While you’re wrapping presents this year, head to the shop. There’s nothing more eye-catching than a handmade wooden ribbon and bow.
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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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A twist on the original, mitred-through dovetails allow you to shape an edge without interruption. They are also strong and beautiful.
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Drawer slides: bring on the heavy metal
Learn about the four most popular types of metal slides, the advantages and disadvantages of each and get a few tips on installing them in both new and retrofitted cabinets.
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A New Tool for your Toolbox – The Internet
If you’re not familiar with what is available, woodworking wise, on the Internet, you will be astounded. There is so much to learn, and the nicest part is that it’s all just a click away.
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Circular wood handles: beautiful and functional
Instead of installing store-bought handles to doors and drawers, you could use carefully designed wood panels.
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Figured wood would have looked great, but this technique adds texture and line to this pair of drawer fronts.
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An introduction to stringing and banding – part 2
Here’s how to add a high-end accent to your furniture projects without spending a high-end fortune on tools and materials.
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An introduction to stringing and banding – part 1
Here’s how to add a high-end accent to your furniture projects without spending a high-end fortune on tools and materials.
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In the age of electric machinery, some woodworkers have forgot about the simple but trusty hand plane. They have also become confused about sharpening a blade. With the right approach to sharpening, you’ll be happy you took your hand plane off the shelf.
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Surface Preparation – Hand Planing
Surface preparation is about perfecting your hand skills. Three wonderful hand tools; learn how to maximize their performance and enjoy the tactile experience of fine surface preparation.
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Handsaw showdown – East vs West
With a number of differences between Western and Japanese saws, it can be confusing when it comes to making a purchase. Learn why two woodworkers reach for the saw they do.
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One of the most important aspects of organizing a shop involves storing all the machinery, tools and supplies you will be working with. Learn a number of fundamental guidelines and tame that beast of a shop you’ve been working in!
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Building big things in a small space
Just because you have a small space to create doesn’t necessarily limit you to small projects. There are many things that can be done to push those walls apart from each other and get the most from your space.
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Elegant and practical zebrawood vanity
Bigger isn’t always better. In fact, small is sometimes the only way to go. Build this simple yet attractive addition to your bathroom.
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Once you learn how to tune a spokeshave and use it properly, it will be a tough tool to put down. It’s a flexible tool that works well in many situations and it’s a lot of fun to use … but only when it’s working properly!
