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Introduction to Veneering with Steve Der-Garabedian

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
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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Sandpaper Storage Shelf

Organize all your sandpaper and get some practice with basic box construction at the same time.

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router bits
Three Must-Have Router Bits

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

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Hornbeam
Hornbeam

Hornbeam is a very dense and extremely hard wood, often referred to as an ironwood. Its fine, even texture makes it a good candidate for turning.

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Tools
A close-up on three new CRKT tools

Sharp styles and everyday smarts.

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Canadian Woodworking issue 154 spring 2026
Spring 2026 issue

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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Build your skills with our how-to advice

  • lute of illusions

    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
  • 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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decorative frame
A decorative frame-up

Frames are a great addition to a room, whether it be surrounding a mirror in a bathroom or living room, or a painting in a dining room or bedroom. Use this method, and maybe even include a few decorative add-ons, to add a harmonious look and feel to your home.

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Understand wood
Olive
Olive

The wood is rare and expensive. Common uses include kitchen utensils, bowls, cutting boards and decorative turned objects. It is occasionally sliced into veneer.

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Tools
A close-up on three new CRKT tools

Sharp styles and everyday smarts.

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Versatile hand tool display

Some tools are best kept tucked away – they work, but they are hardly things of beauty. Other tools cry out to be displayed, as they are far too elegant or beautiful to be concealed in boxes and drawers.

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