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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PAVING BRICKS: Two Overlooked Essentials for a Great Installation
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, lays down how to properly lay down paving bricks to create the best pathway, driveway…
MILWAUKEE CORDLESS TOOL REVIEW: Watch My Video Review of Tools Worth Owning
Milwaukee is a power tool brand that’s been innovating like crazy for years. I’m constantly impressed by the new things…
DECK DESIGN DETAILS: How a Router and Three Bits Boost Beauty
A little time spent with these three router bits can make any new deck look much, much better. Click and…
CROSSCUTTING LUMBER WISELY: Strategies for 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…
TOOLS OF MASS CONSTRUCTION: 4 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…
FIXING A BAD WELD: Watch & Learn the Causes & Solutions for One Kind of Bad MIG Weld
Watch and learn how to solve the most common type of bad MIG weld, something I call the “timid weld”…
LIGHT SABER SCREWDRIVER!?: See a “Brand New” 100 Year-Old Tool That Makes You Feel Like a Jedi
About a century ago, a German tool maker named Conrad Baumann invented a screw driving tool that was manufactured for…
Understanding the Basics of Equipment Selection & Upkeep for Your Home Projects
If you’re thinking of using equipent for your home renovation or landscaping projects, you’ll need to understand what these machines…
SANDING WOOD: See Four Kinds of Sanders and How They Work Best Together
Steve Maxwell, breaks down the top 3 types of sanders to consider for your next home reno project: random orbital,…
CORDLESS MITRE SAWS: The Near-Perfect Tool for DIY Work
The country where I live, Canada, has some of the most do-it-yourself people in the world. I’m told that we build…
HAND-HELD PROPANE TORCHES: See Why I Like This Model
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, raves about his favourite torch tool, the BernzOmatic Quickfire Hand Torch.
HOLE SAW VS. STEEL: Watch What This Tool Does to 3/4″-Thick Tractor Frame
Sometimes a tool surprises you in a pleasant way. That’s the case with a hole saw I used for a…
SHOP VACS 101: Learn the Basics of Choosing a Great Model
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shows homeowners how to clean with finesse with the workshop vacuum, a key tool to…
Why Is My Power Tool Not Working?
Frustrated with a power tool that won’t start? Before you give up on your project (and the tool), let’s uncover…
My 3 Favourite Woodworking Sanders
Watch me explain why I like these three types of sanders and what each are especially good at. Choosing the…
WIDE BOARDS: Can You Use Them Safely for Woodworking Projects?
Wide boards can be impressive to look at, but some of us (me included) were taught it’s best to saw…
Hand Saws Saw Way Better than DIY-ers Often Think
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, dispels myths about the laborious nature of hand saws, an often overlooked and underrated hand…
How to Mix Stain & Paint With a Drill
Some finishing liquids such as stains and paints need to be mixed throughly after storage and before use. Mixing by…
“Why Is Urethane Beading Up on the Wooden Table I’m Finishing?”
I regularly get questions from subscribers, and some variation of the one below is fairly common . . . Question:…
How (And Why) to Use a Tubing Notcher
Black iron pipe is a great material for making railings, roll cages, frames and more, the trick is getting the…
Equip Your Garage Like a Pro
If you’re like many people, your garage is much more than simply where you keep your car. Garages can be…
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