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Against the grain

One thing all woodworkers can agree on is that wood grain is a wonderful thing. Having said that, many of us may like different features, or characteristics, of grain.

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Build a side table with a floating top

This simple yet stylish side table is a great addition to any home, and it can be modified to suit. Changing the width or length, using a different wood species and modifying the style of the top would all be great ways to customize this table.

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Titebond Instant Bond: Speed, Strength, and Precision in Seconds

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King Canada spring/summer 2026 catalogue

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Festool launches cordless DOMINO for precision, portability and professional performance

Line-up includes the expanded DOMINO family, a mobile workbench Systainer solution for fast fixes and a new cordless combo set for unlimited power.

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Three Must-Have Router Bits

With so many bits available, which ones are the most useful?

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Understand wood

Zebrawood

The name says it all: widely known and appreciated for the distinctive dark brown/black stripes that resemble the African zebra, the tree itself is found in West Africa, specifically the rich volcanic soils of Cameroon.

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Tools

A close-up on three new CRKT tools

Sharp styles and everyday smarts.

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Finishing Touch: Penetrating oil finishes

Ease of application, lack of film build-up, a beautiful satin sheen, and no-fuss repair make these finishes ideal for projects that won’t be subject to a lot of heavy daily use.

February 24, 2020

Carl Duguay
Canadian-Made Wooden Spoons

Drawn from inspiration found in their backyards and beyond, here’s a selection of beautifully crafted wooden spoons from some of our country’s best spoon carvers.

July 24, 2020

Canadian Woodworking
Lute of illusions

The original Bosch Lute was made in the 1500s. There is only one of them in the world, but a skilled luthier from Saskatoon completed a very similar lute. Learn how he assembled all the pieces that make up the back of his version of the Bosch Lute.

March 11, 2016

Weldon Gray
Digital Design Tools

How computer aided design (CAD) tools can help you in the workshop.

September 3, 2021

Chris Tucker