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Peter Benson investigates sources of inspiration There is a common belief that there are only...
Zoe Gertner shows how to carve a colony of these birds in relief Every so...
Derek Jones looks at the origins of Arts & Crafts to build a tool box...
Kevin Alviti builds a high-quality garden workstation from Scandinavian redwood Over the years I’ve built...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
This small, low-angle block plane from Veritas is the answer to a trim carpenter’s prayers…...
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A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
Nic Westermann demystifies sharpening carving knives and chisels A few years back the (now ex)...
Derek Jones put a combination of old and new tools to the test to create...
From tree to finished table – John Bullar describes the complete process of making an...
Dovetails. A byword for carpentry perfection. Mastering them has long been considered a rite of...
Cutting large round holes in wood can be done effectively with several tools, depending on...
Ramon Valdez upgrades his belt sander to tackle concave curves with ease and precision. Sanding...
More than just a ‘how-to’ book, the author’s passion for wood carving as a sustainable...
Guest editor Mark Palma restores a CBN wheel which has seen better days CBN wheels...
Sculptor and woodworker Ross Pollard makes an Arts & Crafts-style fumed oak picture frame Arts...
Steve Bisco turns and carves a Classical vase of fruit and flowers Vases and baskets...
Danielle Dixon tells WWC how she took up the art of burning wood and shares...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Richard Findley sets his first skew chisel skill-building practice exercises Last week I introduced my...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
Amber Bailey reflects on the benefits of adding decorative metalwork to wood. Natural glue for...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Geoffrey Laycock looks at the myths and misunderstandings affecting the safety and health of woodturners...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Colwin Way Turns a Traditional Chair from Ash As a professional woodturner, I find chair...
Dr Helen Wilson imagines a conversation with carver Violet Pinwill (1874-1957) to guest editor John...
Firstly, welcome to the new Woodworkers Institute! It is still the same great resource of...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Peter Benson shares some invaluable carving advice These tips are what, in my opinion, are...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
Hand planes are essential tools for woodworking, designed to shape, smooth, and flatten wood surfaces....
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Louise Biggs gives a much-loved early Georgian oak table some vital restoration This oak table...
We turn to those routing difficulties that keep coming around again and again. We turn to...
Ramon Valdez has a solution for clamping longer boards With the ever-growing popularity of the...
How often do you wish there was a better way to do something? We show...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
You may look at this article and think ‘Oh no, another article on sanding!’, or...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
If you want good strong joints the traditional mortise and tenon is the way to...
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
A collector’s guide to the Stanley Yankee pump action screwdriver It may seem odd to...
David Ritchie shows how to create a nest of segmented bowls – but without segments...
In this except from Wood Joints By Machine & By Hand, expert woodworker Randall A. Maxey...
Small can sometimes be very practical. Although an adage often reserved for hand tools, some...
Mark Gough carves this unusual statue The statues of Easter Island, or Moai, have fascinated...
Duane Cartwright carves a mythical oak leaf dragon. The leaf dragon is a mythical creature which...
Why you need an axe block Carving spoons from green wood using hand tools is...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
KEVIN LEY CREATES A STRIKING CHEST FROM WALNUT AND CEDAR OF LEBANON Unique timbers and...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Laurent Peacock outlines the techniques used in the joinery of his Sika console table. When...
Mark Dunning makes the ideal bench for his workshop with twin screw vices and multiple...
Michael T Collins makes a Shaker candle stand What you will need Tools Wood For...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Elizabeth Weber carves and paints flowers on Pat Carroll’s lidded vessel Pat was gracious enough...
Anthony Bailey puts his router to good use with this design for an unusual storage...
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
Israel Martin makes a jewellery box using secret mitre dovetails and maple edge inlays When...
The Peacock bedroom will be much tidier now that Mitch has made a pair of...
With the aid of a few machines, Anne Briggs Bohnett and Steve Dando solve a...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
From the depths of France, Wilf Milton shows us his solution to chill winds coming...
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 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 422 of Woodturning is packed with inspiration and expert guidance, featuring Andrew Potocnik’s striking wall art and projects ranging from bolo ties and ebony boxes to a miniature Windsor chair and wing-handled bowl. Learn more about box lids, drill bit storage, and sharpening techniques, while discovering the work of Irish turner Richard West. Plus, enjoy exclusive woodworking book giveaways and the latest turning community updates.
Celebrate the milestone 100th issue of Woodworking Crafts with exclusive giveaways from Makita and BeaverCraft Tools, free woodworking books, and a special look back at memorable covers from the past 100 issues. Packed with inspiring projects—from folding stands and loveseats to carved spoons, knife racks, and pyrography art—plus expert techniques on veneer repair, sharpening, moulding planes, and bandsaw troubleshooting, this landmark edition is a must-read for every woodworking enthusiast.
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