WoodRiver - Palette Knives 4pc Set

Just about everyone needs a coat rack in the foyer, by the mudroom, or in the workshop. Get creative and have some fun making your own! Finding and repurposing interesting old doorknobs, plumbing fixtures or tools is just part of the fun. 

Two woodworking educators, Mike Smrek and Rob Cosman are teaming up for two, back to back week long woodworking training courses along the Welland River at Mike‘s family farm in Ontario near the outskirt’s of the Niagara Falls area.  Mike is a woodshop teacher in Niagara Falls and also played for the NBA Lakers for 4 years, then in Europe.  Mike takes care of the facilities and the meals during this instructional event and perhaps even some entertainment, playing his guitar!

It’s the time of year for gift lists, so to make sure the furniture refinishers and upcyclers in your world are covered, here are Top 13 gift picks from Woodcraft blogger and upcycler Lori Harper. And the best part? Nothing is over $70!