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“Make it with us”
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Murray Taylor gives you a brief history of the origins of the Celtic alphabet; plus...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
Anthony Bailey gives you the best practice for getting to grips with your bandsaw 1....
What to do about router cutter burns Burning tends to happen more on end grain...
Michael T Collins makes a useful pair of salad tongs Who doesn’t like a nice...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
Mark Baker shows how to make a simple, decorative tealight holder Tealight holders may seem...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
Guest editor Kevin Alviti introduces the craftsman, teacher and author known only as Barn the...
A circular saw is a power tool used for cutting a variety of materials, including...
Andrew Thomas explores making a stylised reef-dwelling fish. During my teenage years, I spent most...
Charles Mak hand cut the wedged variant of a classic joint to build a pair...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
Josh Brower uses the shou sugi ban wood burning technique to make the two tablets...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Discover the products that bring function and creativity to your drawers For more than 70...
This month, Matt Long shows you the cuts you need to make when creating a...
It’s a funny thing. The mass of components and materials that make up a plane...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
In woodworking, quality screwdrivers are crucial for driving screws cleanly, securely, and precisely without damaging...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Israel Martin describes the process of making a wall cabinet with two side drawers using...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Have you ever stood in a room and considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Philippa Lobb takes us through the manufacture of a bar stool that champions wood joints...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
We review a new woodworking book Routing Router trimmers are smaller, more manoeuvrable and cheaper...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
We show details of the essential housing jig that you will need in your collection....
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
Anne Briggs Bohnett emphasises the importance of using truly square stock and offers a few...
Philip Cooke demonstrates the use of a hand-drawn rod and hand tool skills to create...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
In this two-part series, expert turner Kurt Hertzog shows you how to turn a segmented...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
Colin Sullivan digs deep into his collection for three tools to make furniture beads by...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning 1. Foam chuck This is...
When winter is over it is the time to look at the state of all...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
I have been aware of the use of pewter in turning for a number of...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Before laying out joinery and assembling a project, it’s important to ensure the ends and...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Chris Grace makes an improvement to his banjo and tailstock. Have you ever suffered a...
A coffee table restoration project is a great way to enjoy the practical benefits of...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Andrew Potocnik creates a piece inspired by a Cornish ceramicist. I’ve had an idea sitting...
You can buy Wooden Jewellery Boxes for only £13.50/ $21.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $26.99 🇬🇧...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Richard Findley shares a simple technique for turning a perfect sphere. Turned wooden spheres hold...
Charles Mak built this saw vice for his panel saws and shows you how he...
Given their natural affinity, it somehow feels appropriate to carve an owl from wood. With...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
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