Zen-Wu block plane
A premium titanium block plane delivering smooth, precise cuts with minimal vibration and refined modern design.
Carl Duguay
Carl is a furniture maker based in Victoria, BC and the senior editor at Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement Magazine.
Articles by Carl Duguay
Festool aftermarket accessories: track saw blades
These budget‑friendly blades deliver quality and longevity comparable to Festool originals, offering excellent value for the price.
Add structure and style to your backyard garden
Grow food, save money and enhance your outdoor living space naturally.
The Difference: CFM and water lift
CFM (cubic feet per minute) and water lift (static pressure) are two key perforÂmance metrics used to evaluate dust collectors, but they measure different aspects of how the system moves air and handles resistance.
Three new Gerber knives worth a closer look
Gerber has introduced three practical additions to its lineup that cover everything from slimline utility knife to no-nonsense everyday carry knife.
Grizzly circular saw blades
Good value in precision table saw blades.
A close-up on three new CRKT tools
Sharp styles and everyday smarts.
Metabo HPT 18V brushless 16-ga straight finish nailer
The ideal nailer to use when you need a balance between holding power and a clean finish.
How do I remove a glue line?
A visible glue line almost always means the joint wasn’t perfectly tight or the surface fibers were somehow contaminated with glue.
Lamello Zeta P2 biscuit joiner
A professional-grade biscuit joiner that quickly mills form-locking grooves using an integrated mechanical drive, enabling tool-free insertion of hidden P-System connectors for fast, precise furniture and woodworking joints.
Glancy’s No.1 oil finish
A great alternative to traditional drying oils and a lighter-duty option compared to hardwax oil finishes.Â
Any resources for a Delta BS100 bandsaw?
Parts availability for the Delta BS100 bandsaw seem to be mixed Les, with common wear items such as blades, drive belts, tires, bearings, switches and basic hardware generally easy to find.
What are the risks of hiring an unlicensed handyman?
A handyman may be suitable for small, low-risk repairs, but for larger or safety-related projects hire a licensed contractor — in the long run it will give you greater protection, accountability and peace of mind.
Expand your living space with a backyard patio
A well-designed patio can do more than improve your home’s functionality and appeal.
Drum sanders
Drum sanders are a quick and efficient way to sand large panels save you hours of sanding by hand.
Kreg 20V Ionic Drive 6-1/2″ plunge-cut track saw
Fast, accurate cutting with Kreg’s 20V Ionic Drive track saw.
FAMAG Disc + Plug Cutter set
The FAMAG set produces clean, consistent plugs with minimal sanding and fitting, and precisely matched holes.
Kreg Rebel 20V Ionic Drive pocket-hole joiner
Power, precision and portability — pocket-hole performance redefined with the Kreg Rebel 20V Ionic Drive.
The Difference: shoulder and rabbet planes
At first glance, shoulder and rabbet planes look quite similar — both have blades that extend the full width of the tool’s body, allowing them to cut right into corners. However, there are important differences in design and purpose that set them apart.
Kreg 20V Ionic Drive 4-1/2″ circular saw
Compact, convenient and capable — meet the 4-1/2" circular saw that works hard.
