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Power carving – a practical approach with Rob Brown

Join studio furniture maker Rob Brown on April 29 at 7:00 PM for an informative talk on power carving.

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It was time for me to write another column. But as is pretty common, the question for me was “What should I write about?”

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Chess board
Make a chess board

Every woodworker loves a project that looks more difficult to make than it actually is. Impress your friends with this chess board before challenging them to a match.

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Mineral spirits
The Difference: Mineral spirits and paint thinner

Mineral spirits and paint thinner are often thought to be the same thing, and while they are closely related solvents with over­lapping uses, there are some key differences in terms of purity, odor and performance.

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Yellow Poplar
Yellow poplar

Yellow Poplar is a straight, uniformly grained wood with a medium texture. The typically large sapwood has a pale white colour, while the heart wood is a light yellow to dark green when freshly cut, but tends to age to a dark brown colour.

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Zen-Wu block plane

A premium titanium block plane delivering smooth, precise cuts with minimal vibration and refined modern design.

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Canadian Woodworking issue 154 spring 2026
Spring 2026 issue

The Spring 2026 issue features projects for every skill level, including a table lantern, heirloom urn, night table and veneered chess board.

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  • Steve Der-Garabedian

    Woodworker’s resources for veneering

    Wood veneering is a time‑honoured woodworking technique that uses thin slices of wood to create beautiful, stable, and visually striking surfaces.

    March 23, 2026
    Canadian Woodworking
  • Mineral spirits

    The Difference: Mineral spirits and paint thinner

    Mineral spirits and paint thinner are often thought to be the same thing, and while they are closely related solvents with over­lapping uses, there are some key differences in terms of purity, odor and performance.

    April 13, 2026
    Carl Duguay
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    The mighty mallet

    Roughing out a large carving, or even a medium-sized one, can be a very laborious process. In the interest of saving time and energy, many carvers opt for ‘power’.

    January 23, 2008
    David Bruce Johnson
  • Power Carving

    Power Carving

    Practical tips on power tool carving tools and techniques.

    May 23, 2011
    Conrad Sarzynick
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smartphone speaker
Make a passive smartphone speaker

Amp up your music listening experience by making a sleek speaker for your smartphone.

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Ziricote
Ziricote

There is no shortage of beautiful woods available to the craftsmen, but, there is one species which has a flare for the dramatic and that species is Ziricote.

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Zen-Wu block plane

A premium titanium block plane delivering smooth, precise cuts with minimal vibration and refined modern design.

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Display Case
Display Case

Everybody has something that means a great deal to them, something they would like to display, yet keep safe from harm.

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