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When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
We review the updated edition of this classic timber guide Wood Identification & Use has...
In this article I will cover choosing wood and the best way to use the...
What have you been turning? Please email your images to WTEditorial@thegmcgroup.com Wedding goblet My granddaughter,...
A 300-year-old Polish beech has won the annual competition that highlights significant trees A beech...
Graham Thompson attempts a royal portrait and suggests you try something similar It was going...
John A. Nelson uses an easy trick to create a perfect ‘paint’ design every time...
Hendrik Varju builds an oak urn with deep family meaning My father, also named Hendrik...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
We meet Victoria Walpole, a Northumberland- based marquetry artist Victoria Walpole has had a varied...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
Woodturner and fishing enthusiast Colwin Way shows how to turn fishing floats, lures and a...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Mark Palma introduces you to the world of miniature woodturning Woodturning is wonderful hobby that...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’ve been smitten by pen turning. Easily done, small size...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Dave Western carves a pin brooch inspired by Welsh mythology My wife is fond of...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
In an extract from his book Green Wood Carving, Harald Lamon carves a wooden mug...
As we transition from winter to spring, it seems only appropriate to move the workshop...
Zoë Gertner creates a slumbering pet carving A well-meaning gift was left on my doorstep...
Walter Hall describes how he brought an old ‘egg-beater’ hand drill back to working condition...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Ever peered into the miniature world of a dollhouse and pondered how on earth anyone...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Jim Bennett follows traditional shaker design principles to make a special desk for a poet...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Steve Bisco carves an oak panel with authentic Viking decoration When I take a walk...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
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 212 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Steve Bisco’s ancient-style bog oak figure to carvings of wildlife, masks, portraits, and tactile natural forms. Learn how to avoid common mistakes when carving faces, explore the history of netsuke, and discover the intricate work of Jonathan Bayes. With exhibition highlights and community news, it’s a rich and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 420 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from multi-centre boxes and yew lanterns to copper-embellished pots and stone-effect finishes. Discover creative methods like magnetic closures and polymer clay inlay, and meet makers such as Elise McLauchlan, blending geometry with woodturning. With practical tips, inspiration, and community updates, it’s a must-read for turners of all levels.
Issue 99 of Woodworking Crafts is packed with creative projects and practical know-how, from pantry door shelving and a solid workbench to scrollsawn candle holders, carved frames, and pyrographed bowls. Learn techniques for flooring, drilling jigs, grinding tools, and mortising, and find inspiration in Thomas Dambo’s giant recycled-wood troll sculptures. A varied and engaging issue 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
