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No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
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Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
Stuart Thomas creates his interpretation of a traditional pair of travelling candlesticks A wonderful project...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Get ANY of these books for FREE! We are offering ALL our readers the opportunity...
Peter Wood guides us through the techniques for Windsor chairs, paying special attention to getting...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Continuing from Back to Basics – Types of Hardwood, this week we will look at...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
John Adamson charts the history of Birmingham’s greatest tool manufacturer and reveals the potential for...
Paolo Frattari combined two skill sets in one when he collaborated with fellow craftsman Dario...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Scott Horsburgh shares a technique for creating piston fit drawers. I have many woodworking heroes and...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
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Fred & Julie Byrne use their scrollsaw to make a useful but attractive item for...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Chris Grace improves the effectiveness and ease of use of his extraction system. Having a...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
What have you been turning? Please email your images to WTEditorial@thegmcgroup.com Wedding goblet My granddaughter,...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Colwin Way shows how to turn a selection of bowls, bases and columns that can...
Mark Palma describes the techniques for cleaning and repairing old tools. Let’s start with the...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
Cedric Boyns carves a stylised raven spirit from the Russian Far East Things you will...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Walter Hall makes an elegant, contemporary-style desk pen The temptation when turning desk pens is...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Colwin Way shows how to turn a selection of bowls, bases and columns that can...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
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 424 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from textured square pots and elegant porringers to segmented collaborations and colour-shifting bowls. Learn more box-making skills with Richard Findley, discover creative texturing and tool-handle techniques, and meet acclaimed turner Guy du Toit. With woodworking book giveaways and the latest community news, this issue is full of inspiration for turners of every skill level.
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