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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…...
Over the course of his career, Hampshire-based has moved from machine making to more of...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Louise Biggs shows us how she made a fancy fire surround when there is no...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Steve Bisco carves a stylised piece, inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement The thistle is...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Richard Findley takes a look at the technique known as ring, or hoop, turning. I first...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
John Lloyd looks at a 15th-century technique that revolutionised furniture making. No, this has nothing...
In an abridged extract from All New Turning Projects, Richard Raffan makes these simple handled...
Over the years my off-the-shelf bench gradually had more and more bits screwed and bolted...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti introduces the craftsman, teacher and author known only as Barn the...
How many different jaws are there? There are many, but here we will look at the...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
Nic Westermann shares his simple two-point approach to sharpening curved spoon blades and scorps. In...
Woodworking, an age-old craft, offers a unique blend of mental and physical benefits that make...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Andrea Zanini turns an ancient Italian pasta stamp. Italy and food are two words that...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
Dave Western creates from scrapwood a killer whale that is based heavily on a dramatic form...
Dave Western researches the history of this traditional Welsh craft The lovespoon has become something...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
Sue Harker makes a laminated open segmented bowl by gluing half rows of open segments...
Steve Bisco carves a solid block of oak into a medieval ‘mercy seat’ Our Gothic...
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