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Japanese inspired tansu

It’s all about the punctuation…I mean, the projects

Rob Brown
January 21, 2021

Rob Brown says editing a magazine can mean different things for different publications, but says his job essentially involves deciding who will write an article, planning when those articles will run, and then ensuring each article is complete.

Read Rob's column It’s all about the punctuation…I mean, the projects

Annabelle tries woodworking

Kids Making Christmas Presents

Rob Brown
January 15, 2021

Rather than spend our hard-earned money, Canadian Woodworking Editor Rob Brown thought this year some Christmas gifts would be best made by hand. His kids’ hands, more accurately. Nothing says “Merry Christmas” like a gift made by a child.

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Readers' Photos

Makore Coffee table

Makore Coffee Table

Terry Mader

The table is made from Makore and trimmed with Sapele. The legs are white ash with a vibrant yellow dye. This table will glow in the dark. I mixed glow mediums with acrylic fluorescents to achieve this effect.

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River Table

First River Table Attempt

Diana Frizell

This table was made from an old yellow cedar tree taken down in our yard 5 years ago. We saved a slab and have dried it naturally.

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Mission Arts & Crafts Table

Mission/Arts and Crafts Table

Troy Chelsberg

Sitka spruce and western red cedar. Mortise and tenon, through tenons, dovetailed drawer.

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Entrance Way Organizer

Entrance way organizer

Kent Patterson

Kent was asked by a customer to build this organizer for her entrance way to hold jackets, purses, hats, mittens and shoes.

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Drill cane stand

Drill cane stand

David Henry

The stand is built from rough cut pine, then planed, assembled and stained.

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Doll Crib

Granddaughter’s Doll Crib Christmas Present

Joe Attard

A quick project (`20 hrs total) with the lion’s share spent on the finishing.

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Japanese inspired tansu

It’s all about the punctuation…I mean, the projects

Rob Brown says editing a magazine can mean different things for different publications, but says his job essentially involves deciding who will write an article, planning when those articles will run, and then ensuring each article is complete.

Continue Reading It’s all about the punctuation…I mean, the projects

JessEm Mite-R-Excel II Mitre Gauge

JessEm Mite-R-Excel II Mitre Gauge

JessEm has addressed the three major problems common to most miter gauges with their updated Mite-R-Excel II.

Continue Reading JessEm Mite-R-Excel II Mitre Gauge

Shop made sawhorse

A Sawhorse: How to Build a Silent Partner

We don’t have to tell you how handy sawhorses are in the shop. They act like silent partners, assisting us whenever we need extra support.

This design comes from James Krenov, and it’s simple yet quite ingenious. While studying at Rosewood Studio I made them not only as a shop aid but also as a way to reinforce lessons in joinery.

Continue Reading A Sawhorse: How to Build a Silent Partner

Woodworking news

Virtual Wood Club Nights

Virtual Wood Club Nights

Carl Duguay

Join the Wood Show Team weekly for Club Nights, starting January 19, 20, 21, 2021.

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Create your own customized Tormek T-8

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Exotic Woods Lumber

Short Lumber is Undiscovered Gold

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Truth is we don’t always need long lengths of wood for our projects. Lumber in the 4′ to 6′ lengths is both practical and economical. Exotic Woods has a huge 10,000 board foot assortment of 4/4 and 8/4 lumber in 6′ lengths.

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Purebond Plywood

Economical Plywood for Projects to be Painted

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With a smooth sanded, flat and consistent surface, Canadian-made FSC-certified PureBond Aspen Plywood is suitable for woodworking projects that will be painted – from cabinetry to closets, shelving, entertainment centres, tables, shelves, headboards, wall panels and furniture.

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The Super Strong, Fast Acting Adhesive

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Spiral Cutterheads Deliver Superior Performance

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Spiral cutterheads are quieter, require less energy to operate and leave a smoother finish, with no tear-out, especially when it comes to figured woods.

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