Cordless tools have been at the leading edge of the building scene for decades, but not everyone who embraces cordless tools are leading edge people. Take the Amish for instance. Although they call themselves “the plain people”, they dress in […]
Continue ReadingTHICKNESS PLANERS: Tips for Choosing & Using One
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man and a tool master, discusses the thickness planers woodworking power tool.
Continue ReadingCORDLESS TOOLS: Three New Kinds You’ve Probably Never Used – Yet
Power tool technology is the same as every other kind of advancement in the world. New stuff is expensive and exclusive at first, then it gets cheaper and more widely available over time. So what kind of new and interesting […]
Continue ReadingSANDING TRIM: An Easier & Much Better 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.
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BUILDING A TABLETOP: Tricks for Getting It Really Right
Building a table is one of the most deceptively simple woodworking projects going. What could be easier than gluing up a few boards and applying a finish, right? But reality is often surprising, because building a top for that table […]
Continue ReadingOIL FINISHES FOR WOOD: A Beautiful & Repairable Option
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. […]
Continue ReadingHOW 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 […]
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