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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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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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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.

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Black cherry
Black cherry

The wood is highly prized for cabinetry and furniture, as well as for paneling, flooring, turning, and carving.

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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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  • Digital design tools

    Digital Design Tools

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

    September 3, 2021
    Chris Tucker
  • 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
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Blanket chest

Here is a project that will give you a place to store winter items in the summer, summer items in the winter, or anything else you care to toss in throughout the year.

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Purpleheart wood
Purpleheart

If you’re looking to add some colour to your next project, then consider Purpleheart. It ages to a lovely deep purplish brown.

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Tools
A close-up on three new CRKT tools

Sharp styles and everyday smarts.

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Pint size workbench
Pint-sized workbench

Build this super-sturdy, efficient workbench for your small shop and you’ll never regret it. It’s big on functionality, but small on space.

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