Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Damstom D300 Panel Clamps
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Gluing pieces of solid wood together edge-to-edge to make wide panels is a routine part of woodworking, but boards...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
How to Properly Sharpen a Chainsaw Blade
Updated on July 8th, 2021
With fall coming up, hands-on Canadians everywhere will be firing up their chainsaws for tree trimming and...Continue Reading
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Brushing Up
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Figuring out how to finish wood reminds me of learning math As long as you understand the basics, the process isn’t...Continue Reading
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I love mission style furniture, but oak is expensive! Ca...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
I'm thinking of building a bed in the Mission style, but would like to make it with knotty pine instead of the...Continue Reading
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Poor results from staining have me steaming, how can I f...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
I have an outdoor oak bench and cedar chairs that I assembled and finished last year with a clear water repellent,...Continue Reading
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How can I best protect my outdoor wood furniture?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
My wife and I are building a couple of Muskoka chairs out of eastern white cedar Since I'm making them fold-able, I...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Could you please tell me more about the metal clips you ...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
An underside view of a wooden table I built showed metal clips, which sparked a homeowner’s interest On April 17,...Continue Reading
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Should I use wide boards for my woodworking project?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
I've read conflicting advice about the use of wide boards for furniture woodworking projects Some say its okay,...Continue Reading
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Can I use plastic lumber to build some Adirondack chairs...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Can I use plastic lumber to build some Adirondack chairs for my cottage It's now time to replace the wooden chairs I...Continue Reading
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What should I use for dust control in a basement woodwor...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
What should I use for dust control in a basement woodworking shop I’m creating I’ll be using a tablesaw, router...Continue Reading
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How do i get smooth results when sanding?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
All my woodworking experience so far has been with home renovations, but I've just started to build furniture and...Continue Reading
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Is it okay to strip lead paint with a heat gun? What oth...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
I'm stripping lead paint from a bunch of wood trim and doors, and I need some advice I've tried different chemical...Continue Reading