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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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BEST MIG WELDERS: Save Time With This Buyer’s Guide & Read-to-Use List
I’ve taught a lot of people how to weld over the years with my online course, and almost every one…
Why Every DIY Enthusiast Needs a Solid Financial Toolkit
Imagine tackling the financial side of your latest DIY project, but with the same precision and foresight you apply to…
MAGNETIC DRILL: Video Unboxing & Use
See an amazing magnetic drill press unboxing and use video tour. If you ever have to drill thick metal that can’t…
Wood Screws Better Than Ever These Days
Over the last 20 years, something great has happened to wood screws. Steve Maxwell gives DIY homeowners a history lesson…
TUBE NOTCHER: See a Great Tool for Steel Fabrication
Tube Notcher In Action Black iron pipe is widely available and excellent for metalworking and welding projects. In this week’s video…
How to Sharpen a Chainsaw: Electric Sharpener Video Tutorial
How to Sharpen a Chainsaw Sharpening a chainsaw properly can take more time and more skill than meets the eye. Electric…
Forging Steel: A Video Introduction
Forging steel in a garage or home workshop is a great hobby and under-rated. Watch this video tutorial to learn the…
THE AMAZING PLUG WELD: Watch This Simple Trick for Joining Metal Nearly Invisibly
Plug welds offer a simple way of joining two pieces of metal when you don’t want a visible weld bead. You…
4 Reasons Ordinary Workshoppers Love Learning to MIG Welding
Have you ever felt the urge to create things from metal? Better-than-ever tools mean this is an excellent time to…
INSTALLING TRIM: Five Tips for Great Results (Plus Two Videos!)
Installing trim? Be sure to see the five tricks that’ll make the job easier. Bonus video, too!
POLYURETHANE FINISH: Power Buffing for Flawlessly, Glass-Smooth Results
Want a glass-smooth urethane finish on wood? The video and article below are one of my most popular pieces of…
Tools, Kids and Making Things
If you’re interested in boosting the creativity and self esteem of a child, then Steve Maxwell suggests considering some toolbox…
Fine Woodworking Without Wood
Wood is a wonderful material, but sunshine, rain and seasonal temperature swings can make it look weathered and cracked in short order…
HOW TO BUILD STAIRS: Key Tips & Tricks to Make Things Better (Videos Below)
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, helps homeowners understand how to build sturdy stairs that won’t creak under your feet.
VIDEO TUTORIAL: How to Cut Perfect Miter Joints
There are two things you need to know about this video. First, it’s one of my most popular titles with…
Why Cast Iron Radiators Are Still Great
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses the aesthetics and efficiency of cast iron radiators as home heating options.
HAND-FORGED HINGE INSTALLATION: Watch Me Chop a Hinge Pocket for a Wooden Door I Built
Just for fun, a two-minute peek over my shoulder as I use a super-sharp chisel and mallet to create a…
PORTABLE WORKSTATIONS: Two Strategies That I Use
More than one old-timer I know tells how new carpenters used to be judged on the job by their ability to…
ROUTER PITFALLS TO AVOID: Watch Out for These Five Big Ones
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, provides 5 pitfalls woodworkers should avoid when working with routers.
WOODWORKING FOR BEGINNERS: Footstool Project Teaches the Basics
Are you interested in learning to work with wood? You’ve come to the right place. The best way to make…
ANCHORING TO CONCRETE: Powder-Actuated Tools Make It Easy
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, informs homeowners of the benefits of powder-actuated tools (PATs), especially for basement renovations.
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Woodworking, metalworking and repairs all happen in workshops, and this is where you’ll find lots of inspiration and information.