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
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PINE CHEST RESTORATION: 3 of 4
This is the third of four videos on restoring a pine chest with milk paint and antique hardware. Click below to watch episode 3. Click here for episode 4. Click here to go back to episode 2.
Continue ReadingQ&A OF THE WEEK: “Is a Wood Planer Worth Buying for a Basic Shop?”
QUESTION (+ video below): I’m planning to buy one of the benchtop jointers you recommended in your kitchen and bathroom cabinetmaking course, but can you also recommend a benchtop wood planer? Is this a good piece of equipment to add to […]
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 ReadingBRASS PIN WOODWORKING JOINT: Learn How Easy It Is To Make This Classy Connection
There are many ways to join pieces of wood, but I’d bet you haven’t used this one before. Brass pin joints used to be more common years ago, but they still offer a fabulous option that combines ease of installation with […]
Continue ReadingWhy We All Need to Create
When my wife and I moved one of our sons into university a few years ago, I couldn’t help but notice all the posters around campus advertising free help for mental issues. Not that I was surprised. As the years […]
Continue ReadingEDGE-GLUING SOLID WOOD: Three steps for success in the home workshop
Gluing boards edge-to-edge to make wider pieces is an essential woodworking skill. Learn these three tips for getting this job done right.
Continue ReadingWOOD FINISHING: Get the Most From Water Based Stains
Steve Maxwell, “Canada’s Handiest Man”, shows how DIY homeowners can get the most from water based wood finishing products.
Continue ReadingHow to Finish a Wooden Table Top
In this week’s video episode learn how to remove an existing tabletop finishing with a belt sander; avoid one popular type of sander when you’re smoothening a table top; choose and apply a repairable oil finish that’s excellent for tables; and see how oil brings out rich wood grain like nothing else can
Continue ReadingHOW TO CHOOSE A CORDLESS DRILL: A Quick Video Tutorial
Cordless drills are great, but it’s not always obvious how to buy one well. Watch Steve tell you everything you need to know on this video.
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