Welding & Metalworking
MIG vs TIG Welding
Updated on April 4th, 2022
MIG vs TIG Welding: Which is Better When it comes to metalworking tools and techniques there's always some room for...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
CANES & WALKING STICKS: It’s Easy to Whittle ...
Published on February 18th, 2022
I’m seeing more and more people walking with canes & walking sticks these days, but none of the factory-made,...Continue Reading
Article
Hand Saws Saw Way Better than DIY-ers Often Think
Published on February 11th, 2022
No matter how fancy power tools get, there will always be a legitimate place for hand tools in construction, DIY and...Continue Reading
Article
BEGINNERS’ WOODWORKING PROJECT: Clamp Cart Plans Tour
Published on January 21st, 2022
Back in 2008 I designed and built this rolling clamp cart for my shop, and I've used it successfully almost every day...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What Welder Should I Buy?&#...
Published on January 19th, 2022
Q: What kind of welder should I buy for home use I got $500 of gift money this year for Christmas and I’ve always...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Can You Help Me Choose a Go...
Published on January 19th, 2022
Q: What kind of portable tablesaw do you recommend for serious home use I’ll keep the saw in my unheated garage and...Continue Reading
Workshop
HANDSAW SUPREME: See My Favourite Handsaw in Action
Published on January 17th, 2022
Most handsaws for cutting wood aren't that good The model in the video below is different Watch this 12 minute tutorial...Continue Reading
Workshop
HOW TO CHOOSE A CORDLESS DRILL: Real-World Tips for Find...
Updated on December 15th, 2022
Interested in taking care of your own home as much as possible A cordless drill can help more than any other single...Continue Reading
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Tools, Kids and Making Things
Updated on January 15th, 2022
It wasn’t until the third or fourth time I introduced elementary school kids to tools and woodworking in the...Continue Reading
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RESPONSIBLE FORESTRY: Good Wood Without the Guilt
Updated on January 15th, 2022
One of the unavoidable realities of the human condition is the need to wrestle with contradictions The struggle goes on...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
MAKE YOUR OWN SHOP-CUT VENEER: Why It’s Easy to Li...
Updated on January 6th, 2023
Never heard of making your own shop-cut veneer Let me show you why it's a powerful technique that's worth using because...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
MILLING LUMBER: Five Tips for Great Results With Jointer...
Updated on January 14th, 2023
Milling rough lumber for workshop projects saves money, and it also opens more creative possibilities than standard,...Continue Reading