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Hope Blooms - Windsor Plywood Prince George
"We were honoured to be asked to be part of this special project made by Angela’s Attic. Specially constructed, designed, and donated to the Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Campaign in April 2021. She did an amazing job repurposing a vintage...
Design Your Home Article on Windsor Plywood in Brandon
By: Wanda Kurchaba (Photos submitted) Above and beyond. That’s the type of service you get when you visit the Windsor Plywood store on 18th Street North in Brandon. With experienced, knowledgeable and loyal employees ready to assist you, your projects...
Ancient Kauri Trees Capture Last Collapse of Earth’s Magnetic Field
By: Paul Voosen | Feb. 18, 2021 , 2:00 PM Several years ago, workers breaking ground for a power plant in New Zealand unearthed a record of a lost time: a 60-ton trunk from a Kauri tree, the largest tree...
TV Stand by Ken Saumure
Ken Saumure of Calgary, AB just finished another project. A TV stand that he designed and built with materials and hardware from the Windsor Plywood Airdrie location. It’s just 3/4" Birch plywood and milled Pine but it turned out really...
Working with Yellow Cedar Burl
James Christensen of AB, Canada recently acquired this massive burl from the Windsor Plywood Edmonton South store and wanted to share his project: A Yellow Cedar Burl Pedestal Bowl. He had this to say: I bought this beautiful Yellow Cedar...
Warm Wishes from Windsor Plywood!
As the challenging year 2020 winds down, the Windsor Plywood stores and their crew have put together some needed Christmas cheer. The COVID-19 pandemic and its profound effects have brought upon us unprecedented challenges. With careful regard, the staff from...
Privacy Screen Project in Bowridge
I am attaching a photo of my project to enclose an outdoor storage area (for yard equipment) at my home as I want to thank Myles Bender at Windsor Plywood in Bowridge for his help in guiding me to some...
A Table And A Stand
Dan Kleer of Airdrie has had a couple of projects completed recently. One, a table with the top made of Maple and the legs made of Pine, were both sourced from Windsor Plywood. He ran some threaded pipe in between...
Hands-Free Hand Sanitizer Station at Brandon
The team at Windsor Plywood Brandon have ingeniously crafted a hands-free hand sanitizer station (pictured left). It is specifically for use by customers visiting the store. A quick reminder to everyone entering the store that there is hands-free sanitation set-up...
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...