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For more than 70 years, Blum has collaborated with designers and furniture makers worldwide to...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storagerack...
Molly Winton explains how you can use pyrography and homemade brands to embellish your projects...
Mark Beckett explains how woodturning helped bring him back from the brink of death Where...
Isreal Martin describes making a special box from an old European walnut tree A few...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Founded in 1952 by Julius Blum in Höchst, Austria, Blum has grown from a small...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
You can buy Wooden Jewellery Boxes for only £13.50/ $21.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $26.99 🇬🇧...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
We decided to go looking for interesting and more obscure facts and useful working information...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Mark Palma looks at expanding the use of wax in woodturning. Wax has been used...
Peter Benson looks at selecting the perfect carving knife. The most common questions I am asked...
The author takes flight with a red grouse in lime The red grouse (Lagopus lagopus)...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Mark Palma turns a piece to accentuate its natural beauty I am always troubled when...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a historic woodcarving from the Viking Age. This project is...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Kevin Alviti unearths an archaeopteryx ‘Your boy likes dinosaurs, think you could carve a fossil?’...
Furniture maker Dorian Bracht tell us about his love of joints and his new book...
Zoë Gertner creates a slumbering pet carving A well-meaning gift was left on my doorstep...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
In this article, experienced woodworker Peter Wood takes us through this step-by-step guide on how...
Graham Thompson pays homage to those he admires by carving their faces People portrait in...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
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
