In this week’s two-video episode see how stairs are supported on notched pieces called “stringers”; determine how many treads you need for a given stair installation; accurately mark a stringer for cutting; take a video tour of a cherry stair railing.
a circular saw and handsaw are used for cutting the stringers you’ve marked
the second video below shows how to build a fancy staircase railing
HOW TO BUILD A DOOR – Warm, Exterior & Beautiful (with plans)
Want to build your own exterior door? Everything you need to get started is right here. Click to learn.
Continue ReadingGALVANIZED PIPE THREADER: See Amazing (and Super-Strong) Cordless Milwaukee Threader in Action
In this week’s video episode, learn how threads are cut on steel pipes with a machine; see a Milwaukee cordless pipe threader in action; understand how important cutting oil is to the process; watch curls of hot metal being cut from a pipe; and see how a simple clamp holds iron pipe securely while threading. Working with black iron pipe like this is the best kept secret of the workshop world.
Continue ReadingNEED A GREAT CHRISTMAS PRESENT? Give the Gift of Sharp Tools + Two Woodworking Plans Packages
Enjoyable woodworking depends on sharp tools, but sharpening can be a pain. Watch what a really sharp chisel can do when it’s been prepared using the methods I teach in my online course. It only takes a minute or two to empower a tool to do amazing work.
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WOODWORKING: How to Prepare Boards for Great Results
Want to build things properly out of wood? Have a dream to make your own furniture, cabinets and shelves? You need to learn some basics, like what you’ll see here.
Continue ReadingDOWEL JOINTS: Why It’s Easy to Love This Woodworking Technique
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 ReadingFASTENERS 101: Five Fasteners You Should Know About
UPDATED 15Nov2019 + video below: There are dozens of different kinds of fasteners in the world and you can safely forget about most of them for building and maintaining things around the home and cottage. But there are five types […]
Continue ReadingMITRE SAW TRICKS: Watch Video Tutorial and Learn the Secrets of Tight Joints
UPDATED 15Nov2019: If you’re a woodworker and you have trouble cutting precise mitre joints, then the 15 minute video tutorial below is for you. It’ll show you all the tricks behind great results you can be proud of. Even if […]
Continue ReadingMITER SAW VIDEO TOUR: Learn the Basics of This Great Tool
PUBLISHED 2Nov2019: If I had to recommend one power saw for use around the home, a miter saw would be it. Also called a chopsaw, this type of power tool was first invented by the Delta company back in 1969. […]
Continue ReadingBUILD YOUR OWN TRADITIONAL FACE FRAME CABINETS: VIDEO #12 – CROSSCUTTING FOR QUALITY
The instructional video below is one of 42 videos contained in my online course on building your own custom kitchen & bathroom cabinets. The crosscutting techniques you’ll learn in the video apply to any kind of woodworking project you may tackle. You’ll […]
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