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Peter Wood looks at using mortises to make chairs Making slab and stick seating, as...
Richard Findley explores a traditional technique When the Editor suggested I should take a look...
Woodcarving is arguably the most artistic of the woodworking disciplines. Basic woodworking skills will be...
Vic Tesolin explains how a few extra steps will guarantee centuries of strength In medieval...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
Pat Carroll shows how to make one of his distinctive signature pieces Brick or stone...
Peter Benson looks at carving a humorous and quirky doorstop Two of the most irritating...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
When building a woodworking toolkit, there are several essential power tools that make the process...
David Barron does battle with a 2.4m long slab of oak to create a bench...
Andrea Zanini turns a typical Italian goblet, known as a grolla. What is a grolla?...
Fatigued by metal clamps? Derek Jones builds a set of wooden sash clamps and puts...
Kurt Hertzog looks at using various types of shell in his turned work. As we’ve...
Dave Western explores carving commemorative spoons When I first began carving lovespoons professionally, among...
Peter Benson carves a large sea bird on the wing The wandering albatross and other...
Dave Western carves his take on a multi-bowled spoon When I carve, some seriously wild...
Mark Ivan Fortune guides us through the steps to create this unusual miniature decorative frame....
By Carol and Homer Bishop These ornaments sparkle like diamonds when you light up your...
Steve Bisco carves and guilds a classical acanthus swirl in sapele mahogany The classical acanthus...
Alan Holtham makes a wooden toy that generations of children can enjoy This wooden bike...
James Duxbury has a gripping idea for easy component sanding. The sanding of small wooden...
Richard Findley uses the skills from the exercises in the previous issues to make two...
In this article we will be looking at the polissoir. These were commonly used tools...
Rob Porcaro shares his shop-proven techniques for producing accurate joint surfaces and aligning them for...
We always need to hold things together – but should it be screws or nails?...
Israel Martin Describes The Process Of Making A Small Cabinet Hand I love using quartersawn...
Cutting joints by hand challenges your skills. Charles Mak illustrates the technique of cutting a...
Kim Gowney tells us about how his experimentation led to this beautiful bowl. Kim’s ‘Opal...
Colin Burlton carves a spring favourite This project is intended to be a snapshot in...
The author opens up the world of freeform chip carving, introducing a new tool and...
When talking about trees, perhaps ‘native’ should mean any species that colonises a specific area naturally....
Colwin Way takes the mechanism made by Richard Findley and adds his woodturner automaton I...
Richard Findley takes a look at the technique known as ring, or hoop, turning. I first...
If you need to reach up higher, make this handy hop-up! The fixing method for...
Lee Stoffer saddles up and rides his newest project, a shave horse. My first proper green...
A beginner’s guide to knife-carving a fish, by Terry Nokes. For this project I chose...
Tusked Ocean Wonder: Andrew Thomas demonstrates how to carve a bull walrus. Carving a realistic...
Steve Bisco delves into the dark art of fuming oak There is something about the...
Andrew Potocnik lets nature take the lead with this project For so many of us,...
Michael T Collins makes an easily adjustable lectern. Dale Carnegie once said ‘there are always...
In an extract from Woodturning: A Craftsman’s Guide, Mark Baker makes an elegant candlestick Candlestick...
Kev Alviti builds a new bin to help turn garden waste into useful compost I...
From the height of art deco sophistication and through the mixed up seventies a nicely...
Mark Palma brings a modern approach to traditional rustic furniture The five-board bench has existed...
The author makes a kitless Ebonite rollerball pen The kitless fountain pen I made in...
You can buy Whittling Wildlife for only £12/ $16 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £14.99 / $19.99 🇬🇧 For...
Walter Hall Makes Two Boxes for Garden Birds The numbers of garden birds have declined...
Gary Ramsden recycles the wood from an old chest of drawers to make a brand...
Andy Coates creates a decorative bowl, which remains attached to its base. A while ago I...
Alan Holtham builds a folding bench for a part-time carver. The brief for this project...
Peter Benson carves a stylised Christmas Angel Every Christmas tree should, traditionally, have an angel....
When you are demonstrating you need to show off your talents so David Barron’s toolbox...
Hone your marking and measuring skills with Ian Parker’s box project. There can be no better...
You can buy Simple Japanese Furniture by Group Monomo from Gifts to Me Visit giftstome.co.uk In...
Alan Wasserman on working with less-than-perfect timber, using faults to your advantage It can be...
Johan Roudy shows how to create a small, detailed relief carving in boxwood. This 70mm...
Designer-maker Brendan Devitt-Spooner has a love of home-grown timber, as expressed in this beautiful waney...
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
