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“Make it with us”
Derek Jones demonstrates a few techniques for adding a period-style gallery to your worktops Gallery...
Derek Jones demonstrates a few techniques for adding a period-style gallery to your worktops Gallery...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Bob Jubb shells out some top tips for carving this charming creature There is confusion...
Amber Bailey restores a delightful antique spirit level back to its former glory Any woodworker...
Colwin Way shows how to make a bradawl, marking gauge and a mallet I think...
Mike Wood provides a step-by-step guide to carving this distinctive large bird Introduced into the...
Master decorator and special effects expert Martin Green is the Master of Illusion who knows a...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Richard Findley takes a look at the technique known as ring, or hoop, turning. I first...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
In the first of two articles, Tatiana Baldina demonstrates how to lay out some basic...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Alan Wasserman looks at using imperfect wood, starting with the implications and things to consider...
Nic Westermann demystifies sharpening carving knives and chisels A few years back the (now ex)...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Paolo Frattari combined two skill sets in one when he collaborated with fellow craftsman Dario...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Chris Grace builds a screen and blind to protect his tools from shavings and dust....
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
John Hawkswell makes a useful, rustic-style bolt from scrap wood If you want to add...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Matt Estlea identifies a few ground rules to ensure your layout lines are ones you...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Matt Estlea completes the final joints on his practice frame I previously explained how to...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
Mike Wood shows how to create a delightful rock-dwelling bird The wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
Issue 333 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from a Craftsman-style cherry table and a classic rocking chair to floating shelves, a period garden gate, and workshop mallets. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on saw sharpening and working with solid wood, discover outstanding student craftsmanship, and meet talented designer-makers from around the world. Plus, enjoy a special woodworking book giveaway in this inspiring issue.
Issue 215 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Green Men and carved penguins to personalised serving boards and intricate sculpted heads. Learn practical carving skills with Peter Benson, explore the work of acclaimed wildfowl artist Pat Godin, and discover the beauty of foliate carving. With exhibition highlights, community news, and a free woodworking book offer, it’s an inspiring issue for carvers of every level.
Issue 426 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from a walnut phone amplifier and hot-melt glue decorated bowl to shifted forms and unusual turned boxes. Explore basket illusion work, follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, and discover the craftsmanship behind James Carter’s signature Christmas ornaments. With highlights from the AAW Symposium and the latest turning community news, it’s an inspiring read for woodturners of all levels.
Issue 102 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with inspiring projects, from key cabinets and canvas deck chairs to pallet-wood furniture, carved pendants, and handcrafted planes. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on segmented turning, pocket hole joinery, and choosing a tablesaw, then discover innovative makers, modern marquetry, and the next generation of furniture craftsmanship. With a free woodworking book offer, it’s an essential 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