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Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
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...Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Winner will get a 3-Piece Combo Kit LXT worth over £500! Makita is generously offering...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
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...Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
When Martin Gallen offered a lift to a traditional Irish music tutor, it opened up...
Kurt Hertzog has some tips for success with shellac and lacquer For the woodturner seeking...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
Guest editor Emiliano Achaval talks to woodturning video creator Mike Peace When I accepted this...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
We look at an 18th-century carving by Masanao of Kyoto This wooden netsuke of a...
Although woodturning lathes vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, the basic requirements of the lathe dictate...
Using a static sander needs grit and determination – we have both! Once you have...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Dave Western carves his take on a multi-bowled spoon When I carve, some seriously wild...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
When embarking on a DIY project or even a professional job, selecting the right tool...
We check out two new publications to add to your workshop library Forest Craft Handbook,...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
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Dave Wilkins walks guest editor Peter Benson through his journey from stick head making to...
Mark Palma looks at expanding the use of wax in woodturning. Wax has been used...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
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Having cleaned up and checked the knives on our used DeWalt 735 planer, we put...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
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 422 of Woodturning is packed with inspiration and expert guidance, featuring Andrew Potocnik’s striking wall art and projects ranging from bolo ties and ebony boxes to a miniature Windsor chair and wing-handled bowl. Learn more about box lids, drill bit storage, and sharpening techniques, while discovering the work of Irish turner Richard West. Plus, enjoy exclusive woodworking book giveaways and the latest turning community updates.
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 projects—from folding stands and loveseats to carved spoons, knife racks, and pyrography art—plus 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 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