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Woodworking, metalworking and repairs all happen in workshops, and this is where you’ll find lots of inspiration and information
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WOODWORKING: Edge Gluing Perfect Solid Wood Panels Gap-Free
Gluing boards edge-to-edge to make wider pieces is an essential woodworking skill. Learn these three tips for getting this job…
mETALWORKING: See Exactly Why Auto-Darkening Helmets Work
Watch and learn why auto-darkening welding helmets have caught on, with both amateur and professional welders. They let you see…
WOODWORKING: Learn the Secrets of Tight Mitre Joints
If you’re a woodworker and you have trouble cutting precise mitre joints, then the 15 minute video tutorial above is…
WOODWORKING: How to Use a Jointer to Make Your Wood Projects Better
Jointers are woodworking machines designed to make pieces of wood straighter, truer and more refined. Some versions of jointers are…
WOODWORKING: Insights for Building Great Tables
Building a table is one of the most deceptively simple woodworking projects going. What could be easier than gluing up…
WOODWORKING: Marking & Sawing for New Woodworkers
The video above comes from my online course Woodworking for Beginners. Click below to learn more and sign up.
TOOLS: Why A Reciprocating Saw Deserves a Place In Your World
Reciprocating saws (often called “recip” saws for short) may be the least appreciated mainstream power tool in the world. Invented…
TOOLS: Why I Like Multi-Tools For More Than Sanding
Steve Maxwell demonstrates the various features of multi-tools in this video.
METALWORKING: Tools & Techniques for the Home Workshop
Steve talks about how he has made room in his workshop for metalworking and how you can too with these…
TOOLS: How to Replace Wooden Axe & Hammer Handles
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses how to properly replace the handle on a hand tool.
WOODWORKING: How to Design & Install A Dust Collection System
The more I work with wood, the less I like sawdust. Besides the health risks, it’s just plain bothersome, especially…
DIY: Stay Safe While Stripping Lead Paint
Question: I’m stripping lead paint from a bunch of wood trim and doors, and I need some advice. I’ve tried…
“Can I Use An Impact Driver for Nuts & Bolts on Mechanical Work?”
Question: Can I use an impact driver to tighten and loosen bolts? I just bought a new DEWALT 20-volt impact…
WORKSHOP WISDOM: Five Woodworking Tips You’ve Probably Never Heard Of Before
Steve shares his top 5 tips and tricks for developing woodworking and home renovation skills.
WOODWORKING: Check Out This Unique Biscuit Joinery Application
In the world of woodworking, biscuits are pre-made ovals of compressed hardwood that are used to create simple, strong joints…
TOOLS: Four Options That Make a Big DIY Difference
Back in 1975, top trades people installed an average of about $10,000 worth of materials a month on commercial building…
WOODWORKING: Optimizing Wood Quality From Each Board
You’ve got a stack of terrific wood sitting in your workshop and a vision for building some great woodworking projects…
METALWORKING: Learn To Fix a Bad MIG Weld
Watch and learn how to solve the most common type of bad MIG weld, something I call the “timid weld”…
DIY EXTERIOR DOOR: Downloadable Plans for Building Your Own
Wooden handmade doors add soul to the front of any home.
WOODWORKING: 3 Little-Used Router Bits & The Trim Profiles They Make
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, outlines three small but powerful wood trim details that add to home renovations and can…
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…
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