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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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Turning a tulip

With a few offcuts, a few dollar store dowels, a little colour and some glue you can make a beautiful bouquet of tulips to give to that special someone, and they’ll last forever.

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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’.

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Sassafras
Sassafras

Sassafras is an exceptional tree, producing oils that give it a distinct spicy aroma that permeates all parts of the tree.

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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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  • Router & Bit Care

    Keep your router and bits clean to avoid the problems caused by the two deadly enemies of all powered woodworking tools – heat and dust.

    January 23, 2009
    Michael Kampen
  • black walnut

    An Appreciation of Black Walnut

    Walnut is one of the most highly prized domestic woods, and for good reason. For colour, grain, figure, workability and other valuable attributes, the wood is in a class all by itself among domestic hardwoods.

    March 11, 2016
    Jesse Vernon Trail
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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
  • lute of illusions

    Lute of illusions

    The original Bosch Lute was made in the 1500s. There is only one of them in the world, but a skilled luthier from Saskatoon completed a very similar lute. Learn how he assembled all the pieces that make up the back of his version of the Bosch Lute.

    March 11, 2016
    Weldon Gray
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urn
Craft a frame-and-panel urn

A cremation urn is a special object that speaks to the person whose remains it will contain one day. Making one allows you to customize it to further suit your loved one.

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Koa
Koa

Let’s imagine for a moment you win the lottery. Being an adventurous woodworker, you decide to travel the world to find the most beautiful and inspiring wood.

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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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tablet stand
Make a fully adjustable tablet stand

Finally, a tablet stand that isn’t a pain in the neck.

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