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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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Gingerbread
Planning and making gingerbread trim

Elevate the look of your home with gingerbread trim.

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Ipe
Ipe

Ipe is a wood with weathering properties that make it the premium wood for exterior projects.

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A close-up on three new CRKT tools

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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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    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
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Sliding Door
Make a 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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Monkeypod
Monkeypod

Monkeypod is a tree that has benefited from the popularity of working with live edge material. It is a beautiful wood with a golden, richly brown heart and a yellowish white sapwood that is in sharp contrast to the heart. 

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A close-up on three new CRKT tools

Sharp styles and everyday smarts.

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Chess board
Make a 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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