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,…
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WORKSHOP WISDOM: Five Woodworking Tips You’ve Probably Never Heard Of Before
Steve shares his top 5 tips and tricks for developing woodworking and home renovation skills.
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WOODWORKING: Check Out This Unique Biscuit Joinery Application
In the world of woodworking, biscuits are pre-made ovals of compressed hardwood that are used to create simple, strong joints between pieces of wood. The traditional approach is to use a special power tool – called a biscuit joiner – to…
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TOOLS: Four Options That Make a Big DIY Difference
Back in 1975, top trades people installed an average of about $10,000 worth of materials a month on commercial building projects. Fast-forward 50 years and this figure has doubled thanks to a quantum leap in tool technology and the building…
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WOODWORKING: Optimizing Wood Quality From Each Board
You’ve got a stack of terrific wood sitting in your workshop and a vision for building some great woodworking projects. Tools are sharp, the shop is clean, you’ve got a design you’re excited about, and you’ve got the time to…
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METALWORKING: Learn To Fix a Bad MIG Weld
Watch and learn how to solve the most common type of bad MIG weld, something I call the “timid weld”. The footage above comes from my online course, MIG Welding for Beginners and includes actual footage of bad and good…
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METALWORKING: See What This “Woodworking” Tool Does to 3/4″-Thick Steel
Sometimes a tool surprises you in a pleasant way. That’s the case with a hole saw I used for a job that was well beyond what this tool was designed for. It had to do with one of my old…
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TOOLS: Learn the Basics of Choosing a Great Shop Vac
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shows homeowners how to clean with finesse with the workshop vacuum, a key tool to have under any DIY-er’s belt.
