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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.

  • Why We Woodwork

    Why we woodwork

    The everyday ordinary tasks of doing woodworking is, in a sense, a representation of who we are. Perhaps this legacy, of our woodworking endeavours, is one of the reasons why woodworking means so much to us.

    May 16, 2006
    Clive Smith
  • wood joinery

    Joining – part 1

    If you had a chance to practice hand planing a rough piece of wood into a finished four-sided component, as described in my last article, you are now ready to take on the challenge of joining two pieces of wood together.

    January 23, 2006
    Clive Smith
  • Building Confidence with Hand Tools

    Building confidence with hand tools

    Have you ever associated using hand tools with gaining confidence? If you haven't, I would like to suggest to anyone thinking of taking up woodworking seriously, that they consider the confidence issue.

    November 9, 2005
    Clive Smith
  • hand plane

    Hand tools

    Hand tools are a necessary part of woodworking, even when power tools are available.

    September 29, 2005
    Clive Smith
  • Woodshows

    Woodworking shopping list

    The most important thing about making and maintaining a shop list is remembering to take it with you.

    September 13, 2005
    Bob Dearlove
  • Mystique of Handtools

    Mystique of hand tools

    Probably everyone involved with woodworking has noticed the expanded interest in hand tools.

    July 12, 2005
    Clive Smith
  • The Soul of Woodworking

    The soul of woodworking

    When was the last time you thought about how much you truly enjoy woodworking?

    May 14, 2005
    Clive Smith
  • Sheraton style furniture

    Furniture styles – Sheraton

    The Sheraton style of furniture is named after Thomas Sheraton, an English designer.

    January 13, 2005
    Michel Theriault
  • Furniture styles – Chippendale

    After the Shaker, Chippendale is perhaps the best known north American style. Named after Thomas Chippendale, the style was derived from English, French, and Chinese designs.

    November 8, 2004
    Michel Theriault
  • Pricing Your Work

    Pricing your work

    Pricing your work is one of the most difficult things to do, especially in the first year or two of operation.

    September 19, 2004
    Hendrik Varju
  • Victorian

    Furniture styles – Victorian

    The Victorian style was named for Queen Victoria, who reined in England from 1837 to 1901. While the Victoria style was influenced by earlier styles, its general characteristics remained the same.

    September 14, 2004
    Michel Theriault
  • hobby to business

    Hobby to business – what will I build?

    If you are considering the idea of starting your own woodworking business, the first question you have to ask yourself is: "What will I build?"

    July 13, 2004
    Hendrik Varju
  • Furniture styles – Mission

    The Mission style was developed by a number of influential designers in order to create a simpler, more craftsman, look.

    July 10, 2004
    Michel Theriault
  • business basics

    Hobby to business – business basics

    Before you can hang out your shingle, you will need to decide on the form of legal entity that you want your business to be.

    May 19, 2004
    Hendrik Varju