The Woodworkers Institute
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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
One of the skills that has rather got lost is planing accurately by hand, we...
Andy Coates take a look at turning hollow forms, the simplest shape – an egg...
Mark Ivan Fortune carves an unusual decorative oak coat hook The creative process of wood...
Ramon Valdez makes some custom holding accessories for his new sliding tablesaw When I finally...
There isn’t much point in using machines to produce accurate results if they aren’t set...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Kurt Hertzog talks about the skew chisel. Of the many tools in a woodturner’s kit,...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
Anne Briggs Bohnett meets the man who helped kick-start the hand tool revival Few people...
Cedric Boyns whittles a magnificent bird in courting pose I have had an interest in...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Three brothers in the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia have teamed up to create a business...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
Maurice Tebbutt and Keith Drew talk us through the maths and making of a segmented...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at essential topics, myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of...
We learn about the remarkable life and work of carver Ronald Ellis. Ronald Ellis’ journey...
Guest editor Mark Palma restores a CBN wheel which has seen better days CBN wheels...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
Colin Sullivan takes us through butterfly joints using Trend router cutters Photographs by GMC/Anthony Bailey,...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Derek Jones takes F&C to the sales for a quick lesson in dating A sale...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work. No matter how careful...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A....
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
Rick Rich shares his ‘after dinner’ turning project to make a garden dibber. I know some pretty serious...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Expert gilder Paul Wilson, the subject of our carving feature, shows you how to gild...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
The author provides a guide for carving a trio of Wilson’s birds of paradise. Wilson’s...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
Neil Lawton creates an easy-to-make trug project, so there’s no excuse for vegetating… I’ve been...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
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