Tom Fidgen – video profile
Toronto based furniture maker and instructor Tom Fidgen on music, woodworking and how they make a great match.
Toronto based furniture maker and instructor Tom Fidgen on music, woodworking and how they make a great match.
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Power carving – a practical approach with Rob Brown
Join studio furniture maker Rob Brown on April 29 at 7:00 PM for an informative talk on power carving.
Rob's blog: I hate impact drivers
Two weeks ago, I helped a good friend, a hobbyist woodworker, get settled in his new home.
Project: 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.
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How to: Where to buy tools in Canada
Discover where to buy tools in Canada with this practical guide for woodworkers. Learn how to choose the right supplier based on availability, price, and expertise.
How to: Rebuilding the gates on the Rideau Canal
When things work there’s no point in messing with them. That’s been the case for the wooden locks designed by Colonel John By and installed on the Rideau Canal 190 years ago.
Know your tools: Jigsaws
A jigsaw can make many types of cuts in a wide variety of materials. Its ability to make a fairly tight radius cut, or a cut to a marked line, is where they excel.
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Thanks for sharing, been a fan of Tom and his work for many years. Both of his books are very informative and inspiring…