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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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Take Your Dull Drills to the Tool Sharpening Drill Doctor
Sharpen your tool sharpening skills with the Drill Doctor, a cool tool Steve Maxwell recommends to handy homeowners.
Durable Wood Siding
Steve Maxwell, “Canada’s Handiest Man”, helps homeowners understand the subtleties of wood siding.
Garden Tools which Prune Tree Limbs Safely
In order to prune your trees and keep them looking neat, you’ll need the garden proper tools. Steve Maxwell looks…
Gardening with Better Pruning Tools
Landscaping advice from Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, on handy garden pruning tools.
EASY-BUILD TABLE VIDEO#9: How to Build Shelf Wings
Click below to watch a video lesson on a unique approach for creating notched corners in this table project. Simple,…
EASY-BUILD TABLE VIDEO#8: Great Metal Hardware for Tables
Click below to watch a video tour of some honest, time-saving metal hardware for use building all kinds of tables…
EASY-BUILD TABLE VIDEO#7: How to Cut the Ends of a Table Top Perfectly
Click below to watch a video lesson of how to create a perfectly smooth, perfectly square end on any piece…
EASY-BUILD TABLE VIDEO#6: How to Arrange Growth Rings When Edge Gluing
Click below to watch a video lesson on how to orient growth rings in neighbouring boards you’ll be gluing together…
EASY-BUILD TABLE VIDEO#5: How to Make Your Thickness Planer Work Right
Click below to watch a video lesson on how to get your thickness planer working the way it should. The…
EASY-BUILD TABLE VIDEO#4: How to Change & Adjust Jointer Knives
Click below to watch a video lesson on a very effective way to adjust jointer knives perfectly after installation. No…
EASY-BUILD TABLE VIDEO#3: Crosscutting to Improve Lumber Quality
Click below to watch a video lesson on how you can dramatically improve the quality of lumber that makes it…
EASY-BUILD TABLE VIDEO#2: Understanding Growth Ring Orientation
Click below for a video lesson on how to understand growth ring orientation as a woodworker, and how you can…
EASY-BUILD TABLE VIDEO#1: What This Table Project Is All About
Click below to watch a video tour of the plans for the Easy-Build Table project. You’ll get an overview of…
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Woodworking, metalworking and repairs all happen in workshops, and this is where you’ll find lots of inspiration and information.