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Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
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...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Meet Sawstop, The US Tablessaw Brand Using Innovative Technology to Save Fingers Across Europe A...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
From plain shabby to ‘shabby chic’. I had the offer of some free-to-use pine tongue...
Nic Westermann gets to grips with an edge-damaged tool This month, in the absence of...
Dave Western explores the meanings behind the signs and symbols used in lovespoons. Understanding lovespoon...
When embarking on a DIY project or even a professional job, selecting the right tool...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Lee Stoffer tells us how to make our own comfortable stool. Having a comfortable seat...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
What have you been turning? Please email your images to WTEditorial@thegmcgroup.com Wedding goblet My granddaughter,...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Janice Levi decorates Mark Palma’s platter with a Zentangle-inspired design When selecting pyrography as an...
Such is the temptation of repeating tasks in woodworking, that I was encouraged by my...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of drive types You may ask how...
Franciszek de Sage puts a William-and-Mary-style chest back on its feet This is a walnut...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at essential topics, myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Fatigued by metal clamps? Derek Jones builds a set of wooden sash clamps and puts...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Charles Mak shares some of his beading techniques while adding an ornamental detail to his...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
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