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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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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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Finding The Best Pliers For Your Home Repair Projects
Whether you’re an avid DIY enthusiast or simply a homeowner who likes to be prepared, having a good set of…
Making Shoes the Old Fashioned Way
My oldest daughter, Katherine, has the hands-on creative bug like me, and in her case it shows up in her…
INSTALL A SUBMERSIBLE WATER PUMP: Lessons for Doing It the Right Way
Table of Contents “How can I install a submersible pump in my household well?” If you’re asking this question, then this…
5 Tips for Finishing Interior Wood
While it’s true that many homeowners and hobbyists attempt to finish interior wooden furniture, trim and cabinets, few people achieve the…
How to Sharpen a Chainsaw With An Electric Sharpener
After 25 years of sharpening chainsaws with a file by hand, I don’t do much of it any more. Not…
HOW TO BUILD A DOOR – Warm, Exterior & Beautiful (with plans)
Want to build your own exterior door? Everything you need to get started is right here. Click to learn.
PINE CHEST RESTORATION 1 of 4: A Case Study With Antique Hardware and Milk Paint
Watch a real life restoration in action with the first of a four-part video series below. Visit my woodworking shop as…
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