The Woodworkers Institute
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“Make it with us”
Pat Carroll uses a classic design feature that looks great and also disguises the join...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
Many woodworkers cite a bandsaw as the first ‘proper’ machine purchase. What do you need...
Kurt Hertzog puts a gloss on things Finishing is an incredibly open-ended topic so even...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Colin Sullivan looks at the power drill’s manual predecessors The wheel brace or hand drill...
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
The team at Tree Tents International build extraordinary structures that reconnect people to nature Tree...
Fatigued by metal clamps? Derek Jones builds a set of wooden sash clamps and puts...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Graham Thompson explores the use of acrylic paints in woodcarving ‘Sacrilege! Why?’ I’m all for...
In an abridged extract taken from Turned Toys, the author turned a toy for a...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Randy Maxey shows all about combination planes and the differences between old ones and new...
Guest editor Pat Carroll introduces artist Elizabeth Weber and her beautiful work American woodturner Elizabeth...
This nest of tables was made some years ago to complement a client’s existing furniture....
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Kevin Ley takes the time to construct a longcase clock in zebrano and oak Some...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury contemplates woodturning as an art form I have recently had the privilege of...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Leaves and woodturning combine to create Sue Harker’s metal leaf platter. You can open up...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Philip Greenwood talks about how to sand work to a fine finish. For such a...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Ray Winder discusses his miniature carvings and the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors &...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
The notion of saving and reusing things goes back to the dawn of time. But...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Faceplates still have a place in every wood turner’s workshop. I remember this was once...
We explain the importance of jigs for routing. Routers only work safely and accurately because...
Amber Bailey likes to make sure her veneers are in a respectable condition. As anyone...
Charles Mak shares a few ideas for preventing an angled jaw, which can cause your...
No guillotine? No problem. Ramon Valdez uses a dedicated crosscut jig to trim square edges...
Oliver Waters and Jim Cooper share a few techniques for establishing reliable layout lines for...
We wax lyrical about the sticky subject of keeping your tools shiny and running smoothly....
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Richard Findley looks at the difficulties surrounding faceplate work. So, what is faceplate work? Essentially...
In this two-part series, experienced turner Richard Findley looks into the techniques of turning bowls...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
In Segmented Turning: How to do it. Part 1, we were introduced to segmented turning,...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Charles Mak covers the basics of the router plane, also nostalgically referred to as a...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
After a weekend forging adzes, Nic Westermann sharpens a Crown Gooseneck scraper I have just...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
If having a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing, could knowing too much be...
I often joke that I run on oats. All through the cold months of winter,...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
Amber Bailey is definitely ‘a lady of letters’ as she proves with this gripping little...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
Louise Biggs fixes and restores a wall clock case. I was originally called in to assess...
The author explains how to shape, detail and colour a familiar garden bird The wood...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
With more than a nod towards mid-century modern style, Charles Mak finds a simple way...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Andy Coates transforms a purely decorative object into a functional box The esteemed Editor of...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Michael T Collins makes and elegant cherrywood box, fitted with plenty of drawers and compartments...
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 420 of Woodturning is packed with inventive projects and expert techniques, from multi-centre boxes and yew lanterns to copper-embellished pots and stone-effect finishes. Discover creative methods like magnetic closures and polymer clay inlay, and meet makers such as Elise McLauchlan, blending geometry with woodturning. With practical tips, inspiration, and community updates, it’s a must-read for turners 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
