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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...
Minis, a speciality of maker Molly Goodfellow Winton, was inspired by ancient, and prehistoric art...
As we transition from winter to spring, it seems only appropriate to move the workshop...
Chris West looks at getting started with turning a mill, using a CrushGrind Shaft mechanism....
Zoë Gertner creates a slumbering pet carving A well-meaning gift was left on my doorstep...
What you will need • 38mm twist bit or adjustable bit• Bow saw• Compass or...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
A 300-year-old Polish beech has won the annual competition that highlights significant trees A beech...
Michael Perkovich adds bold curves and subtle tapers to this elegant design This entry table...
The team at Tree Tents International build extraordinary structures that reconnect people to nature Tree...
Richard Findley takes a look at the technique known as ring, or hoop, turning. I first...
We head to America’s West Coast to find out how this award-winning designer combines traditional...
Nick Pedullá of Pedullá Studio makes custom furniture and woodworking videos in Sydney, Australia Sydney,...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
We visit one of the world’s leading art and design museums. One of London’s best-known...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
In this step-by-step guide, Peter wood shows us how to construct an attractive and practical...
We decided to go looking for interesting and more obscure facts and useful working information...
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
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...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
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