Kids love chalkboards, and the bigger the better. Whether it's to play a quick game of tic-tac-toe, or to draw a picture, your children will be drawn to, and drawing on this chalkboard.
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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This urn consists of three parts: the lid, the container, and the base. For the lid with the laser engraving on page 16, I chose walnut and red alder. Red alder is an ideal wood for laser engraving. The container consists of walnut and birds-eye maple. The base is maple.
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Having friends and family over means time for fun and entertainment, and this little game box is sure to provide hours of both. Even those who are not playing this game will have fun as spectators.
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This simple spice rack keeps your spices close at hand when cooking. You can either hang it from the wall or sit it on the counter, using its optional base.
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This simple tray will make outdoor meals much easier this summer. You can use it to carry the small items you need out to your patio table from the kitchen, then back inside again.
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These coasters, both functional and decorative, provide a great way to use up some of those little gems that you have squirreled away.
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This cutting board, with the end grain showing on top, harkens back to the old style butcher block.
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This one-of-a-kind round coffee table is at home in a spacious, formal living room, dressed with something small and simple on it, say, a chrysanthemum.
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Clocks make wonderful gifts anytime. I make them to sell, give as gifts, and take commissions to customize them.
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This traditional turned candlestick project has a bit of a twist. Instead of starting with a block of wood, the material I selected is a 'Banksia nut' seed pod.
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Here is a simple, stylish box that will allow you to keep small everyday close at hand and eliminate clutter at the same time.
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Keep your papers organized with this easy-to-build organizer.
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Two-drawer freeform bandsaw box
Band sawn boxes can be as easy, or as difficult, as you care to make them.
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If you add a few features to a drill press, it can be a very handy part of your woodworking shop.
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This project is easy to build and just as easy to modify with your own special touch.
