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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
We look at a tree that is more universally useful than any other tree on...
Vic Tesolin takes a detailed look at bevel-up bench planes in the shop. Often misunderstood...
Wood, a material from trees, grown by the energy of the sun, is the beginning...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Anthony Bailey fixes the water damage to this wooden draining board This ash draining board...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Molly Winton explains how you can use pyrography and homemade brands to embellish your projects...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Fred & Julie Byrne use their scrollsaw to make a useful but attractive item for...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Rick Rich makes wooden handles for two small turning tools Recently at my woodturning club,...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a wall cabinet with two side drawers using...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storagerack...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Andrew Potocnik makes a decorative box out of pallet wood. So often one encounters timber...
Derek Jones describes a few options for taking the hard work out of large scale...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storagerack...
Charles Mak shows step-by-step how to make to a sculpture that will impress all your...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
I’ve looked at a couple of variations of the Moxon vice in the last couple...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
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 421 of Woodturning is packed with creativity and expert advice, with Mike Stafford sharing tips to avoid dye disasters and projects ranging from floating-lid boxes and Newton’s Cradles to magical toys and miniature furniture. Learn new techniques, follow Richard Findley’s apple-shaped box, and meet inspiring maker Mark Sutton. A varied and engaging issue for woodturners 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