Just how strong is a dowel joint? Watch and see this measured stress test applied to a standard dowel joint in my workshop. I was surprised.
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Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains how to use composite deck lumber as an alternative to wood for woodworking projects.
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Saw blades for hand-held circular saws are getting better all the time. Click above to see how this new style of blade handles a whole bunch of deck screws and an angled rip cut. It’s made by Diablo, a company that…
