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• On Stage at Toronto Home Show! Woodworking Advice - 02-23-2019 10:15 PM | 0 comments

  I spoke at the Greater Toronto Area Home and Reno Show this week. My son recorded the presentati...

• Beginner Wood Finish Recommendations - 02-10-2019 01:37 PM | 0 comments

  When I was a young builder I really struggled with finishing. I decided to help others who might...

• Wall Shelf Build with Lap Joints for Garage Organization - 01-27-2019 03:22 PM | 0 comments

  This week I finished installing wall shelves for recycling bins and a storage tote. They’r...

• Drawer Organization - 01-12-2019 02:21 PM | 2 comments

  I recently finished some drawer organization work using 1/2” maple. I wanted to divide up ...

• How to Price Your Work? - 12-22-2018 11:57 AM | 5 comments

  For those of you who sell pieces, how do you price your work? I struggled with this when I start...

• Finish Identification - is it oil, shellac, lacquer, or poly/varnish? - 12-16-2018 01:51 PM | 6 comments

  I recently repaired a piano bench that had a large flaw in the finish. I wanted to repair it ins...

• New Use for Old Water Skis - 11-26-2018 12:04 AM | 1 comment

  I had a customer bring me 3 water skis and asked me to build a corner shelf for them. It sounded...

• How to Layout & Cut Curves - 11-10-2018 02:50 PM | 2 comments

  It’s taken years of experience to learn different ways to layout and cut curves in wood. I...

• Ever seen a stopped miter joint? - 10-31-2018 01:12 AM | 0 comments

  I’m in the process of building my woodworking tool cabinet and I had to cut a stopped miter...

• What is Wood Movement? See what happens when wood can't move - 10-19-2018 10:32 AM | 2 comments

  This video shows a table that was destroyed by wood movement. The repairs that were done over th...

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