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.

  • Make a photo string frame

    Editor Rob Brown’s daughter writes about the photo string frame she made for a gift. Decorative bevel joints added a focal point to an otherwise fairly simple project.

    December 26, 2025
    Annabelle Brown
  • Woven wooden trivets

    Although this cool little project can be fiddly to make, it shows off wood beautifully. Your friends and family will be stumped, wondering how you wove wood together!

    November 8, 2025
    Stephen Gabe
  • garden tote

    Build a garden tote

    Keeping all your seeds and planting tools organized and within arm’s reach makes gardening even more enjoyable.

    February 17, 2025
    Rick Campbell
  • elegant coffee table

    Design an elegant coffee table

    The graceful lines of this coffee table will dress up your living room, yet its sturdy construction and durable finish will invite you to put your feet up and get comfortable.

    October 19, 2024
    Paul McCuish
  • planer cart

    Build a sturdy thickness planer cart

    This project provides solid support and an easy way to move your thickness planer out so you can use it efficiently and effectively. It’s not flashy, but it’s very practical.

    June 4, 2024
    Rob Brown
  • Inlaid bird

    Make a solid wood bird inlay

    Solid wood inlay gives you a lot of flexibility to create a unique piece of furniture with a very strong focal point. It can be a small but powerful addition to your next project.

    October 6, 2023
    Rob Brown