When I first told my friends and coworkers that I was taking a carpentry class at Canadore College, my decision was met with a lot of support. Besides the well... read more →
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Update Canadore’s carpentry class was cancelled this week, and to tell you the truth, I was a bit relieved. Not because I wasn’t looking forward to building again (I was), but... read more →
Myth 1: Skilled Trades Do Not Pay Well Traditionally, we have been advised that the best route to take to get a “good paying” job is to attend university. A... read more →
Finishing Up I went into class last week fiercely determined to finish my gate. Previously I had started to mortise out my hinge, so I needed to finish that up.... read more →
I’m taking a carpentry class at Canadore College. If you haven’t heard about my exciting adventures feel free to check ‘em out here, here, and here. In my short knowledge... read more →
Laminates & Adhesives This week’s class started off with a quick lesson on how to attach decorative laminate to MDF to make countertops. Adam went through the process, step-by-step, then... read more →
During the welding process, workers can be exposed to radiant energy exposure (also known as optical radiation). It is of vital importance that welders recognize and understand the safety hazards... read more →
Chisels & Dovetails This week’s carpentry class began with a quick lesson on sharpening chisels. To begin, we used a ninja-star-shaped bevel gauge to determine the angle of the primary... read more →
When considering renovations, there is a strong appeal to living at home for the duration. Not only does it save clients money, but it saves the need to displace the... read more →
Prepping for the Solo Project After how much I enjoyed my first carpentry class at Canadore College, I was excited to choose what to construct for my first solo project.... read more →