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Intarsia Project: My favourite art form is that of the Northwest Coast First Nations. Their highly stylized form of art tells the stories of their culture, with each unique aspect representing something important in their lives.
Home Project: Large spacious kitchens, with multiple work surfaces, are lovely and convenient, but not always possible. In smaller, more compact kitchens, work areas are few, and need to be used for multiple purposes. This kitchen island has been designed for smaller kitchens. Depending on your requirements, it can function as a preparation surface, an eating table, or both
Toy Project: As the propeller turns, imagination sparks, and in a child's mind, they are soaring amongst the clouds. It is especially exciting if they are behind the wheel, or hanging off the wing! This project comes with complete plans (sky and clouds not included). The motor on this wonderful project is your child's imagination.
Home Project: The original medicine cabinet was made of wood or metal, and was a place where Grandma stored her health remedies. The reason medicine cabinets are put in the bathroom instead of the kitchen is not known. Today we find the bathroom location very convenient for storing all manner of toiletries, cosmetics, and of course, medicines. While they are often mounted on the wall, medicine cabinets can also be recessed into the wall between the studding.
Shop Project: Carving any sizeable project with hand tools can be physically demanding, especially if you’re like me, and you need to move around, and use your body for power. The only way that I have found to effectively carve, while standing, is to use a bench. Carving while standing can be safe and comfortable, but doing so requires a sturdy and proportioned carving bench.
Project Design: The golden rectangle, or in its three-dimensional counterpart, the golden solid, can make the difference between a design that is pleasing to the eye, and one that seems awkward and clumsy. Even the most innovative design can seem unbalanced, if its parts are out of proportion.
Marquetry Project: Marquetry involves using thin sheets of wood, called veneers, to create designs. You might like to incorporate some marquetry into one of your next projects. Imagine a beautiful marquetry design on a table top, a jewelry box, or even a cabinet/cupboard door. The possibilities are endless.
Skill Builder: Before you get to the stage where you are fitting the drawer slides to the project, you will have had to build the drawer and the cavity that will house it. Always purchase your functional hardware before beginning the construction of your project, as different slide designs and different manufacturers do not always require the same operational clearances, even though they may look very similar. To be sure, consult the instructions that come with your hardware.
Shop Machinery: As your woodworking interests evolve, it isn't long before you want to make mortise-and-tenon joinery. But how to cut those mortises?
Woods to Know: Most woodworkers are familiar with the terms 'hardwood' and 'softwood'. But are you sure that you understand what these terms mean?
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