Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks about pin nailers, specialized woodworking power tools that are perfect for creating nearly invisible wood joints.
Continue ReadingSHARPENING A CHAINSAW VIDEO TUTORIAL: See Electric Sharpener in Action
Sharpening a chainsaw properly can take more time and more skill than meets the eye. Electric chainsaw sharpeners make this job much, much easier, but you still have to know how to use the machine. Click below for a detailed […]
Continue ReadingBUILDING MODELS: A Great Way to Design & Practice Construction
In this video, Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains the usefulness of scale architectural models before beginning a custom home build.
Continue ReadingCABINETMAKING ADVENTURE: See How an Ordinary Guy Built His First Cabinet From Scratch
PUBLISHED 1Dec2018: I always find it exciting to see people build great things for their home and family, especially when they’ve never done it before. Chaz C. is a man who did just that. He lives in Kansas City, and […]
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SPRAYING POLYURETHANE: Critter High-Pressure Sprayer Review
You’re probably not a professional wood finisher, but protecting wood by spraying polyurethane is something that comes up now and then with home maintenance, and more often if you do woodworking. Simplicity, reliability and effectiveness are why I like something called […]
Continue ReadingHAND PLANES: Real Reasons to Like Them
In a world where power tools rule, hand planes still offer the chance to boost quality in a way you might not realize. No matter how good power tools get, there will always be jobs where a well-tuned hand plane […]
Continue ReadingGAP-FREE WOODWORKING JOINTS: Simple Trick Makes It Easy
Sometimes a little woodworking trick can deliver a lot of value. That’s the case with an operation called “kerfing”. Click below to watch how I use kerfing to tighten up a visible joint that’s got more of a gap than […]
Continue ReadingWOODWORKING TRICK: How to Replace Jointer Blades So They Cut Great
Every good woodworker needs to be something of a mechanic. That’s because all woodworking machines need tender loving care from time to time. The jointer needs this more than most. Click below to watch a video I made a few […]
Continue ReadingINSTALLING TRIM: Five Tips for Great Results (Plus Two Videos!)
Installing trim? Be sure to see the five tricks that’ll make the job easier. Bonus video, too!
Continue ReadingSHOP-CUT VENEER: How & Why I Like This Woodworking Technique
Sometimes the stability and strength of hardwood veneered sheet goods is perfect for a particular project, but they don’t make veneered plywood in the species you need. Or maybe you’re leery about using ready-made veneered ply where the veneer is […]
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