Buying power tools is one of those decisions where the cheapest choice can become expensive later. If you’re serious about improving your home, fixing vehicles, building things, or developing real workshop skills, bargain tools often become a bottleneck sooner than…
I’m a big fan of keeping older vehicles going for the long haul, and tender loving care can go a long way in this regard. My F-150 pickup truck, for instance, is a 1990 model, and our family van is…
This video offers a technical tour of cordless drills. It’s part of my online course called Woodworking for Beginners. If you’ve always wondered what all those buttons and controls are for on a drill, this video is for you.
Steve Maxwell talks about laser engraving, a terrific way to personalize all kinds of workshop project items that hardly any homeowners know about.
Want to take your woodworking to the next level? Click above to watch my 12 1/2 minute video tutorial on adjusting and using a bandsaw to resaw thick boards into thinner pieces. There’s more here than meets the eye, but…
Watch Steve show how to apply an astonishing smooth urethane finish on interior wood, without using a sprayer.
Fabric structure buildings have become a popular option for barns, equipment storage, workshops and agricultural buildings. Compared with traditional framed buildings, they can go up faster, cost less per square foot and provide bright interior spaces filled with natural light….
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…
Have you ever picked up a piece of lumber, run your hand over it, and declared it dry, only to watch it warp or gap weeks after you built something with it? Wood has a way of looking and feeling…
Wood isn’t the only material you can plane, rout, mill and join to create refined workshop projects. Composite deck lumber can also be used for fine “woodworking”, despite the fact that it’s designed for outdoor use supporting deck chairs, barbecues and people relaxing. Even though I’ve worked with composites for more than ten years – including the construction of simple outdoor furniture – I didn’t realize the full potential of composites until I was asked to tackle an unusual project.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains the top 3 basement renovation basics: junk removal, power actuated tools, cordless impact drivers.
Question: Is it possible to make something from the oak tree I cut down at my place? I don’t have many tools, and I don’t have any way to bring the log to a sawmill, but I’d really like to…