Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
WOODWORKING BASICS: How to Apply Solid Wood Edging to Pl...
Published on September 9th, 2022
How do you hide the edges of veneered plywood or particleboard in furniture and cabinets you make Solid wood edging is...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
DECK BUILDING & DECK FINISHING: Learn How to Do So ...
Updated on April 16th, 2022
If you're planning to build a new backyard deck this year (or refurbish an old one with a good frame but rotted top),...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Can You Help Me Choose a Go...
Published on January 19th, 2022
Q: What kind of portable tablesaw do you recommend for serious home use I’ll keep the saw in my unheated garage and...Continue Reading
Workshop
HOW TO CHOOSE A CORDLESS DRILL: Real-World Tips for Find...
Updated on December 15th, 2022
Interested in taking care of your own home as much as possible A cordless drill can help more than any other single...Continue Reading
Workshop
WOODWORKING FOR BEGINNERS – Footstool Plans
Published on August 17th, 2021
Click below to download printable plans in PDF...Continue Reading
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BANDSAWS: What Type Is Best Suited to Your Workshop?
Published on June 7th, 2021
There’s arguably no better tool for cutting large sweeping curves than a well-tuned bandsaw But a quality bandsaw...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Can I Get Rid of the Insect...
Published on June 4th, 2021
Q: How can I get rid of the insects that are boring holes in furniture wood I have stored in my workshop The holes are...Continue Reading
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Coloured Oils Offer Easier & Longer Lasting Wood Fi...
Updated on May 29th, 2021
Coloured oils are the best kept secret of the wood finishing world, and the less you know about wood finishing the more...Continue Reading
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Leaving a Legacy With Your Handiwork
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Leonard Lee, famous Canadian and founder of Lee Valley Tools, died on July 7, 2016 and when that happened it got me...Continue Reading
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Quartersawn Wood Lumber: Why Woodworkers Should Be Looki...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
I've noticed that most woodworkers start assessing a board by looking at its face, but if this is where your...Continue Reading
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REFINISHING A HARDWOOD TABLE 2 OF 2: Buffing an Oil-Fini...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
In this week’s video episode, watch how a repairable oil finish is made exceptionally smooth the best way...Continue Reading
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PINE CHEST RESTORATION 4 of 4: See the Finished Project
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Click below to see the completed pine chest All structural issues are repaired, a distressed milk paint finish has been...Continue Reading