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Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Guest editor Mark Palma restores a CBN wheel which has seen better days CBN wheels...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Louise Biggs restores her client’s faith in her much-used family dining chairs. My client’s father...
In this article I will cover choosing wood and the best way to use the...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Michael T Collins makes a beautiful rustic-looking coffee table. I have long been a proponent of...
Showcasing over 50 traditional and contemporary techniques, this book provides a visually rich and technically...
We meet carver, green woodworker, teacher and author Harald Lamon Harald Lamon has a passion...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
It’s a funny thing. The mass of components and materials that make up a plane...
Nick Pedullá of Pedullá Studio makes custom furniture and woodworking videos in Sydney, Australia Sydney,...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
“One of my greatest learned experiences from woodturning is that the object’s form is always...
We check out two new publications to add to your workshop library Forest Craft Handbook,...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Recently I have become less dependent on making measurements and marking cut lines on boards....
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Geoffrey Laycock visits renowned gunmakers Holland & Holland of London, and discovers a world not...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Louise Biggs continues her series by building a decorative and intricate bookcase Having completed the...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
There is a yew (Taxus baccata) tree growing in the churchyard at Fortingall in Perthshire...
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 Western’s 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 Newton’s Cradles to magical toys and miniature furniture. Learn new techniques, follow Richard Findley’s apple-shaped box, and meet inspiring maker Mark Sutton. A varied and engaging issue for woodturners of all levels.
Issue 99 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical know-how, from pantry door shelving and a solid workbench to scrollsawn candle holders, carved frames, and pyrographed bowls. Learn techniques for flooring, drilling jigs, grinding tools, and mortising, and find inspiration in Thomas Dambo’s giant recycled-wood troll sculptures. A varied and engaging issue for makers of all abilities.
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