TOOLS: Simple Canadian Design Ensures Square Cuts With Circular Saw
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks to the inventor of ChopShot, an innovative tool to get perfects cuts with your circular saw.
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HOME DESIGN CONCEPTS: Five strategies for better renovations & New Homes
Design is a make-or-break issues when it comes to renovations and new homes, but too often ideas about design come too small and too late. To make your place better, you need to think about the big design ideas you’ll find here and you’ll need to think about them early on, when they can have an influence on how your place feels and functions.
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mETALWORKING: Meet the “Plug Weld” – Invisible, Effective & Fast
Plug welds offer a simple way of joining two pieces of metal when you don’t want a visible weld bead. You can see a plug weld above that I made in my shop. Watch the video below for a plug welding…
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WOODWORKING: Understanding Rabbet & Dado Joints & a Router Jig To Make Them Perfectly
If glue could create a perfect bond between pieces of wood in all situations, there would be no need for anything other than simple butt joints. But since adhesives will probably never get that good, woodworkers everywhere have developed ways…
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TOOLS: Great Gift Ideas for DIY Lovers
You know the thrill of turning raw materials into something uniquely yours, so choosing presents for fellow makers can feel like a project in itself. Before you wander hardware aisles aimlessly, remember that this website has lots of really great…
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WORKSHOP: Finished Wall Options for Your Garage or Basement Shop
Question: What should I put on the interior walls of a garage I’m converting to a workshop? I’ve kicked the car out and two of the walls are currently covered with OSB. Should I cover the remaining walls in OSB…
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METALWORKING: Cold Galvanizing Is The Best-Kept Secret in Rust Prevention
If you’ve got any kind of outdoor steel around your house that needs protection from rust, there are a few things you should know about the element zinc. It offers the most effective way to prevent rusting of all kinds…
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METALWORKING: Learn About Forging Steel In The Home Workshop
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, shows inspired homeowners Might Forge, a way to make forging metal a realistic hobby.
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“WOODWORKING”: How to Build Fine Projects Without Actual Wood
Wood is a wonderful material, but sunshine, rain and seasonal temperature swings can make it look weathered and cracked in short order if that wood lives outdoors. This is fine for some applications, but not others. That’s what gave me the idea…
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Why Laser Machines Make Sense for Modern Woodworking
In the dynamic world of woodworking, the fusion of traditional craftsmanship with advanced technology has paved the way for unprecedented levels of precision, creativity, and efficiency. Among the technological advancements revolutionizing the industry, laser engraving and cutting machines stand out…
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WOODWORKING: Milling Rough Lumber for Fine Furniture & Projects
Planer and jointer work together as productive partners. These useful woodworking tools are outlined in detail by Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man.
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HOW TO BUILD STAIRS: Key Tips & Tricks to Make Things Better (Videos Below)
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, helps homeowners understand how to build sturdy stairs that won’t creak under your feet.
