Steve explains an under-appreciated option for finishing interior wood using a mixture of oil and varnish.
Continue ReadingSANDING 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 ReadingWOODWORKING VIDEO: Use a Router to Make Fancy Handrails
In this video Steve Maxwell shows DIY (do-it-yourself) homeowners how to build wood handrails, beginning with making blanks from rough lumber.
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BUILD A BOOMERANG: Download Free Plans & Instructions
Boomerangs are the kind of toy that’s just dangerous enough to add a little extra fun to an afternoon. You need to be careful throwing one, but making a boomerang brings an extra measure of joy to the venture. Over […]
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 ReadingTOOL REVIEW: This is the Quietest Impact Driver in the World
Steve Maxwell is an expert when it comes to tools. In this video he takes apart an impact driver to have an inside look at this power tool.
Continue ReadingHOW TO INSTALL WAINSCOTING: Choosing a DIY Approach That Makes Sense
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.
Continue ReadingWOOD CARVING CLASSIC: How to Make Letters & Numbers By Hand
It’s funny what sticks with you from childhood. One of my earliest woodworking memories is of my grandfather using a jack knife, carving Roman numerals into the edges of wooden window sashes and their matching storm windows at the cottage. […]
Continue ReadingPOWER TOOLS: Three Facts You Should Know
The power tool scene is improving so fast, you might not realize the advances. Click to read three things that matter for homeowners who who renovate or build things around the house.
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