Torsion boxes involve using a thin layer of sheet goods on both faces, held together by narrow strips of solid wood. They allow you to create thick looking and strong workpieces, but keep the weight down. Torsion box, or “hollow core” projects can be tailored to suit a budget, a look, a finish or a scale.
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Models, also known as maquettes, are one of the most overlooked aspects of furniture design.
Read moreRob Brown, editor of Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement magazine, shows how easy it is to create a beautiful shellac finish on wood.
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The Einhell 18V 12” Cordless Telescopic String Trimmer (#3411260) features an 8,500 RPM speed to power through even long grass and weeds.
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We all love solid wood. Its grain, colour, warm texture and workability have drawn all of us to build so many great projects with it. In the woodworking world there are a few general approaches to working with wood and other materials that run contrary to what many woodworkers feel is best.
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Learn what trigger clamps are the best suited to your shop and for the work you do.
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Excessive humidity can be a real problem for your home and your health. We look at how a dehumidifier can help get things back under control.
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Get a box of turning projects delivered to your doorstep every month with the new Woodturner’s subscription box from William Wood-Write Ltd.
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With an inventory of over 1,000 slabs in 20 wood types, Big Ass Slabs has the lumber you need to take your woodwork project from idea to reality.
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If you have trees on your property a chainsaw can be very handy to have around. Felling trees, trimming branches and cutting up fallen trees are all tasks you may be able to do yourself.
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Furniture maker Rob Diemert from Dundas, ON, on shaping solid wood, interacting with creative people, and new digital technologies in woodworking.
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