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Featured articles from Canadian Woodworking provide complete, step-by-step instructions for building a wide range of furniture, cabinetry, shop projects, home improvements, and more.

  • urn

    Craft a frame-and-panel urn

    A cremation urn is a special object that speaks to the person whose remains it will contain one day. Making one allows you to customize it to further suit your loved one.

    March 24, 2026
    Mark Salusbury
  • Chess board

    Make a chess board

    Every woodworker loves a project that looks more difficult to make than it actually is. Impress your friends with this chess board before challenging them to a match.

    March 1, 2026
    Annabelle Brown
  • Turning a tulip

    With a few offcuts, a few dollar store dowels, a little colour and some glue you can make a beautiful bouquet of tulips to give to that special someone, and they’ll last forever.

    November 14, 2022
    Allan Cusworth
  • push stick

    This is a push-over

    One of the most daunting woodworking shop tasks is ripping stock or parts on a table saw. Especially when the stuff is small and/or close to the rip fence. This simple jig will calm your mind, give you confidence and allow you to better control the workpiece while making ripping operations.

    September 7, 2019
    Mark Salusbury
  • Floor lamp

    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.

    December 15, 2018
    Rob Brown
  • Make a door harp

    Provide a musical welcome for you and your guests.

    September 13, 2012
    Marian Hood
  • Dollhouse

    Making a dollhouse is much like building a conventional house – it takes time and patience. While there are a lot of pieces to this challenging project, they are not overly complicated to cut and assemble.  

    November 13, 2008
    Michael Kampen
  • Display Case

    Display Case

    Everybody has something that means a great deal to them, something they would like to display, yet keep safe from harm.

    August 1, 2006
    Michael Kampen
  • Step tansu

    Japanese for 'trunk' or 'chest', tansus ranged from small three step units to larger five and eight step units.

    July 13, 2005
    Rob Brown