EXTERIORS: Essential Tips for Finishing Outdoor Wood So It Lasts
Steve Maxwell, Canadas Handiest Man, reveals what woodworkers can expect from various outdoor wood finishing options.
Steve Maxwell, Canadas Handiest Man, reveals what woodworkers can expect from various outdoor wood finishing options.
Back on September 17, 1929, inventor Edwin J. Evans received a patent for a unique type of adjustable wrench that he called the Zip Grip. Very few were produced over the course of the remaining year that the company remained…
Wood is very different when cutting parallel to the grain (ripping), compared with cutting across the grain (crosscutting). The video below explains.
Many people have trouble getting a nice smooth polyurethane finish on wood. I know because of all the questions I get on this topic. Click above to watch and learn about a very powerful technique for creating a glass-smooth polyurethane…
Choosing personal protective equipment (PPE) isn’t just about ticking boxes. It’s about keeping people safe. Whether you’re managing a construction crew, running a warehouse, or handling chemicals in a lab, the gear your team wears can mean the difference between…
Success in the workshop comes down to a bunch of skills – many of them small – that let you make good things happen. In today’s video I show the different options for stripping wire. This video is part of…
Detailed plans, materials list, instructions and video right here. Summer will come again. Be ready with a swim platform.
Milling rough lumber for workshop woodworking projects saves money, but it also opens more creative possibilities than standard, pre-dressed lumber. Greater creative control is one reason I work with rough lumber when building furniture, but success demands more than just running boards…
Want to build things properly out of wood? Have a dream to make your own furniture, cabinets and shelves? You need to learn some basics, like what you’ll see here.
Working with veneered plywood or particleboard? Hiding the ugly edges of the laminations is part of the challenge you’ll face. Click for a video lesson on how to apply solid wood edging like a pro.
A few years ago I got busy fixing a flat tire on my lawn tractor on a Saturday, and the job took much longer than it needed to. I also endured more anguish than necessary during the task, and I…
When my wife and I moved one of our sons into university for the first time I couldn’t help but notice all the posters around campus advertising free help for mental health issues. There were dozens of them. This is…