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Timber isn’t a dead material, even though it is cut from a felled tree, because...
You can buy Routing for only £20/ $28 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £25 / $35 🇬🇧...
From unpromising student to award-winning teacher, Jamie Ward ran the gamut of woodwork teaching before...
We review the updated edition of this classic timber guide Wood Identification & Use has...
In this article I will cover choosing wood and the best way to use the...
What have you been turning? Please email your images to WTEditorial@thegmcgroup.com Wedding goblet My granddaughter,...
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
Louise Biggs shows us how she made a fancy fire surround when there is no...
Rich Rick shows how to make a four-legged stool on a mini-lathe Mini and midi-lathes...
In the previous article we looked at how to fix a bowl to a lathe...
This month, Kurt Hertzog talks about epoxy and the correct way to use it as...
Lee Stoffer weaves the seat for his stool. To ensure the seat weave was of...
Steve Bisco embraces the colourful heraldry of the Holy Roman Empire Heraldry in Britain and...
Woodcarving reader, TimMcGinn shares his experiences and inspirations My introduction to woodcarving was an exhibition...
Mark Palma sums up this year’s event Association of Woodturners (AAW) held their 39th annual...
In my experience, there is no better finish for small to medium sized turned objects...
Woodturning is alive and well. There is a fabulous selection of tools and equipment available...
Mark Gough makes a carver’s vice that will be excellent in any workshop A good vice...
Anthony Bailey explains how to draw up a cutting list for any project Any project...
Anne Briggs Bohnett finds new life in her grandfather’s old Stanley planes with some elbow...
Steve Bisco is inspired by a medieval dragon in Christchurch Priory. Christchurch Priory in Dorset,...
Kevin Alviti unearths an archaeopteryx ‘Your boy likes dinosaurs, think you could carve a fossil?’...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
As a woodturner, we are often in pursuit of swift gratification. We like to create...
Showcasing over 50 traditional and contemporary techniques, this book provides a visually rich and technically...
From unpromising student to award-winning teacher, Jamie Ward ran the gamut of woodwork teaching before...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
A brief history of gypsy wagon For hundreds of years, these amazing constructions have been...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
Rita Duxbury turns a natural-edge lighthouse ornament The fascination with lighthouses throughout the world is...
Colwin Way makes another dining table piece. This one’s a real favourite of woodturners and...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
James Duxbury turns a kit for making paper planting pots In addition to woodturning my...
Hendrik Varju combines simple robust joinery and a few minimalist details to complete the work on...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
Paul Purnell gets crafty with his latest walking stick project Tools Materials Fox head plan...
Sue Harker pens a piece describing how to turn a paper holder It is amazing...
The author explores the spacing of letters, the different methods of carving them and some...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
There is more than one way to carve a spoon, as Ben Law explains Materials...
Andy Coates looks at a commonly made object and deconstructs it to make something more...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Peter Wood uses cleft timber to create a stylised rustic gate For this article I’ve...
In his book 30-minute Woodturning, Mark Baker tackles this challenging project Goblets are fun things...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
David Barron uses two simple jigs to put a whole new slant on your dovetailing....
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
The author takes you from sharpening your knives to making your first triangular chip cut....
Exploring the styles of ornament If there were some workshops producing high quality carving and...
Louise Briggs archly describes how she made a oak screen for a very particular client....
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
The author shows how to carve this striking member of the thrush family. The fieldfare...
Vic Tesolin takes you through the building of a tool box design that is millennia...
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
