Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man and a tool master, discusses the thickness planers woodworking power tool.
Continue ReadingBUILDING 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 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 Reading
Got a Question for Steve?
SANDING 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 […]
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Real Milk Paint Delivers Timeless Beauty
Milk paint is easy to like. It’s safe, fast drying and when used in a particular way it delivers a kind of beauty that only gets better with the bumps and dings imparted by everyday life. I first experienced authentic milk […]
Continue ReadingHOW-TO: Jointing Wood Flat & True
Woodworking success often depends on boards that are flat, true and square. The jointer is the tool that creates these essential conditions. Watch and see how to use a jointer properly.
Continue ReadingKNOW-HOW: Three steps for edge-gluing solid wood panels
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 ReadingHOW-TO: Why You Should Love Dowel Joinery
Dowel joints are one of the easiest, strongest and more versatile way to connect wood parts. Read Steve’s quick-start guide on how to succeed with dowel joints
Continue Reading