Bottle Openers: 3 Takes on a Theme
There’s nothing like a nice cold one after some time in the shop. Make one (or all) of these bottle openers and you can reap the rewards of your shop time with each drink you enjoy.
Gifts / Crafts
Canadian Woodworking Gift & Craft articles showcase small projects, creative ideas, seasonal inspiration, and practical tips for making thoughtful handmade gifts.
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Open a little library at your home
If you’re looking for a way to get to know your neighbours, and show off your woodworking skills, this project is for you. The little library movement is gaining strength, and woodworkers everywhere are playing a large role.
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What better way to show off your woodworking skills, and start a conversation, than with an eye-catching business card holder.
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These little magnets are quick and easy to make, very functional and will be used for years. As gifts they will remind your friends and family about you each and every day.
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If you have a friend or family member who has a tablet, this stand makes a perfect gift. It combines both function and looks, and can be made to suit just about any tablet.
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Similar to a bandsaw box, I made this small box with the help of my scrollsaw. It can be crafted in many shapes inspired by the natural world. Leaves, flowers and stars are a few options if you want to design a similar box.
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A plow plane is not that hard to use, especially if you know a few tricks. This fun jewelry project is the perfect project to get some practice.
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Forget about perfecting your hand-cut dovetails, three-way mitre joints, and French polishes. If you want to impress people with your woodworking skills, crank out a few of these beauties. A popular gift, they serve multiple purposes from trivets to cheese trays to cutting boards.
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Make a simple box with inlay using hand tools
Many of the techniques used to make this box could be completed with machinery, but since this box was designed to teach people some basic hand tool skills, that will be the focus of this article.
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This sleek, modern design goes well just about anywhere, but the overall design can be easily adjusted by changing some details. A different style of lid, adding some texture to the curved sides or adjusting the proportions of the box will all work wonders when it comes time to customize your box.
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Curves make this box stand out. They also will allow you to work on some new techniques on a small scale.
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This holder will keep your mandolin accessible, while making sure it doesn’t get damaged.
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Build a timeless jewellery box
Even if you’re not addicted to jewellery, you likely know someone who is. Grab some figured woods and exotics and have fun making this timeless jewellery box.
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This challenging project will get lots of use over the years, and will allow you to show off your woodworking skills.
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This simple vase is easy to make and will impress your friends. You can also dip into your offcut bin and use up some of those exotics you have been cherishing.
