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Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’m thinking about pressure pots. Suggestions for someone new to...
Fred & Julie Byrne use their scrollsaw to make a useful but attractive item for...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Beatriz Zuazo uses reclaimed wood from her own workshop to make a pair of jewellery...
In the first of two articles, Tatiana Baldina demonstrates how to lay out some basic...
Richard Findley takes a look at an area of turning that he has never explored...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Anthony Bailey fixes the water damage to this wooden draining board This ash draining board...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
We visit a British museum devoted to American decorative and folk art. You don’t have...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Richard Findley turns his first hollow form. You would think that, at some point, I...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Zoë Gertner creates a slumbering pet carving A well-meaning gift was left on my doorstep...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
If you need to make joints or trim components to fit or chop away defective...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
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...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Richard Findley tackles natural edge work. What is natural edge work? Natural edge work, sometimes...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Issue 330 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring craftsmanship, from a cherry chest of drawers and a Shaker-style wall shelf to a striking triangular display cabinet rich in symbolism. Discover clever workshop modifications, elegant designs made from offcuts, and expert restorations, plus features on London’s Fallen and Felled initiative and highlights from the Texas Furniture Show. An essential read for passionate furniture makers.
Issue 212 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Steve Bisco’s ancient-style bog oak figure to carvings of wildlife, masks, portraits, and tactile natural forms. Learn how to avoid common mistakes when carving faces, explore the history of netsuke, and discover the intricate work of Jonathan Bayes. With exhibition highlights and community news, it’s a rich and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 419 of Woodturning is brimming with creativity, from Mark Palma’s red oak bowls to projects including spinning tops, burr bowls, iridescent vases, and a traditional Scottish quaich. Learn threading techniques for an acorn box, find inspiration in rescued timber transformations, and catch up on competition highlights and community news. A vibrant and varied issue for woodturners of every level.
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
