Christmas Gift Ideas

This Christmas, gift craftsmanship and creativity with a carefully chosen woodworking book

With the festive season soon upon on us, we’ve dipped into our chest of woodworking books and drawn a selection that will make wonderful gifts for both the aspiring woodworker and the accomplished expert. From joinery and carving to turning and furniture and cabinetmaking, find a book that offers a blend of foundational skills and advanced techniques, complete with project ideas that cater to all.

Creative Woodturning Projects

Creative Woodturning Projects offers a captivating collection of 16 projects by Richard Findley, one of the UK’s top woodturners.

This book, curated from the archives of Woodturning magazine, showcases innovative techniques originally set as challenges by the late editor, Mark Baker.

Creative Woodturning Projects is a perfect Christmas gift for craft enthusiasts eager to explore new techniques and create beautiful pieces.

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Turning Decorative Bowls

Turning Decorative Bowls features 16 inspiring projects by one of the UK’s top turners, Richard Findley.

It includes stunning, vibrant photography and straightforward, step-by-step instructions. Turning Decorative Bowls is the perfect gift for any woodturning enthusiast this Christmas, offering endless opportunities to create exquisite, decorative pieces.

Whether you are a novice or a seasoned turner, Richard’s detailed accounts of his journey will provide valuable insights and inspiration.

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Japanese Joinery

Discover the intricate world of Japanese joinery with this visually stunning and technically detailed book that showcases over 50 traditional and contemporary techniques. From timeless artistry to modern innovations, each page is a testament to the union of beauty and functionality in woodworking.

Harnessing his profound passion for joinery and woodcraft, author Dorian Bracht began his remarkable journey as a professional woodworker in 2012. Now based in Berlin, Dorian channels all his experience, talent, and passion into Japanese Joinery, his debut book that will enlighten and inspire readers.

This Christmas, ignite your passion for crafting with timeless skills and creative inspiration.

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Green Wood Carving

More than just a ‘how-to’ book, the author’s passion for wood carving as a sustainable craft and his connection to wood and nature shines through on every page.

Green Wood Carving includes fascinating information about wood, how it grows, how to use it, and what makes it unique. It also explains the main carving tools, their uses, and how to care for them. From coat hooks and candlesticks to spoons and mugs, detailed step-by-step instructions explain each of the nine projects in words, photographs, and drawings.

This woodworking book makes a wonderful Christmas present. It inspires creativity, hones practical skills, and provides a rewarding hobby for all ages.

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Wood Joints by Machine & Hand

Wood Joints by Machine & Hand is an indispensable reference book and instructional guide to creating the most common joints in woodworking. Joinery is a fundamental element of woodworking, and mastering the basic joints is essential to becoming a skilled woodworker.

Each joint is accompanied by detailed step-by-step instructions and illustrated with full-colour photographs. Methods for building joints using both hand and power tools are shown, and alternative techniques are given where appropriate, allowing the reader to experiment and decide on their preferred process.

A woodworking book is a brilliant Christmas gift that provides practical skills and inspires creativity throughout the year.

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Whittling Handbook

Whittling Handbook perfectly introduces the simple yet immensely pleasurable craft of creating attractive objects with only a knife and a piece of timber. Whittling is an art form that can be as simple or complex as you like.

This delightful book guides the reader through the basics, starting with straightforward projects such as a garden dibber and paper knife and progressing to more complex and intricate items such as a linked chain and whistle. The tools you’ll need, plus the basic techniques and how to perform them safely, are all covered in a clear and straightforward way.

This book makes the perfect gift for all whittle enthusiasts in your life!

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Woodworking Joinery by Hand

Woodworking Joinery by Hand is a ground-breaking woodworking book that introduces a new twist on traditional hand-cut joint-making methods.

One of the biggest challenges with conventional hand-joinery techniques is that the novice woodworker needs first to master the complex skill of cutting perfectly straight and with a high degree of accuracy. With Sugita’s unique method of guiding and controlling the saw blade using jigs and magnetic sheets, a beginner can learn advanced joint-making techniques with hand tools alone.

This book is for any experienced woodworker who wants to brush up on their sawing skills.

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Build Stuff with Wood

Build Stuff with Wood is a true beginner’s guide to woodworking. It is aimed at anyone interested in the craft but with little to no tools and no real idea where to start.

The book suggests starting with a few portable power tools (cordless drill, jigsaw, etc.), building some cool projects with that basic kit, and then adding skills and tools as you go.

14 fun projects, all built with just a few woodworking tools and off-the-shelf lumber. This Christmas, offer timeless skills, creative inspiration, and the joy of crafting something unique by hand.

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Super Simple Outdoor Woodworking

Super Simple Outdoor Woodworking is an imaginative collection of 15 easy-to-make projects for the garden, patio, or deck.

There are projects designed for those just starting woodworking and the experienced woodworker to create. All the projects include clear guidance on how best to approach the construction of each piece, and they can be made with standard-sized wood from the DIY store. Several projects also include helpful hints and tips for achieving perfect results.

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