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Mark Gough shows how to carve and decorate a display mask Having decided on a...
Mark Gough shows how to carve and decorate a display mask Having decided on a...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
Derek Jones looks at a few techniques to help tone down the appearance of new...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
Fred and Julie Byrne bring some festive cheer with this puzzle that doublesas a Christmas...
Graham Thompson pays homage to those he admires by carving their faces People portrait in...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
Lucy Turner has carved a furniture-shaped niche for herself by adorning pieces with marquetry made...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Derek Jones put a combination of old and new tools to the test to create...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Nic Westermann demystifies sharpening carving knives and chisels A few years back the (now ex)...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Master decorator and special effects expert Martin Green is the Master of Illusion who knows a...
Sometimes it’s good to take it back to basics. As with many interests, there are...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
Richard Findley takes a look at an area of turning that he has never explored...
Richard Findley looks at how to identify different shapes commonly found in turning. Today’s furniture...
We meet carver, green woodworker, teacher and author Harald Lamon Harald Lamon has a passion...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Terry Nokes shows how to carve some fun-to-make bookends The wood selected for this tutorial...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Michael T Collins looks at making a steam bending box Several years ago a friend...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
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 425 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from elegant lamps and sculptural boxes to miniature turnings and segmented vases. Discover advanced skills like buffalo horn inlay, explore the art of basket illusion turning, and gain insights into world-class woodturning demonstrations. With woodworking book giveaways and the latest community news, this issue is a must-read for turners of every skill level.
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