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In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
In the first of a two-part article, Colwin Way looks at supporting and giving lift...
Zoe Gertner shows how to carve a colony of these birds in relief Every so...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Zoe Gertner shows how to carve a colony of these birds in relief Every so...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Duane Cartwright explains how to carve these festive cards, which make great handmade gifts As...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Two French friends are bridging the divide between furniture and art with their unique pieces...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I use Forstner bits to drill my blanks when making...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
Ray Winder discusses his miniature carvings and the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors &...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
You can buy Scrollsaws A Woodworker’s Guide from Gifts to Me for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of drive types You may ask how...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Nic Westermann demystifies sharpening carving knives and chisels A few years back the (now ex)...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Richard Findley explores common catches, why they happen and how to avoid them Catches are...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
It’s a funny thing. The mass of components and materials that make up a plane...
Derek Jones takes F&C to the sales for a quick lesson in dating A sale...
Woodturning is alive and well. There is a fabulous selection of tools and equipment available...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel in the strapwork style of the Jacobethan era Wooden...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
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