Watch how fast this Irwin handsaw can cut through construction lumber and learn one cool trick for making square cuts without using a carpenters square or even a pencil!
Continue ReadingVIDEO HOW-TO: Interior Wood Finishing
Have you ever tried to finish interior wood and ended up unhappy with the result? Change all that by watching the interior wood finishing video right here. Simple techniques with simple supplies are all you need.
Continue ReadingVIDEO HOW-TO: Sharpening a Spade Bit
Keep your spade bits sharp with this simple sharpening routine and you won’t have delay those building projects because of a dull bit.
Continue ReadingPLANS DOWNLOAD: Build Your Own Workbench
Need a workbench? Save money, build your own and get a great bench with plans by Steve. 35-year track record on this design proves it’s good. Sign up below and download the plans package for free.
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Continue ReadingSome call it a Mitre Saw others a Chop Saw: How to Buy the Right One
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, 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 […]
Continue ReadingWhere 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 […]
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