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.
Featured projects
Featured articles from Canadian Woodworking provide complete, step-by-step instructions for building a wide range of furniture, cabinetry, shop projects, home improvements, and more.
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A cremation urn is a special object that speaks to the person whose remains it will contain one day. Making one allows you to customize it to further suit your loved one.
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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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With a few offcuts, a few dollar store dowels, a little colour and some glue you can make a beautiful bouquet of tulips to give to that special someone, and they’ll last forever.
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Make a fully adjustable tablet stand
Finally, a tablet stand that isn’t a pain in the neck.
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Make a passive smartphone speaker
Amp up your music listening experience by making a sleek speaker for your smartphone.
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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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Provide a musical welcome for you and your guests.
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Making a dollhouse is much like building a conventional house – it takes time and patience. While there are a lot of pieces to this challenging project, they are not overly complicated to cut and assemble. Â
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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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Japanese for 'trunk' or 'chest', tansus ranged from small three step units to larger five and eight step units.
