Issue 143 April May 2023

On the cover of April/May 2023 issue: a teak patio table project made by our editor, Rob Brown.

Carl Duguay shows you how easy it is to restore an old hand plane.

Rob Brown outlines 19 helpful tips for better drywall installation.

 Chris Wong share his techniques for building outdoor woodwork to resist rot. 

Bruce Kemp details the historic and ongoing process of rebuilding the massive wooden lock gates on the Rideau Canal.

A tic-tack-toe game board made by 11-year-old Evan Brown.

We review the new Festool cordless detail sander and the Kreg shelf pin jig.