Build a round hammock
If you're after a unique place to lounge in the afternoon sun and are up for a challenging build, this round hammock might be the answer.
Rob Brown
Rob is the editor at Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement and a studio furniture maker.
Articles by Rob Brown
How To Make a Double-Sided Board Game
Whether you're relaxing by the lake, or having some quiet family time in your backyard, board games are great fun to have around. They're even more fun to play if you built them yourself.
23 Tips on How to Design, Build and Maintain Your Dock
Docks are the focal point of many cottages, cabins and chalets. A well-designed and built dock will offer years of great service, so take the time to plan your next dock build with your specific situation in mind.
6 tips for adding texture to wood
In this video Rob Brown shows you more ways to add texture to your woodworking projects.
Steve Neil
Furniture maker Steve Neil on Ikea, being a morning person and getting design inspiration from books.
9 super-simple small shop hacks
Every woodworker would agree that small shop hacks can make your time in the shop more productive and enjoyable. They say it’s the little things that make a big difference, and I would tend to agree.
Top 10 ways to better use a table saw – Part 1
The table saw is a very popular machine, mainly because it can take care of so many operations in a shop. Here are a few tips on how to better use your table saw for a safer, more productive small shop.
Power carve a serving dish
Power carving is a woodworking technique that not many woodworkers know much about. With a bit of knowledge and a healthy dose of practice, you can add this to your arsenal fairly easily, and it will open up a brand new door for you.
Bill Maniotakis
Alberta-based furniture maker Bill Maniotakis on retirement, finishing and the importance of building boxes.
Top 10 power carving tips
Getting into power carving is like opening up an entire new woodworking world. Sculpting and shaping wood in three dimensions is fun, and will leave you with stunning projects that will turn heads.
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.
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.
Paul Lemiski
Paul Lemiski on full-sized templates, Instagram and how technology is changing woodworking.
OneTree 2017 Exhibit
Between November 16th, 2017 and January 31st, 2018, the Robert Bateman Centre and Live Edge Design are partnering to put on an exhibition showcasing 53 works of art that all came from one century-old black walnut tree that grew in the Rockland neighbourhood of Victoria, B.C. Here is a selection of works that are a part of the exhibition.
Build a kids’ train set
This fun train set is a simple project to make, will introduce kids to how enjoyable woodworking can be and will allow you to spend some time with your children.
Make a simple textured box
These boxes are so easy and fun to make, you won’t know when to stop. Grab a few small pieces of wood and see where this basic starting point takes you.
Build an interior door
Building a set of doors is a great way to customize the interior of your home. Design options are almost endless, and it doesn’t take much time or effort to build solid, timeless doors.
Top 10 lumber breakout tips
Breaking out lumber begins the process of turning rough material into a finished project. Complete this step properly, and you’ll have an easier time with all the other steps.
Christina Hilborne
Furniture maker Christina Hilborne, from Victoria, BC, on exotic woods, design inspiration and living and working on the west coast.
Upholster a Simple Cushion
With only a few items from a fabric store, and no experience, you can make a simple, customized upholstered cushion for a piece of furniture.
Build a modern coffee table
This mitred coffee table includes clean lines, storage and a chance to add some interesting, visible joints. It also provides a comfy place to put your feet up after a hard day’s work, if you choose to add a dedicated cushion.Â
Alfons Laicher
Furniture maker Alfons Laicher, from Victoria, BC, on Biedermeier design, the Internet and meeting client expectations.
Top 10 tools for adding curves to your work
Straight lines are relatively easy to create in a shop setting. Curves are more of a challenge to produce, though they can add a lot to the overall look of a project. Learn about some of the tools used to lay out and cut curves in a workshop so you can add them to your next project with confidence.
Make a Kid’s Art Storage Box
The perfect level of difficulty for a kid’s birthday party, this is a fun and easy project for most kids to do, and leaves them with an art and drawing storage container.
