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.
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CORDLESS HAMMER DRILL: Video Lesson On This Great Tool Category
If you use a cordless drill (or want to learn how to use one), you’ll find the video above helpful. If you’ve ever been confused by dials and controls on a drill, this lesson is for you. In this article,…
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COOL TOOLS: Join Me For an Interior Chainsaw Engine Video Tour
Join me for a 7 minute video tour of the inside of a mid-size chainsaw engine. Click above to watch.
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WOOD FINISHING: Staining Interior Surfaces Video Tutorial
In this six minute video I show how to properly apply stain to interior wood surfaces. This video is part of a complete online course I offer on WOOD FINISHING FOR BEGINNERS. The video here shows how to apply traditional…
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WORKSHOP: Tools, Kids, Making Things & Growing Up Well
If you’re interested in boosting the creativity and self esteem of a child, then Steve Maxwell suggests considering some toolbox time.
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WOODWORKING: A Simple, Tool-Minimal Approach for Making Your Own Raised Panel Doors
Frame and panel doors are a classic part of traditional furniture and cabinet design. Besides looking fabulous, frame and panel construction helps tame the tendency for wood to expand and contract seasonally with changes in airborne humidity. Click above to…
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HOME INTERIORS: Why Cast Iron Radiators Are Still Great Home Heating Option
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses the aesthetics and efficiency of cast iron radiators as home heating options.
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METALWORKING: How to Drill Holes in Thick Steel
In this week’s video, learn how to properly bore big holes in thick steel; discover the best drill bit for steel (hint: it’s not a twist bit!); see the importance of using cutting oil; and learn how to mark metal properly for drilling
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WOODWORKING: How to Cut Perfect Miter Joints
There are two things you need to know about this video. First, it’s one of my most popular titles with more than 1.5 million views so far. And second, this video is part of my basement finishing course, though the…
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PORTABLE WORKSTATIONS: See My Two Favourite Options
More than one old-timer I know tells how new carpenters used to be judged on the job by their ability to build a sawhorse. If they could deal successfully with the required angles and joints of a sawhorse, creating something solid and…
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DOOR HINGE INSTALLATION: Watch Me Chop a Hinge Pocket for a Wooden Door I Built
Just for fun, here’s a two-minute peek over my shoulder as I use a super-sharp chisel and mallet to create a pocket for a hand-forged hinge for a wooden door I built. This is how all traditional hinges are installed.
