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Here are seven must-have woodworking measuring tools picked by the editors at the Woodworkers Institute...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Woodcarving is arguably the most artistic of the woodworking disciplines. Basic woodworking skills will be...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
John Hawkswell makes a useful, rustic-style bolt from scrap wood If you want to add...
Mark Palma looks at expanding the use of wax in woodturning. Wax has been used...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Michael Huntley takes a closer look at the historical significance of this trestle table, which...
Even in the modern world – with every conceivable tool with a plug on it,...
Cedar is a catch-all name for many different species of often unrelated tree – we...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Kevin Ley takes the time to construct a longcase clock in zebrano and oak Some...
Guest editor Pat Carroll introduces artist Elizabeth Weber and her beautiful work American woodturner Elizabeth...
Derek Jones uncovers some of the basics of router joinery For several years, I shared...
Dr Helen Wilson imagines a conversation with carver Violet Pinwill (1874-1957) to guest editor John...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Derek Jones shares a few tips to make sure your hinges are always sitting comfortably...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
Tatiana Baldina explains how carving simple practice boards can take your skills to a higher...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Could your workshop use a bit of a tidy up? Well, the Editor talks us...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Peter Benson begins his series by telling us the processes, start to finish, in carving…...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Having turned a vase with a natural edge in the previous article, I am now...
Jason Townsend looks at knife skills in the context of working in-the-round. Knife carving is...
Continuing on from 10 Tips for Drilling Better Holes, Part One, Kurtz Hertzog shares his...
The author looks at the core tools used in woodturning. There are many turning tools...
A decent quality tablesaw is incredibly useful. Just being able to do accurate rip cuts...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
I am going to demonstrate the techniques necessary to carve the human ear. Ears are arguably...
Walter Hall shares some ideas for festive decorations Making your own Christmas tree decorations can...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun cherry greenman The greenman as a carving subject is more...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
Zoë Gertner gets her daily greens Among the entries in the Veg Growers’ Competition at...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
The final in our series on making a custom knife handle, Randy Maxey shows an...
Have you ever looked at a sketch or painting of an animal and marvelled at...
Key considerations and making a modified basic mallet with Andy Coates. Bench mallets are a...
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 212 of Woodcarving is packed with inspiring projects and expert guidance, from Steve Bisco’s ancient-style bog oak figure to carvings of wildlife, masks, portraits, and tactile natural forms. Learn how to avoid common mistakes when carving faces, explore the history of netsuke, and discover the intricate work of Jonathan Bayes. With exhibition highlights and community news, it’s a rich and engaging issue 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
