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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
Ramon Valdez makes a handy jig for shaping curved crest rails I recently created templates,...
For more than 70 years, Blum has collaborated with designers and furniture makers worldwide to...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Founded in 1952 by Julius Blum in Höchst, Austria, Blum has grown from a small...
You can buy Wooden Jewellery Boxes for only £13.50/ $21.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.99 / $26.99 🇬🇧...
Discover the products that bring function and creativity to your drawers For more than 70...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
Kurt Hertzog provides his top tips on using your lathe to make jewellery. Most woodturners...
Steve Bisco has been saving a special piece of mahogany for a project to do...
David Waite uses his new skills to make an Arts & Crafts-style cabinet. Having completed...
Dave Bates reports on the Dalmann Tool Appeal At a time when charities are increasingly...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
For those of you familiar with turning, you will likely be aware of its addictive...
John Hawkswell makes a useful, rustic-style bolt from scrap wood If you want to add...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
Kim Gowney tells us about how his experimentation led to this beautiful bowl. Kim’s ‘Opal...
More than just a ‘how-to’ book, the author’s passion for wood carving as a sustainable...
Arris: A arris is the term for a sharp edge on wood where two edges meet....
Richard Findley turns his first hollow form. You would think that, at some point, I...
Thin bowls have never really done much for me. The thinnest bowl I’ve made was...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
John Adamson charts the history of Birmingham’s greatest tool manufacturer and reveals the potential for...
Dan Cherry explains how to get started collecting wooden and ivory rules. Warning: this article...
Zoë Gertner nestles into a project that will put a feather in your carving cap...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
Using a pattern is the best way to create identical parts. In this video, Randy...
Steve Bisco makes a lime wood foliage carving in the style of Grinling Gibbons. Grinling...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
You don’t have to suffer from a bad back to realise that our handy kneeler...
I never realised that stands for jigsaw puzzles were a thing until I was asked...
Colwin Way provides a plan to make a festive queen nutcracker, and gives a guide...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
An ‘open and shut’ installation job that definitely needed closure. The space in question was...
Colwin Way creates a beautifully-designed rice bowl with the added features of a lid to...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Colwin Way makes an out of this world moonlight bowl. So we are in the...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
Howard Butler uses hand cut dovetails for a traditional joint with contemporary appeal My inspiration...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
Paul Purnell carves this distinctive river bird in a moment of stillness to create a...
A simple shooting board is an accessory for a hand plane used for squaring the...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
In part one of a new project, Colwin Way makes a spice rack. As I’ve...
Carolin Reichert describes the creative use of Valchromat in her bespoke music cabinet. I entered the...
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
