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Updated on January 21st, 2022
Ryobi has long aimed at delivering good tools at great prices, and they’ve hit that bullseye most times for more than...Continue Reading
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MITRE SAW OR TABLESAW Q&A: Which Should I Buy First?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Q: What tool should I buy first, a mitre saw or a table saw I'll be using the tool mainly for home repairs, with an...Continue Reading
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I love mission style furniture, but oak is expensive! Ca...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
I'm thinking of building a bed in the Mission style, but would like to make it with knotty pine instead of the...Continue Reading
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Poor results from staining have me steaming, how can I f...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
I have an outdoor oak bench and cedar chairs that I assembled and finished last year with a clear water repellent,...Continue Reading
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How can I best protect my outdoor wood furniture?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
My wife and I are building a couple of Muskoka chairs out of eastern white cedar Since I'm making them fold-able, I...Continue Reading
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Where can I purchase the mandrel which was in your video...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
On April 17, 2012, after watching my video on using a buffing wheel, a homeowner asked about where to get the mandrel...Continue Reading
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Could you please tell me more about the metal clips you ...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
An underside view of a wooden table I built showed metal clips, which sparked a homeowner’s interest On April 17,...Continue Reading
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Should I use wide boards for my woodworking project?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
I've read conflicting advice about the use of wide boards for furniture woodworking projects Some say its okay,...Continue Reading
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Can I use plastic lumber to build some Adirondack chairs...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Can I use plastic lumber to build some Adirondack chairs for my cottage It's now time to replace the wooden chairs I...Continue Reading
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What should I use for dust control in a basement woodwor...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
What should I use for dust control in a basement woodworking shop I’m creating I’ll be using a tablesaw, router...Continue Reading
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What kind of portable tablesaw should I buy for building...
Updated on January 21st, 2022
What kind of portable tablesaw should I buy for building a new house and outbuildings I'm not a professional, so I...Continue Reading
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How do i get smooth results when sanding?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
All my woodworking experience so far has been with home renovations, but I've just started to build furniture and...Continue Reading