Steve explains an under-appreciated option for finishing interior wood using a mixture of oil and varnish.
Continue ReadingBISCUIT JOINT VIDEO: You’ve Probably Never Seen This Trick Before
In the world of woodworking, biscuits are pre-made ovals of compressed hardwood that are used to create simple, strong joints between pieces of wood. The traditional approach is to use a special power tool to cut slots in both sides of […]
Continue ReadingCLASSIC KITCHEN CABINETS: Learn How To Build Your Own
This is the background story of how I teach people to build beautiful kitchen and bathroom cabinets themselves, even when I’m working with folks who have only moderate woodworking skills. Of all the home workshop projects out there, building cabinets offers the biggest practical and financial advantages
Continue ReadingSANDING CABINET FACE FRAMES: Video Shows the Right Way To Do It
Face frames surround cabinet door and drawer openings and they’re also used as part of frame and panel construction of all kinds. Click below to watch the video of my classic lesson on sanding face frames from back in 2008. […]
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HOW TO CUT A MITRE JOINT: Watch Video Tutorial and Learn the Secrets
If you’re a woodworker and you have trouble cutting a precise mitre joint, then this 15 minute video tutorial is for you. It shows you all the tricks behind great results you can be proud of. Even if you don’t […]
Continue ReadingWOODWORKING VIDEO: Use a Router to Make Fancy Handrails
In this video Steve Maxwell shows DIY (do-it-yourself) homeowners how to build wood handrails, beginning with making blanks from rough lumber.
Continue ReadingBUILD A BOOMERANG: Download Free Plans & Instructions
Boomerangs are the kind of toy that’s just dangerous enough to add a little extra fun to an afternoon. You need to be careful throwing one, but making a boomerang brings an extra measure of joy to the venture. Over […]
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Real Milk Paint Delivers Timeless Beauty
Milk paint is easy to like. It’s safe, fast drying and when used in a particular way it delivers a kind of beauty that only gets better with the bumps and dings imparted by everyday life. I first experienced authentic milk […]
Continue ReadingWOODWORKING: How to Sand All Kinds of Trim The Easy Way
Watch and learn how a simple attachment for your drill press or drill can make a big difference in the speed and success of sanding trim. It’s surprising what this tool can do.
Continue ReadingTOOL REVIEW: This is the Quietest Impact Driver in the World
Steve Maxwell is an expert when it comes to tools. In this video he takes apart an impact driver to have an inside look at this power tool.
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