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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LASER ENGRAVING: Add Interesting Details to Your Workshop Projects
Steve Maxwell talks about laser engraving, a terrific way to personalize all kinds of workshop project items that hardly any…
Traditional, Solid Wood Frame-and-Panel Doors and Cabinets
This video shows how traditional, solid wood frame and panel doors work. This video is part of my online course,…
SAWING LUMBER THINNER: Detailed Video Tutorial on Resawing With The Bandsaw
Want to take your woodworking to the next level? Click above to watch my 12 1/2 minute video tutorial on…
FIELD TRIAL: Minwax Finishing Cloths
Read about Steve’s experiences using a simple, new method for staining and sealing wood.
VIDEO FEATURE: Silky-Smooth Wood Varnish Finishing
Watch Steve show how to apply an astonishing smooth urethane finish on interior wood, without using a sprayer.
BASEMENT FINISHING 101: Three Simple Tips For Your Success
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains the top 3 basement renovation basics: junk removal, power actuated tools, cordless impact drivers.
“Can I Do Woodworking With Logs Cut From My Property?”
Question: Is it possible to make something from the oak tree I cut down at my place? I don’t have…
WOOD-FREE WOODWORKING: Composite Lumber for Fine Outdoor Projects
Wood isn’t the only material you can plane, rout, mill and join to create refined workshop projects. Composite deck lumber…
“WOOD” ON A BUDGET: Impressive Look of High-End Wood Without the Cost
This cherry-look wrap is applied to wide, two-part trim. The MDF substrate is visible on the end. Besides being tough…
INSTANT GLUE SUPREME: See Some of the Good Stuff in Action
In this video, see different types of cyanoacrylate instant glues; watch how glue accelerator can make instant glue more instant;…
PICKUP TRUCK EXTENDER: “Big Bed” Stands the Test of Time
Steve Maxwell, Canadas Handiest Man, sheds light on a new rural Canadian invention, Seg-Ins Big Bed, a truck extention that…
BUYING A JIGSAW: “Would a New Jigsaw Cut Better Than My Old One?”
Question: What should I look for when choosing a new jigsaw? I have an old corded model but it cuts…
MIG WELDING FOR DUMMIES: Complete Answers to the Most Popular Q&As
Ever wanted to learn welding? Having the ability to permanently join pieces of metal together has many potential uses, and…
VIDEO HOW-TO: Interior Wood Finishing
Have you ever tried to finish interior wood and ended up unhappy with the result? Change all that by watching…
FLUSH TRIM ROUTER BITS: A Powerful Option for Precision Woodworking
Watch my video from a few years ago on the amazing results you can get with a flush trimming router…
8 Basic DIY Tools, Shopping List & Buying Links
Looking to become competent with basic DIY work around your house? Here are some suggested options with buying links for…
Wood Finishing: Varathane Pro Finisher Oil Based Clear Review
If you’ve been finishing wood with urethane for any length of time, you know that it has become significantly more…
Top 5 Features to Look for in an Electric Walkie Pallet Jack
If you need to transport and mobilize heavy loads from one side of your facility to another, a pallet jack…
ROUTER-MILLED MOLDING: Make Your Own Interior Trim & Save $$$
A router table lets you make your own molding and trim to your specifications, and you’ll save a tons of…
CHOOSING A CHOPSAW: A Little History & Tips To Help You Buy Optimally
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, helps DIY-ers make the decision of which saw power tool is best suited for their…
How to Create Accurate Home Floor Plans with Modern Tools
Gone are the days of relying solely on hand-drawn sketches and rough measurements. Today, we have advanced tools like 360…
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