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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BANDSAWS: What Type Is Best Suited to Your Workshop?
There’s arguably no better tool for cutting large sweeping curves than a well-tuned bandsaw. But a quality bandsaw does a…
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Stop Tools From Rusting In An Unheated Work Space?”
Q: How well do woodworking tools survive in an unheated Canadian workshop? I’m mainly concerned about rust. The few tools…
Coloured Oils Offer Easier & Longer Lasting Wood Finishes
Coloured oils are the best kept secret of the wood finishing world, and the less you know about wood finishing…
PLUG WELD: Simple Trick for Joining Metal Invisibly
Plug welds offer a simple way of joining two pieces of metal when you don’t want a visible weld bead. You…
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WORKING WITH STEEL PIPE: How to Make Curved Ends for Railings & Frames
Black iron pipe is a great material for making railings, roll cages, frames and more, the trick is getting the…
WELDING PROJECTS VIDEO TOUR
Check out this video tour showing some of the things I’ve used welding for over the years. I consider welding…
Why Paint Rollers Matter
Does spring weather make you feel like painting your home? It has this effect on many homeowners, and choosing the right…
Leaving a Legacy With Your Handiwork
Leonard Lee, famous Canadian and founder of Lee Valley Tools, died on July 7, 2016 and when that happened it…
Quartersawn Wood Lumber: Why Woodworkers Should Be Looking At The Ends of Boards (Video Below)
I’ve noticed that most woodworkers start assessing a board by looking at its face, but if this is where your…
PINE CHEST RESTORATION 4 of 4: See the Finished Project
Click below to see the completed pine chest. All structural issues are repaired, a distressed milk paint finish has been…
PINE CHEST RESTORATION: 3 of 4
This is the third of four videos on restoring a pine chest with milk paint and antique hardware. Click below…
PINE CHEST RESTORATION 2 of 4: Watch the Revival Continue
This is part 2 of 4 on my video series about restoring and improving an old an somewhat boring pine…
CROWN MOLDING: Mill Your Own With Free Plans Download
Crown moulding looks great, and that’s why plenty of homeowners are willing to fork out good money to buy it…
How to Finish a Wooden Table Top
In this week’s video episode learn how to remove an existing tabletop finishing with a belt sander; avoid one popular…
THE REAL REASON CRAFTSMANSHIP MATTERS
These are my hands assembling some small furniture components made of cherry wood in my backwoods workshop. Besides being useful,…
WOODWORKING TOOLS: Three Pieces of Essential Gear You’ll Love
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shares his three essential woodworking hand tools.
Q&A of the Week: How to Revive Old Hardware
PUBLISHED 3Jul2020 + video below Q: What’s the best way to clean rust and dirt off of an old door…
SHARPENING WOODWORKING TOOLS: Faster Method Yields Amazing Results
Steve Maxwell, “Canada’s Handiest Man”, discusses the buffering wheel with DIY enthusiasts.
SPADE BITS DULL? Learn to Sharpen Them Yourself Easily
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, goes into detail on how to handle sharpening spade bits, one of his favourite tools.
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Stop Knot Stains Bleeding Through Painted Woodwork?”
Got some painted solid wood trim at your house? You’ve probably got ugly knots showing through, too. Solve the problem…
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