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We bring you the very best of woodworking!
“Make it with us”
We show you how to do it right! Marking out components for cutting and shaping...
In woodworking, quality screwdrivers are crucial for driving screws cleanly, securely, and precisely without damaging...
Andy Coates says it is time to bring the versatile scraper back in from the...
Murray Taylor looks at some different ways of carving letters and introduces a new font...
James Bowyer unlocks the methods behind the stack laminated, coopered and shaped backrest on the...
Whether you have loose drawers or none fitted at all, here is some useful advice...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Each week we bring you a round-up of interesting and entertaining woodworking content from the...
Richard Findley explores common catches, why they happen and how to avoid them Catches are...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
Gary Marshall shows us how to make a traditional temporary woodsman’s working shelter – ‘a...
Follow Steve Bisco’s advice to enrich your woodwork with gold leaf Carvers, furniture makers and...
One sign of professional work on a project is the precision of the fastening, whether...
Chris Grace makes some replica Tudor trenchers for a community museum. A history society that runs...
Janice Levi enjoys turning wearable art, so here she turns an artistic and functional piece....
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Guest editor Emiliano Achaval talks to woodturning video creator Mike Peace When I accepted this...
The Oseberg ship, built around 820AD, is one of three magnificent Viking ships preserved in...
Are the new generation of water-based lacquers really a match for old school finishes? PHOTOGRAPHS...
Having you recently got into woodcarving, or are considering doing so? Read on to learn...
Beatriz Zuazo uses reclaimed wood from her own workshop to make a pair of jewellery...
Mark Harrell reveals the three backsaws you really need in your tool kit. We all...
Richard Findley looks at how to identify different shapes commonly found in turning. Today’s furniture...
Dave Western carves a pin brooch inspired by Welsh mythology My wife is fond of...
We are pleased to present the new Woodworkers Institute website, which is being launched alongside...
This article is an extract from Chip Carving You can buy Chip Carving from Gifts to...
We look at a tree that is more universally useful than any other tree on...
ANTHONY BAILEY AND MICHAEL HUNTLEY JOIN FORCES TO DESIGN AND BUILD THE ONLY WORKBENCH YOU’LL...
Nick Pedullá of Pedullá Studio makes custom furniture and woodworking videos in Sydney, Australia Sydney,...
Colin Sullivan looks at the power drill’s manual predecessors The wheel brace or hand drill...
Andy Coates makes a table lamp from a reclaimed oak post. Every once in a...
Charles Mak walks you step-by-step through the making of a batch of sleek tongs I...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
Dave Western carves an Art Deco style hinged spoon Although the wonderfully colourful and ornately...
Guest editor Pat Carroll makes a three-sided bow This project was inspired by Australian woodturner...
Colwin Way makes three fun projects, accompanied by his son. For most of us woodturning...
Hendrik Varju uses traditional butcher’s block joinery to capture the beauty of beech end grain. I’ve been...
Mitch Peacock recreates a set prop from Akira Kurosawa’s film Sanjuro Do you ever hit...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
Kevin Alviti makes a simple storage box with carved detail Being organised in the workshop...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Grinding carbon steel gouges and blades can be tricky, so Chris Grace opts for a...
Accurately transferring the location of a hole from one workpiece to another can be a...
Paul Purnell makes good use of leftover gun stock by carving this handy letter opener...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Making a small box is a good exercise for any woodworker. You get to choose...
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
I hope you enjoyed the first part of our French inspired ‘leaning jar spice rack’. If...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
Oh crumbs! The Editor nearly ‘did his crust’ when we told him to ‘use his...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Never heard of the ‘Gottshall Block Test’? It is an exercise for beginning woodworkers included...
Sue Harker shows you how to turn an earring and ring stand pedestal bowl I...
Stuart King turns romantic as he gives you ideas for making a variety of bud...
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
