Peter Pierobon mentions Peter Fleming and more community woodworking projects
A few weeks ago I talked with Peter Pierobon, who mentioned his favourite Canadian-made piece is “Chair” by Stephen Hogbin.
Rob Brown
Rob is the editor at Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement and a studio furniture maker.
Articles by Rob Brown
Bobby Grace
Furniture maker Bobby Grace talks about Nova Scotia, NASCAR and how his first designs fell flat.
Community wood projects
It seems like just the other week I was skating on the canal here in Peterborough with my kids, and it’s hard to believe that Victoria Day weekend is in the distant past.
Trees are wonderful, until a storm hits
Being woodworkers means we all have at least one love in common – wood.
How much solid wood should you buy?
It’s one thing to understand a materials list and project drawing, but knowing how much solid wood to purchase is a whole other story. Learn some practical tips on how to approach your next trip to the lumberyard.
3 simple (yet essential) shop-made router jigs
Routers can be made even more efficient and accurate with the use of jigs. Jigs don’t have to be complicated to work well. Even beginner woodworkers can make these router jigs with limited tools.
3 pros suggest how to spend your first $1,000 on woodworking
Outfitting a small shop is easy if money’s not an issue. But if your budget is limited, here’s what three experienced woodworkers recommend.
Peter Pierobon’s favourites
Last week I shared American maker Michael Hurwitz’s, favourite pieces. In his replies to me he mentioned internationally renowned Canadian maker Peter Peirobon and his “Driftwood Dream” jewelry box.
Michael Hurwitz’s favourites (who’s one of my favourites)
Michael Hurwitz talks about his favourite pieces of woodwork.
Andrew Szeto
Wakefield, Quebec, furniture maker Andrew Szeto on Instagram, his A-frame cabin and how many mistakes woodworkers should make.
Top 10 small shop items worth under $10
Not every helpful tool is expensive. Here’s a list of 10 worthwhile items for a small shop that cost $10 or less.
Are you serious, Rob?
In last week’s column I admitted I had a problem finishing projects. I heard from a few of you, and it turns out I’m not the only one with this affliction.
The projects I haven’t finished
Rob talks about the myriad projects he has yet to bring to completion.
Experiments gone right
There are times when you head into the shop knowing exactly what you’re going to make and how to go about it. The process usually moves along nicely and the result is mostly what you imagined
Finishing textured wood – a forum member’s question
Over the years I’ve made a lot of mistakes when it comes to finishing textured wood, but I’ve thankfully learned from those mistakes.
Photo essay: beautiful old tools
I inherited beautiful old tools from my grandfather.
My grandfather’s Stanley 9 1/2 block plane
Many of us have woodworking tools that have been passed down to us from a parent or grandparent. They may work fairly well, but also be frustrating to use and avoided in anything but the least critical woodworking situations.
Yorgo Liapis
Toronto furniture maker Yorgo Liapis on small-batch furniture, hand shaping and dancing in the shop.
Wooden guitars are beautiful
After watching a few videos that regular contributor Mark Salusbury sent my way I feel the urge to try my hand at making one of these finely tuned guitars.
Canadian National Wildfowl Carving Championships
For the past 31 years, the Grand Valley Woodcarvers have put on a carving competition in the Waterloo, Ontario, region.
Veneer vs solid: the debate continues
Provocative headline aside, my column “Solid wood vs. veneer: Why veneer is simply better” struck a chord with many of our readers.
Solid wood vs. veneer: why veneer is simply better
I belong to a number of online woodworking groups. One of them is about working in a small shop. Recently, a member posted about their dislike for plywood and veneer.
Nick Barna
Nick Barna from Chelsea, Quebec, on Scandinavian design, growing his business and being pragmatic.
An arbutiful life: Camosun fine furniture grads exhibit year-end project
In the past year, 15 Camosun students graduated with a certificate in fine furniture and joinery. To celebrate, they showcased their final projects in a public exhibit entitled “An Arbutiful Life: Seating in Arbutus and Garry Oak” at the Arts Centre at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, in Victoria, B.C.
