PLANING LUMBER BY HAND: See this simple but effective technique in action
In this week’s video episode learn how to plane rough lumber by hand using a plane; use winding sticks to identify twists in a board and get rid of them; make wood smoother than the smoothest sand paper with no dust and noise.
HOW TO CHOOSE A CORDLESS DRILL: A Quick Video Tutorial
Cordless drills are great, but it’s not always obvious how to buy one well. Watch Steve tell you everything you need to know on this video.
BEGINNERS’ WOODWORKING PROJECT: Clamp Cart Plans Tour
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, provides a great place for gluing up parts, is fully customizable, and…
“How can I protect tools against rust?”
Video Watch Time = 7 minutes Question: My husband and I store power tools, hand tools and garden tools in our garage, and they’re getting quite rusty. I’m not sure why because they never get wet. What’s causing…
WOODWORKING VIDEO: Use a Router to Make Fancy Handrails
In this video Steve Maxwell shows DIY (do-it-yourself) homeowners how to build wood handrails, beginning with making blanks from rough lumber.
BAILEY LINE LIFE: Power Hacksaw, Chopsaw Station, Tapping Threads in Steel & More
Click above to watch some of the kind if things that happen here at the end of Bailey Line Road. See a power hacksaw in action, a surprising pattern made by a random oak leaf, and more.
REFINISHING WOODWORK: Tips for Getting Great Results
There’s a little-known fact about the beauty of stripped and refinished woodwork, and I discovered it the hard way starting with a blunder I committed in the spring of 1990. It has to do with the door you see above….
SANDING BETWEEN COATS: The Most Important Wood Finishing Step
Video Watch Time = 11 minutes Table of Contents Sanding lightly between coats is the single most important step you need to take to achieve a smooth, interior wood finish. Watch my 11-minute video lesson below for all the details. Transcript…
BACKYARD CHICKEN HOUSE: Download Free Building Plans
Want plans for building the portable chicken house you see below? You’ll find a download link further along in the article, but for now, let me tell you something about backyard chicken husbandry. Backyard Chickens Are Surprisingly Fun When it…
GAP-FREE WOODWORKING JOINTS: Simple Trick Makes It Easy
Sometimes a little woodworking trick can deliver a lot of value. That’s the case with an operation called “kerfing”. Click above to watch how I used kerfing to tighten up a visible joint on a deck project that’s got more…
Built-In Storage Cabinets Can Improve Household Organization
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, helps homeowners understand the technical possibilities behind DIY built-in storage cabinet options.