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This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
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...A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
Graham Thompson attempts a royal portrait and suggests you try something similar It was going...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Guest editor Les Symonds takes on an unusual heritage project One of the many advantages...
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
Now you should be ready to finish of your sphere. However, a sphere is only...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Wood, a material from trees, grown by the energy of the sun, is the beginning...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Zoe Gertner shows how to carve a colony of these birds in relief Every so...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Follow Steve Bisco’s advice to enrich your woodwork with gold leaf Carvers, furniture makers and...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Dennis Zongker talks you through the steps for bending wood for curved furniture Furniture makers have...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
In this article I will cover choosing wood and the best way to use the...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Zoe Gertner shows how to carve a colony of these birds in relief Every so...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
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Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Issue 331 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert craftsmanship, from a Craftsman-style highboy dresser and live-edge cabinet to a rotating display cabinet and sofa table with a foldable game board. Discover traditional techniques like butterfly keys, explore innovative joinery, and meet outstanding makers and award-winning designs. A rich and rewarding read for furniture makers at every level.
Issue 213 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Dave Western’s decorative bowl and traditional Welsh lovespoon alongside projects from beach scenes and optical illusions to birds, brushes, and sculpted portraits. Learn how to capture character in portrait carving, gain insights from experienced tutors, and discover fresh artistic perspectives from makers like Lara Reisigl Domeneghetti. A vibrant and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 422 of Woodturning is packed with inspiration and expert guidance, featuring Andrew Potocnik’s striking wall art and projects ranging from bolo ties and ebony boxes to a miniature Windsor chair and wing-handled bowl. Learn more about box lids, drill bit storage, and sharpening techniques, while discovering the work of Irish turner Richard West. Plus, enjoy exclusive woodworking book giveaways and the latest turning community updates.
Celebrate the milestone 100th issue of Woodworking Crafts with exclusive giveaways from Makita and BeaverCraft Tools, free woodworking books, and a special look back at memorable covers from the past 100 issues. Packed with inspiring projects—from folding stands and loveseats to carved spoons, knife racks, and pyrography art—plus expert techniques on veneer repair, sharpening, moulding planes, and bandsaw troubleshooting, this landmark edition is a must-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