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Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
From unpromising student to award-winning teacher, Jamie Ward ran the gamut of woodwork teaching before...
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,...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Two French friends are bridging the divide between furniture and art with their unique pieces...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
We used to regularly get hedgehogs in our garden, but sadly in recent years I...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
How many different jaws are there? There are many, but here we will look at the...
Mark Palma compares and tests a variety of beading tools My skew and I have...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Mike Stafford turns a bowl that is neither round nor square A lot of us...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Richard Findley uses the skills from the exercises in the previous issues to make two...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Issue 332 of Furniture & Cabinetmaking is packed with inspiring projects and practical expertise, from handcrafted chess sets and dovetailed trays to campaign furniture and workshop tools. Discover insights into Japanese saws, explore standout furniture showcased at the Smithsonian Craft Show, and meet talented designer-makers pushing the boundaries of the craft. A must-read for furniture makers seeking both inspiration and skill-building.
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 423 of Woodturning is packed with inspiring projects and practical techniques, from elegant long-neck vases and wave bowls to Viking games, flower goblets, and a handcrafted milking stool. Follow Richard Findley’s box-making series, discover the creative journey of turner Paul Hilton-Tapp, and enjoy expert advice from Kurt Hertzog. With woodworking book giveaways and community updates, it’s an engaging issue for turners of all skill levels.
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