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    Finishing Outdoor Wood

    BySteve Maxwell March 8, 2012October 16, 2023 Reading Time: 7 minutes

    Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, is a woodworking pro, so he shares his expert knowledge on finishing outdoor wood with homeowners.

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    Replace Your Own Wooden Tool Handles

    BySteve Maxwell January 5, 2012October 8, 2023 Reading Time: 3 minutes

    Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, gives instructions on how to replace a wooden handle on a tool like a hammer or an axe.

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    Wrapped Profiles are a Convincing Wood Substitute

    BySteve Maxwell December 20, 2011October 16, 2023 Reading Time: 3 minutes

    Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, poses the possible alternative to real wood with wood profiles, which possess many benefits.

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    Taking Down Walls

    BySteve Maxwell December 8, 2011November 17, 2024 Reading Time: 3 minutes

    Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, details how to remove walls and salvage the wood to save for future use.

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    Cordless Tool Battery Surprises

    BySteve Maxwell November 10, 2011October 8, 2023 Reading Time: 3 minutes

    Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, tests cordless tool battery performance and even after 20 years of tool testing, the results still surprised him.

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    Home Interiors Workshop

    Cut Perfect Mitre Joints in One Trip to the Chopsaw

    BySteve Maxwell November 10, 2011November 17, 2024 Reading Time: 6 minutes

    Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, says that mitres matter, so he explains how to cut perfect 45 degree trim mitres in only one trip to the chopsaw.

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    iVAC WOODWORKING DUST COLLECTION CONTROL: System Turns ON & OFF Automatically

    BySteve Maxwell November 10, 2011October 16, 2023 Reading Time: 2 minutes

    Switch your tablesaw, planer or other woodworking tools ON, and your dust collector turns ON automatically. Switch these power tools OFF and the dust collector goes OFF all by itself. This is what the Canadian-designed iVAC Pro offers, and it’s…

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  • 12-Inch Non-Sliding Mitre Saw Testing
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    12-Inch Non-Sliding Mitre Saw Testing

    BySteve Maxwell October 26, 2011October 16, 2023 Reading Time: 1 minute

    In this video, Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, tests various brands of 12-inch non-sliding mitre saws.

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    Composite Craftsmanship

    BySteve Maxwell October 12, 2011October 16, 2023 Reading Time: 4 minutes

    Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains how to use composite deck lumber as an alternative to wood for woodworking projects.

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    A Better Way to Cut Steel

    BySteve Maxwell October 12, 2011October 8, 2023 Reading Time: 3 minutes

    Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, outlines a better way to cut steel.

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    The Right Stuff: 5 Products That Make DIY Life Easier

    BySteve Maxwell October 4, 2011October 8, 2023 Reading Time: 3 minutes

    Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, examines five products, hand tools, and power tools that improve the life of a DIYer.

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  • Low VOC Wood Finishes Here to Stay
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    Low VOC Wood Finishes Here to Stay

    BySteve Maxwell September 20, 2011November 17, 2024 Reading Time: 3 minutes

    Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks about new low VOC water-based wood finishes that are taking the place of old solvent-based urethane.

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