsman-style highboy dresser and live-edge cabinet to a rotating display cabinet and sofa table with a foldable game board. Discover traditional techniques like butterfly keys, explore innovative joinery, and meet outstanding makers and award-winning designs. A rich and rewarding read for furniture makers at every level.
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 421 of Woodturning is packed with creativity and expert advice, with Mike Stafford sharing tips to avoid dye disasters and projects ranging from floating-lid boxes and Newton’s Cradles to magical toys and miniature furniture. Learn new techniques, follow Richard Findley’s apple-shaped box, and meet inspiring maker Mark Sutton. A varied and engaging issue for woodturners of all levels.
Issue 99 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical know-how, from pantry door shelving and a solid workbench to scrollsawn candle holders, carved frames, and pyrographed bowls. Learn techniques for flooring, drilling jigs, grinding tools, and mortising, and find inspiration in Thomas Dambo’s giant recycled-wood troll sculptures. A varied and engaging issue 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