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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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TABLE SAW SAFETY: Work Safe With This Must-See Video Tutorial
Table saws are great woodworking tools, but you need to understand safety procedures and put them into practice. Click below…
JIGSAWS: See What Orbital Blade Action Is & Why It Matters
Click below to learn what orbital blade action is in jigsaws, and why it’s a feature that delivers great value…
CALHOUN FABRIC STRUCTURE PROJECT: Watch Me Prep Steel Legs Before Installation
Watch me prepare steel legs for the 42×80 foot Calhoun fabric structure I’m putting up at my place. This is…
HOME WORKSHOPS: Good Things Happen in Simple Workspaces
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shares his do-it-yourself tips on how to create the optimal garage.
50% SALE ONLINE WELDING COURSE (until April 8, 2025): Build Lots of Great Stuff for Your Life
If you’re a workshop kind of person, then a simple MIG welder and the ability to use it can open…
SPADE BITS: A Simple & Undervalued Woodworking Tool You Can Sharpen
Spade bits are one of my favourite tools for boring large holes in wood, and they’re useful in ways that…
WOOD FINISHING: How to Stain and Seal Interior Woodwork Like a Pro
Wood is a beautiful home feature, but it’s only as good as the finish that’s applied to it. And truth…
GREAT PLIERS: Why IRWIN GrooveLocks Are My Favourite
In theory, I suppose it’s possible to live without tools in your life, but why would you want to? So…
CIRCULAR SAW BLADES: Understand the Choices & Get the Best Cuts
Four key tool managing tips from the Steve Maxwell, “Canada’s Handiest Man”, to help you get the most from your…
CONNECTIONS: The Hidden Key to Boosting Your DIY Life
Do you want to gain the satisfaction of developing practical skills, saving money doing things yourself, and becoming more confident…
INVERTER GENERATORS: A Lighter, Quieter, Better Portable Power Option
If you’re looking for portable electric power for camping, power tool use away from the grid, or for sensitive electronics,…
HAND PLANING WOOD: Dimensioning Rough Boards With a Hand Plane
In this week’s video episode learn how to measure & mark boards for accurate planing; use a hand plane to…
AUTOBODY WORK: solder better than bondo for permanently filling holes
A while back a subscriber asked . . . Q: What’s the best way to fix rust holes in the…
THICKNESS PLANERS: See a Simple, Effective Alternate Use for this great little machine
Thickness planers are made to smoothen lumber, but they’re also unbeatable when it comes to making a bunch of wood…
TAPE MEASURES: How to Choose a Good One
A good tape measure is one of the first tools that any handy person should buy, precisely because it’s so…
5 Ways to Give Your Garage a Fresh Look
A garage can be a very useful space for your home, and the good thing is you can customize it…
PLANING LUMBER BY HAND: See this simple but effective technique in action
In this week’s video episode learn how to plane rough lumber by hand using a plane; use winding sticks to…
HOW TO CHOOSE A CORDLESS DRILL: A Quick Video Tutorial
Cordless drills are great, but it’s not always obvious how to buy one well. Watch Steve tell you everything you…
“How can I protect tools against rust?”
Video Watch Time = 7 minutes Question: My husband and I store power tools, hand tools and garden…
WOODWORKING VIDEO: Use a Router to Make Fancy Handrails
In this video Steve Maxwell shows DIY (do-it-yourself) homeowners how to build wood handrails, beginning with making blanks from rough…
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