Children’s Blocks
Toys make great Christmas presents. This project doesn’t require a lot of skill, and if you have the time and inclination, it’s a good excuse to pick up some pyrography equipment.
Rob Brown
Rob is the editor at Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement and a studio furniture maker.
Articles by Rob Brown
Hope sawmill
As soon as you step through the door, you turn back the clock 175 years.
Inlaid flower box
When the weather turns cold, you can still add some colour and life to your home with this pint-sized flower box.
Painting with wood: knife cutting marquetry basics
There’s no better way to add style and originality to a piece of furniture than with marquetry. This craft has been around for thousands of years, so maybe it’s about time for you to give it a try.
Build a Coat Tree
A simple solution for entryway clutter.
8 real life shops
From basements and crawlspaces to outbuildings and apartments, there’s a shop here for everyone. This collection is about as diverse as can be.
Stone age joinery
Some projects call for a whole new approach when it comes to joinery.
Tilting to the Right
I have used both left- and right-tilt table saws over the years but when it was time to purchase a saw I would spend the rest of my life with, the choice was easy: right tilt.
Top 10 ways to make better use of your shop time
Make the most of what little you have.Â
Elegant and practical zebrawood vanity
Bigger isn’t always better. In fact, small is sometimes the only way to go. Build this simple yet attractive addition to your bathroom.
Making compound curves
An accurately made form and a healthy dose of planning both play important roles in producing furniture parts with compound curves.
Router bit comparison
We all expect a new router bit to be working at its best, creating silky smooth profiles with ease when brand new. As I found out, that’s not always the case.
Woodworking Books
From instructional to inspirational, woodworking books are a great way to spend some holiday free time. This is a highlight reel of new – and some not so new – books that every woodworker should check out.
Inspired by Icicles
Learn the secrets to making this unique hall table leg.
Benchtop Planers
Bells and whistles often make it hard to see what tool will perform the basic tasks being asked of it. Sort through what is and what isn’t important when buying a bench-top planer.
Durham Woodworking Club
Sharing Knowledge is Just the Beginning.
Learn how to make a bridle joint
Learn to make this simple but strong joint that has many applications in your woodworking.
Sliding Dovetails
Of the many styles of dovetail joints, none are as useful or strong as the sliding dovetail.
Chopsticks
This hand-made set of chopsticks will make a great non-traditional gift for the sushi-lover on your Christmas list.
Contemporary sideboard
The combination of heart and sap wood give this sideboard a one-of-a-kind flair.
Dining table
Every dining space is unique – learn to make a dining table that fits your space.
Dealing with wood movement
Wood movement is inevitable. However, there are many design and building options to help a craftsman work with it – not against it.
Wood movement – the relationship between wood and moisture
Understanding the interrelationship between wood and moisture is a fundamental prerequisite for every woodworker.
Moisture Meters
Use a moisture meter to help you determine the precise moisture level of your lumber.
