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Beginner's Journey

Beginner’s Journey from Canadian Woodworking, chronicles James Jackson’s path from novice woodworker to passionate woodworking hobbyist.

  • A new office for an old desk

    Making the move to a bigger house means I can finally use my grandmother’s antique desk.

    May 22, 2022
    James Jackson
  • A Few Loose Screws

    A Few loose screws

    My decision to enter the computer era of woodworking wasn’t as easy as I envisioned.

    March 7, 2022
    James Jackson
  • blanket ladder

    Climbing the ladder

    I tried making a blanket ladder. See if you can tell where I went wrong.

    January 6, 2022
    James Jackson
  • The roots of my addiction

    The Roots of my Addiction

    When it comes to getting into woodworking, everyone has a different story.

    December 17, 2021
    James Jackson
  • stir crazy in isolaton

    Stir Crazy in Isolation

    Between working from home, dealing with your young kids, and maintaining your sanity, there isn’t a lot of time or energy left over for honing those carpentry skills.

    November 19, 2021
    James Jackson
  • Shop Space

    Sharing Space

    My small workshop would feel a lot bigger if it wasn’t also the home to kids’ toys, yard tools, firewood and more.

    November 16, 2021
    James Jackson
  • Stairway to Headache

    Stairway to Headache

    Sometimes the best home renovation is the one you never do.

    September 3, 2021
    James Jackson
  • The project that never ends

    The Project That Never Ends

    In February my wife suggested we put up shiplap in our hallway. It still isn’t finished.

    June 29, 2021
    James Jackson
  • demolition man

    Demolition man

    It’s no secret that building things with my own two hands isn’t exactly my forte. If it were, I probably wouldn’t have this column and you wouldn’t be read­ing it right now.

    May 31, 2021
    James Jackson
  • Bin There, Done That

    This hideaway fence took just a few hours to complete, and hides the view of our ugly trash bins from the road.

    May 31, 2021
    James Jackson