Biscuit Joiners Can Boost the Style of Your Home
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks about Hermann Steiner, who invented the biscuit joiner, and how his tool has evolved.
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Cordless Combos Offer Best Bang For Your Tool Buck
Cordless tools can more than double the amount of work homeowners can get done in a day, says Steve Maxwell, Canadas Handiest Man.
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How to Make Safe Rip Cuts on a Tablesaw
Cutting wood parallel to the grain is a common application for a table saw, and this teaching video shows how to complete this kind of cut safely. There are things in this video you’ve probably never heard before.
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HOW TO SOLDER WIRES: 45+ Year Old Soldering Gun Still Going Strong
I have a true story to tell you that highlights the value of buying good tools, and it has to do with something I did when I was 12 years old. In late December of 1975, I did something that…
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Massive 80% OFF All Online Course Until Monday May 13, 2024, 12am
If you’ve always wanted to learn practical, hands-on skills like welding, woodworking, water well management, food preparedness, backyard chicken keeping, and more, then you should know about my first 80% OFF sale. All courses are discounted 80% when you use…
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TAPE MEASURE TORTURE TEST: Is This The World’s Toughest Tape Measure?
A while back I got the chance to check out a new Milwaukee tape measure, and I thought you might like to see what I discovered, especially when it comes to strength, as you can see in my video above….
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How to Mill Your Own Fancy Handrails
Routers are amazing woodworking tools, and the video above shows one example of what I mean. I made this video back in 2009 (my beard wasn’t quite as grey then) but I was reminded about it again as I’m planning…
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5 Must-Have Tools for Your Home DIY Auto Repair Kit
If you’re one who’s always on the move, from short adventures to long road trips, a handy DIY auto repair kit can be your best road buddy. Whether you’re a seasoned gearhead or just starting to tinker with your vehicle,…
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How to Build a Workshop Utility Cart: Video Tour, Free Plans & Instructions
Back in 2008 I designed and built this rolling clamp cart for my shop, and I’ve used it successfully almost every day since then. It’s easy to make, fully customizable, and delivers a lot of value in a small package…
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CANES & WALKING STICKS: It’s Easy to Whittle Your Own
I’m seeing more and more people walking with canes & walking sticks these days, but none of the factory-made, metal sticks look all that interesting to me. A home-made, wooden walking stick you whittle yourself, now that’s another matter. Even…
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BEST MIG WELDERS: Save Time With This Buyer’s Guide & Read-to-Use List
I’ve taught a lot of people how to weld over the years with my online course, and almost every one of these students wonders what kind of welder to buy. This article offers some suggestions for making a wise purchase….
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Why Every DIY Enthusiast Needs a Solid Financial Toolkit
Imagine tackling the financial side of your latest DIY project, but with the same precision and foresight you apply to each stroke of the saw or turn of the wrench. Just as a craftsman selects tools that endure, a keen…
