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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as a finish...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
Peter Benson considers how repeated application improves our carving When I was a small child,...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £12.00/ $15.96 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.95...
Andrea Zanini shows how to make an ancient Italian drinking vessel The latest in ancient...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Colin Sullivan takes us through butterfly joints using Trend router cutters Photographs by GMC/Anthony Bailey,...
Vic Tesolin takes a detailed look at bevel-up bench planes in the shop. Often misunderstood...
Anthony Bailey introduces rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools and getting the most...
Louise Biggs restores her client’s faith in her much-used family dining chairs. My client’s father...
Scott Horsburgh shares a technique for creating piston fit drawers. I have many woodworking heroes and...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Dave Western carves a pin brooch inspired by Welsh mythology My wife is fond of...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Richard Findley sets his first skew chisel skill-building practice exercises Last week I introduced my...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury contemplates woodturning as an art form I have recently had the privilege of...
More than just a ‘how-to’ book, the author’s passion for wood carving as a sustainable...
Derek Jones makes a birdhouse for the garden. The design This little bird box is...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Alexander Thomson investigates the life and work of this German sculptor Veit Stoss (born before...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Anna Muzzolon combines traditional pyrography with colouring techniques to create a floral design In this...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Gary Marshall looks at small scale willow growing Have you got a soggy bottom (of...
Rick Rich makes wooden handles for two small turning tools Recently at my woodturning club,...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
How many different jaws are there? There are many, but here we will look at the...
You can buy Carved Lovespoons for only £13.50/ $23.99 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $29.99 🇬🇧 For...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
We give you the plane facts about machining timber flat and square, safely Planer/thicknessers, surface...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Here are some tasty jointer tricks to get your teeth into… Biscuit jointing is so...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for making quick, accurate veneers I love my bandsaws: I...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
A continuing series looking at trees, timber and their uses. This time we look at...
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...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at some of the issues turners face when working with wood Woodturners...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
There are times when you can get in a bit of a spin trying to...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
In the 1970s, I attended what was then called a building school, and learned all...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves a pierced rosewood picture frame in the Art Nouveau style This...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
Issue 334 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from elegant oak display boxes and splayed-leg tables to restored furniture and handcrafted scrub planes. Learn how to achieve precision with machine tools, explore the restoration of a classic Finn Juhl chair, and discover outstanding designs nominated for the Wood Awards. With talented maker profiles and book recommendations, it’s an inspiring read for furniture makers of all levels.
Issue 216 of Woodcarving is packed with festive inspiration and creative projects, from Peter Benson’s snowboarding Santa to Gothic tracery, decorative signs, and intricate restoration work. Learn how to carve figures in motion, explore the fascinating craftsmanship of Armenian woodcarver Georgy Metichian, and discover Nik Keevil’s unique wood art. With book recommendations and the latest carving community news, it’s an inspiring issue for carvers of all skill levels.
Issue 427 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from Richard Findley’s multi-axis twisted box to oval bowls, petal-rimmed designs, and practical workshop accessories. Discover clever methods for replicating balusters, explore creative box-making with Andrew Potocnik, and meet rising woodturning talent Tom Windross. With expert advice, fresh ideas, and the latest community news, it’s an engaging read for turners of all skill 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.
Masterpiece Chairs presents an in-depth study of 18 iconic 20th-century chair designs, revealing the construction, materials, and design thinking behind some of the most important furniture pieces in modern design history. This unique book goes beyond aesthetics to explore what makes a chair truly exceptional: structure, engineering and craftsmanship. Each featured chair has been carefully disassembled and restored, offering a rare, close-up look at how these design classics are built and assembled. With over 1,000 step-by-step photographs, the book provides a detailed visual record of every stage of disassembly and reconstruction, making it an essential reference for designers, woodworkers and furniture enthusiasts.
Willow Weaving is a collection of 10 contemporary hand-woven projects, inspired by traditional woven baskets. Weaving willow to make baskets and containers is a historic art that has been passed down through generations, and in this book, Eddie Glew continues the tradition, introducing techniques he has learnt from experts in the field and perfected. The book starts with a brief history of basketmaking, before moving on to guide the practical details of willow growing and preparation, choosing the right tools for the workshop and a guide to the techniques needed to make the projects. The ten projects that form the main part of the book cover a wide variety of different makes, from a simple Catalan tray to a lavish picnic hamper. The book features full-colour photographs throughout every stage of each project, and clear, colour-coded diagrams.