Issue 142 February March 2023

The February/March 2023 cover fearures one of the most traditional, useful and beautiful finishes on the market – shellac.

Ethan Kroetsch guides you through the construction of a boho table that can be quickly and easily disassembled for transportation.

Rob Brown shows you how to build a continuous-grain floating vanity that can be customized to fit any space, no matter how small. He also demonstrates how to design and build curvy doors.

Allan Brittnell explains how to replace a broken floor tile, while Scott Bennett shares his tips and techniques for repairing a broken chair.

Carl Duguay highlights the many advantages of shellac as a finish — it’s fast-drying, easy to use, simple to clean up, and easy to repair. He also shows how installing a new vanity, sink, and faucet can transform a dated bathroom without breaking the bank.

Peter MacSween explores what pigment figure in wood is and how it occurs.

Canadian Quotes with furniture maker and teacher Vic Tesolin

Reviews of the Ryobi 18 ga brad nailer and the Einhell cordless drill/driver kit

An overview of the different types of screws woodworkers use.

Our top 10 must-have table saw accessories.

This issue starts off with a primer on the types of bathroom sinks and vanities available. From there is an article on how to make a custom floating vanity and custom curvy vanity doors.  Plus, all our usual informative columns.