04 – Furniture design tips for before entering your shop
Rob Brown breaks down the furniture design process - things you can do before you even enter the shop, and thing that you can do while in the shop.
Rob Brown breaks down the furniture design process - things you can do before you even enter the shop, and thing that you can do while in the shop.
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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: 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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