Workshop
Woodworking, metalworking and repairs all happen in workshops, and this is where you’ll find lots of inspiration and information
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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…
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…
WOODWORKING: See My Three Favourite Woodworking Sanders
Watch me explain why I like these three types of sanders and what each are especially good at. Choosing the…
INTERIORS: A Better Way to Install Door & Window Trim
There’s a better way to install trim. Instead of cutting, fitting and nailing each piece separately, check out this faster…
WORKSHOP: Five Little Tools That Matter
Every building or repair job around the house is made of tasks, and every task requires that materials, labour and…
WOODWORKING: See How a Handsaw Reflection Helps Make Square Cuts
The video above is from my Woodworking for Beginners course and includes a tour of an exceptional hand saw and how to…
TOOL TEST: Circular Saw Blade Made For Wood But Cuts Steel
Saw blades for hand-held circular saws are getting better all the time. Click above to see how this new style of…
BEGINNERS’ WOODWORKING PROJECT: Clamp Cart Plans Tour
Back in 2008 I designed and built this rolling clamp cart for my shop, and I’ve used it successfully almost…
COOL TOOLS: Why I Like Irwin Groove-Lock Pliers
While it’s possible to be a homeowner without tools, why would you want to live that way? So many of…
POCKET JOINT VIDEO LESSON: See How They Work & Why You Can Like Them
A woodworking innovation worthy of praise. Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, highlights a new way to join wood around your…
WOOD FINISHING: “Can I Use Olive Oil to Finish a Teak Table?”
Question: “Can I use olive oil to finish a teak table? It’s a used, indoor table and I’d prefer something…
CORDLESS HAMMER DRILL: Video Lesson On This Great Tool Category
If you use a cordless drill (or want to learn how to use one), you’ll find the video above helpful…
BUILD A BOOMERANG: Download Free Plans & Instructions
Homemade boomerangs are the kind of toy that adds a lot of extra fun to an afternoon, both in the…
TOOLS: Swedish Company Makes Axes Like They Used To
There’s an allure to handmade tools for Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man. Here he talks about axes, specifically Gransfors Bruks…
WOODWORKING: Mill Your Own Short Lumber the Simple Way
It’s easy to look past the obvious fact that lumber comes from logs, but once you start thinking this way,…
METALWORKING: See a “Tubing Notcher” In Action With Steel Pipe Project
Want to make stuff from steel pipe? It’s a great material for the home workshopper. In this week’s video lesson,…
WOODWORKING: “Why Do My Wood Projects Take So Long To Complete?”
Questions: Why is it that no woodworkers I watch on YouTube tell viewers specific amounts of time it takes to…
WOODWORKING: Four Great Wood Screw Options Better Than Deck Screws
Over the last 20 years, something great has happened to wood screws. Steve Maxwell gives DIY homeowners a history lesson…
AUTOMOTIVE: Three Secrets for Great Driveway Autobody Work
If you’re interested in reducing the cost of owning a vehicle, then learning to do basic paint repairs and autobody…
TRIM & MOULDING: An Easier & Much Better Way To sand It
Watch and learn how a simple attachment for your drill press or drill can make a big difference in the…
WOOD FINISHING: Watch a Video Lesson on the Basics of a Urethane Finish
Are you frustrated with the results you get finishing wood in your home workshop? My online course Wood Finishing for…
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