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Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Molly Winton explains how you can use pyrography and homemade brands to embellish your projects...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Lee Stoffer weaves the seat for his stool. To ensure the seat weave was of...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Chris Grace improves the effectiveness and ease of use of his extraction system. Having a...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Continuing from Back to Basics – Types of Hardwood, this week we will look at...
FOLLOW JOHN BULLAR’S EXPERT GUIDE TO PREPARING YOUR OWN VENEERS It is extremely useful to...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Steve Bisco carves a stylised piece, inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement The thistle is...
You can buy Scrollsaws A Woodworker’s Guide from Gifts to Me for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual...
Israel Martin Describes The Process Of Making A Small Cabinet Hand I love using quartersawn...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Mark Palma sums up this year’s event Association of Woodturners (AAW) held their 39th annual...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Over the years, I have used or developed many tricks or shortcuts on my shop...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Issue 331 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and expert craftsmanship, from a Craftsman-style highboy dresser and live-edge cabinet to a rotating display cabinet and sofa table with a foldable game board. Discover traditional techniques like butterfly keys, explore innovative joinery, and meet outstanding makers and award-winning designs. A rich and rewarding read for furniture makers at every level.
Issue 213 of Woodcarving is packed with creativity and inspiration, featuring Dave Western’s decorative bowl and traditional Welsh lovespoon alongside projects from beach scenes and optical illusions to birds, brushes, and sculpted portraits. Learn how to capture character in portrait carving, gain insights from experienced tutors, and discover fresh artistic perspectives from makers like Lara Reisigl Domeneghetti. A vibrant and engaging issue for carvers of all levels.
Issue 421 of Woodturning is packed with creativity and expert advice, with Mike Stafford sharing tips to avoid dye disasters and projects ranging from floating-lid boxes and Newton’s Cradles to magical toys and miniature furniture. Learn new techniques, follow Richard Findley’s apple-shaped box, and meet inspiring maker Mark Sutton. A varied and engaging issue for woodturners 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