Got some outdoor items to glue? Need an exterior adhesive? Check out this list of pros and cons for the different options.
Continue ReadingWOODWORKING: Simple, Effective Thickness Planer Trick
Thickness planers are made to smoothen wood, but they’re also unbeatable when it comes to making a bunch of wood strips of consistent size. Are you milling trim, moulding or pieces of solid wood edging? The thickness planer is the […]
Continue ReadingWOODWORKING: Make a Simple, Effective Edge Sander Fast
Sometimes a little creative thinking is all you need to make good things happen in the workshop. It doesn’t necessarily take money to buy tools. Click below to see how an ordinary belt sander works well as a stationary edge […]
Continue ReadingFIVE WOODWORKING TIPS: You’ve Probably Never Heard All These
Steve shares his top 5 tips and tricks for developing woodworking and home renovation skills.
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OUTDOOR PROJECTS: Real-World Tricks for Working With Post & Beams
There are tricks that make a big difference to the success of outdoor projects, and that’s what you’ll get here. You’ll find them useful for almost every project involving big, exterior wood. Decks, docks, gazebos, swing sets, mailbox posts and […]
Continue ReadingWOODWORKING VIDEO: How to Apply Solid Wood Edging to Plywood
Working with veneered plywood or particleboard? Hiding the ugly edges of the laminations is part of the challenge you’ll face. Click for a video lesson on how to apply solid wood edging like a pro.
Continue ReadingGLASS-SMOOTH POLYURETHANE FINISH: Simple, Fast Results Every Time
Many people have trouble getting a nice smooth polyurethane finish on wood. I know because of all the questions I get on this topic. Click below to watch a very powerful technique for creating a glass-smooth polyurethane finish on any […]
Continue ReadingBUILD A SWING SET: Tips for Design & Construction
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks to homeowners about how to build a safe and fun wooden play area for children on their back lawn.
Continue ReadingWOODWORKING: Watch This Air Nailer Safety Tip
UPDATED 8Jun2018: I was using an air nailer a couple of weeks ago, and one particular safety precaution saved me from getting a pin nail driven right through my finger. Air nailers make it easier to create great furniture and […]
Continue ReadingWOODWORKING: Dowel Joints Simple, Effective & Invisible
Click to see what’s probably the world’s most impressive dowel joint jig.
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