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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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MIG vs TIG Welding
MIG vs TIG Welding: Which is Better? When it comes to metalworking tools and techniques there’s always some room for…
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What Welder Should I Buy?”
Q: What kind of welder should I buy for home use? I got $500 of gift money this year for…
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Can You Help Me Choose a Good Tablesaw?”
Q: What kind of portable tablesaw do you recommend for serious home use? I’ll keep the saw in my unheated…
The Importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Safety Training for Pros
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn to reduce exposure to workplace hazards that may cause illnesses, injuries and death. These…
WOODWORKING FOR BEGINNERS – Footstool Plans
Click below to download printable plans in PDF form.
Vacuum Cleaner Buyer‘s Guide: Which Type of Vacuum Should You Buy?
The best vacuum for your lifestyle depends on many factors. These include your floors, the types of messes you regularly…
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…
JOIN STEVE’S WELDING COMMUNITY
Add your name to the email waitlist below and I’ll alert you to the opening of my online welding course…
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…
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…
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.
Five Essential DIY Tools
If you want to build a tool collection that will help you accomplish good things around your house, these five…
EASIER PICTURE HANGING: Nifty Tools Eliminates Guesswork
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, chats about a cool tool which eliminates the trickiest part of hanging photos & artwork.
Porter-Cable Power Tools: A Century+ of Innovation
UPDATED 10Jan2020: If power tools were the kids you went to high school with, the Porter-Cable brand would be that ordinary,…
BUILD YOUR OWN TRADITIONAL FACE FRAME CABINETS: VIDEO #23 – BEVELLING RAISED PANELS
UPDATED 3Jan2020 + video: The teaching video below shows how to create solid wood raised panels using a hand plane. It’s…
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