*BIRDS OF PREY: See where a pair of ospreys choose to nest.
*WATER WELL: Watch the birth of a great source of pure water.
*WOODWORKING: Learn how to scribe wood for nice, tight fit.
*GREAT TOOLS: See three great ones from this 2009 video.
TOOLS: Diablo Tracking Point Saw Blade Means Better Building
UPDATED 6MAY2017: If you’re gearing up for deck building, constructing a dock, picnic table, gazebo or verandah this season, you should know how much hand-held circular saws have improved. The best cordless models these days are every bit as effective as […]
Continue ReadingVIDEO Q&A: How Do I Get Quartersawn Lumber 2x6s?
UPDATED 6MAY2017 Q: I bought plans to build a workbench and the instructions mentions making the top from quartersawn lumber to guard against warping and cupping. I don’t know what quartersawing is. I plan to use 2X6s for the top, but how do […]
Continue ReadingVIDEO EPISODE#24: LIFE @ Bailey Line Road
*COTTAGE LIFE: The easiest way ever to prime a water pump.
*MOLD CONTROL: Kill mold safely, forever and without bleach.
*TOOLS: See why impact drivers are the kings of screw driving.
*BUILDING: Learn to use a garden hose as a building level.
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CANES & WALKING STICKS: It’s Easy to Whittle Your Own
UPDATED 28APR2017: I’m seeing more and more people walking with canes & walking sticks these days, but none of the factory-made, metal sticks look all that interesting. A home-made, wooden walking stick you whittle yourself is another matter. Even a simple […]
Continue ReadingVIDEO EPISODE#22: LIFE @ Bailey Line Road
*WOOD FINISHING: See unique approach 6 months later.
*HORSES: Watch a liberty horse work clinic on Manitoulin Island.
*PINE CHEST: The main reason milk paint is so good.
*WOODWORKING: Watch quick lesson on how to cut miters.
CHEAP LUMBER: Tips & Plans for Building Fine Furniture from Framing Wood
UPDATED 5Jun2017: Cheap lumber meant for framing houses is the least expensive source of wood, and some of it also happens to be great for building fine woodworking projects of all kinds. Hard to believe? Perhaps, but it’s true. Even experienced woodworkers are often surprised […]
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Is This The World’s Toughest Circ Saw Blade?
The world of saw blades is like poker. The longer the hand goes on, the higher the stakes get. The made-in-Italy Diablo Tracking Point blade is a perfect example. It’s the newest blade to hit the market and it’s the […]
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Is This The World’s Toughest Tape Measure?
I got the chance to check out Milwaukee’s new (as of March 2017) wide blade tapes and I thought you might like to see what I discovered. These 16′ and 25′ tapes are the most recent example of evolutionary improvement in […]
Continue ReadingVIDEO EPISODE#21: LIFE @ Bailey Line Road
*TOOLS: See a great circular saw blade in action against steel.
*CONSTRUCTION: See a little item makes high-rises safer.
*WOOD FINISHING: See milk paint problem and solution.
*METALWORKING: The amazing power of water jet cutting.