09 – Different cuts of wood
Rob Brown explains the difference between the different cuts of lumber - flat cut, quarter cut, and live edge.
Rob Brown explains the difference between the different cuts of lumber - flat cut, quarter cut, and live edge.
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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: 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: An Appreciation of Black Walnut
Walnut is one of the most highly prized domestic woods, and for good reason. For colour, grain, figure, workability and other valuable attributes, the wood is in a class all by itself among domestic hardwoods.
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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Sights & sounds of box building
Jonathan Otter – video profile
Camosun college fine furniture exhibit – 2013
