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  • Heating metal in a forge with tongs.
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    METALWORKING: Learn About Forging Steel In The Home Workshop

    BySteve Maxwell August 20, 2025October 28, 2025 Reading Time: 2 minutes

    Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, shows inspired homeowners Might Forge, a way to make forging metal a realistic hobby.

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    “WOODWORKING”: How to Build Fine Projects Without Actual Wood

    BySteve Maxwell August 15, 2025October 28, 2025 Reading Time: 1 minute

    Wood is a wonderful material, but sunshine, rain and seasonal temperature swings can make it look weathered and cracked in short order if that wood lives outdoors. This is fine for some applications, but not others. That’s what gave me the idea…

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    Why Laser Machines Make Sense for Modern Woodworking

    Bypaulniven August 14, 2025October 28, 2025 Reading Time: 6 minutes

    In the dynamic world of woodworking, the fusion of traditional craftsmanship with advanced technology has paved the way for unprecedented levels of precision, creativity, and efficiency. Among the technological advancements revolutionizing the industry, laser engraving and cutting machines stand out…

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  • Woodworker using table saw for precise cutting.
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    WOODWORKING: Milling Rough Lumber for Fine Furniture & Projects

    BySteve Maxwell August 12, 2025October 28, 2025 Reading Time: 8 minutes

    Planer and jointer work together as productive partners. These useful woodworking tools are outlined in detail by Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man.

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  • Wooden staircase near large window with natural light.
    Home Exteriors Home Interiors Workshop

    HOW TO BUILD STAIRS: Key Tips & Tricks to Make Things Better (Videos Below)

    BySteve Maxwell August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 Reading Time: 8 minutes

    Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, helps homeowners understand how to build sturdy stairs that won’t creak under your feet.

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    COOL TOOLS: Join Me For an Interior Chainsaw Engine Video Tour

    BySteve Maxwell August 8, 2025October 28, 2025 Reading Time: 1 minute

    Join me for a 7 minute video tour of the inside of a mid-size chainsaw engine. Click above to watch.

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  • Applying wood stain on a wooden board.
    Home Interiors Workshop

    WOOD FINISHING: Staining Interior Surfaces Video Tutorial

    BySteve Maxwell August 5, 2025October 28, 2025 Reading Time: 5 minutes

    In this six minute video I show how to properly apply stain to interior wood surfaces. This video is part of a complete online course I offer on WOOD FINISHING FOR BEGINNERS. The video here shows how to apply traditional…

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  • Man teaching boy woodturning on a lathe.
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    WORKSHOP: Tools, Kids, Making Things & Growing Up Well

    BySteve Maxwell August 5, 2025October 28, 2025 Reading Time: 10 minutes

    If you’re interested in boosting the creativity and self esteem of a child, then Steve Maxwell suggests considering some toolbox time.

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  • Hand holding wood joint piece for assembly
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    WOODWORKING: A Simple, Tool-Minimal Approach for Making Your Own Raised Panel Doors

    BySteve Maxwell August 5, 2025October 28, 2025 Reading Time: 1 minute

    Frame and panel doors are a classic part of traditional furniture and cabinet design. Besides looking fabulous, frame and panel construction helps tame the tendency for wood to expand and contract seasonally with changes in airborne humidity. Click above to…

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  • Vintage ornate cast iron radiator
    Home Exteriors Workshop

    HOME INTERIORS: Why Cast Iron Radiators Are Still Great Home Heating Option

    BySteve Maxwell August 1, 2025October 28, 2025 Reading Time: 6 minutes

    Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses the aesthetics and efficiency of cast iron radiators as home heating options.

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  • Learn to cut perfect miter joints, woodwork guide.
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    WOODWORKING: How to Cut Perfect Miter Joints

    BySteve Maxwell July 31, 2025October 28, 2025 Reading Time: 1 minute

    There are two things you need to know about this video. First, it’s one of my most popular titles with more than 1.5 million views so far. And second, this video is part of my basement finishing course, though the…

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  • Row of wooden sawhorses on grass
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    PORTABLE WORKSTATIONS: See My Two Favourite Options

    BySteve Maxwell July 25, 2025October 29, 2025 Reading Time: 4 minutes

    More than one old-timer I know tells how new carpenters used to be judged on the job by their ability to build a sawhorse. If they could deal successfully with the required angles and joints of a sawhorse, creating something solid and…

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