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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.

Find a new project

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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Gingerbread

Elevate the look of your home with gingerbread trim.

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White Ash

White ash is a valued hardwood. Its admirable strength, hardness, and elasticity make it ideal for such products as baseball bats, billiard cues, hockey sticks tool handles, utility furniture, and vehicle and boat parts.

Tools

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.

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
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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
    Canadian Woodworking
  • pierced carving

    Pierced carving

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

    January 23, 2012
    JASON KLAGER
Find a new project

This jig will cut any circle you need for those special curvy projects.

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Sipo

Sipo (aka Utile) is one those woods gathering favour among woodworkers looking for the Mahogany look without the Mahogany price.

Tools

Sharp styles and everyday smarts.

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corner table

Learning to build a table with sultry curves not only looks beautiful but adds another skill to your woodworking repertoire.

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