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
Join studio furniture maker Rob Brown on April 29 at 7:00 PM for an informative talk on power carving.
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: 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.
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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: The mighty mallet
Roughing out a large carving, or even a medium-sized one, can be a very laborious process. In the interest of saving time and energy, many carvers opt for 'power'.
Know your tools: Card scrapers and burnishers
A very simple tool, the edge of a card scraper is pressed against the wood’s surface and moved across it, creating a shaving.
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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