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“Make it with us”
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
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...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Thin bowls have never really done much for me. The thinnest bowl I’ve made was...
We visit one of the world’s leading art and design museums. One of London’s best-known...
Such is the temptation of repeating tasks in woodworking, that I was encouraged by my...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
When Martin Gallen offered a lift to a traditional Irish music tutor, it opened up...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
We’re going to go back to southeastern Germany and the Erzgebirge Mountain area, famed for...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Dave Rigler explains how he made the Island Table, a stunning piece inspired by a seaside landscape...
Lucy Turner has carved a furniture-shaped niche for herself by adorning pieces with marquetry made...
Everything you need to know about this roughing tool The tool to which we dedicate...
Although woodturning lathes vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, the basic requirements of the lathe dictate...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
Master decorator and special effects expert Martin Green is the Master of Illusion who knows a...
Philip Greenwood looks at the pros and cons of different ways to form a spigot. Cutting...
Kevin Ley makes a Morris-style rocking chair. This chair was to be part of a...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Derek Jones put a combination of old and new tools to the test to create...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Kev Alviti takes inspiration for his latest project from the history of milling Bread is...
Colwin Way turns a simple, but beautiful condiment set. This project is going to be...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
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
