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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
Paolo Frattari combined two skill sets in one when he collaborated with fellow craftsman Dario...
Anna Muzzolon combines traditional pyrography with colouring techniques to create a floral design In this...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Richard Findley uses the skills from the exercises in the previous issues to make two...
Dave Western carves his take on a multi-bowled spoon When I carve, some seriously wild...
In woodworking, quality screwdrivers are crucial for driving screws cleanly, securely, and precisely without damaging...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Make a quick and useful key rack, perfect for a gift! Sometimes you just want...
Paul Purnell looks at selection, storage, seasoning and straightening. When making your own walking stick,...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
By Doug Stow. Published by Taunton Press Available for purchase at giftstome.com Box-making expert Doug...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
Frederick Wilbur carves a traditional foliage design The ubiquitous acanthus motif has been stylised more...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
Anthony Bailey introduces rotary power carving, with tips on choosing tools and getting the most...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at essential topics, myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
Robert Paul Gurney explains how to use ordinary tools to get extraordinarily accurate layouts. The...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Nic Westermann gets to grips with an edge-damaged tool This month, in the absence of...
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Over the course of his career, Hampshire-based has moved from machine making to more of...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Different countries use different measuring systems and typically the USA uses the standard/English/Imperial system and...
Jason Townsend talks us through making a useful sanding bow. Sanding is a job that...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
Mark Gough carves an Egyptian style relief of the god ‘Thoth’ in spalted sycamore The...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a side cabinet with drawers using hands tools...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Issue 330 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring craftsmanship, from a cherry chest of drawers and a Shaker-style wall shelf to a striking triangular display cabinet rich in symbolism. Discover clever workshop modifications, elegant designs made from offcuts, and expert restorations, plus features on London’s Fallen and Felled initiative and highlights from the Texas Furniture Show. An essential read for passionate furniture makers.
Issue 211 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Kev Alviti’s decorative axe cover and a wide range of projects—from campfires and unicorns to stylised owls and a dual-faced portrait. Learn how to create depth in relief carving, explore pyro-inspired techniques, and meet carvers like Ceini Spiller, who turned a heartfelt gift into a thriving business. A rich and engaging read for carvers of all levels.
Issue 419 of Woodturning is brimming with creativity, from Mark Palma’s red oak bowls to projects including spinning tops, burr bowls, iridescent vases, and a traditional Scottish quaich. Learn threading techniques for an acorn box, find inspiration in rescued timber transformations, and catch up on competition highlights and community news. A vibrant and varied issue for woodturners of every level.
Issue 98 of Woodworking Crafts is full of practical projects and creative inspiration, from carved book stands and Valentine’s lovespoons to router jigs and wooden fruit. Learn techniques including pyrography, composition ornament making, and Domino Joiner tricks, plus get expert advice on planer-thicknessers and turning tool adapters. With profiles of inspiring makers and Wood Award winners, it’s a rich and rewarding read for every woodworker.
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
