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Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
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...Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
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If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Welcome to the Woodworkers Institute Newsletter! Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
Showcasing over 50 traditional and contemporary techniques, this book provides a visually rich and technically...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’m thinking about buying a chainsaw to cut wood for...
Using a biscuit jointer in static mode has many advantages Biscuit jointing has to be...
A revolutionary advancement The Gothic style started around 1150 in France with the cathedral of...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
There is confusion around the world over what a tortoise is. In the UK, we...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Liam Thomas uses the Festool Domino to seamlessly reduce the height of a rare mid-century...
Three brothers in the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia have teamed up to create a business...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
We previously looked at the basics of a bandsaw in part 1. Perhaps the machine...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Louise Biggs repairs a broken handle This repair to a finger-pull handle of a Chinese...
In the previous article, we took a detailed look at the various hollowing rigs available,...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
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Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
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Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
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Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Zoe Gertner carves from a log a large snail for a garden ornament. What can...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
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 422 of Woodturning is packed with inspiration and expert guidance, featuring Andrew Potocnik’s striking wall art and projects ranging from bolo ties and ebony boxes to a miniature Windsor chair and wing-handled bowl. Learn more about box lids, drill bit storage, and sharpening techniques, while discovering the work of Irish turner Richard West. Plus, enjoy exclusive woodworking book giveaways and the latest turning community updates.
Celebrate the milestone 100th issue of Woodworking Crafts with exclusive giveaways from Makita and BeaverCraft Tools, free woodworking books, and a special look back at memorable covers from the past 100 issues. Packed with inspiring projects—from folding stands and loveseats to carved spoons, knife racks, and pyrography art—plus expert techniques on veneer repair, sharpening, moulding planes, and bandsaw troubleshooting, this landmark edition is a must-read for every woodworking enthusiast.
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