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Application options for finishing
Rob Brown outlines the various ways modern finishes are...
Table saw miter sled
Rob Brown shows you how to make a tablesaw sled...
Tablesaw crosscut sled
Rob Brown shows you how to make a simple, yet...
2 shop made router jigs
Rob Brown shows you two of his favourite shop made...
6 essential router tips
Rob Brown shares his all-time 6 top router...
Abrasives for woodworking
Rob Brown talks about the variety of abrasives you need...
How to sand wood
Rob Brown talks about the tools and techniques for sanding...
Top 3 shop made push sticks
Rob Brown shows you how to make his 3 favourite...
Introduction to clamps
Rob Brown introduces you to the various types of clamps...
Clamping cauls
Rob Brown explains when and how to use clamping...
Brushes and rollers
Rob Brown talks about the kinds of brushes and rollers...
Dressing lumber
Rob Brown shows you how to joint and plane rough...
Working with sheet goods
Rob Brown gives you tips on working with sheet...
Protecting your work-in-progress
Rob Brown shows you a variety of tips to protect...
5 tips to make better jigs
Rob Brown shows you how to make efficient, productive shop...
A woodworkers first seven safety items
Rob Brown talks about the first seven safety items that...
Why apply a finish
Rob Brown explains why it's important to apply a finish...
A few of my favourite finishes
Rob Brown discusses some of his all-time favourite wood...
General finishing tips
Rob Brown gives you a range of tips for applying...
Types of routers
Rob Brown talks about the kinds of routers used in...
Work supports
Rob Brown describes several work supports that will help improve...
Introduction to router bits
Rob Brown talks about the kinds of router bits used...
Router bit types – specialty bits
Learn about specialty bits used in furniture and...
Router bit types – standard bits
Learn about standard bits used in furniture and...
Writing utensils for woodworking
Rob Brown talks about the writing utensils you need in...
Drill bits for woodworking
Rob Brown talks about the basic drill bits you need...
A woodworkers next four machines
Rob Brown describes what other machines you should buy for...
A woodworkers first seven sharpening tools
Rob Brown talks about the first seven sharpening tools that...
A woodworkers first seven hand saws
Rob Brown talks about the first seven hand saws that...
A woodworkers first seven hand tools
Rob Brown talks about the first seven hand tools that...
A woodworkers first seven layout tools
Rob Brown talks about the first seven layout tools that...
A woodworkers first seven power tools
Rob Brown talks about the first seven power tools that...
What is a board foot
In this video Rob Brown explains how hard and soft wood...
Bridle Joints
Learn how to create a bridle joint in your small...
Lap joints
Learn how to create a lap joint in your small...
Mortise and tenon
Learn how to create a mortise and tenon joint in...
Tongue and groove joints
Learn how to create a tongue and groove joint in...
Mitre and bevel joints
Learn how to create a mitre joint and a bevel...
Dowel joints
Learn how to create a dowel joint in your small...
Pocket screw joints
Learn how to create a pocket screw joint in your...
Dado and groove joints
Learn how to create a dado joint and a groove...
Rabbet joints
Learn how to create a rabbet joint in your small...
Edge and face joints
Learn how to create an edge joint and a face...
Introduction to joinery
Rob Brown, editor of Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement Magazine,...
Wood movement
In this video Rob Brown explains why wood moves, and...
3 common furniture engineering challenges
In this video Rob Brown talks about the three most...
How solid wood is sold
In this video Rob Brown explains how solid wood is...
How sheet goods are sold
In this video Rob Brown explains how sheet goods are...
Woodworking basics, from design to finish: series introduction
Rob Brown introduces Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement Magazine's new...
Different cuts of wood
In this video Rob Brown provides an overview of the...
Introduction to veneer
In this video Rob Brown provides an overview of wood...
The benefits of using veneer
In this video Rob Brown explains why you should consider...
Pros and cons of three common sheet goods
In this video Rob Brown outlines the pros and cons...
6 common adhesives for woodworking
Rob Brown outlines the pros and cons of the six...
Furniture design tips for before entering your shop
Rob Brown breaks down the furniture design process - things...
3 furniture design tips for inside your shop
Rob Brown discusses the value of making mock-ups for unique...
5 common hinges for furniture making
Rob Brown discusses the five most common types of hinges...
Common woodworking screws
Rob Brown talks about the type of screws commonly used...
Knobs and pulls
Rob Brown explains how the right knobs and pulls can...
Wood hardware: fasteners
Rob Brown explains when and how to use the three...
Crucial miscellaneous hardware
Rob Brown talks about a range of hardware items handy...
A woodworkers first four machines
Rob Brown shows you what first for machines you should...
Sliding dovetail joints
Learn how to create a sliding dovetail joint in your...