Spade bits are one of my favourites for boring large holes in wood, and they’re useful in ways that other bits aren’t. And though every hardware store in the civilized world sells spade bits, I find that few people appreciate […]
Continue ReadingHOW TO SOLDER WIRES: 40+ Year Old Soldering Gun Still Going Strong
In late December of 1975 I did something that seemed normal to me at the time, but I now see was unusual, at least for a 12 year old. It happened when I took a good chunk of my Christmas […]
Continue ReadingGLASS-SMOOTH POLYURETHANE FINISH: Simple, Fast Results Every Time
Many people have trouble getting a nice smooth polyurethane finish on wood. I know because of all the questions I get on this topic. Click below to watch a very powerful technique for creating a glass-smooth polyurethane finish on any […]
Continue ReadingHOW TO SHARPEN A CHAINSAW: Electric Chainsaw Sharpener Faster & Better
UPDATED 19MAY2017: After 20 years of sharpening chainsaws with a file, I don’t do much of it any more. Not since I discovered how fast and effective pro-grade electric saw a chain sharpener can be. Here at our country home on […]
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Episode#12: [email protected] Line Road
*TOOL VIDEO: Cordless 120 volt 12″ DEWALT Mitre saw
*WOODWORKING: Why jigsaw orbital blade action matters
*ENERGY: See how insulated unground heating pipes work
*ELECTRICAL: Watch power lines installed above bedrock