A little time spent with these three router bits can make any new deck look much, much better. Click and learn these details for beauty that hardly any deck builders use.
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BUILD A BOOMERANG: Download Free Plans & Instructions
Boomerangs are the kind of toy that adds a lot extra fun to an afternoon, both in the making and the throwing. You need to be careful throwing one (lots of open space required), but making a boomerang (as opposed […]
Continue ReadingDRILL PRESS TOUR: See the Bits & Accessories I Use in My Shop
PUBLISHED 19Mar2020: A drill press is one of the most useful stationary power tools. In this video I take you on a tour of the bits an accessories I use with my drill press, plus some guidance about the tool […]
Continue ReadingBASEMENT FINISHING COURSE VIDEO: How to Cut Perfect Miter Joints
There are two things you need to know about this video. First, it’s one of my most popular titles with almost 1 million views so far. And second, this video is part of my basement finishing course, though the techniques are […]
Continue ReadingAUTO-DARKENING WELDING HELMET: See Exactly Why These Things Are So Helpful
Watch and learn why auto-darkening welding helmets have caught on so completely with both amateur and professional welders. They let you see clearly before welding, but they also darken instantly as soon as the welding arc is struck. See actual […]
Continue ReadingHOW TO CHOOSE A JIGSAW: A Detailed Power Tool Sort-Out
Jigsaws are an under-appreciated power saw, for sure. They’re safer than many other saws, they can handle everything from hardwood to plate steel, most take a wide variety of blade options, and jigsaws let you cut curves. Click to learn about the fine points of choosing a jigsaw you’ll stay happy with for years of use.
Continue ReadingSHOP VACS 101: Learn the Basics of Choosing a Great Model
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shows homeowners how to clean with finesse with the workshop vacuum, a key tool to have under any DIY-er’s belt.
Continue ReadingCHEAP & AMAZING LUMBER: Tips & Plans for Building Fine Furniture from Construction-Grade Wood
UPDATED 7Feb2020 + video: Cheap lumber meant for framing houses is the least expensive source of wood, and some of it also happens to be great for building fine woodworking projects of all kinds. Hard to believe? Perhaps, but it’s true. Even experienced woodworkers are […]
Continue ReadingWOOD PLANER TUNE-UP: How to Keep That Smooth Wood Coming
UPATED 7Feb2020 + video below: To be a successful woodworker, you also need to be something of a mechanic. I was reminded of this earlier in the week as I installed a new set of blades in the thickness planer […]
Continue ReadingTOOLS OF MASS CONSTRUCTION: 4 Options That Make a Big DIY Difference
Back in 1975, top trades people installed an average of about $10,000 worth of materials a month on commercial building projects. Fast-forward 45 years and this figure has doubled thanks to a quantum leap in tool technology and the building […]
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