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Quick and Easy DIY Cedar Potting Bench
Need a dedicated, sturdy spot for your gardening projects? This compact cedar potting bench is a perfect weekend build. Using naturally rot-resistant cedar boards and posts, it creates a durable and attractive workspace ideal for patios or small garden spaces....
Sapele Coffee Table
Peter Moran of Bellingham shared with us his most recent project - a Sapele Coffee Table. He had this to say about the process: I've made plenty of coffee tables, but never worked with Sapele until I came across a...
Parksville's Woody Statue and Timekeeper
Ron Gellatly came to Windsor Plywood at Parksville back in December of last year (2019) with a history of cabinet making, woodturning and art. He recently finished the Woody carved mascot and the a salvaged Fir dunnage clock. He has...
DIY Stairs Upgrade
Brian Rogers, one of Windsor Plywood in Great Fall's "BEST" customer, shared his recently completed, and a fantastic job at that, DIY project at home. Here's what he had to say: Whenever an old guy gets put out to pasture...
Plywood? Why Not!
  Plywood is a go-to sheet good for cabinets, furniture, and interior projects. It's created by cross-laminating thin wood veneers with adhesive to improve strength and stability. While modern plywood evolved through 19th–20th century patents and production, the concept of...
Hairpin Leg Turns 80! A Modern Classic
Furniture makers can join in the celebration, as the hairpin leg turns 80 years old. Trendily retro, it is enjoying a bump in popularity along with everything in mid-century modern design, as well as designs favouring mixed metal and wood....
It Was A Super #GivingTuesday!
Wow! More than $2.6M was raised during the CKNW Kids Fund fundraiser held last Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019! We would like to take this moment to thank all of our customers for choosing Windsor Plywood! Because of you and your...
Windsor Plywood’s Custom Vintage Truck Done in Brandon MB
Windsor Plywood, Brandon has a unique custom 1949 Ford that was transformed into a 50 Year Anniversary model for Windsor Plywood. This truck has the whole engine gutted, so 'V0' is a new decal that was put on to represent...
Advanced Epoxy Class at Dawson Creek
The first ever Advanced Epoxy class recently finished at Windsor Plywood in Dawson Creek (Sept 14-15, 2019). One of a kind memory pieces were made from Big Leaf Maple boards and Entropy Resins. Shown here are some of the stunning,...
Finishes for Wood Bowls, Butcher Blocks, Other Items Used for Food and Children’s Toys
By: Mark Knaebe (USDA Forest Service)   The durability and beauty of wood make it a strong choice for bowls, butcher blocks, and other items used to prepare or serve food. Wood also tends to harbor fewer bacteria than some...
Drill Press Drum Sander Jig
Stirling from the Windsor Plywood head office built this drill press drum sander jig. It uses 1/4" Baltic Birch Plywood from the Langley Windsor Plywood. The drum sanding attachment fits in the hole on the top of the jig with...
Decking - Before You Spring Into Action
Thinking of extending your outdoor living space? Decking is a great way to achieve this and at Windsor Plywood, we can take it to a whole new level. The knowledgeable staff can help and advise you every step of the...
Wooden Paddles
Joe from Thunder Bay makes these beautiful wooden paddles, using 99% of his woods from Windsor Plywood in Thunder Bay! He makes between 100 and 200 a year and ships them throughout Canada, the USA and worldwide. Check out Joe's...
Entropy Resin Epoxy Class at Dawson Creek was a Hit!
The recently concluded Entropy Resin Epoxy Class held at the Windsor Plywood Dawson Creek location last April 24-25, 2019 was a success. It was well attended by eager participants wanting to learn more about the many applications of this great...
Vinyl Floors is an Easy Choice!
Vinyl flooring is one of the fastest growing choices of floors in North America today. More chip-resistant and more water-resistant than laminate flooring, and avoiding the scratches and water-damage of hardwood while being much easier to install than ceramic, vinyl...
Doors - An Open and Shut Case
We Are The Experts! Doors are the entrance to your home, at Windsor Plywood we help bring your vision to life, from start to finish. Our experts are committed to providing outstanding, personalized, one-on-one assistance to all of our valued...
FloorScore® Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters
What is FloorScore®? FloorScore® is an indoor air quality certification for hard-surface flooring and associated adhesives. Products are independently evaluated by SCS Global Services against California Section 01350 VOC emission criteria. Products that meet the limits earn the FloorScore® mark....
"3 Lakes" Olive Wood Epoxy Table
Another beautiful project from the folks in Lloydminster Windsor Plywood... The "3 lakes table”. This one we flattened using drum sander/ spot sanding and sealed off the open holes using melamine and silicone (to avoid excessive spillage). We tinted the...
Epoxy Olive Wood Table
The folks at Lloydminster made this beautiful table, encased in 3” of epoxy! They made a mould first and taped off each piece before putting it together. The Olive wood used in this piece wasn’t perfectly flat so they decided...
End Grain Cutting Board
Here's a few pics of an end grain cutting board I made of walnut and maple purchased from your Saskatoon location. Thanks for always having a great supply of hardwoods... it sure makes projects easier when you can get quality...
Cedar Wishing Well
George in St. Andrews, Manitoba made this Wishing Well out of 5/4 cedar topped with 2x8 cedar, #4 undercoarse shingles and some scrap 4x4 to hold up the roof. Cetol 1 Butternut for protection against weather. George said "My wife...