The Woodworkers Institute
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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Colin Sullivan looks at the power drill’s manual predecessors The wheel brace or hand drill...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Colin Sullivan looks at the power drill’s manual predecessors The wheel brace or hand drill...
Guest editor Les Symonds takes on an unusual heritage project One of the many advantages...
Anthony Bailey researches the history of ration-era furniture and restores a 1950 stable. In the...
Janice Levi decorates Mark Palma’s platter with a Zentangle-inspired design When selecting pyrography as an...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Michael Perkovich adds bold curves and subtle tapers to this elegant design This entry table...
Meet Sawstop, The US Tablessaw Brand Using Innovative Technology to Save Fingers Across Europe A...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
John Hawkswell looks at some eye catching handles and makes a magic wand, plus a...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Paolo Frattari combined two skill sets in one when he collaborated with fellow craftsman Dario...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
Steve Bisco carves a Norman Romanesque corbel with an 11th-century figure When William the Conqueror,...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
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 420 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from multi-centre boxes and yew lanterns to copper-embellished pots and stone-effect finishes. Discover creative methods like magnetic closures and polymer clay inlay, and meet makers such as Elise McLauchlan, blending geometry with woodturning. With practical tips, inspiration, and community updates, it’s a must-read for turners of all levels.
Issue 99 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical know-how, from pantry door shelving and a solid workbench to scrollsawn candle holders, carved frames, and pyrographed bowls. Learn techniques for flooring, drilling jigs, grinding tools, and mortising, and find inspiration in Thomas Dambo’s giant recycled-wood troll sculptures. A varied and engaging issue 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
