QUARTER-SAWN HARDWOOD: How Understanding Wood Grain Improves Your Woodworking
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains how to select wood grain depending on how lumber was sawn from the tree.
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MAKE YOUR OWN SHOP-CUT VENEER: Why It’s Easy to Like This Little-Known Woodworking Technique
Never heard of making your own shop-cut veneer for woodworking projects? Let me show you why it’s a powerful technique that’s worth using because it solves problems and makes woodworking better. Sometimes the stability and strength of factory-made hardwood veneered…
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IMPACT DRIVERS FOR SCREWS: Meet the Quietest Model in the World (So Far)
Steve Maxwell is an expert when it comes to tools. In this video he takes apart an impact driver to have an inside look at this power tool.
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ABRASIVES GET BETTER: Why Leading-Edge Abrasives Are Worth It
If you’re into woodworking or home improvements, your life will be better if you understand how innovation has made sandpapers and abrasives better. There’s been quite an improvement. Alongside cheap, old-school sandpapers you’ll now find advanced abrasives that boost productivity…
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HAND SCYTHES: How to Sharpen This Useful Yet Forgotten Tool From the Past
Even though I have many outdoor power tools in my shop, including several gas-powered weedeaters and brush cutters, I still find it useful to have a good, old-fashioned scythe on hand. That’s the tool that’s sometimes depicted as being used…
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HOW BRICKS ARE MADE: Video Tour of North America’s Largest Clay Brick Plant
Back in 2018, I went on a guided tour of the Brampton Brick manufacturing facility in Ontario Canada. It was given by the man who designed the plant and oversees its operation. This is the largest clay brick plant in all of…
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DRILL PRESS TOUR: See the Bits & Accessories I Use in My Shop
A drill press is one of the most useful stationary power tools, both for metal and wood. In this video I take you on a tour of the bits an accessories I use with my drill press, plus some guidance…
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HOMEBUILDING IN SOUTH AFRICA: See How They Do It in Durban
In this blog Steve Maxwell, Canada’s handiest Man, shares insights acquired on a visit to Durban, South Africa on how geography affects how we build houses.
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7 Essential Table Saw Safety Tips
Table saws are powerful tools, but you need to know how to operate one safely. This video shows what I watch for when I’m using any table saw.
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WELDING WEBINAR: Visit in My Shop for a Free, 53 Minute MIG Welding Lesson
Join me in my Manitoulin Island, Canada workshop as I teach a 53-minute introductory lesson on MIG welding in the home shop. Learn what MIG welding for non-professional beginners is all about and see the creative possibilities in action. Click…
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What Every Home Mechanic Needs to Know About ASE Certifications
Whether you’re a seasoned weekend warrior tinkering with cars, or just starting your journey as a home mechanic, understanding ASE certifications can significantly elevate your game. These credentials aren’t just for those who work in professional garages; they offer valuable…
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Portable Power Station Pre-Heats Diesel Tractor
Today’s best portable power stations have progressed to the point where they can offer fairly large amounts of power. This is new, and the short video below shows how one of these portable power stations can pre-heat a 60 hp diesel…
