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...We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayersā¦...
Molly Winton explores embellishing a turned project with home-made brands using nichrome wire Designs can...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Anna Muzzolon combines traditional pyrography with colouring techniques to create a floral design In this...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
What have you been turning? Please email your images to WTEditorial@thegmcgroup.com Wedding goblet My granddaughter,...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Kevin Alviti unearths an archaeopteryx āYour boy likes dinosaurs, think you could carve a fossil?ā...
Graham Thompson makes the case for unplanned carving āFreeā carving, means unplanned, seat- of-the-pants, without...
Richard Findley takes a look at the technique known as ring, or hoop, turning. I first...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
We check out two new publications to add to your workshop library Forest Craft Handbook,...
Rick Knopke’s rural childhood taught him a resourcefulness that later proved invaluable for his furniture-making...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
The Oseberg ship, built around 820AD, is one of three magnificent Viking ships preserved in...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesnāt like a nice...
Guest editor Pat Carroll introduces artist Elizabeth Weber and her beautiful work American woodturner Elizabeth...
More than just a āhow-toā book, the authorās passion for wood carving as a sustainable...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
By Doug Stow. Published by Taunton Press Available for purchase at giftstome.com Box-making expert Doug...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape ā an egg...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
There isnāt much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they arenāt set...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls āthe biggest winsāā¦ If youāve been turning...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
The author doesnāt get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesnāt like a nice...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilsonās birds of paradise. Wilsonās...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studioās student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harkerās metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcherās block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. Iāve been...
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 Westernās 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 Newtonās Cradles to magical toys and miniature furniture. Learn new techniques, follow Richard Findleyās apple-shaped box, and meet inspiring maker Mark Sutton. A varied and engaging issue for woodturners of all levels.
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 projectsāfrom folding stands and loveseats to carved spoons, knife racks, and pyrography artāplus 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 projectsāincluding a stool, table, bench, and two armchairsāwith 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 boxesāfrom small ring boxes to multi-drawer designsāusing 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 boardāperfect 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