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                                                                            Looking for inspiration or to expand your understanding of woodworking? 

Our extensive range of woodworking magazines and books are an inspiring source of knowledge that will excite and inform. 

Our renowned magazines are read by enthusiasts around the globe, and offer achievable step-by-step tutorials that can be undertaken in your workshop. Alongside detailed photography and entertaining anecdotes of triumphs, failures and inspiration, our magazines include interviews where the best makers in the world share their secrets of success. There are four publications to choose from: Furniture & Cabinetmaking, Woodworking Crafts, Woodturning, and Wood Carving – all available in both print and digital formats.

Our books make an ideal gift for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of a particular woodworking discipline, or try something completely new and need a place to start. We work closely with choice authors and illustrators who truly know their craft, and draw on their expert knowledge to offer beautifully illustrated and accessible techniques, practical advice, how-to guides and fascinating overviews of facets of woodworking. From woodland craft and green woodturning, to Japanese joinery and hallowing turned forms, there is a publication for every interest. 

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Collection of woodworking and craft book covers.

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Green wood carving book cover with wooden objects.
More than just a ‘how-to’ book, the author’s passion for wood carving as a sustainable craft and his connection to wood and nature shines through on every page. Green Wood Carving includes fascinating information about wood, how it grows, how to use it and what makes it unique. The main carving tools, their uses, and how to look after them are also explained. From coat hooks and candlesticks to spoons and mugs, detailed step-by-steps explain each of the nine projects in words, photographs and drawings. Simpler projects such as the coat hook, the bag clip, the candlestick, pot hanger, forest pencil and spoon are followed by advanced projects, including the kuksa (wooden mug) and shrink pot.
Japanese Joinery book cover with wooden joint illustrations.
Showcasing over 50 traditional and contemporary techniques, this book provides a visually rich and technically complex exploration of an art form that dates back centuries. The captivating photography and detailed technical illustrations and explanations truly celebrate every piece’s union of beauty and functionality. Dorian Bracht has brought the elegance of Japanese joinery to your doorstep, a testament to the beautiful synergy between craftsmanship and artistry. Experience the age-old, honoured tradition of Japanese woodcraft like never before.
Woodworking techniques for joints by hand and machine.
Joinery is a fundamental element of woodworking, and mastering the basic joints is an essential part of becoming a skilled woodworker. But not all wood joints are created equal, so knowing how and when to use them is just as important. This book provides an overview of how to create the most common joinery used in woodworking. Each joint is accompanied by detailed step-by-step instructions and illustrated with full-colour photographs. Methods are shown for creating joints using both hand tools and power tools, and alternative techniques are given where appropriate, allowing the reader to experiment and decide on their preferred process. There is information on the basic tools needed to construct each joint and how to choose the right joint for every job. Readers will also learn about factors that contribute to a strong wood joint, such as grain, to ensure they achieve success every time. An indispensable joinery reference book, Wood Joints provides the perfect introduction for novices and an ideal companion for more accomplished woodworkers looking to brush up on their skills. Includes: Butt Joint, Miter Joint, Dowel Joint, Mortise and Tenon Joint, Box Joint and Through Dovetail Joint.
Woodland Wisdom book cover with forest theme.
Did you know that at one time the wood of the rowan tree was kept as a pocket charm against rheumatism? Or that the ancient Greeks believed trees possessed wood spirits, called dryads, that took the form of young women? Or that you can make blackberry whisky from the humble blackberry and absinthe from wormwood? This beautifully illustrated, eclectic book contains a mixture of fact and fiction about woodlands and forests, including information about flora and fauna, woodland crafts, tree identification, foraging advice, folklore, mythology and much more. Simple step-by-steps show readers how to, among other things, make a bird house and bug hotel, press flowers, make a poultice and treat nettle sting.
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