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Mark Salusbury

Son of a craftsman father and artist mother, Mark Salusbury was introduced to skilled creativity at an early age. He has explored all forms of woodworking professionally and casually since the 1970s.

Articles by Mark Salusbury

January 23, 2017

Healthy clear coatings

We woodworkers cover a lot of project styles and applications; but which finish is best for what project? Which will give us the enhancing result we imagine, protect our project and offer easy maintenance? I’ll discuss here which types of finishes work best in what applications, plus expose some facts about today's “healthy” finishes; healthy for you, your loved ones and our planet. To see photos of sample boards, and read some application tips, visit our website to read this article online.

March 11, 2016

Garden shed – from concept to completion

This versatile addition is a personalized sanctuary, storage in style, covering a host of needs. It’s also a really satisfying one- or two-person project.

January 20, 2015

The Perfect Sphere: A Well-Rounded Tool

Turning spheres free-hand is not easy. This jig makes the process easy and fun, and opens up a whole new world of artistic options on the lathe.

September 13, 2013

Build a Turned Stool

A stool is a compact, versatile perch and the three-legged style is the best. It never rocks, offers support for your feet, and has leg clearance while supporting you in style. It can also be customized easily. Let’s explore how to make a 24" tall counter-height version.

September 13, 2013

From concept to comfort: build a casual chair

Why settle for an “off-the-rack” chair when you can make a custom lounge chair and get satisfaction in spades?

March 16, 2013

Where Do Ideas Come From? – Stephen Hogbin’s Canada

Stephen Hogbin is one of Canada’s most accomplished, skilled and celebrated woodworkers.

January 23, 2013

Adding texture to wood

Adding texture to a wood surface creates visual and physical interest. And since wood is a material that can be textured quite easily, and in many ways, it would almost be a crime not to give wood more of what it wants.

July 22, 2012

Dovetail router jigs

The dovetail is a time-honoured joint that’s admired for its strength and beauty. There’s only one problem – it can be very challenging to cut by hand. Enter the modern-day dovetail jig, which machines tails and pins with speed, ease and accuracy. There are six general styles to choose from, so learn the ins and outs before making any purchases.