Buildings & Structures
Homestead Life Video – Moments in Time Pt.1
Updated on April 11th, 2024
Join me for instalment#1 of a video tour of the kind of typical work I do here at our place on Manitoulin Island See a...Continue Reading
Welding & Metalworking
4 Reasons Ordinary Workshoppers Love Learning to MIG Welding
Published on April 10th, 2024
Have you ever felt the urge to create things from metal Better-than-ever tools mean this is an excellent time...Continue Reading
Workshop
SPRAY PAINT PLUS: See How Larger Can Size and Fan Spray ...
Published on April 10th, 2024
Cans of spray paint are great, but have you ever wished for something with more power to cover larger areas Watch the...Continue Reading
Finishing
POLYURETHANE FINISH: Power Buffing for Flawlessly, Glass...
Updated on April 6th, 2024
Want a glass-smooth urethane finish on wood The video and article below are one of my most popular pieces of content,...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Tools, Kids and Making Things
Published on April 3rd, 2024
It wasn’t until the third or fourth time I introduced elementary school kids to tools and woodworking in the...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Fine Woodworking Without Wood
Published on March 28th, 2024
Wood is a wonderful material, but sunshine, rain and seasonal temperature swings can make it look weathered and...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
HOW TO BUILD STAIRS: Key Tips & Tricks to Make Thin...
Published on March 27th, 2024
If you're thinking of building stairs (or having a pro build them for you), you've come to the right place This article...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
VIDEO TUTORIAL: How to Cut Perfect Miter Joints
Published on March 20th, 2024
There are two things you need to know about this video First, it's one of my most popular titles with more than 15...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
HAND-FORGED HINGE INSTALLATION: Watch Me Chop a Hinge Po...
Published on March 15th, 2024
Just for fun, a two-minute peek over my shoulder as I use a super-sharp chisel and mallet to create a pocket for a...Continue Reading
Hand Tools
PORTABLE WORKSTATIONS: Two Strategies That I Use
Published on March 15th, 2024
More than one old-timer I know tells how new carpenters used to be judged on the job by their ability to build a...Continue Reading
Finishing
SANDING BETWEEN COATS: The #1 Most Important Wood Finish...
Published on March 13th, 2024
Sanding lightly between coats is the single most important step you need to take to achieve a smooth, interior wood...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
ROUTER PITFALLS TO AVOID: Watch Out for These Five Big Ones
Published on March 8th, 2024
Routers are power tools used for shaping and milling wood, and they do this by spinning a variety of bits at up to...Continue Reading