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Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Woodcarving is arguably the most artistic of the woodworking disciplines. Basic woodworking skills will be...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Different countries use different measuring systems and typically the USA uses the standard/English/Imperial system and...
We look at an 18th-century carving by Masanao of Kyoto This wooden netsuke of a...
Anthony Bailey gives you the best practice for getting to grips with your bandsaw 1....
Beatriz Zuazo uses reclaimed wood from her own workshop to make a pair of jewellery...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Vasco Araldi’s contemporary desk combines function with style and economy with luxury Photographs by Vasco...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Richard Findley uses the skills from the exercises in the previous issues to make two...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Guest editor Pat Carroll introduces artist Elizabeth Weber and her beautiful work American woodturner Elizabeth...
John Hawkswell turns a beautiful spalted beech and yew box with a curved support arm...
Looking for a fun woodcarving project for the weekend? Johan Roudy carves a ready-to-leap mouse...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Issue 329 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from secret mitre dovetail boxes and oak side tables to restored tea caddies and handmade lamps. Learn traditional joints like draw-bored mortise and tenon and the nejiri arigata puzzle joint, and explore award-winning designs from the Wood Awards and Bespoke Guild Mark. With maker profiles and exhibition highlights, it’s a must-read for furniture enthusiasts.
Issue 211 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Kev Alviti’s decorative axe cover and a wide range of projects—from campfires and unicorns to stylised owls and a dual-faced portrait. Learn how to create depth in relief carving, explore pyro-inspired techniques, and meet carvers like Ceini Spiller, who turned a heartfelt gift into a thriving business. A rich and engaging read for carvers of all levels.
Issue 418 of Woodturning is packed with creative projects and thoughtful insights, from Richard Findley’s thread chasing tutorial to turned cedar bowls, natural-edge goblets, and playful penguin skittles. Explore unique ideas like turning inside books and archery mops, plus techniques for pepper mills and decorative boxes. With competition highlights from Wizardry in Wood and reflections on the future of turning, it’s a rich and engaging read for turners of all levels.
Issue 98 of Woodworking Crafts is full of practical projects and creative inspiration, from carved book stands and Valentine’s lovespoons to router jigs and wooden fruit. Learn techniques including pyrography, composition ornament making, and Domino Joiner tricks, plus get expert advice on planer-thicknessers and turning tool adapters. With profiles of inspiring makers and Wood Award winners, it’s a rich and rewarding read for every woodworker.
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
