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We live in a 3-year old house, a bungalow with an open floor plan. It’s divided down the middle by a wall and several sets of pillars. We’ve been in the house for three winters now, and every year the…
We live in a 3-year old house, a bungalow with an open floor plan. It’s divided down the middle by a wall and several sets of pillars. We’ve been in the house for three winters now, and every year the…
What’s the best way to repair damaged areas of veneer on an old piano I’m restoring? I don’t want to replace the veneer or install new pieces, so that leaves me with filling. What filler will accept stain and match…
Q: What’s the best circular saw for building furniture? I’m a newbie woodworker, my budget is tight but I’m already addicted to the craft. A: I’m glad to hear you want to build furniture. My own interest in this began…
Where can I find a really large chamfer bit for a router? You’ve written about 2 1/2” diameter bits used to make outdoor wood structures look better, but all I can find is 2 1/4”. Chamfering is a fancy word…
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Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, dispels myths for Canadians to be less do-it-yourself when it comes to home projects.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, traveled to Italy and saw firsthand how Irwins Marples carbide saw blades are made.
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, takes Milwaukee’s RedLithium battery to the test to see if it lives up to all the hype.