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…
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12 Little Cool Tool Innovations That Matter
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses many cool tools including saws, drills, tape measures, hammers, screws and pry bars.
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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…
