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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.

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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.

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Chess board
Make a chess board

Every woodworker loves a project that looks more difficult to make than it actually is. Impress your friends with this chess board before challenging them to a match.

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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.

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African Mahogany
African mahogany

African mahogany (aka ‘Khaya’) is perhaps the most common substitute for Cuban mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni), the most celebrated and revered cabinet and furniture wood in the world.

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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

  • Power Carving

    Power Carving

    Practical tips on power tool carving tools and techniques.

    May 23, 2011
    Conrad Sarzynick
  • seniors woodworking

    Keeping Woodworking Alive as we Age

    Keeping your mind and body active as you age is crucial to long-term happiness and health. Learn about what two Canadian centers have done for seniors by bringing woodworking into their facilities.

    November 21, 2014
    Melissa Martz
  • rideau canal

    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.

    March 13, 2023
    Bruce Kemp
  • 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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push stick
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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Bigleaf Maple
Bigleaf maple

Woodworkers who appreciate the beauty of figured wood are familiar with Bigleaf maple. Fiddleback, birdseye, burl and the spectacular quilt figure are produced by this maple species endemic to the west coast of North America.

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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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wood and copper lantern
The glow of tradition: build a wood and copper lantern

Few projects combine rustic charm and timeless craftsmanship as beautifully as these wood and copper lanterns.

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