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“Make it with us”
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...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Gary Marshall takes a look at the lime tree, whose history lies back in ancient...
Dave Western explores the meanings behind the signs and symbols used in lovespoons. Understanding lovespoon...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Sometimes it’s good to take it back to basics. As with many interests, there are...
Derek Jones put a combination of old and new tools to the test to create...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
We review a new woodworking book Routing Router trimmers are smaller, more manoeuvrable and cheaper...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Lucy Turner has carved a furniture-shaped niche for herself by adorning pieces with marquetry made...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Kurt Hertzog looks at reactive finishes such as epoxies, cyanoacrylates, oils, varnishes, and oil/varnish blends...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Murray Taylor looks at the Ambrosia, Versal and Asian fonts, a method of carving handwriting...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Robinson House Studio’s Theo Cook demonstrates how you can bring a little ray of sunshine...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Colwin Way shows how to turn a selection of bowls, bases and columns that can...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
David Barron makes good use of a chestnut board with this small project I don’t usually...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
You can buy Pen Turning for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95 🇬🇧 For...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Sue Harker shows how to make a create a textured bowl using a long-neck grinder,...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed 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