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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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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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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.

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African Mahogany
African mahogany

African mahogany (aka ‘Khaya’) is perhaps the most common substitute for Cuban mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni), the most celebrated and revered cabinet and furniture wood in the world.

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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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Build your skills with our how-to advice

  • 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
  • Power Carving

    Power Carving

    Practical tips on power tool carving tools and techniques.

    May 23, 2011
    Conrad Sarzynick
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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
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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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Tamo Ash
Tamo ash

Tamo is a specific term that describes the stunning three-dimensional figure that can appear, very rarely, in some trees of Fraxinus mandshurica also called Japanese Ash.

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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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push stick
This is a push-over

One of the most daunting woodworking shop tasks is ripping stock or parts on a table saw. Especially when the stuff is small and/or close to the rip fence. This simple jig will calm your mind, give you confidence and allow you to better control the workpiece while making ripping operations.

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