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“Make it with us”
Zoë Gertner shows how to have some fun by carving a delightful trio of hens...
Molly Winton continues her exploration of how to make your mark on turned work The...
Here are seven must-have woodworking measuring tools picked by the editors at the Woodworkers Institute...
Duane Cartwright carves a fun, shelf-climbing mouse I have carved this fun little shelf-climbing/sitting mouse...
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
Colin Sullivan looks at the power drill’s manual predecessors The wheel brace or hand drill...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Vintage furniture is increasingly popular but often has surface-level damage. Amber Bailey explains how to...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Paul Purnell makes a lyre-shaped thumstick. Following on from last month’s article on joining a...
Anthony Bailey shares the plans for an easy-to-make laminated sledge I can’t take the credit...
Phil Edwards is the man behind Britain’s only commercial maker of traditional wooden planes –...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
Lucy Turner has carved a furniture-shaped niche for herself by adorning pieces with marquetry made...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Mark Palma looks at expanding the use of wax in woodturning. Wax has been used...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
Kevin Alviti is inspired by a day trip to Warwick Castle to carve a medieval-style...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Michael T Collins shows you how to make a simple Shaker bench, with a different...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Theo Cook shares one of the Robinson House Studio’s student projects. (First published in 2017)...
Rick Knopke’s rural childhood taught him a resourcefulness that later proved invaluable for his furniture-making...
Woodcarving is arguably the most artistic of the woodworking disciplines. Basic woodworking skills will be...
Mark Palma introduces you to the world of miniature woodturning Woodturning is wonderful hobby that...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
We meet carver, green woodworker, teacher and author Harald Lamon Harald Lamon has a passion...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
Woodworking chisels are essential tools for shaping, carving, and cutting wood. They come in various...
Louise Biggs shows us you can have your cake and eat it too. This cake...
Over the years turners usually gather a host of tips and tricks for the ’shop....
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Bob Chapman experiments with turning pencils to make various forms Making objects from glued-together pencils...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Anyone can drill a hole – but there are right ways and wrong ways to...
Rob Porcaro shares some handy tips for tuning your jointer. Jointer parallelism After writing blog...
There are many ways to create hollow woodturnings, ranging from the very traditional gouges to...
In part one of a two-part series, guest editor Nic Westermann covers the basics of...
John Adamson traces the origins of a tool that’s found a use in every trade....
Yannick Chastang investigates 18th-century finishing techniques. Introduction The following two-part series examines the details of...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
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...
Deciding which joint to use in cabinet and box construction relies on a number of different...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
The author doesn’t get his fingers burnt with his latest router jointing jig Finger joints...
Colin Sullivan looks at making rope. Both Chatham and Portsmouth dockyards have massive purpose built...
Edward Wild shares his technique for creating deceptively simple but perfectly stunning sunburst panels from...
Kurt Hertzog talks us through what he calls ‘the biggest wins’… If you’ve been turning...
With more than 100,000 species of woods in the world, most turners shouldn’t have a...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
Alan Holtham creates an elegant project that will make life easier for parents It is...
Kevin Alviti makes a wand appear out of a plank of sycamore I have to...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Dave Western shows the techniques required to create a double-ended spoon. A couple of years ago...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
If you want to make this dragon as a woodcarving, it works well in oak...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
Creating custom scales for the handle of a fixed-blade knife requires a little care and...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Dave Western shows how to create some wintery Celtic decorations. With wood bins bursting with all...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
Plane maker Oliver Sparks explains how the use of soot helps to seat an iron...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Mark Baker reimagines a vase in the flowing style of Ancient Rome The shape of...
Mike Darlow turns a chess set based on a trumpet-shape design. The set shown above...
Steve Bisco shows us how to make a trellis obelisk to create a focal point...
Oz Hassan builds a multifunctional piece of furniture At the end of a tough day,...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
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
