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“Make it with us”
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Duane Cartwright carves a hare in relief Intro The moon-gazing hare I have carved here...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Anthony Bailey shares the plans for an easy-to-make laminated sledge I can’t take the credit...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Lee Stoffer weaves the seat for his stool. To ensure the seat weave was of...
Mark Palma introduces you to the world of miniature woodturning Woodturning is wonderful hobby that...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Mark Palma compares and tests a variety of beading tools My skew and I have...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storagerack...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
It’s a funny thing. The mass of components and materials that make up a plane...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
We head to America’s West Coast to find out how this award-winning designer combines traditional...
Gerald is a well-established professional carver, who remains as devoted as ever to his craft....
Guest editor Pat Carroll introduces artist Elizabeth Weber and her beautiful work American woodturner Elizabeth...
Mark Palma explores methods to deter bleed through Adding colour or a decorative element to...
Inspired by the world’s biggest bike race, Rick Uttley recreates a classic cycle in wood...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
Anne Briggs Bohnett finds new life in her grandfather’s old Stanley planes with some elbow...
Derek Jones describes a few options for taking the hard work out of large scale...
John Lloyd looks at a 15th-century technique that revolutionised furniture making. No, this has nothing...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Anthony Bailey fixes the water damage to this wooden draining board This ash draining board...
Phil Edwards is the man behind Britain’s only commercial maker of traditional wooden planes –...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Issue 330 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring craftsmanship, from a cherry chest of drawers and a Shaker-style wall shelf to a striking triangular display cabinet rich in symbolism. Discover clever workshop modifications, elegant designs made from offcuts, and expert restorations, plus features on London’s Fallen and Felled initiative and highlights from the Texas Furniture Show. An essential read for passionate furniture makers.
Issue 212 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Steve Bisco’s ancient-style bog oak figure to carvings of wildlife, masks, portraits, and tactile natural forms. Learn how to avoid common mistakes when carving faces, explore the history of netsuke, and discover the intricate work of Jonathan Bayes. With exhibition highlights and community news, it’s a rich and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 419 of Woodturning is brimming with creativity, from Mark Palma’s red oak bowls to projects including spinning tops, burr bowls, iridescent vases, and a traditional Scottish quaich. Learn threading techniques for an acorn box, find inspiration in rescued timber transformations, and catch up on competition highlights and community news. A vibrant and varied issue for woodturners of every level.
Issue 98 of Woodworking Crafts is full of practical projects and creative inspiration, from carved book stands and Valentine’s lovespoons to router jigs and wooden fruit. Learn techniques including pyrography, composition ornament making, and Domino Joiner tricks, plus get expert advice on planer-thicknessers and turning tool adapters. With profiles of inspiring makers and Wood Award winners, it’s a rich and rewarding read for every woodworker.
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
