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FOUR INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS UP THIS TIME: Learn how to sand wood properly for finishing See how to apply a...Continue Reading
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Updated on July 8th, 2021
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Updated on July 5th, 2021
Sometimes it’s the little things in life that make the biggest difference, and for some people this means an easy...Continue Reading
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Updated on July 8th, 2021
In theory, I suppose it’s possible to live without tools in your life, but why would you want to So many of today’s...Continue Reading
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Updated on July 8th, 2021
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Updated on January 2nd, 2021
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Updated on June 24th, 2021
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Updated on July 8th, 2021
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Damstom D300 Panel Clamps
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Gluing pieces of solid wood together edge-to-edge to make wide panels is a routine part of woodworking, but boards...Continue Reading
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Finding a Mold Stain Cleaner Earlier this year I discovered a new product that’s not only surprisingly effective,...Continue Reading
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Some call it a Mitre Saw others a Chop Saw: How to Buy t...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
If you could have only one power tool to help with home renovations, a mitre saw is the one to choose It’s the...Continue Reading