03 – Dado and groove joints
Learn how to create a dado joint and a groove joint in your small shop.
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04 – Rabbet joints
Learn how to create a rabbet joint in your small shop.
02 – Edge and face joints
Learn how to create an edge joint and a face joint in your small shop.
01 – Introduction to joinery
Rob Brown, editor of Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement Magazine, outlines our new 11 part video series on Joinery Techniques.
02 – Wood movement
In this video Rob Brown explains why wood moves, and the effects wood movement has on your projects.
03 – Three common furniture engineering challenges
In this video Rob Brown talks about the three most common approaches to engineering furniture.
06 – How solid wood is sold
Rob Brown explains how solid wood is sold.
07 – How sheet goods are sold
Rob Brown explains how sheet goods are sold.
08 – What is a board foot
Rob Brown explains how hard and soft wood is measured at the lumberyard.
01 – From design to finish
Rob Brown introduces Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement Magazine's new 50 video series "Woodworking Basics, From Design to Finish".
oneTree 2017 exhibit
An overview of the oneTree 2017 exhibit. The oneTree series celebrates the life and value of a single tree by inviting participating artists to create as much beauty from its wood as possible.
09 – Different cuts of wood
Rob Brown provides an overview of the different cuts of wood.
11 – Introduction to veneer
Rob Brown provides an overview of wood veneer - how it's sliced, how it's sold, and available thicknesses.
10 – The benefits of using veneer
Rob Brown explains why you should consider using veneer in your furniture and cabinetry projects.
12 – Pros and cons of three common sheet goods
Rob Brown outlines the pros and cons of the three most common sheet goods used by woodworkers and DIYers: plywood, Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), and particle board.
30 – Six common adhesives for woodworking
Rob Brown outlines the pros and cons of the six main types of adhesives used by woodworkers and DIYers: PVA, Epoxy, Polyurethane, CA (Cyanoacrylate), Urea Formaldehyde, and Contact Cement.
Power carving a dish
In this video Rob Brown shows how he carved a solid maple wood dish using the Arbortech Ball Gouge. Read Rob's article in the April/May 2018 issue of our magazine.
Power carving wheels for grinders
Rob Brown, editor of Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement, talks about the different cutters he uses on his angle grinder when power carving.
04 – Furniture design tips for before entering your shop
Rob Brown breaks down the furniture design process - things you can do before you even enter the shop, and thing that you can do while in the shop.
05 – Furniture design tips for inside your shop
Rob Brown discusses the value of making mock-ups for unique parts, trying new techniques, and building full-size mock-ups for important projects.
Bill Maniotakis – video profile
Bill Maniotakis on retirement, finishing and the importance of building boxes.
33 – Five common hinges for furniture making
Rob Brown discusses the five most common types of hinges used in furniture making.
32 – Common woodworking screws
Rob Brown talks about the type of screws commonly used in making furniture.
34 – Knobs and pulls
Rob Brown explains how the right knobs and pulls can enhance your woodworking projects.
