08 – What is a board foot
Rob Brown explains how hard and soft wood is measured at the lumberyard.
Rob Brown explains how hard and soft wood is measured at the lumberyard.
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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: This is a push-over
One of the most daunting woodworking shop tasks is ripping stock or parts on a table saw. Especially when the stuff is small and/or close to the rip fence. This simple jig will calm your mind, give you confidence and allow you to better control the workpiece while making ripping operations.
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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: Routing Basics – Part 1
Perhaps no more than forty or fifty years ago, grooving, decorative edge work and intricate joinery in most small wood shops would have been done by a wide range of hand tools.
Know your tools: Coping saw
Although a coping saw can be used in several situations, the most common time it’s used is when coping inside corners of crown and baseboard mouldings.
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23 – Writing utensils for woodworking
Accurate easy-to-build tapering jig
