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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...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
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Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
Dave Western carves a pin brooch inspired by Welsh mythology My wife is fond of...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
Derek Jones uncovers some of the basics of router joinery For several years, I shared...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
Graham Thompson pays homage to those he admires by carving their faces People portrait in...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Richard Findley continues his skew chisel series by making a wooden mallet for use around...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Ramon Valdez’s auxiliary router fence comes with accuracy, safety and extraction built in There is...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Jim Hooker raises the issue of identifying wood species by common and Latin names The...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
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Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
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Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
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