Canadian woodworking

Though they were used in years past to store and protect goods while travelling by canoe, wannigans make wonderful coffee tables in modern homes. Making one is also a great way to practice some canoe-making skills before tackling the real thing.

Build this super-sturdy, efficient workbench for your small shop and you’ll never regret it. It’s big on functionality, but small on space.

Puchased these 2 Wadkins at an auction on Tuesday in Etobicoke. The saw is a monster. 5 HP direct drive with a sliding table and powerfeed. Rock solid and table slides like new. The mortiser is also a massive hunk of steel that will last a lifetime. $1000 for the saw $170 for the powerfeed $1700 for the mortiser Also bought

A good workbench is one of the most important tools in a workshop.

This project includes a versatile stand that lets you choose between displaying your handiwork on the countertop and hanging it from the wall.

Without them your router is an expensive paperweight, so protect your investment in high quality bits by storing them in this elegant wall cabinet.

Sure, you can hang all your tools from sheets of pegboard, but that doesn’t do much for the atmosphere of your shop. A wall-hung hand tool cabinet will help organize your tools as well as show off your skills.

Just because they look, cut and feel different than you’re used to doesn’t mean you should write Japanese Saws off. Give them a chance … you may switch allegiances for good.

A shoji screen is a sliding door that also offers a simple focal point to a room.