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VIDEO COURSE: Quickly Hone Tools So They’re Sharpe...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
More than 30 years ago I perfected a technique for sharpening tools with an electric buffing wheel that's faster and...Continue Reading
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Wood-Free Woodworking: Composite Lumber for Outdoor Projects
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Two local Canadian heros were being celebrated in the little town near my home, and the commemoration included a...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Q&A: Smoother Cuts With a Chopsaw
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Q: Why do my chopsaw cuts bind I’m building the workbench you offered free plans for a while back, and some of the...Continue Reading
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Q&A: Preventing Wintertime Tool Rust
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: How can I stop my tools from rusting in their toolbox They never get wet and I keep the lid closed, but somehow...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
Q&A OF THE WEEK: Tips for Choosing a Cordless Drill
Updated on March 12th, 2021
Q: What kind of basic cordless drill do you suggest for home use I have a 12 volt model bought in 2010, but it’s not...Continue Reading
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Q&A: How do I keep cedar closets & chests smel...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Q: Is there any way to restore the scent of aromatic cedar in a bathroom cabinet and blanket box that I built The great...Continue Reading
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The Ten Most Essential DIY Tools
Updated on August 12th, 2021
No matter how thrilled or bored you are by the prospect of maintaining your home, you’ll need at least a few tools...Continue Reading
Finishing
Finish Interior Wood Like a Pro
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Sooner or later, most homeowners get the urge to finish or refinish interior wood It’s all part of home ownership...Continue Reading
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Cheap Tools Are Expensive
Updated on April 20th, 2019
Expensive tools are usually the cheapest option financially I know this sounds strange, and perhaps that’s why so few...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
VIDEO: Cool Handsaw Cutting Trick
Updated on July 8th, 2021
If you think that handsaws are just useless relics from the past, think again I have many power saws in my workshop,...Continue Reading
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OFF-GRID ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VIDEO#15: HOW TO MAKE CRIMPED...
Updated on September 14th, 2021
This is video#15 of 15 in my course INDEPENDENT ELECTRIC POWER This course is a complete program for designing and...Continue Reading
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FIELD TRIAL: Minwax Finishing Cloths
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Faster, easier, less messy finishing and touch up of stain-grade trim and woodwork is what Minwax Finishing Cloths...Continue Reading