Hendrik Varju

In 1996, after deciding that Canada had at least one too many lawyers, Hendrik Varju changed careers. Since then, he’s devoted his energy to making custom furniture, repairing antiques, and teaching woodworking. Over the past few years, he has produced a number of detailed instructional DVDs, which he sells through his Web site, see link below. Varju lives outside Toronto with his wife and two children.

Sharpening Jig for Planer Knives
December 8, 2011

Learn how to sharpen your planer knive in-place with this shop-made jig
Sharpen Jointer Knives in Place
December 8, 2011

Get better cuts and spend less time fiddling with your machine.
The Secret to Great Glue-Ups
February 10, 2011

You can cut the most accurate joinery in the world, but if your glue-up is not done correctly, you've missed the boat. The secret is clamping cauls, sized and applied…
Winner Chosen for Tablesaw Safety Tip Challenge
December 14, 2010

See who won a free tablesaw blade
Ramp Up Your Router-Table Dust Collection
December 1, 2010

A standard router-table dust collection setup works well when the cut is along the inner edge because wood chips are easily sucked into the fence opening. However, when routing a…
How to Tame Squeeze-out
June 3, 2010

Hide glue inside the joint, or send it where it's easy to handle
Fine Drawers Without Dovetails
November 1, 2009

Pinned rabbets are attractive, durable, and much easier to make than hand-cut dovetails.
The Confusion Over Wipe-On Finishes
September 1, 2009

One type is easier to apply…the other offers more protection.
How do Burn-in and Wax Sticks Differ?
January 1, 2009

QUESTION: I've seen both wax sticks and burn-in sticks for sale. What's the difference between them, and what are they used for? Paul Roberts, Glen Cove, NY ANSWER: Both wax…
Pencil and Paper
December 1, 2008

Work precisely by using these simple tools in unconventional ways

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