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
I’m thinking of building a bed in the Mission style, but would like to make it with knotty pine instead of the traditional oak. Can this wood be used for this style of furniture, and if so how much thicker…
Plug welds offer a simple way of joining two pieces of metal when you don’t want a visible weld bead. You can see a plug weld happening in the video above. There are several circumstances where this approach makes a lot…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, takes Milwaukee’s RedLithium battery to the test to see if it lives up to all the hype.
Want to boost pollinators in your garden? Encourage mason bees with this simple but effective DIY project. Click here or the image below to download full plans and instructions for free. Scroll further down for a video tour of the…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, lets DIY homeowners and metalworking enthusiasts know about wire-feed welders that are finally affordable.
Online courses are now a permanent and growing part of the online world, and I’m looking for a few good people interested in earning money online helping me sell my courses to a wider audience. Could this be you? I’ve…