Steve Maxwell tips on Woodworking

BISCUIT JOINT VIDEO: You’ve Probably Never Seen This Trick Before

UPDATED 4Jan2019: In the world of woodworking, biscuits are pre-made ovals of compressed hardwood that are used to create simple, strong joints between pieces of wood. The traditional approach is to use a special power tool to cut slots in both […]

BAILEY LINE LIFE EP. 4: Power Hacksaw, Chopsaw Station, Tapping Threads in Steel & More

29Dec2018: Watch this week’s episode#4 of Bailey Line Life and see: a power hacksaw in action a clever leather work project drilling and tapping a hole in steel the easy way propane torch and wintertime shot put action Click below […]

QUARTER SAWN HARDWOOD: How Understanding Wood Grain Improves Your Woodworking

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains how to select wood grain depending on how lumber was sawn from the tree.

INVISIBLE FASTENERS: Pin Nailer Best Kept Power Tool Secret

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks about pin nailers, specialized woodworking power tools that are perfect for creating nearly invisible wood joints.

SHARPENING 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 […]

BUILDING 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.

Learn How To Build Your Own Classic Kitchen Cabinets

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 […]

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 […]

HAND 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 […]

GAP-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 […]