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How to Make a Simple Leather Pouch

Learn the basic skills needed for getting started in leatherworking by making this simple, beginner project. Lee Valley's Andrew Strome shows us how. View…

10 Ways Masking Tape Can Help a Woodworker

We all know that masking tape is indispensable for many painting tasks, but it’s also a versatile helper in the workshop. Woodworker Charles Mak explains how. Read more…

How to Turn a Bowl

Ever wondered how a block of wood gets turned into a beautiful bowl worthy of display in any dining room? Here’s a hint – it involves a lot of shavings! Lee Valley’s Patrick Laperrière explains exactly how to do it in this instructional video. View…

Sheet-Pan Dinners

Food blogger Kelly Neil explains how to make these no-fuss meals that are quick, healthy and sure to please everyone at the table. Read more…

Shop-Made Versatile Router Table Sled

Woodworker Serge Duclos explains how to build a router table sled that can be used for milling standard and angled cross dadoes, sliding dovetails, stub tenons and more. Read more…

How to Cope with Wood Movement

Woodworker Charles Mak learned a valuable lesson early on when one of his projects – a tablet case – cracked after the change of season. He has since avoided other wood movement miseries by better understanding how to anticipate and cope with them. Here’s how you can, too. Read more…

How to Make Your Own Granola

Doubling as a snack and breakfast item, this granola is healthful and protein-packed. It’s easy to make and will be ready to eat within 30 minutes. Read more…

How to Turn a Pepper Mill

Looking to get back to working with your hands? How about turning a pepper mill on a lathe? It's a useful item that will be used regularly in any household, and you're sure to enjoy the process of creating it. Lee Valley's Patrick Laperrière shows you how to do it from start to finish. View...

Custom-Built Hybrid Workbench

It’s a new year, which means it’s time for workshop inspiration. Thinking about building a bench this year? Woodworker Charles Mak's approach may not be common, but the result is a workbench that can handle whatever challenges you throw at it. Find out if it will work for you, too. Read more…

Spiny, Sun-Loving Succulents

Gardener Gina Dobrodzicka explains how cacti’s peculiar features allow them to thrive in extreme conditions.

Work Smart in Your Shop

This year, instead of working harder in your shop, how about working smarter? Charles Mak provides some tips on how to do so. Read more…

The Basics of Cutting Woodworking Joints

In this series of videos, woodworker Andrew Strome provides step-by-step instructions on how to cut a dovetail, dado and rabbet joint. Learn the tools and techniques needed to master each of these commonly used woodworking joints. View…

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