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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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WELDING WEBINAR: Visit in My Shop for a Free, 53 Minute MIG Welding Lesson
Join me in my Manitoulin Island, Canada workshop as I teach a 53-minute introductory lesson on MIG welding in the…
What Every Home Mechanic Needs to Know About ASE Certifications
Whether you’re a seasoned weekend warrior tinkering with cars, or just starting your journey as a home mechanic, understanding ASE…
Portable Power Station Pre-Heats Diesel Tractor
Today’s best portable power stations have progressed to the point where they can offer fairly large amounts of power. This is…
12 Little Cool Tool Innovations That Matter
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses many cool tools including saws, drills, tape measures, hammers, screws and pry bars.
Biscuit Joiners Can Boost the Style of Your Home
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks about Hermann Steiner, who invented the biscuit joiner, and how his tool has evolved.
Cordless Combos Offer Best Bang For Your Tool Buck
Cordless tools can more than double the amount of work homeowners can get done in a day, says Steve Maxwell,…
How to Make Safe Rip Cuts on a Tablesaw
Cutting wood parallel to the grain is a common application for a table saw, and this teaching video shows how…
HOW TO SOLDER WIRES: 45+ Year Old Soldering Gun Still Going Strong
I have a true story to tell you that highlights the value of buying good tools, and it has to…
Massive 80% OFF All Online Course Until Monday May 13, 2024, 12am
If you’ve always wanted to learn practical, hands-on skills like welding, woodworking, water well management, food preparedness, backyard chicken keeping,…
TAPE MEASURE TORTURE TEST: Is This The World’s Toughest Tape Measure?
A while back I got the chance to check out a new Milwaukee tape measure, and I thought you might…
GLASS-SMOOTH POLYURETHANE FINISH: Buffing Gives Great Results Every Time
Buffing Makes All the Difference Many people have trouble getting a nice smooth polyurethane finish on wood. I know because…
How to Mill Your Own Fancy Handrails
Routers are amazing woodworking tools, and the video above shows one example of what I mean. I made this video…
HAND-FORGED AXE: Swedish Company Makes Them 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…
5 Must-Have Tools for Your Home DIY Auto Repair Kit
If you’re one who’s always on the move, from short adventures to long road trips, a handy DIY auto repair…
HOW TO SAND TRIM: An Easier & Much Better Way
Watch and learn how a simple attachment for your drill press or drill can make a big difference in the…
How to Build a Workshop Utility Cart: Video Tour, Free Plans & Instructions
Back in 2008 I designed and built this rolling clamp cart for my shop, and I’ve used it successfully almost…
HOW TO CUT WOOD: 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: Diablo Tracking Point Blade Performance Review
Saw blades for hand-held circular saws are getting better all the time. Click above to see how this new style of…
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Can I Use Olive Oil to Finish a Teak Table?”
Read my answer to a wood finishing question by subscriber JT, then watch my alternative suggestion. Question: “Can I use…
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…
CANES & WALKING STICKS: It’s Easy to Whittle Your Own
I’m seeing more and more people walking with canes & walking sticks these days, but none of the factory-made, metal…
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