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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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Dollhouse

Making a dollhouse is much like building a conventional house – it takes time and patience. While there are a lot of pieces to this challenging project, they are not overly complicated to cut and assemble.  

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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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lacewood
Australian lacewood

With such a distinct figure, lacewood is used for numerous decorative and ornamental objects. It is also in demand as a veneer for interior panelling and furniture.

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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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    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
  • 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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Catalpa
Catalpa

It’s ring porous like ash and oak producing a bold figure on flat cut boards. It’s extremely durable like cedar and cypress making it ideal for exterior projects and is also one of the most stable hardwoods.

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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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wood and copper lantern
The glow of tradition: build a wood and copper lantern

Few projects combine rustic charm and timeless craftsmanship as beautifully as these wood and copper lanterns.

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