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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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…
NEED A GREAT CHRISTMAS PRESENT? Give the Gift of Sharp Tools + Two Woodworking Plans Packages
Enjoyable woodworking depends on sharp tools, but sharpening can be a pain. Watch what a really sharp chisel can do…
HARDWOOD REFINISHING Q&A: How Do I Finish Wooden Stairs?
How should I prepare dirty, interior wood stairs for finishing? I’m remodelling my parents’ home and part of the work…
HOW PREPARED ARE YOU?: Learn Skills Now, When You Can
I don’t know about you, but whenever I go to any store, I’m reminded of how many things must come…
HOW TO BUILD A TABLE: Tried and True Varnish Oil Finish
UPDATED 13Sep2019: I was finishing an acacia wood table top in my shop earlier this year and it got me…
BASEMENT FINISHING COURSE FREE SAMPLE
Click for 50% discount on HOW TO FINISH A BASEMENT course until tomorrow October 6, 2019. Few people realize how inadequate common…
Q&A OF THE WEEK: Repairing Wooden Chairs
Q: What’s the best glue for restoring teak dining room chairs? I’ve dismantled a couple of teak chairs that were…
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Do I Finish a Wooden Countertop”
Q: How should I finish a 3 foot wide x 10 foot long lodgepole pine countertop I’m making for a…
BUILD YOUR OWN TRADITIONAL FACE FRAME CABINETS: VIDEO #31 – BISCUIT JOINED DOORS
This video is one of 42 instructional videos that are part of my online course BUILD YOUR OWN TRADITIONAL FACE…
HOW TO INSTALL TRIM Q&A: “Should I Trust My Contractor’s Advice?”
Q: What should I think of a contractor who wants to fasten 8” wide Douglas fir exterior window trim using…
SHARPENING TOOLS: How To Get Razor-Sharp Tools in Minutes Without Sharpening Stones
UPDATED 2Jan2019: Sometimes the journey of becoming a skilled woodworker takes you down paths that didn’t seem important at first…
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