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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Can a MIG Welder Work on a Regular 110-Volt Outlet?
Key Takeaways Can a MIG welder work from a regular 110 volt outlet? If your shop only has standard household…
Workshop Date Nights: How We Refinished an Old Pine Cabinet
Have you ever been on a workshop date? Let Steve tell you about the workshop dates that he and his…
3 Best Router Bits for Woodworking Projects
In this video, Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks about three very useful families of router bit profiles for woodworking.
Air Drying Lumber: 4 Essential Tips for Woodworking Success
Learning to dry wood is one of the most important woodworking skills. Success depends on understanding what’s going on when…
How to Use a Detail Sander for Wood Finishing In Tight Corners (and Cutting!)
Summer is the season you’re most likely to refinish outdoor trim, door frames, window sashes and finickity woodwork of all…
How to Remove Mold Stains (Oxygen Cleaner Method That Works)
Mold stains can be stubborn—especially on wood and outdoor surfaces where they soak in and darken over time. Oxygen-based cleaners…
WOOD THICKNESS PLANERS: Tips for Choosing and Maintaining One
Wood thickness planers are one of the most useful machines in any home workshop. They turn rough lumber into smooth,…
DEWALT Mini Chainsaw Review: A Handy Cordless Pruning Saw
Cordless mini chainsaws are becoming more common in the tool world, and they fill a useful gap between hand pruners…
WORKSHOP VIDEO VISIT: Installing Hand-Forged Door Hinges, Backyard Chickens, Pasture Tour & Toolbox Trick
In this week’s episode of LIFE@Bailey Line Road: Watch how Steve Maxwell chisels a pocket to hold a hand-forged hinge,…
DRYING LUMBER: How to Prepare Wood Properly for Furniture Projects
Drying your own wood for projects can take a long time or a short time. It all depends on how…
METALWORKING: How to Drill Holes in Thick Steel
In this week’s video, learn how to properly bore big holes in thick steel; discover the best drill bit for…
Milwaukee M12 Reciprocating Saw Review: Compact One-Hand Power Tool
Can a 12 volt reciprocating saw really do a decent job in the real world? See this quick video tool…
Epoxy Garage Floor Coating: Pros, Problems and Better Alternatives
Epoxy garage floor coatings can create a durable, glossy surface, but many DIY epoxy floors fail within a few years…
How to Use a Hand Plane: Complete Guide for Woodworkers
Hand planes are one of the most useful tools in woodworking, but many people struggle to use them well. Learning…
Why Impact Drivers Are Best for Driving Screws
If you’re planning to build a deck, dock, fence, gazebo, or any outdoor structure that uses screws, there’s one power…
All-Metal Truck Floor Rust Repair (1990 F150 Demo)
I should have known better, but the wall-to-wall vinyl carpeting on the floor of my 1990 F150 had been holding…
How to Use a Handsaw Properly (Irwin Universal 20″ Review & Demo)
Most handsaws for cutting wood aren’t that good. The model in the video above is different. Watch this 12 minute…
How to Cut Wooden Wedges on a Table Saw (Woodworking Manual Skills Video)
In this week’s episode, watch . . . a simple and effective way to make your own construction wedges; a…
Fabric Shelter Parts Tour: How Portable Shelters Are Built
This video is part of a series about the 42×80-foot fabric structure I’m putting up at my place. It’s for…
Becoming a Legacy Woodworker: Craft, Skill, and Long-Term Thinking
All things – even good things – eventually come to an end. That said, the right attitude towards woodworking offers…
How to Polish Brass So It Looks Right (Not Overdone)
Brass is a great metal for hardware, but it does need to be polished to remain pretty. Factory-applied lacquer coatings…
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