The world of circular saw blades is like a game of poker. The longer the hand goes on, the higher the stakes get. The made-in-Italy Diablo Tracking Point blade is a perfect example. It’s one of the best offerings in…
Waterbased urethane is the most common type of film-forming wood finish these days, but waterbased is not easy to apply correctly. That’s one reason people often have trouble getting good wood finishing results with this stuff. Click above to watch…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, examines three types of tablesaws and a new innovation thatll bring the power tool to the next level for DIYers.
Question: How can I fix the streaks on a table top I’m refinishing? I’ve used your buffing technique as I saw on YouTube, along with waterbased urethane. The surface is smoother but the streaks still remain. A: From the photos…
In this audio message, I share thoughts on ways of thinking that can help you become a better hands-on how-to person. This comes from my online course Woodworking for Beginners, but it applies far beyond this.
You definitely don’t want to shoot yourself in the finger with an air nailer, and that’s why you need to watch the video above. I use some kind of air nailer often, and the particular safety precaution you’ll see here…
The kind of warp you see here is the sort of thing you want to get rid of while a project is being built, not after. This is why I’ve found working incrementally useful, allowing drying time to happen between…
Watch and learn all about the different types of circular saw blades, and when to use them for different tasks.
Electric random orbit sanders got popular about 25 years ago, and they’re still a great option for some kinds of sanding. Some, but definitely not all. There are different types of random orbit sanders, so you need a bit of information…
My friend and subscriber, Terry B., asked this question about the fireplace mantel he was building. That’s it above when completed: Question: How can I get rid of residue left behind by wood filler? I’ve built a fireplace mantle out…
Got old paint to remove? It’s probably got lead. Read Steve’s three-step paint stripping process that will get the job done safely.
High-end tools are usually the cheapest option financially. I know this sounds strange, and perhaps that’s why so few people seem to understand this fact. The problem is especially bad with do-it-yourselfers and their tendency to buy the cheapest tools…