Cynthia White

Cynthia’s table project is dedicated to her shop dog, who died during its completion.

Articles by Cynthia White

April 23, 2021

Hands-on learning: woodworking classes in Canada

How better to hone your skills or learn some new ones than by taking a course? There are all sorts of woodworking courses, classes, seminars and workshops across Canada to jump start your passion for woodworking.

Hands-on learning: woodworking classes in Canada

January 13, 2014

Diary of a Novice: Coffee Table

What follows is a chronicle of my table-building odyssey, including frustrations, mistakes, and finally, success.

Diary of a Novice: Coffee Table

May 16, 2013

Hinged Storage Panels

Using wall space efficiently plays a key role in keeping a small shop running smoothly and safely. These panels can be customized to the size you need, and almost any smaller tool can be housed on them.

Hinged Storage Panels

April 13, 2013

Build a bat house

Bats are unrivaled for controlling pests like mosquitoes and for both pollinating plants and dispersing seeds. This simple project will give them a nice home. 

Build a bat house

September 7, 2012

A New Tool for your Toolbox – The Internet

If you’re not familiar with what is available, woodworking wise, on the Internet, you will be astounded. There is so much to learn, and the nicest part is that it’s all just a click away.

A New Tool for your Toolbox – The Internet

May 14, 2012

Tung Oil: debunking the myths

Take a closer look at this common finish; there are many things we can all learn about this ancient, and misunderstood, substance.

Tung Oil: debunking the myths

January 13, 2012

Sundial

This project will not only be a great conversation starter, it will also help keep you on time.

Sundial

September 19, 2011

A Woman’s Place is In The Shop

I wish there were more woodworking women. Then maybe circular saws wouldn’t weigh 85 pounds and table saws would be height-adjustable (I can’t find any high-heeled shop boots).

A Woman’s Place is In The Shop