TOOLS: How to Replace Wooden Axe & Hammer Handles
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses how to properly replace the handle on a hand tool.
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WOODWORKING: How to Design & Install A Dust Collection System
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…
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DIY: Stay Safe While Stripping Lead Paint
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…
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“Can I Use An Impact Driver for Nuts & Bolts on Mechanical Work?”
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,…
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WORKSHOP WISDOM: Five Woodworking Tips You’ve Probably Never Heard Of Before
Steve shares his top 5 tips and tricks for developing woodworking and home renovation skills.
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WOODWORKING: Check Out This Unique Biscuit Joinery Application
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…
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TOOLS: Four Options That Make a Big DIY Difference
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…
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WOODWORKING: Optimizing Wood Quality From Each Board
You’ve got a stack of terrific wood sitting in your workshop and a vision for building some great woodworking projects. Tools are sharp, the shop is clean, you’ve got a design you’re excited about, and you’ve got the time to…
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METALWORKING: Learn To Fix a Bad MIG Weld
Watch and learn how to solve the most common type of bad MIG weld, something I call the “timid weld”. The footage above comes from my online course, MIG Welding for Beginners and includes actual footage of bad and good…
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METALWORKING: See What This “Woodworking” Tool Does to 3/4″-Thick Steel
Sometimes a tool surprises you in a pleasant way. That’s the case with a hole saw I used for a job that was well beyond what this tool was designed for. It had to do with one of my old…
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TOOLS: Learn the Basics of Choosing a Great Shop Vac
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shows homeowners how to clean with finesse with the workshop vacuum, a key tool to have under any DIY-er’s belt.
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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.
