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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Stop Tools From R...
Published on May 28th, 2021
Q: How well do woodworking tools survive in an unheated Canadian workshop I’m mainly concerned about rust The few...Continue Reading
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Coloured Oils Offer Easier & Longer Lasting Wood Fi...
Updated on May 29th, 2021
Coloured oils are the best kept secret of the wood finishing world, and the less you know about wood finishing the more...Continue Reading
Painting & Decorating
Why Paint Rollers Matter
Updated on September 14th, 2021
Does spring weather make you feel like painting your home It has this effect on many homeowners, and choosing the...Continue Reading
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Leaving a Legacy With Your Handiwork
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Leonard Lee, famous Canadian and founder of Lee Valley Tools, died on July 7, 2016 and when that happened it got me...Continue Reading
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Quartersawn Wood Lumber: Why Woodworkers Should Be Looki...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
I've noticed that most woodworkers start assessing a board by looking at its face, but if this is where your...Continue Reading
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REFINISHING A HARDWOOD TABLE 2 OF 2: Buffing an Oil-Fini...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
In this week’s video episode, watch how a repairable oil finish is made exceptionally smooth the best way...Continue Reading
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Sanding Wood Properly, Wipe-On Wood Finishes 101, Tape M...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
FOUR INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS UP THIS TIME: Learn how to sand wood properly for finishing See how to apply a...Continue Reading
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PINE CHEST RESTORATION 4 of 4: See the Finished Project
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Click below to see the completed pine chest All structural issues are repaired, a distressed milk paint finish has been...Continue Reading
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PINE CHEST RESTORATION: 3 of 4
Updated on July 8th, 2021
This is the third of four videos on restoring a pine chest with milk paint and antique hardware Click below to watch...Continue Reading
Molding & Trim
CROWN MOLDING: Mill Your Own With Free Plans Download
Updated on September 14th, 2021
Crown moulding looks great, and that’s why plenty of homeowners are willing to fork out good money to buy it But that...Continue Reading
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OUTDOOR WOODWORKING TIPS: Real-World Tricks for Working ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 26Sep2020 + video below: There are tricks that make a big difference to the visual success of outdoor...Continue Reading
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BUILD YOUR OWN TRADITIONAL HIGH QUALITY CABINETS: VIDEO ...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
High-quality hardwood plywood is a premium cabinetmaking material, but it takes an accurate tablesaw to cut it properly...Continue Reading