Q: What should I put on the interior walls of a garage I’m converting to a workshop? I’ve kicked the car out and two of the walls are currently covered with OSB. Should I cover the remaining walls in OSB […]
Continue ReadingSix Top Tips for Succeeding With Rough Lumber (Videos, Too)
UPDATED 13Sep2019: Be sure to watch the videos below and the Q&A section at the end. Milling rough lumber for workshop woodworking projects saves money, but it also opens more creative possibilities than standard, pre-dressed wood. That’s why some woodworkers work with rough […]
Continue ReadingHOW TO BUILD A TABLE: Tried and True Varnish Oil Finish
UPDATED 13Sep2019: I was finishing an acacia wood table top in my shop earlier this year and it got me using a wood finish again that I have a love-hate relationship with. It’s called Tried and True Varnish Oil, I buy […]
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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How to Dry Wood
Q: How can I dry wood quickly? And more specifically, is there any way I can get freshly cut birch lumber dry enough for woodworking within two months? My daughter’s getting married this fall, and in July I cut 3/4”-thick […]
Continue ReadingDISPOSABLE WORK GLOVES: See Latest Biodegradables in Action
See Steve explain the difference between nitrile and latex gloves; understand how to choose disposable work gloves so they can be reused; watch unboxing of biodegradable disposable work gloves; recognize why protective gloves make sense in the workshop
Continue ReadingHOW TO BUILD A TABLE: Tricks for Getting It Really, Really Right
UPDATED 19Jul2019: 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 table – […]
Continue ReadingHow to Build Stairs: Key Tips & Tricks
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, helps homeowners understand how to build sturdy stairs that won’t creak under your feet.
Continue ReadingQ&A OF THE WEEK: “Is a Wood Planer Worth Buying for a Basic Shop?”
PUBLISHED 13Jun2019 Q: I’m planning the buy one of the benchtop jointers you recommended in your kitchen cabinetmaking course, but can you also recommend a benchtop wood planer? Is this a good piece of equipment to add to a very basic […]
Continue ReadingBAILEY LINE LIFE EP. 21 – Learn a Simple Deck Building Trick
In this week’s video episode, see a simple routed profile that makes any deck look way better; watch two wrong ways of adjusting a router to cut the bullnose profile; see how to make a perfect deck board bullnose edge
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