In this video lesson learn how to do something you’ve probably never seen before . . .
- measure & mark boards for accurate hand planing
- use a hand plane to make lumber a specific thickness
- make rough boards flat and smooth without a thickness planer
Many people have trouble getting a nice smooth polyurethane finish on wood. I know because of all the questions I get on this topic. Click above to watch and learn about a very powerful technique for creating a glass-smooth polyurethane…
A drill press is one of the most useful stationary power tools, both for metal and wood. In this video I take you on a tour of the bits an accessories I use with my drill press, plus some guidance…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, chats about a cool tool which eliminates the trickiest part of hanging photos & artwork.
Click above to watch a tour of what might just be the world’s best ratcheting screwdriver. It’s not often you get to see a tool like this cut open, but here you can. It’s also made in Canada (and isn’t…
Do you want to gain the satisfaction of developing practical skills, saving money doing things yourself, and becoming more confident and creative with DIY and workshop projects? This has always been something that interested me from boyhood, and it’s still…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, informs homeowners of the benefits of powder-actuated tools (PATs), especially for basement renovations.