Building a table is one of the most deceptively simple woodworking projects going. What could be easier than gluing up a few boards and applying a finish, right? But reality is often surprising, because building a table – and especially…
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Reciprocating saws (often called “recip” saws for short) may be the least appreciated mainstream power tool in the world. Invented in 1951 by the Milwaukee tool company and dubbed the Sawzall, advances in blade technology and batteries are helping recip…
Steve Maxwell demonstrates the various features of multi-tools in this video.
Steve talks about how he has made room in his workshop for metalworking and how you can too with these tips and tricks from Canada’s handiest man.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses how to properly replace the handle on a hand tool.
The more I work with wood, the less I like sawdust. Besides the health risks, it’s just plain bothersome, especially when it’s airborne dust. That’s why my ideal workshop experience is as dust-free as possible. This is the motivation behind…
Question: I’m stripping lead paint from a bunch of wood trim and doors, and I need some advice. I’ve tried different chemical strippers with no success, but have found that a heat gun works. It’s very slow, but most importantly…
Question: Can I use an impact driver to tighten and loosen bolts? I just bought a new DEWALT 20-volt impact driver for driving screws, but I see that it’s made to handle 1/4” hex screw driver bits for deck screws,…
Steve shares his top 5 tips and tricks for developing woodworking and home renovation skills.
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 – called a biscuit joiner – to…
Back in 1975, top trades people installed an average of about $10,000 worth of materials a month on commercial building projects. Fast-forward 50 years and this figure has doubled thanks to a quantum leap in tool technology and the building…