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“Make it with us”
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Don Nalezyty explores the various spoon designs and the relationship between handle and bowl The...
Mark Dunning describes building his Corona Cabinet After years working as a landscaper, tree surgeon...
You can buy The Art of Chairmaking for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
We visit a British museum devoted to American decorative and folk art. You don’t have...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Peter Wood archly weaves his willowy way through another satisfying technique. In this article I...
We meet Victoria Walpole, a Northumberland- based marquetry artist Victoria Walpole has had a varied...
Brian Kawal introduces a decorative technique that can really make your work standout At its...
John Hawkswell makes a useful, rustic-style bolt from scrap wood If you want to add...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
John Hawkswell looks at some eye catching handles and makes a magic wand, plus a...
Woodworking is enjoyable, but it also comes with risks. It’s essential to guard your eyes,...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
“One of my greatest learned experiences from woodturning is that the object’s form is always...
Richard Findley continues his skew chisel series by making a wooden mallet for use around...
FOLLOW JOHN BULLAR’S EXPERT GUIDE TO PREPARING YOUR OWN VENEERS It is extremely useful to...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Israel Martin makes a small chest of drawers to store a pen collection At the...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Traditional seating in a simple, rustic style Making furniture doesn’t have to be difficult or...
Frustrated with the lack of inexpensive options, yet with a pressing need to have a...
Richard Findley takes a look at the best way to part off your spindle work...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
Have you now stood in your kitchen an considered how many joints you are surrounded...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
Kurt Hertzog explains how to choose and use PPE. In virtually every column, after the...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Planning a woodworking project involves several key steps to ensure that the final product meets...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Kurt Hertzog gives his best advice on drilling better holes. As woodturners we are often...
Peter Benson looks at keeping tools sharp for carving figures. For this article on queries...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
The author takes a look at holding work on the lathe securely. Holding work securely...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
What is a travisher? In this article, I’m going to show you how to make...
Molly Winton provides some useful information to consider when burning and branding woodturned projects. This...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
Amber Bailey offers a multi-layered approach to the restoration of a 19th-century lacquered panel. Several years ago,...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
From hand-cut grooves and stopped dados to decorative dovetail joints, Charles Mak covers the trusted techniques used to build this...
Ian Woodford shares some ideas for designing and making a nutcracker. Since the early days,...
Ian Woodford takes on his woodturning club’s challenge and creates something with a hole in...
Andrew Thomas shows how to carve your own wonderful, decorative seashore shell. Ever since I...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Peter Benson looks at choosing a subject for carving. Try something original One of the...
Michael T Collins talks us through making this spacious corner cabinet. Things you will need...
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a shallow maple leaf dish. This project is aimed...
Andrew Potocnik reveals the negatives and positives of two processes of creating winged forms This...
BRIAN HOLCOMBE’S CONSTRUCTION IS ALL ABOUT THE FINELY CREATED JOINT WORK I recently made a...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Jason Townsend shows us the meaning of KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) – with his...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Anthony Bailey tries his hand at making a traditional board game Solitaire is just that...
Richard Findley takes a look at involuted turning for the first time. Involuted turning, or...
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
