*TOOLS: See a great circular saw blade in action against steel.
*CONSTRUCTION: See a little item makes high-rises safer.
*WOOD FINISHING: See milk paint problem and solution.
*METALWORKING: The amazing power of water jet cutting.
POLYURETHANE FINISH: Power Buffing for Flawlessly, Glass-Smooth Results
Full article below . . . UPDATED 26Mar2020: By the time you finish reading this article and watching the videos that come up later, you’ll know exactly how to create a glass-smooth finish on wood. It sounds too good to be true, but […]
Continue ReadingTOOL TEST: Diablo Tracking Point Blade Performance Review
Saw blades for hand-held circular saws are getting better all the time. Click below to see how this new style of blade handles a whole bunch of deck screws and an angled rip cut. It’s made by Diablo, a company that […]
Continue ReadingEpisode#13: [email protected] Line Road
*WOODWORKING: Refurbishing a pine chest video#1 in series.
*PAINTING: Held device for choosing matching paint colours.
*WOOD FLOORS: Simple method for refurbishing an old finish.
*LEAKY TAP: 90-second lesson on fixing the drip yourself.
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Q: My husband and I store power tools, hand tools and garden tools in our garage, and they’re getting quite rusty. I’m not sure why because they never get wet. What’s causing the rust and how can we stop it? […]
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