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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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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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Three Must-Have Router Bits

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

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Sycamore
Sycamore

American Sycamore is the largest hardwood specie in North America. It has been called the ‘Ghost tree of the forest’ due to the unique appearance of its bark. Large oblong sheets of green and brown material flake off leaving a ghostly bone white bark underneath.

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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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  • 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
  • Penetrating Oil Finishes

    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
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river table
How to Create an Epoxy River Table Top

River tables are all the rage these days, and for good reason. With lots of live edge lumber options, and a wide array of epoxy colours available, there are infinite options for how your river table top can look.

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goncalo alves
Goncalo alves

Widely popular in the hardwood flooring industry, Goncalo Alves or Tigerwood is a beautiful wood well suited for many fine woodworking projects.

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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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