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Though I’m sure more than one of these reasons applies to each of our readers at any one time, there are lots of reasons why we all love to work wood.
Canadian Quotes: …on sanding all night, travelling and trying to turn stones.
Community - Vancouver Island: Generally, every two years, the Vancouver Island Woodworkers’ Guild mounts a show of works created by its 150 members. Their most recent show was a challenge, as COVID-19 forced them to take a different approach and put on a virtual show. Phil Makin (show co-ordinator), Frank Letchford (show committee) and Bruce Thomson (web guy) worked to display to the general public the guild’s work online, as they didn’t want all the great work of their members to not be seen. Here are some highlights from the show. To view all the pieces in the virtual show, go to viwg.com and select Visions in Wood 2020.
If there’s a special someone in your life who wears necklaces, this is a great project for you. If you also happen to be itching to get into power carving, this is the perfect project for you, too.
Although they have been available since about 1970, cubic boron nitride (CBN) grinding wheels have only recently started to gain popularity among woodworkers.
You may have seen these turned pens made from pencil crayons before, but you’ve probably never seen one that’s so easy to make. Forget about resins, casting and pressure pots. All you need here is plenty of CA glue.
Sitting down to enjoy delicious food and quality time with guests is great. Even better is being able to deliver a charcuterie board everyone can eat from.
This little gem will get people asking, “How did you do that?” As they hold it close, looking for the secret, they’ll also ask, “Is it one piece?” I like to tell them it’s magic before I reveal the truth.
Cribbage is a great game to play with friends and family. A handmade cribbage board can make a nice gift, and, best of all, it’s an easy project that can be made in only a few hours with minimal material and tools.
100% natural, responsible-grown plantation teak.
Finishing Touch: When versatility and durability are of paramount importance, you won’t go wrong choosing a film finish.
While my construction skills need some work, I’m a pro when it comes to demolishing backyard sheds.
Choosing the right gift isn’t always easy. Here are gift ideas that will please even the most finicky.
With the wide selection of new products that come out annually, it can be overwhelming to have to keep up to date with everything that hits the market. To make this task easier on Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement readers, we have assembled this list of “Hot Products” to kick off 2021.
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