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Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang...
Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant I love Celtic knotwork and...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at essential topics, myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of...
Three brothers in the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia have teamed up to create a business...
Sometimes it’s good to take it back to basics. As with many interests, there are...
Meet Sawstop, The US Tablessaw Brand Using Innovative Technology to Save Fingers Across Europe A...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
26-31 October 2026 at London Design & Engineering UTC We’re giving away 10 marketplace tickets...
Woodcarving reader, TimMcGinn shares his experiences and inspirations My introduction to woodcarving was an exhibition...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Anthony Bailey fixes the water damage to this wooden draining board This ash draining board...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Richard Findley uses the skills from the exercises in the previous issues to make two...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Alexander Thomson investigates the life and work of this German sculptor Veit Stoss (born before...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
You can learn a range of skills and enjoy the great outdoors at this week-long...
We look at a tree that is often seen as just ancient and venerable. The...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
More than just a ‘how-to’ book, the author’s passion for wood carving as a sustainable...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Richard Findley takes a look at an area of turning that he has never explored...
Randall A Maxey shares his expert advice cor choosing and using honing guides Many beginners...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Ramon Valdez builds a custom adjustable fence The router is undoubtedly one of the most...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Richard Findley explores the causes of catches on endgrain work and how to avoid them...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
The famous dovetail is well used for its sharp finish and practical strength, making it...
Jan Lennon deconstructs the creation of the curved and angled legs on her Meala table...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Derek Jones investigates the origins of this quintessentially English vernacular style of table In this...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Paul Purnell makes coasters using pen blanks. Large end-grain projects are reasonably straightforward if you...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Louise Biggs describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client. I have...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Dave Western explores carving a stylised Celtic crow Although I am a massive fan of...
Issue 333 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from a Craftsman-style cherry table and a classic rocking chair to floating shelves, a period garden gate, and workshop mallets. Sharpen your skills with expert advice on saw sharpening and working with solid wood, discover outstanding student craftsmanship, and meet talented designer-makers from around the world. Plus, enjoy a special woodworking book giveaway in this inspiring issue.
Issue 215 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Green Men and carved penguins to personalised serving boards and intricate sculpted heads. Learn practical carving skills with Peter Benson, explore the work of acclaimed wildfowl artist Pat Godin, and discover the beauty of foliate carving. With exhibition highlights, community news, and a free woodworking book offer, it’s an inspiring issue for carvers of every level.
Issue 425 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and expert techniques, from elegant lamps and sculptural boxes to miniature turnings and segmented vases. Discover advanced skills like buffalo horn inlay, explore the art of basket illusion turning, and gain insights into world-class woodturning demonstrations. With woodworking book giveaways and the latest community news, this issue is a must-read for turners of every skill level.
Issue 101 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical inspiration, from garden benches and toy aeroplanes to carved mirrors, turned candle holders, and CNC-crafted bowls. Discover clever workshop tips, improve your carving skills, and explore innovative techniques combining pyrography and watercolour. Plus, meet inspiring makers and learn how woodworking is making a positive impact in communities. A rewarding read 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