Articles
Hendrik Varju’s designs and techniques have been published dozens of times over the years. Here is a chronological list of some of his more noteworthy articles. In addition to these, he has also published numerous “Q & A’s”, “Ask a Pro” and other such columns in which he gives his advice to others. Only a few are shown here. If you see an article you would like to read, please contact the magazine in question to ask about purchasing a back issue. We are unable to provide them ourselves due to various copyright issues.

Crown Mouldings and Cabinet Lighting
Issue 61, May/June 2020
Feature Article
Issue 61, May/June 2020
Feature Article

Kitchen Drawers
Issue 60, March/April 2020
Feature Article
Issue 60, March/April 2020
Feature Article


Veritas Panel Platform and
Saddle Kit
Issue 288, October 2019
Feature Article
Saddle Kit
Issue 288, October 2019
Feature Article

The GRR-Ripper
by Microjig
Issue 286, August 2019
Feature Article
by Microjig
Issue 286, August 2019
Feature Article

The Bessey GearKlamp
Issue 284, June 2019
Feature Article
Issue 284, June 2019
Feature Article

GuidePro Bandsaw Guide
Issue 283, May 2019
Feature Article
Issue 283, May 2019
Feature Article

Veritas Pocket Plane
Issue 282, April 2019
Feature Article
Issue 282, April 2019
Feature Article

The Biggest Show in a Decade
Hendrik Varju Attends an Impressive IWF
to See What’s New and Get a Feel
for the State of Woodworking on the World Stage
Issue 278, Winter 2018
Feature Article
Hendrik Varju Attends an Impressive IWF
to See What’s New and Get a Feel
for the State of Woodworking on the World Stage
Issue 278, Winter 2018
Feature Article

Hendrik Varju Builds an Oak Urn
with Deep Family Meaning
Issue 267, February 2018
Feature Article and Cover
with Deep Family Meaning
Issue 267, February 2018
Feature Article and Cover

Veritas Universal Plane Fence
Issue 259, July 2017
Feature Article
Issue 259, July 2017
Feature Article

End Grain End Tables – Part 2
-and-
Sitting on the Fence
Sawstop vs. Bosch
Issue 258, June 2017
Feature Article and Tool Report
-and-
Sitting on the Fence
Sawstop vs. Bosch
Issue 258, June 2017
Feature Article and Tool Report

End Grain End Tables – Part 1
Issue 257, May 2017
Feature Article and Cover
Issue 257, May 2017
Feature Article and Cover

Veritas Mortise Chisels
Issue 255, March 2017
Feature Article and Cover
Issue 255, March 2017
Feature Article and Cover

Complete Control
Bow FeatherPro Featherboards
Issue 254, February 2017
Feature Article
Bow FeatherPro Featherboards
Issue 254, February 2017
Feature Article

Design Emphasis Student
Furniture Design Competition 2016
(at the IWF)
Issue 251, December 2016
Feature Article
Furniture Design Competition 2016
(at the IWF)
Issue 251, December 2016
Feature Article

Design Emphasis (at the IWF)
Issue 225, December 2014
Feature Article
Issue 225, December 2014
Feature Article

The Blind Leading the Sighted
Issue 209, September 2013
Feature Article
Issue 209, September 2013
Feature Article

IWF Exhibition
Issue 200, Winter 2012
Shop Talk Article
Issue 200, Winter 2012
Shop Talk Article

Remote Control Extraction
Issue 199, December 2012
Feature Article
Issue 199, December 2012
Feature Article

Blending Oils with Varnish
Issue 196, September 2012
Feature Article
Issue 196, September 2012
Feature Article

Perfect Your Brush Technique
Issue 195, August 2012
Feature Article
Issue 195, August 2012
Feature Article

Hand Plane Roundup
Issue 171, October 2010
Feature Article
Issue 171, October 2010
Feature Article

Cutting Dados with a Router Jig
Issue 170, September 2010
Feature Article
Issue 170, September 2010
Feature Article

One Stop Solution to Tapering Legs
Issue 169, August 2010
Feature Article and Cover
Issue 169, August 2010
Feature Article and Cover

Sharpen Jointer Knives in Place:
Get Better Cuts and Spend
Less Time Fiddling With Your Machine
No. 224, January/February 2012
Feature Article
Get Better Cuts and Spend
Less Time Fiddling With Your Machine
No. 224, January/February 2012
Feature Article

Sharpening Jig for Planer Knives:
Learn How to Sharpen Your Planer Knives In Place
With This Shop-Made Jig
On-line, December 2011
Web Article
Learn How to Sharpen Your Planer Knives In Place
With This Shop-Made Jig
On-line, December 2011
Web Article

