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Canadian Woodworking is distributed 6 times a year. Every month, we pack our magazine with tips, plans, tool reviews and more. Our articles focus exclusively on the subject of woodworking; from intarsia, to dust collection. Take a look at our current issue. If you like it as much as we do, feel free to subscribe, or request a free trial issue.
On The Cover: Chess SetBy: Bruce Campbell (June/July 2008) Clock Project: Floor ClockBy: Gordon GraffThis is by no means just another clock project. On the contray, Gord designed this clock to make an impression, and make an impression it does. Gord shows you how to: Build a Base for Stability; Use Contrasting Woods; Mark the Hours of the Face; and Finish the Piece. He also provides three illustrations showing all of the parts, measurements and joinery, as well as a complete materials list and supply checklist. If you have been looking for a project that goes beyond the traditional, it’s time you looked at Gord’s clock. Wood Finishing: Reference ChartBy: Carl DuguayThis is one chart that you will want to tack up on your shop’s wall, and refer to again and again. Want water resistance? Use Varnish. Want the least colour change on light coloured wood? Then go with a water-based finish. Want something easy to apply? Try an oil/varnish blend. It’s all there in an easy-to-read chart. With this chart you will always know how to finish your projects, no matter what they are. Easy Project: Wall PlanterBy: Kevin ShantzThis attractive planter can spruce up any outdoor wall. Build it in a horizontal or vertical style, and easily modify it to hold additional plants. All for under $30. Kevin tells you how to build this great planter and gives you very detailed illustrations showing all of the parts, joinery and measurements. He also includes a complete materials list and supply checklist. Design Options: 3D ModelsBy: Rob BrownModels, also known as maquettes, are one of the most overlooked aspects of furniture design. This is a very well written article by a talented designer. In it Rob teaches you how to create 3D models of your projects, so that you can work out all of your design details before you start construction. Rob includes six beautiful colour photos showing the construction of a model and explains how it is used. Router Basics: Dovetail JigsBy: Michael KampenDovetails are the hallmark of finely crafted furniture; they are attractive, strong, and can elevate a project from the average to extraordinary. Their limiting factor for most woodworkers has always been the level of skill required to execute them. There are many dovetail jigs on the market, but in this article Michael covers the top performers: The Leigh Super Jig; The Porter Cable OmniJig; and the Akeda BC2. Find out why these are as good as everyone say that they are, and of these, which is the best for you. ShopTools: Ambient Air CleanersBy: The EditorsIt’s a simple fact. The more time you spend in your shop, the more dust you inhale. For maximum dust control we recommend using an ambient air cleaner in conjunction with a primary dust collection system, supplemented by personal dust protection when appropriate. Ambient air cleaners covered include: Craftex; Delta; General; JDS; King; and Steel City. Find out what ambient system is best for your shop. Air Tools: NailersBy: Michael KampenDriving nails with a hammer has its time and place. But when you need to drive a lot of nails quickly and efficiently, there’s nothing quite like a pneumatic fastener. In this article, Michael covers the ins and outs of various fasteners, including: Hitachi; King; Craftex; Samona; and Cadex. This is a great overview of nailers for anyone interested in using them in their shop. Home Improvement: Entrance GatesBy: Carl DuguayA well designed and constructed entrance gate can add appeal and style to your home, while showcasing your woodworking skills. Carl covers: How to Choose the Right Materials; How to Choose the Right Design; How to Build a Solid Foundation; and How to Finish. Woodworkers Gallery: Greene & Greene Style TableBy: By Brent SmithThis table was made by Chris Delaney, from Pickering ON. The solid and proven construction techniques are what initially attracted Chris to this style of table. According to Chris: “You don’t have to be a professional to do this type of work, but if Greene & Greene is about anything, it is about the details.” This article shows two beautiful full colour photos of Chris’s table and gives more detail on where you can find more details and photos. Hint: check out Canadian Woodworking’s Woodworking Forum. Shop Jig: Flush Trim Router JigBy: The EditorsWhen working with sheet stock, thick solid wood edge banding will give you greater design flexibility than thin commercially available iron-on veneer tape. Use this jig and your router to trim edge banding flush with the surface of your sheet stock. In this article/project the editors not only cover how to make this handy jig, they also cover how to use it. This is one jig that you will be glad that you have around the shop. Wood Chuckle: The Great Canadian InventionBy: Don WilkinsonIf you read this article, you may never see canoes the same way again. In fact, after encountering Don’s twist on things, you may never be the same after any of his articles. Reader beware. You can subscribe to our magazine by clicking here. |
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