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26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £13.50/ $23.99 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $29.99 🇬🇧 For...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £13.50/ $23.99 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $29.99 🇬🇧 For...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Geoffrey Laycock takes a look at impact risk It doesn’t matter whether you are working...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Peter Benson explores size and scale of carvings In this world where fashions seem to...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Chris West looks at getting started with turning a mill, using a CrushGrind Shaft mechanism....
Sometimes it’s good to take it back to basics. As with many interests, there are...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Master decorator and special effects expert Martin Green is the Master of Illusion who knows a...
We review the updated edition of this classic timber guide Wood Identification & Use has...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Matt Estlea completes the final joints on his practice frame I previously explained how to...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Nancy Hiller shows how to recreate two of Davies’ decorative effects When John Ruskin enumerated...
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...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Taking inspiration from nature, Jack de Vos uses a variety of techniques to create this...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Walter Hall makes an elegant, contemporary-style desk pen The temptation when turning desk pens is...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Wayne Bennett makes an oak box to store watches and cufflinks I was commissioned to...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
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