After 25 years of sharpening chainsaws with a file by hand, I don’t do much of it any more. Not since I discovered how fast and effective pro-grade electric saw chain sharpeners can be. Here at our country home on…
Question: How can I get rid of the insects that are boring holes in furniture wood I have stored in my workshop? The holes are less than 1/8” in diameter and only seems to affect several of the newest boards…
Behind the design of every power tool there’s a group of people, and the unique perpectives they have result in the unique personalities of the various tool brands. And make no mistake, each power tool brand really does have a…
Step onto any active job site and, somewhere between the scaffolding and the site trailer, you will still find a roll of drawings under someone’s arm or pinned to a wall. For all the promises of CAD and BIM tools,…
In this week’s video episode, see why a terrific DEWALT air compressor stopped working, see why it makes sense to fix things rather than throw them away, and learn a few little tricks can make a big difference when it comes to repairing things.
The world of circular saw blades is like a game of 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 one of the best offerings in…
Waterbased urethane is the most common type of film-forming wood finish these days, but waterbased is not as easy to apply as successfully as solvent-based urethanes. That’s one reason people often have trouble getting good wood finishing results with waterbased….
Frame and panel doors are a classic part of traditional furniture and cabinet design. Besides looking fabulous, frame and panel construction helps tame the tendency for wood to expand and contract seasonally with changes in airborne humidity. Click below to…
QUESTION: How can I fix the streaks on a table top I’m refinishing? I’ve used your buffing technique as I saw on YouTube, along with waterbased urethane. The surface is smoother but the streaks still remain. ANSWER: From the photos…
My friend and subscriber, Terry B., asked this question about the fireplace mantel he was building. That’s it above when completed: QUESTION: How can I get rid of residue left behind by wood filler? I’ve built a fireplace mantle out…
In the final analysis, do-it-yourself success comes down in part to tools, and chopsaws (also called miter saws) make building projects more fun and more productive than most others. If you’re thinking of tooling up to build your DIY skills,…
Got old paint to remove? It’s probably got lead. Read Steve’s three-step paint stripping process that will get the job done safely.