Clamping Cauls: The Secret to Great Glue-Ups
No. 218, March/April 2011
Feature Article
No. 218, March/April 2011
Feature Article

Ramp Up Your Router Table Dust Collection
No. 217, January/February 2011
Won “Best Tip” of the Issue
No. 217, January/February 2011
Won “Best Tip” of the Issue

How to Tame Squeeze-Out
No. 213, July/August 2010
Feature Article
No. 213, July/August 2010
Feature Article

Fine Drawers without Dovetails
No. 208, November/December 2009
Feature Article and Cover
No. 208, November/December 2009
Feature Article and Cover

The Confusion Over Wipe-On Finishes
No. 207, September/October 2009
Feature Article
No. 207, September/October 2009
Feature Article

How Do Burn-in and Wax Sticks Differ?
No. 203, January/February 2009
Q & A
No. 203, January/February 2009
Q & A

Pencil and Paper
No. 202, Tools & Shops, Winter 2008/2009
“Fundamentals” Article
No. 202, Tools & Shops, Winter 2008/2009
“Fundamentals” Article

Cut Your Honing Time in Half
No. 199, July/August 2008
Feature Article
No. 199, July/August 2008
Feature Article

Invisible Fix for Chipped Plywood
No. 198, May/June 2008
Q & A
No. 198, May/June 2008
Q & A

10 Tips for Going Pro
On-line, January 2008
Web Article
On-line, January 2008
Web Article

Custom Splitters for Zero-Clearance Inserts
No. 193, September/October 2007
Q & A
No. 193, September/October 2007
Q & A

Left-Tilt vs. Right-Tilt Tablesaws
No. 191, May/June 2007
“What’s the Difference?” Feature
No. 191, May/June 2007
“What’s the Difference?” Feature


Veneering with a Vacuum Pump
March/April 2017
Feature Article
March/April 2017
Feature Article

Dovetail Chiseling Jig
May/June 2016
Feature Article
May/June 2016
Feature Article



Don’t Do it!
Avoid These Common Tablesaw Safety Hazards
March 2013
Feature Article
Avoid These Common Tablesaw Safety Hazards
March 2013
Feature Article

Featured as One of
Canada’s Top Woodworkers
— Our Nation’s Brightest and Best
Workshop Gurus
-and-
Best Finds at IWF 2012
This Year’s Hottest New Tools
Winter 2013
Contribution to Feature Article
Canada’s Top Woodworkers
— Our Nation’s Brightest and Best
Workshop Gurus
-and-
Best Finds at IWF 2012
This Year’s Hottest New Tools
Winter 2013
Contribution to Feature Article

The Grain Truth Exposed
End Grain Table
September 2012
Feature Article
End Grain Table
September 2012
Feature Article

Pro Finishing Results
with Only Brushes and Rags
and
High-End Dust Collection
March 2011
“Master’s Workshop” Article
and
“Shop Tech” Article
with Only Brushes and Rags
and
High-End Dust Collection
March 2011
“Master’s Workshop” Article
and
“Shop Tech” Article

IWF 2010
New Shop Gear
Winter 2011
Feature Article
New Shop Gear
Winter 2011
Feature Article

Get the Most Out of Your Brushes
Make Your Quality Bristles Last
October 2010
“Shop Talk” Article
Make Your Quality Bristles Last
October 2010
“Shop Talk” Article

Three Tools You Should Never Put Away
So Handy, They Are Always on Hand
September 2010
“Shop Talk” Article
So Handy, They Are Always on Hand
September 2010
“Shop Talk” Article

Top 3 Tune-Up Tips
Get Your Tablesaw Running Right
Summer 2010
“Shop Talk” Article
Get Your Tablesaw Running Right
Summer 2010
“Shop Talk” Article

Preserving Tradition
An Heirloom Chest for Jams and Preserves
October 2009, Special Kitchen Issue
Feature Article
An Heirloom Chest for Jams and Preserves
October 2009, Special Kitchen Issue
Feature Article

Working on the Plane Gang
Program Builds Skills at Correctional Facility
Summer 2009
“Shop Talk” Article
Program Builds Skills at Correctional Facility
Summer 2009
“Shop Talk” Article

Plane Etiquette
March 2009
“Master’s Workshop” Article
March 2009
“Master’s Workshop” Article

What Will Winter Do to Your Wood?
and
Cutting Edge Woodworking
Winter 2009
“Master’s Workshop” Article
and
“Insider” Article
and
Cutting Edge Woodworking
Winter 2009
“Master’s Workshop” Article
and
“Insider” Article

