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    How to Build Fine Furniture from Construction Lumber

    BySteve Maxwell April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 Reading Time: 15 minutes

    Can you really build fine furniture from construction lumber? Yes, you can. The secret is knowing which boards to buy, how dry they need to be, which parts of each board to keep, and how to finish the wood so…

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    Home Exteriors Workshop

    Saw Blades and Router Bits: 5 Tips for Better Performance and Safer Cuts

    BySteve Maxwell April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 Reading Time: 4 minutes

    Good woodworking often comes down to small details that are easy to overlook. Saw blades and router bits are a perfect example. Even a very good saw or router can perform poorly with a dirty blade, a dull cutter, or…

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    Miter Saw Basics: How This Great Tool Works and Why Homeowners Need One

    BySteve Maxwell April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 Reading Time: 8 minutes

    A miter saw is one of the most useful power tools a homeowner can own. Also called a chop saw, it’s designed mainly for crosscutting wood quickly, accurately, and safely. This makes it especially valuable for jobs such as basement…

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    Lifestyle Workshop

    How to Improve Woodworking Skills Without Getting Discouraged

    BySteve Maxwell April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 Reading Time: 5 minutes

    A subscriber asked me: “Why is it that no woodworkers I watch on YouTube tell viewers specific amounts of time it takes to complete projects? It’s discouraging for newbies like me when something looks easy but takes me forever. What…

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    Workshop

    How to Build a Table Top: Glue-Up, Sanding and Finishing Tips

    BySteve Maxwell April 9, 2026April 10, 2026 Reading Time: 11 minutes

    Building a table seems simple until the top starts causing trouble. Board alignment, glue-up strategy, sanding technique and finish choice all affect whether your table ends up flat, durable and attractive – or not. Here’s how you can avoid trouble…

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    Workshop

    Can a MIG Welder Work on a Regular 110-Volt Outlet?

    BySteve Maxwell April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 Reading Time: 6 minutes

    Key Takeaways Can a MIG welder work from a regular 110 volt outlet? If your shop only has standard household power, the good news is yes. In my experience a 110 volt MIG welder can handle many light welding jobs…

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    Lifestyle Workshop

    Workshop Date Nights: How We Refinished an Old Pine Cabinet

    BySteve Maxwell April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 Reading Time: 6 minutes

    Have you ever been on a workshop date? Let Steve tell you about the workshop dates that he and his wife Mary do, and what they’ve made together on their last one.

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    3 Best Router Bits for Woodworking Projects

    BySteve Maxwell April 1, 2026April 3, 2026 Reading Time: 7 minutes

    In this video, Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks about three very useful families of router bit profiles for woodworking.

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    Air Drying Lumber: 4 Essential Tips for Woodworking Success

    BySteve Maxwell March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 Reading Time: 9 minutes

    Learning to dry wood is one of the most important woodworking skills. Success depends on understanding what’s going on when wood dries, and how to make it happen reliably. Every woodworker needs to know this if they want to avoid disappointment.

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  • How to Use a Detail Sander for Wood Finishing In Tight Corners (and Cutting!)
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    How to Use a Detail Sander for Wood Finishing In Tight Corners (and Cutting!)

    BySteve Maxwell March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 Reading Time: 7 minutes

    Summer is the season you’re most likely to refinish outdoor trim, door frames, window sashes and finickity woodwork of all kinds, and detail sanders are tools I’ve come to rely on for this kind of work. Also called multitools these days because they can also cut and grind, detail sanders are not for stripping back large expanses of bare wood.

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    How to Remove Mold Stains (Oxygen Cleaner Method That Works)

    BySteve Maxwell March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 Reading Time: 4 minutes

    Mold stains can be stubborn—especially on wood and outdoor surfaces where they soak in and darken over time. Oxygen-based cleaners can remove these stains surprisingly well, but only if you use them the right way. In this test, you’ll see…

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    WOOD THICKNESS PLANERS: Tips for Choosing and Maintaining One

    BySteve Maxwell March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 Reading Time: 10 minutes

    Wood thickness planers are one of the most useful machines in any home workshop. They turn rough lumber into smooth, uniform boards and open up new design options you simply can’t achieve otherwise. Whether you’re buying your first planer or…

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