BRUSHLESS MOTORS: Understanding the Current Evolution in Cordless Power Tools
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains the benefits of brushless technology in cordless power tools.
CORDLESS TOOL INNOVATION: Three Up-and-Coming Options
Power tool technology is the same as every other kind of advancement in the world. New stuff is expensive and exclusive at first, then it gets cheaper and more widely available over time. So what kind of new and interesting…
5 Simple Tools Beginners Always Overlook
Tools are at the heart of DIY and woodworking, and this video offers five of my favourite simple tools and why I like them.
FASTENERS FOR DECKS: Watch a Video Tour of the Nuts & Bolts That Are Up To The Job
If you’re building a deck you should aim to make it last at least several decades. In fact, there’s no reason a deck should not last 50 years with the right design, and long deck life comes down to fastener…
Building a Deck Foundation on Bedrock
A while back I got an email from a cottage owner asking about options for building a deck on bedrock. This is a common situation in many areas with lakes and cottages. He asked in particular about a foundation on…
Ryobi Delivers 25+ Years of Cordless Tool Battery Compatibility
Behind the design of every power tool there’s a group of people with a unique dynamic, and it’s this unique dynamic that translates into the unique personalities of the various tool brands. And make no mistake, each power tool brand…
“How Can I Get Rid of the Insects Eating the Wood In My Shop?”
Question: How can I get rid of the insects that are boring holes in furniture wood I have stored in my workshop? The holes are less than 1/8” in diameter and only seems to affect several of the newest boards…
ONE TOUGH BLADE: Is This The World’s Toughest Circ Saw Blade?
The world of circular saw blades is like a game of poker. The longer the hand goes on, the higher the stakes get. The made-in-Italy Diablo Tracking Point blade is a perfect example. It’s one of the best offerings in…
WATERBASED URETHANE: Apply It So It Actually Looks Great
Waterbased urethane is the most common type of film-forming wood finish these days, but waterbased is not easy to apply correctly. That’s one reason people often have trouble getting good wood finishing results with this stuff. Click above to watch…
CHOOSING A TABLE SAW: Real-World Tips for Beginners
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, examines three types of tablesaws and a new innovation thatll bring the power tool to the next level for DIYers.
Table Top Finishing Fix
Question: How can I fix the streaks on a table top I’m refinishing? I’ve used your buffing technique as I saw on YouTube, along with waterbased urethane. The surface is smoother but the streaks still remain. A: From the photos…
Patience, Details & Surrendering Your Need For Accomplishment
In this audio message, I share thoughts on ways of thinking that can help you become a better hands-on how-to person. This comes from my online course Woodworking for Beginners, but it applies far beyond this.