WOODWORKING: See My Three Favourite Woodworking Sanders
Watch me explain why I like these three types of sanders and what each are especially good at. Choosing the right sander is key to getting good results. Click above to watch.
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INTERIORS: A Better Way to Install Door & Window Trim
There’s a better way to install trim. Instead of cutting, fitting and nailing each piece separately, check out this faster and more accurate option.
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WORKSHOP: Five Little Tools That Matter
Every building or repair job around the house is made of tasks, and every task requires that materials, labour and tools come together. Sometimes the smallest tool, gadget or gizmo can make a huge difference in the quality, efficiency and…
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WOODWORKING: See How a Handsaw Reflection Helps Make Square Cuts
The video above is from my Woodworking for Beginners course and includes a tour of an exceptional hand saw and how to use it accurately and quickly. A good handsaw is quiet and makes no airborne dust. This is one reason hand saws…
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TOOL TEST: Circular Saw Blade Made For Wood But Cuts Steel
Saw blades for hand-held circular saws are getting better all the time. Click above to see how this new style of blade handles a whole bunch of deck screws and an angled rip cut. It’s made by Diablo, a company that…
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BEGINNERS’ WOODWORKING PROJECT: Clamp Cart Plans Tour
Back in 2008 I designed and built this rolling clamp cart for my shop, and I’ve used it successfully almost every day since then. It’s easy to make, provides a great place for gluing up parts, is fully customizable, and…
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COOL TOOLS: Why I Like Irwin Groove-Lock Pliers
While it’s possible to be a homeowner without tools, why would you want to live that way? So many of today’s home maintenance and fix-up jobs are a snap to complete with just a few basics. That’s why you’d be…
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POCKET JOINT VIDEO LESSON: See How They Work & Why You Can Like Them
A woodworking innovation worthy of praise. Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, highlights a new way to join wood around your home and garden.
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WOOD FINISHING: “Can I Use Olive Oil to Finish a Teak Table?”
Question: “Can I use olive oil to finish a teak table? It’s a used, indoor table and I’d prefer something that dries quickly.” Answer: While it’s technically possible to use olive oil to finish teak (or any kind of wood),…
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CORDLESS HAMMER DRILL: Video Lesson On This Great Tool Category
If you use a cordless drill — or want to learn how to use one properly — you’ll find the video above helpful. If you’ve ever been confused by the dials and controls on a drill, this guide will clear…
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BUILD A BOOMERANG: Download Free Plans & Instructions
Homemade boomerangs are the kind of toy that adds a lot of extra fun to an afternoon, both in the making and the throwing. You need to be careful throwing one (lots of open space required), but making a boomerang…
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TOOLS: Swedish Company Makes Axes Like They Used To
There’s an allure to handmade tools for Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man. Here he talks about axes, specifically Gransfors Bruks small carpenters axe.
