WOODWORKING: Edge Gluing Perfect Solid Wood Panels Gap-Free
Gluing boards edge-to-edge to make wider pieces is an essential woodworking skill. Learn these three tips for getting this job done right.
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mETALWORKING: See Exactly Why Auto-Darkening Helmets Work
Watch and learn why auto-darkening welding helmets have caught on, with both amateur and professional welders. They let you see clearly before welding, but they also darken instantly as soon as the welding begins. See actual darkening in action in…
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WOODWORKING: Learn the Secrets of Tight Mitre Joints
If you’re a woodworker and you have trouble cutting precise mitre joints, then the 15 minute video tutorial above is for you. It’ll show you all the tricks behind great results you can be proud of. Even if you don’t…
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WOODWORKING: How to Use a Jointer to Make Your Wood Projects Better
Jointers are woodworking machines designed to make pieces of wood straighter, truer and more refined. Some versions of jointers are made to sit on the floor, and others are smaller, less expensive (even less than $300) and made to sit…
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WOODWORKING: Marking & Sawing for New Woodworkers
The video above comes from my online course Woodworking for Beginners. Click below to learn more and sign up.
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TOOLS: Why A Reciprocating Saw Deserves a Place In Your World
Reciprocating saws (often called “recip” saws for short) may be the least appreciated mainstream power tool in the world. Invented in 1951 by the Milwaukee tool company and dubbed the Sawzall, advances in blade technology and batteries are helping recip…
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TOOLS: Why I Like Multi-Tools For More Than Sanding
Steve Maxwell demonstrates the various features of multi-tools in this video.
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METALWORKING: Tools & Techniques for the Home Workshop
Steve talks about how he has made room in his workshop for metalworking and how you can too with these tips and tricks from Canada’s handiest man.
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TOOLS: How to Replace Wooden Axe & Hammer Handles
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses how to properly replace the handle on a hand tool.
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WOODWORKING: How to Design & Install A Dust Collection System
The more I work with wood, the less I like sawdust. Besides the health risks, it’s just plain bothersome, especially when it’s airborne dust. That’s why my ideal workshop experience is as dust-free as possible. This is the motivation behind…
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DIY: Stay Safe While Stripping Lead Paint
Question: I’m stripping lead paint from a bunch of wood trim and doors, and I need some advice. I’ve tried different chemical strippers with no success, but have found that a heat gun works. It’s very slow, but most importantly…
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“Can I Use An Impact Driver for Nuts & Bolts on Mechanical Work?”
Question: Can I use an impact driver to tighten and loosen bolts? I just bought a new DEWALT 20-volt impact driver for driving screws, but I see that it’s made to handle 1/4” hex screw driver bits for deck screws,…
