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Profiles, from Canadian Woodworking, spotlights woodworkers and their shops, sharing the stories and adventures that shape their woodworking lives.
In today’s world, much of the furniture we come across is of mediocre quality, yet once in a while, we come across a piece that was built a century or more ago that has stood the test of time. As woodworkers, we all have the opportunity to create one of these pieces, but we need to do so consciously.
Doug Magrath and John Lacroix are two woodworkers who, while producing very different products, share a common background: neither started their career in woodworking.
Visit a Shop for Edmonton Seniors
With some extra time on their hands, this group of Edmonton seniors is diving into woodworking like they never could have before.
Boy Meets House – A Love Story
Unabashedly anthropomorphizing the homeowner/house relationship.
Where Do Ideas Come From? – Stephen Hogbin’s Canada
Stephen Hogbin is one of Canada’s most accomplished, skilled and celebrated woodworkers.
Texture and the Canadian Furniture Maker
Furniture makers across the country have been using texture with huge success. Here's a collection of some great examples of texture in furniture, as well as some details about how it was produced.
Getting an Education in Construction
Kasandra Bliss has gone through tough times in recent years, but is more determined than ever to see her career in construction come to fruition.
There’s a new challenge every day for this nonagenarian clock maker. Knowledge is just the beginning.
A serious small shop for $10,000
Setting up a shop in your home is the only option for many amateur – and even some professional – woodworkers. There are lots of decisions to be made: electrical requirements, equipment selection, hand tool purchases, and shop layout are all crucial aspects of being successful.
Making the most of a basement workspace
Although low ceilings, difficult access and limited space may pose problems, the basement is the only option for many woodworkers. Learn how one woodworker has managed to make the most of a tight situation.
We moved into our town house just over ten years ago. It was not until the moving van left that I realized I had nowhere to store any of my workshop tools and equipment, let alone anywhere to use them.
As soon as you step through the door, you turn back the clock 175 years.
From basements and crawlspaces to outbuildings and apartments, there’s a shop here for everyone. This collection is about as diverse as can be.
Thinking of Building a Dedicated Shop?
With so many things to consider, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Building contractor Matt Dunkin answers some of the most important questions to ask before you break ground.
Rosewood Studio is a fine woodworking school, housed in a historic mill in the small town of Almonte, Ontario.
