New WWI Website

We are pleased to present the new Woodworkers Institute website, which is being launched alongside The Mark Baker Award for Woodturner of the Year. More details to follow.

Why have we changed the website?

Such is the way with the modern world that nothing seems to stay current for long. So, we felt it was time to update the previous version with an easy-to-navigate website that really celebrates the visual details of woodwork. As such, the new WWI website has large images, and offers a streamlined navigation process so you can find what you’re looking for with a few clicks. We already have hundreds of articles available, all for free.

 Some example titles:

• Making a Carving Vice                 
• Video – How to Cut Tenons on the Band Saw
• Heat Treating Steel
• Video – Applying Patterns to Wood
• How to Make a Seed Box
• Tree for Life – The Yew

Sounds great. What’s more?

With weekly additions to our articles list, we’ll bring you the same high-quality content found in our woodworking magazines, alongside weekly videos from our own Randy Maxwell, who will continue to offer his thoughtful advice and insights on a broad range of woodworking topics, including answering your questions and looking at the latest tools and woodworking trends. Furthermore, we’ve kept our popular Projects page which is brimming with inspiring and detailed tutorials that can be carried out in your own ‘shop.

To add to that, we will publish weekly newsletters that take a look at what’s going on from around the globe in the world of woodworking – from the informative to the interesting; from the funny to the downright ridiculous, we’ll scour the internet and draw on our industry insights to keep you informed. We’ve kept our handy events calendar of all upcoming woodworking events in the UK and US – including show summaries and how to book tickets.

Anything else?

It can be a challenge to purchase woodworking tools and materials from reputable suppliers. New to our offering is a comprehensive business directory of woodworking businesses in the UK and US, including contact details and website links – from large tool warehouses to specialist tool suppliers and manufacturers. So, looking for an affordable bench saw, or an artisanal bench plane? Head over to our business directory to see what’s on offer near you.

Competitions

We’ll be running regular competitions to bring out the very best in woodworking. After all, many woodworking creations are made to be seen! We’ll publish the winning articles on our website and social media channels, with possible follow-up articles in our woodworking magazines. To keep up-to-date with the latest competitions make sure you frequent our competitions page – including entry requirements and prizes on the current Mark Baker Prize competition.

Books for sale

Looking for a great gift? With a topic for all tastes, head over to our publications page to see our extensive back catalogue of woodworking books on offer. Our latest release, Japanese Joinery, brings this ancient craft to your fingertips with both accessible and challenging tutorials.

Start exploring a world of woodcraft on the Woodworkers Institute