05 – Furniture design tips for inside your shop
Rob Brown discusses the value of making mock-ups for unique parts, trying new techniques, and building full-size mock-ups for important projects.
Rob Brown discusses the value of making mock-ups for unique parts, trying new techniques, and building full-size mock-ups for important projects.
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Power carving – a practical approach with Rob Brown
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Rob's blog: I have the power!
We all have our favourite parts of woodworking. My favourite thing to do might be adding texture to wood. Right behind that is power carving.
Project: Make a passive smartphone speaker
Amp up your music listening experience by making a sleek speaker for your smartphone.
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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: Bandsaw
Bandsaws are versatile shop machines that don’t take up much floor space, and are both easy and reasonably safe to use.
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03 – Three common furniture engineering challenges

Why so far have I not seen a tablesaw sled
If you’re looking for a table saw sled plan check this one out: Universal Table Saw Sled