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It was time for me to write another column. But as is pretty common, the question for me was “What should I write about?”

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Rebuilding the gates on the Rideau Canal

When things work there’s no point in messing with them. That’s been the case for the wooden locks designed by Colonel John By and installed on the Rideau Canal 190 years ago.

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Woods to know: Iroko
Iroko

Iroko is a magnificent tree found growing in tropical Africa. Many woodworkers are familiar with it as a substitute for genuine Teak (Tectona grandis).

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Zen-Wu block plane

A premium titanium block plane delivering smooth, precise cuts with minimal vibration and refined modern design.

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Canadian Woodworking issue 154 spring 2026
Spring 2026 issue

The Spring 2026 issue features projects for every skill level, including a table lantern, heirloom urn, night table and veneered chess board.

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Build your skills with our how-to advice

  • black walnut

    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.

    March 11, 2016
    Jesse Vernon Trail
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    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’.

    January 23, 2008
    David Bruce Johnson
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    Designing and Building the Lounge Chair No. 3

    Through passion, determination and preparation, Nova Scotia designer / maker Jonathan Otter built this award-winning lounge chair. Learn about the process he went through to complete this piece.

    September 13, 2018
    Jonathan Otter
  • Power Carving

    Power Carving

    Practical tips on power tool carving tools and techniques.

    May 23, 2011
    Conrad Sarzynick
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Display Case
Display Case

Everybody has something that means a great deal to them, something they would like to display, yet keep safe from harm.

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Rubberwood
Rubberwood

Chances are as a woodworker, you’ve never worked with Rubberwood, the wood from the Rubber tree. But I guarantee you have seen it and may even own some product made with it.

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Zen-Wu block plane

A premium titanium block plane delivering smooth, precise cuts with minimal vibration and refined modern design.

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tablet stand
Make a fully adjustable tablet stand

Finally, a tablet stand that isn’t a pain in the neck.

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