Use French cleats to organize your workshop
When you have a small workshop, the key to staying organized and productive is storage that’s not only efficient, but also adaptable to ever-changing needs.
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Tips/Techniques
Tips and Techniques, from Canadian Woodworking, delivers practical, expert advice for woodworkers of all skill levels, with a focus on shop efficiency, tool use, and project-specific methods.
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Double-sided tape – a gripping tale
The perfect no-mess, firm, yet temporary bond for a wide range of workshop applications.
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How to remove a popcorn ceiling
An outdated popcorn ceiling can be easily removed. Learn about two approaches to this project so you can select the right one for your situation.
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Easy radial checkerboard parquetry
This parquetry pattern is an impressive way to dress up a piece of furniture, a box top or any woodwork that could use a bit of embellishment.
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12 surprisingly simple shop accessories you need to make
A collection of machines, power tools and hand tools in the shop is great, but until you realize you can double their potential with simple shop-made accessories, you haven’t discovered your workshop’s full potential.
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Track saws offer some fantastic advantages over many other saws. Whether they’re worth the expense depends on the style of work you do and the type of workshop you have.
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Think you need a large workshop to work wood? Think again. Here are several ideas on how to get the most out of small work spaces.
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In this video Rob Brown shows you how easy it is to apply iron-on edge tape to plywood.
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Furniture & cabinet hardware for home & shop storage
Storage projects for the home and workshop will greatly benefit from using the right type of hardware.
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Great adhesive tapes for shop and home
Eleven tapes to keep on hand.
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How to work wood even if you have no shop
Just because you don’t have a detached garage or part of a basement to set up a workshop doesn’t mean you’re out of options. Get creative when looking for shop space.
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Glue-ups don’t have to be nerve-wracking experiences. Some basic material and adhesive knowledge, coupled with lots of planning, will go a long way to ensuring smooth gluing.
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When you need an adhesive with exceptional shear and peel strength, good gap-filling properties and long assembly time, epoxy is the way to go.
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Introduction to Brushless Motors
Over the past few years just about every new cordless power tool features a brushless motor. But what exactly is a brushless motor and why is it replacing the traditional brushed motor?
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Use this technique, combining a coopered solid wood and store-bought veneer, to build strong curved panels.
