Steve Maxwell tips on Woodworking

DISPOSABLE 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

HOW 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 – […]

How 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.

Q&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 […]

BAILEY 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

WAINSCOTING: How to Choose an Approach That Makes Sense For Your Home

Wainscoting is one of the easiest ways to dramatically improve the classiness of your home. Click to learn about the different options and approaches in this video article.

BAILEY LINE LIFE EP. 20 – Buffing an Oil-Finished Table Top

In this week’s video episode, watch how a repairable oil finish is made exceptionally smooth, see the best way to level a surface before buffing, and watch a random orbit sander and buffing pads in action

CHOOSING A TABLE SAW: Real-World Tips for Beginners

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, examines three types of tablesaws and a new innovation thatll bring the power tool to the next level for DIYers.

SANDPAPERS GET BETTER: Why Leading-Edge Abrasives Are Worth It

If you’re into woodworking or home improvement, your life will be better if you understand how innovation has made sandpapers and abrasives better. Alongside cheap, old-school sandpapers you’ll now find advanced abrasives that boost productivity and improve results beyond their […]

Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Why Does My Woodworking Take So Long?”

Q: Why is it that no woodworkers I watch on YouTube give specific amounts of time it takes to make projects? It’s discouraging for newbies like me when something looks easy but takes me forever. What am I doing wrong? […]