The Woodworkers Institute
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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
We check out two new publications to add to your workshop library Forest Craft Handbook,...
Mark Palma explores methods to deter bleed through Adding colour or a decorative element to...
Walter Hall describes how he brought an old ‘egg-beater’ hand drill back to working condition...
“One of my greatest learned experiences from woodturning is that the object’s form is always...
Nic Westermann explores the issue of green wood shrinkage The main rule I have as...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Woodcarving is arguably the most artistic of the woodworking disciplines. Basic woodworking skills will be...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Derek Jones put a combination of old and new tools to the test to create...
Amber Bailey goes more or less round in circles to produce a simple fun jigsaw. Rather than...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Lee Stoffer weaves the seat for his stool. To ensure the seat weave was of...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Arris: A arris is the term for a sharp edge on wood where two edges meet....
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’m thinking about pressure pots. Suggestions for someone new to...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
You can learn a range of skills and enjoy the great outdoors at this week-long...
Bridle joints are common in frame construction because of their strength. The wide mortise and...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
When Martin Gallen offered a lift to a traditional Irish music tutor, it opened up...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
Israel Martin Describes The Process Of Making A Small Cabinet Hand I love using quartersawn...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Anthony Bailey fixes the water damage to this wooden draining board This ash draining board...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
We look at an 18th-century carving by Masanao of Kyoto This wooden netsuke of a...
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
