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Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
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...Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Israel Martin Describes The Process Of Making A Small Cabinet Hand I love using quartersawn...
We learn about the remarkable life and work of carver Ronald Ellis. Ronald Ellis’ journey...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
John Hawkswell turns a beautiful spalted beech and yew box with a curved support arm...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
Woodturning is alive and well. There is a fabulous selection of tools and equipment available...
Andrew Potocnik explores turning a multi-part display vessel Goblets are a popular topic for turners...
Derek Jones makes a birdhouse for the garden. The design This little bird box is...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Mark Palma compares and tests a variety of beading tools My skew and I have...
In this step-by-step guide, Peter wood shows us how to construct an attractive and practical...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
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...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Abrasives need to work well to do their job, so we have some useful tips...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Guest editor Kevin Alviti shows how to adorn furniture with hand-carved decorations Carving strapwork is...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
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 423 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from elegant long-neck vases and wave bowls to Viking games, flower goblets, and a handcrafted milking stool. Follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, discover the creative journey of turner Paul Hilton-Tapp, and enjoy expert advice from Kurt Hertzog. With woodworking book giveaways and community updates, it’s an engaging issue for turners of all skill levels.
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