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: Step tansu
Japanese for 'trunk' or 'chest', tansus ranged from small three step units to larger five and eight step units.
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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: Designing and Building the Lounge Chair No. 3
Through passion, determination and preparation, Nova Scotia designer / maker Jonathan Otter built this award-winning lounge chair. Learn about the process he went through to complete this piece.
Know your tools: Rasps and files
Files and rasps allow you to carefully remove small amounts of material with a freeform approach, mainly on concave and convex edges. These shaping tools help create and fair gentle curves, fine-tune edges and reduce the amount of sanding needed on some small, rough, 3D surfaces.
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Notching legs and shelves for the contemporary bookshelf
Brocklen Johnson – video profile

Thanks for sharing, been a fan of Tom and his work for many years. Both of his books are very informative and inspiring…