Frame and panel doors are a classic part of traditional furniture and cabinet design. Click below to watch a video tour of the simple way I make frame and panel assemblies. All it takes is a tablesaw, a hand plane […]
Continue ReadingVIDEOS EPISODE#29: [email protected] Line Road
*WOODWORKING: See shop-cut veneer panels made from cherry.
*CATTLE PASTURE: Watch steers discover fresh spring grass.
*ROUTER BITS: Discover three profiles you’ll love to know about.
*WOOD FINISHING: Succeed with quick drying urethanes.
GARDEN WEEDS: Tillage Tools & Techniques That Really Work
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shows you how to get the most tillage garden work done with the least amount of effort with handy garden tools.
Continue ReadingPOCKET SCREWS: How They Work & Why You Can Like Them
A woodworking innovation worthy of praise. Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, highlights a new way to join wood around your home and garden.
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FASTENERS 101: Five Fasteners You Should Know About
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, informs homeowners interested in DIY jobs around their homes about the variety of fasteners there are available.
Continue ReadingVIDEO EPISODE#25: LIFE @ Bailey Line Road
*BIRDS OF PREY: See where a pair of ospreys choose to nest.
*WATER WELL: Watch the birth of a great source of pure water.
*WOODWORKING: Learn how to scribe wood for nice, tight fit.
*GREAT TOOLS: See three great ones from this 2009 video.
TOOLS: Diablo Tracking Point Saw Blade Means Better Building
UPDATED 6MAY2017: If you’re gearing up for deck building, constructing a dock, picnic table, gazebo or verandah this season, you should know how much hand-held circular saws have improved. The best cordless models these days are every bit as effective as […]
Continue ReadingCANES & WALKING STICKS: It’s Easy to Whittle Your Own
UPDATED 28APR2017: I’m seeing more and more people walking with canes & walking sticks these days, but none of the factory-made, metal sticks look all that interesting. A home-made, wooden walking stick you whittle yourself is another matter. Even a simple […]
Continue ReadingCHEAP LUMBER: Tips & Plans for Building Fine Furniture from Framing Wood
UPDATED 5Jun2017: 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 often surprised […]
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Is This The World’s Toughest Circ Saw Blade?
The world of saw blades is like poker. The longer the hand goes on, the higher the stakes get. The made-in-Italy Diablo Tracking Point blade is a perfect example. It’s the newest blade to hit the market and it’s the […]
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