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Join studio furniture maker and author Steve Der-Garabedian on March 11 at 7:00 PM for “Introduction to Veneering, Part 1”.

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Clamp Those Strips Up

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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Bring the simple, classic look of Mission-style furniture into your bedroom.

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pierced carving

Add texture and visual interest to your next project with these techniques.

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Apple wood

The grain is usually straight but is often irregular and occasionally wild. This can give the wood a distinctive look but tearout when machining or shaping can occur.

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Sharp styles and everyday smarts.

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Canadian Woodworking issue 154 spring 2026

The Spring 2026 issue features projects for every skill level, including a table lantern, heirloom urn, night table and veneered chess board.

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  • pierced carving

    Pierced carving

    Add texture and visual interest to your next project with these techniques.

    January 23, 2012
    JASON KLAGER
  • Digital design tools

    Digital Design Tools

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

    September 3, 2021
    Chris Tucker
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Sliding Door

A sliding door should be considered a piece of art hanging on the wall. It should be nicely made and should always showcase beautiful wood.

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Black Walnut

Black walnut is one of North Americas finest cabinet woods, equally valuable as lumber or sliced into decorative  veneer.

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Sharp styles and everyday smarts.

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Chess board

Every woodworker loves a project that looks more difficult to make than it actually is. Impress your friends with this chess board before challenging them to a match.

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