Steve explains the difference between simple, compound and sliding compound mitre saws, also known as chop saws, and gives some tips to help you select the right tool for your home workshop.
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Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, tells you about a new hand-held level from Irwin Tools.
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Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, writes and raves about Ryobi TEK4 cordless tools.
Continue ReadingWhat tool should I buy first, a mitre saw or a table saw?
What tool should I buy first, a mitre saw or a table saw? I’ll be using the tool mainly for home repairs, with an occasional need to cut sheets of plywood. My budget is $600. If I could buy just […]
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Where can I purchase the mandrel which was in your video on using a buffing wheel?
On April 17, 2012, after watching my video on using a buffing wheel, a homeowner asked about where to get the mandrel. In this video I explain I got mine in the 80’s from Canadian Tire, while I assume they still carry […]
Continue ReadingCould you please tell me more about the metal clips you had used on a wooden table which you built?
An underside view of a wooden table I built showed metal clips, which sparked a homeowner’s interest. On April 17, 2012, he asked me about the clips, which I think are a great way to fasten a solid wood tabletop […]
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