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  • Dewalt chainsaw review, trimming and pruning tool.
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    DEWALT Mini Chainsaw Review: A Handy Cordless Pruning Saw

    BySteve Maxwell March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 Reading Time: 1 minute

    Cordless mini chainsaws are becoming more common in the tool world, and they fill a useful gap between hand pruners and full-size chainsaws. In this short video I show how my DEWALT cordless pruning saw works and why it has…

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  • Rustic iron latch on wooden door.
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    WORKSHOP VIDEO VISIT: Installing Hand-Forged Door Hinges, Backyard Chickens, Pasture Tour & Toolbox Trick

    BySteve Maxwell March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 Reading Time: 3 minutes

    In this week’s episode of LIFE@Bailey Line Road: Watch how Steve Maxwell chisels a pocket to hold a hand-forged hinge, see a trick for easily making a custom tool box, watch chickens help change motor oil, and go back to the summer for a lesson on when to rotate cattle pasture.

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  • DRYING LUMBER: How to Prepare Wood Properly for Furniture Projects
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    DRYING LUMBER: How to Prepare Wood Properly for Furniture Projects

    BySteve Maxwell March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 Reading Time: 8 minutes

    Drying your own wood for projects can take a long time or a short time. It all depends on how you do it. Read on for critical details learned over my 35+ years of woodworking. Drying lumber properly is one…

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  • Metal drilling with smoke in workshop.
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    METALWORKING: How to Drill Holes in Thick Steel

    BySteve Maxwell March 9, 2026March 13, 2026 Reading Time: 5 minutes

    In this week’s video, learn how to properly bore big holes in thick steel; discover the best drill bit for steel (hint: it’s not a twist bit!); see the importance of using cutting oil; and learn how to mark metal properly for drilling

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  • Man holding Milwaukee 12V reciprocating saw outside.
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    Milwaukee M12 Reciprocating Saw Review: Compact One-Hand Power Tool

    BySteve Maxwell March 5, 2026March 6, 2026 Reading Time: 6 minutes

    Can a 12 volt reciprocating saw really do a decent job in the real world? See this quick video tool tour and see why Steve likes this small but spunky tool. It may be small, but it’s pretty tough.

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    Epoxy Garage Floor Coating: Pros, Problems and Better Alternatives

    BySteve Maxwell March 5, 2026March 6, 2026 Reading Time: 6 minutes

    Epoxy garage floor coatings can create a durable, glossy surface, but many DIY epoxy floors fail within a few years. The most common problems are poor concrete preparation, moisture in the slab, and using thin epoxy paint instead of industrial…

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  • how to use a hand planer
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    How to Use a Hand Plane: Complete Guide for Woodworkers

    BySteve Maxwell March 4, 2026March 6, 2026 Reading Time: 13 minutes

    Hand planes are one of the most useful tools in woodworking, but many people struggle to use them well. Learning how to use a hand plane properly allows you to flatten boards, smooth surfaces, and create precise edges without sandpaper…

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  • Worker holding a red Milwaukee power tool.
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    Why Impact Drivers Are Best for Driving Screws

    BySteve Maxwell March 4, 2026March 6, 2026 Reading Time: 7 minutes

    If you’re planning to build a deck, dock, fence, gazebo, or any outdoor structure that uses screws, there’s one power tool that will make the job dramatically easier: an impact driver. Deck screws and structural screws are excellent fasteners for…

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  • Finger pointing at rust on car door edge.
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    All-Metal Truck Floor Rust Repair (1990 F150 Demo)

    BySteve Maxwell February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 Reading Time: 3 minutes

    I should have known better, but the wall-to-wall vinyl carpeting on the floor of my 1990 F150 had been holding moisture against the metal for years. I ripped the stuff off when I discovered it, but not before a hole…

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  • Irwin hand saw on rustic workbench.
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    How to Use a Handsaw Properly (Irwin Universal 20″ Review & Demo)

    BySteve Maxwell February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 Reading Time: 2 minutes

    Most handsaws for cutting wood aren’t that good. The model in the video above is different. Watch this 12 minute tutorial to learn why this model is so good, and see it in action. Have you ever seen a handsaw…

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  • Person holding wooden geometric model in workshop
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    How to Cut Wooden Wedges on a Table Saw (Woodworking Manual Skills Video)

    BySteve Maxwell February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 Reading Time: 5 minutes

    In this week’s episode, watch . . . a simple and effective way to make your own construction wedges; a rant about the sorry state of manual common sense in the world; a tour of some old tools and a century-old metal name stamp

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  • Calhoun structure review: sturdy or shoddy metal frame?
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    Fabric Shelter Parts Tour: How Portable Shelters Are Built

    BySteve Maxwell February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 Reading Time: 1 minute

    This video is part of a series about the 42×80-foot fabric structure I’m putting up at my place. It’s for equipment storage and mechanical repairs. Join me as I explore the many parts I have on the site now, ready…

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