Updated on July 5th, 2021
By: Steve MaxwellWHAT’S UP THIS TIME:
- Watch video#3 in a series on the refurbishing of a pine chest in Steve’s workshop.
- See how an air nailer shoots fasteners through steel and concrete. Pretty amazing.
- Learn about one tool in a whole class of surprisingly effective 12 volt cordless gear.
- Discover how a computer printout and a knife make great carved letters & numbers into wood.
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Visit Steve’s shop this week as he continues to work with a not-yet-very-interesting pine chest he’s restoring. This is the third in a series of videos covering repair, milk paint refinishing and vintage hardware.
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An air nailer shooting through plate steel and concrete with 120 psi air? Yes, at least one tool can do it. Watch a short review of this air tool in action. A must-see even if you don’t do heavy construction.
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Smaller power tools are getting better all the time. Here’s a quick video tour of a 12 volt reciprocating saw. It’s perfect for demolition work in close quarters. Small, light, but surprisingly powerful.
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Ever wanted to carve letters and numbers into wood? This short video tutorials shows the simplest and most foolproof option for getting this right. Click to see how it works.
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Looking to learn how to work with wood and don't know where to start? My DIYUniversity Course on woodworking for beginners is the best place online to learn a new skill and develop good working habits that will save you time and energy down the line.

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