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Andrea Zanini brings order out of chaos with a useful storage cabinet for all your...
A 300-year-old Polish beech has won the annual competition that highlights significant trees A beech...
Graham Thompson attempts a royal portrait and suggests you try something similar It was going...
Mark Palma introduces you to the world of miniature woodturning Woodturning is wonderful hobby that...
Giacomo Malaspina makes a portable workbench that is ideal for working in small spaces While...
Kurt Hertzog answers readers’ questions I’m thinking about buying a chainsaw to cut wood for...
Mike Wood shows how to create one of the most exquisitely coloured birds around There...
When working with wood, router bits are essential for shaping, trimming, and detailing wood. Here...
Barry Robbins shares his passion for a tool that most of us take for granted...
Ger Vervoort makes a unique implement completely out of wood without the need to buy...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
If you’ve ever had a wobble when you’re routing, the editor knows exactly why! One...
Philip Greenwood looks at finding the centre of timber. People new to turning, and others...
Alan Wasserman looks at using timber with small cracks and similar imperfections. I am constantly searching...
Les Symonds makes his interpretation of a drinks canteen, or trails flask As a young...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Pete Moncrieff-Jury considers the progression of turning over the last 34 years The 400th edition...
Sometimes it’s good to take it back to basics. As with many interests, there are...
Are you struggling to plane a straight edge? Is your wood plane ‘biting’ the wood?...
We visit one of the world’s leading art and design museums. One of London’s best-known...
Colwin Way continues his turnings with a set of table skittles. This project sprang to...
John Bullar takes a look at traditional joinery for rustic woodworking Green wood joinery, including...
When embarking on a DIY project or even a professional job, selecting the right tool...
Inspired by a Korean TV drama, Mitch Peacock builds a hanging birdhouse for his garden...
Meet Sawstop, The US Tablessaw Brand Using Innovative Technology to Save Fingers Across Europe A...
Peter Clothier introduces the humble gouge and how best to use one. For the beginner...
Dennis Zongker explains how to carve decorative scrolls on table legs Carving scrolls into furniture...
Giacomo Malaspina goes back to basics with some old-fashioned carpentry techniques This article could start...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Guest editor Pat Carroll introduces artist Elizabeth Weber and her beautiful work American woodturner Elizabeth...
It’s amazing what you can achieve with a lathe. Intricate dishes for jewellery, to ornate...
We look at a tree that is often seen as just ancient and venerable. The...
Alan Holtham builds a sturdy and spacious hen house The idea of keeping a few...
Emiliano Achaval collaborates with Troy Grimwood to make a beautiful drinking vessel For this months’...
Guest editor ZoëGertner is lured by the siren song into creating this deep-sea beauty I...
Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and...
Johan Roudy shows two different ways to carve a Louis XVI Rosette. To illustrate Louis...
How do we duplicate the bevels on the original knife handle so they are identical...
Colwin Way makes the kit for this traditional summer game Before we start looking at...
Louise Biggs restores a Regency-era rosewood table. I have several clients who prefer antique furniture,...
Anne Briggs Bohnett constructs a dovetailed writing desk with room for a few of life’s...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
The wheels definitely didn’t come off this project created by Michael Essam In an age...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
In the first article of this two-part series, I showed you how to take a...
Although I have called this a book stand, it could be multifunctional. It could be...
Anthony Bailey makes a sleek media centre This media unit is designed to be a...
In an extract from his new book Whittling Walking Sticks, Peter Benson carves a topper...
ANDRES CARBONELL BUILDS A HARD-WEARING OUTDOOR TABLE After moving from Argentina to the US, I...
Michael T Collins brings us a design of chair with an intriguing past. In photographs I...
Nic Westermann makes a Welsh take on a spoon knife I grew up in Surrey...
After a visit to Colombia to visit her family, a friend brought back a wooden...
John Swinkels and Bernie Leadbeatter make wooden train whistles on a lathe. Bernie brought some...
Don’t do a ‘bodged’ chair repair – Ian Whittington shows you the correct way. Chairs...
In the woodworking shop, taking the time to make a pattern to create identical parts...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
The author shows how to carve this beautiful bird of prey. The bearded vulture (Gypaetus...
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
