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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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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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Rebuilding the gates on the Rideau Canal

When things work there’s no point in messing with them. That’s been the case for the wooden locks designed by Colonel John By and installed on the Rideau Canal 190 years ago.

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Elm
Elm

Elm is moderately heavy, hard, stiff, has excellent steam bending characteristics and moderate dimensional stability.

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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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  • lounge chair

    Designing and Building the Lounge Chair No. 3

    Through passion, determination and preparation, Nova Scotia designer / maker Jonathan Otter built this award-winning lounge chair. Learn about the process he went through to complete this piece.

    September 13, 2018
    Jonathan Otter
  • Power Carving

    Power Carving

    Practical tips on power tool carving tools and techniques.

    May 23, 2011
    Conrad Sarzynick
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    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
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    Keeping Woodworking Alive as we Age

    Keeping your mind and body active as you age is crucial to long-term happiness and health. Learn about what two Canadian centers have done for seniors by bringing woodworking into their facilities.

    November 21, 2014
    Melissa Martz
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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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Purpleheart wood
Purpleheart

If you’re looking to add some colour to your next project, then consider Purpleheart. It ages to a lovely deep purplish brown.

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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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Step tansu

Japanese for ‘trunk’ or ‘chest’, tansus ranged from small three step units to larger five and eight step units.

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