Super-simple end grain cutting board
End grain cutting boards are not only great to cut on, but they look fantastic. The trick is that they can be on the labour intensive side. Not the case with this end grain cutting board.
Rob Brown
Rob is the editor at Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement and a studio furniture maker.
Articles by Rob Brown
Top 10 Tips for Using a Router – Part 2
Probably the most versatile power tool in the wood shop, the router must be understood and used properly to give you good results. These 10 tips, coupled with the 10 from our last issue, will give you some serious leg up when learning about router usage.
Ryan Davidson
Furniture maker Ryan Davidson on elm, getting fast in the shop and how every day is different.
Top 10 Tips for Using a Router – Part 1
Routers can do so much in a small shop setting. Learn how to use them to their fullest potential so you can harness their efficiency, accuracy and flexibility. Here are 10 things to consider before you even turn your router on.
Mark Salusbury
Mark Salusbury on design, when he works best and his enjoyment of finishing.
Artistry in Wood 2019
The recent ‘Artistry in Wood 2019' exhibition was put on by the Kingston Wood Artisans on April 6, 2019 at the Tett Centre in Kingston, ON. With 41 entries, and about 300 visitors who came to get a first-hand look at all of the pieces, the event was a huge success. Here’s a look at the highlights from the exhibition.
Chris ZumkellerÂ
Chris Zumkeller on being inspired by nature, having a plan and epoxy resin pours.
Top 10 one-day projects
Anytime is a great time for catching up with some woodworking, but spending an entire month or two on one project might not be possible.
Adding texture to woodwork
In this video Rob Brown shows you how you can add texture to your woodworking projects.
7 steps to organizing your small shop
Just because your shop space is limited doesn't mean you can't build great things in it. Clean it up, organize it and get serious about what work you want to do it in, and you will be shocked at how productive and fun it will be to spend time in.
Rob Brown
Peterborough, Ontario based studio furniture maker (and editor of Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement magazine) Rob Brown on dovetails, his hatred of red oak and making furniture that tells a story.
Track saws
A track saw (aka ‘plunge saw’) is a type of circular saw that makes precise straight cuts by means of a metal track (aka ‘guide rail’).
Top 10 Tips for Working with Sheet Goods
Many woodworkers shy away from sheet goods as they think they shouldn't be used to build quality furniture, and they're too hard to work with. Sheet goods have their time and place, and with a few pointers on how to work with them, you'll be able to reap their benefits with relative ease.
How to choose a finish
Read about some of the main considerations when choosing a finish for your next project.
Stephen Dalrymple
Toronto based furniture maker Stephen Dalrymple on creating relevant work, 3D models and the pitfalls of figured wood.
Top 10 jig-making parts
When you need to make a jig, the last thing you want to do is head to the local lumberyard, followed by making an online purchase, in order to have the necessary materials on hand. Grab the basics now, so you can get right to work later.
Fred Miller
Fred Miller on power naps, drafting and teaching his daughter woodworking.
Build a modern floor lantern
This fun to build floor lamp will create a beautiful atmosphere in virtually any room of your house. Customize the wood species and paper shade to your liking, as this lamp will get a lot of use for years to come.
Tea light holder with a planished copper reflector
This easy project makes a great present for anyone on your gift-giving list. Just be sure to make an extra for yourself.
Belt sanders
These aggressive sanding machines can work wonders in the shop if you know how to handle them.
Kathryn Miller
Victoria, British Columbia based furniture maker Kathryn Miller on CNC routers, digital modeling and the importance of maker spaces.
Jay Miron
Studio furniture maker Jay Miron on shop aprons, Danish modern furniture and working in Vancouver.
Top 10 Tips on How to Better Use a Table Saw – Part 2
The table saw is a very common machine, mainly because it can do so many operations in a shop. Adding to last issue's Top 10 list, here are 10 more tips on how to safely and productively use your table saw.
Contour Line Wall Art
Create this contour line wall art with your scroll saw to remind you of your favourite lake or river when you’re not there.
