Canadian woodworking

This visually striking box is simple to make, and can be customized many ways.

<strong>Wood Science:</strong> Most people have seen one form or another of failed table tops. Sometimes they crack down the middle. Sometimes they are so badly warped that they’ve pulled screws right out of the aprons below. These failures can be attributed to one phenomenon: wood movement.<br />

When I’m planning Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement I stick with Canadian writers, photographers and illustrators. We feel there’s a solid benefit in having only Canadians on our pages. Giving a Canadian perspective on woodworking is something we’ve heard our readers appreciate, too.

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Getting into power carving is like opening up an entire new woodworking world. Sculpting and shaping wood in three dimensions is fun, and will leave you with stunning projects that will turn heads.

Wood movement is inevitable. However, there are many design and building options to help a craftsman work with it – not against it.

Last issue, Bruce talked about using traditional ring turning to make the heads of the knights. Now he turns to the bases for all the chess pieces.

The Shaker tradition of simplicity in design continues to hold sway in Hampton, New Brunswick where Brent Rourke makes traditionally inspired oval boxes.

Our shattered pieces speak to energy that is difficult to define or describe and is the driving force in all aspects of life as we know it.

I think adding intricate joinery to pieces of furniture, mainly to challenge ourselves in the shop, but also to add visual interest is a fun approach to working wood.

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Imagine a beautiful marquetry design on a table top, a jewelry box, or even a cabinet/cupboard door. The possibilities are endless.

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This rolling shop cart has become a 'must have' in my workshop, and I'm sure that it will become one in yours as well.

This counter-top breadbox will make a fine addition to your kitchen or a hand-made gift.

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