Working with Plywood
Winter 2008
“Master’s Workshop” Article
Winter 2008
“Master’s Workshop” Article

Dine in Style
October 2007
Feature Article
October 2007
Feature Article

Tuning Your Bandsaw
September 2007
“Master’s Workshop” Article
September 2007
“Master’s Workshop” Article

Router Returns
Bring my Favourite Router Back!
February 2007
“Shop Talk” Article
Bring my Favourite Router Back!
February 2007
“Shop Talk” Article

Take a Seat
Winter 2007
Feature Article
Winter 2007
Feature Article

Milling Rough Lumber
November 2006
“Master’s Workshop” Article
November 2006
“Master’s Workshop” Article

Handcut Dovetails
March 2006
“Master’s Workshop” Article
March 2006
“Master’s Workshop” Article

European Tools
March 2005
“Shop Talk Insider” Article
March 2005
“Shop Talk Insider” Article

On Staining Well
February 2005
Feature Article
February 2005
Feature Article

Everything You Need to Know About Finishes
February 2004
Feature Article
February 2004
Feature Article

Swivelling CD Tower
November 2002
Feature Article and Cover
November 2002
Feature Article and Cover

Trestle Table
February 2002
Feature Article
February 2002
Feature Article

14.4 Volt Drill/Drivers
October/November 2007
Feature Article
October/November 2007
Feature Article

Belt Sanders
August/September 2007
Feature Article
August/September 2007
Feature Article

Jig Saws
June/July 2007
Feature Article
June/July 2007
Feature Article

Corded Circular Saws
April/May 2007
Feature Article
April/May 2007
Feature Article

Shop Vacuums
and
Gluing Techniques
February/March 2007
2 Feature Articles
and
Gluing Techniques
February/March 2007
2 Feature Articles

Benchtop Mortisers
December/January 2007
Feature Article
December/January 2007
Feature Article

Random Orbit Sanders
October/November 2006
Feature Article
October/November 2006
Feature Article

13″ Benchtop Planers
August/September 2006
Feature Article
August/September 2006
Feature Article

Easy Steps to Gluing
and
Mid-Sized Routers
June/July 2006
2 Feature Articles
and
Mid-Sized Routers
June/July 2006
2 Feature Articles

Stationary Drill Press
April/May 2006
Feature Article
April/May 2006
Feature Article

6″ Stationary Jointer
and
Glues
February/March 2006
2 Feature Articles
and
Glues
February/March 2006
2 Feature Articles

Contractor Style Table Saws
December/January 2006
Feature Article
December/January 2006
Feature Article

Tuning a Block Plane
October/November 2005
Feature Article and Cover
October/November 2005
Feature Article and Cover

Scrapers
August/September 2005
Feature Article
August/September 2005
Feature Article

Waterstones
June/July 2005
Feature Article
June/July 2005
Feature Article

Making Money
February/March 2005
Feature Article
February/March 2005
Feature Article

What Do Clients Want?
December/January 2005
Feature Article
December/January 2005
Feature Article

What Do Clients Want?
December/January 2005
Feature Article
December/January 2005
Feature Article

What Will I Build?
August/September 2004
Feature Article
August/September 2004
Feature Article

Business Basics
June/July 2004
Feature Article
June/July 2004
Feature Article

Follow Your Dream
April/May 2004
Feature Article
April/May 2004
Feature Article

Solutions to Cross-Grain Problems
February/March 2004
Feature Article
February/March 2004
Feature Article

Frame and Panel Design
December/January 2004
Feature Article
December/January 2004
Feature Article

Table Tops and Wood Movement
October/November 2003
Feature Article
October/November 2003
Feature Article

Wood Movement
August/September 2003
Feature Article
August/September 2003
Feature Article

Wood Cuts and How They React to Moisture
June/July 2003
Feature Article
June/July 2003
Feature Article

Wood Cuts and Where They Come From
April/May 2003
Feature Article
April/May 2003
Feature Article

The Router
February/March 2003
Feature Article
February/March 2003
Feature Article

The Drill Press
December/January 2003
Feature Article
December/January 2003
Feature Article

The Bandsaw
October/November 2002
Feature Article
October/November 2002
Feature Article

The Thickness Planer
August/September 2002
Feature Article
August/September 2002
Feature Article

The Jointer
June/July 2002
Feature Article
June/July 2002
Feature Article

Tout ce que Vous Avez Besoin
de Savoir Sur les Divers
March 2006
Feature Article
de Savoir Sur les Divers
March 2006
Feature Article

L’Art de Teindre le Bois
November/December 2005
Feature Article
November/December 2005
Feature Article