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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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TOOLS: How To Use An Electric Saw Chain Sharpener
How to Sharpen a Chainsaw Sharpening a chainsaw properly can take more time and more skill than meets the eye. Electric…
COOL TOOLS: Watch a Spot Welder Unboxing & Trial
Watch this week’s video episode to see a 220-volt spot welder unboxing, that honking-big spot welder in action on sheet…
TOOLS: Simple Canadian Design Ensures Square Cuts With Circular Saw
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks to the inventor of ChopShot, an innovative tool to get perfects cuts with your…
HOME DESIGN CONCEPTS: Five strategies for better renovations & New Homes
Design is a make-or-break issues when it comes to renovations and new homes, but too often ideas about design come…
mETALWORKING: Meet the “Plug Weld” – Invisible, Effective & Fast
Plug welds offer a simple way of joining two pieces of metal when you don’t want a visible weld bead. You…
WOODWORKING: Understanding Rabbet & Dado Joints & a Router Jig To Make Them Perfectly
If glue could create a perfect bond between pieces of wood in all situations, there would be no need for…
TOOLS: Great Gift Ideas for DIY Lovers
You know the thrill of turning raw materials into something uniquely yours, so choosing presents for fellow makers can feel…
WORKSHOP: Finished Wall Options for Your Garage or Basement Shop
Question: What should I put on the interior walls of a garage I’m converting to a workshop? I’ve kicked the…
METALWORKING: A MIG Welder that Works on A Regular 110 Volt Outlet
Question:“Can a MIG welder work from a regular 110 volt outlet? My shop space only has this kind of power…
METALWORKING: Learn About Forging Steel In The Home Workshop
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, shows inspired homeowners Might Forge, a way to make forging metal a realistic hobby.
“WOODWORKING”: How to Build Fine Projects Without Actual Wood
Wood is a wonderful material, but sunshine, rain and seasonal temperature swings can make it look weathered and cracked in short order…
Why Laser Machines Make Sense for Modern Woodworking
In the dynamic world of woodworking, the fusion of traditional craftsmanship with advanced technology has paved the way for unprecedented…
WOODWORKING: Milling Rough Lumber for Fine Furniture & Projects
Planer and jointer work together as productive partners. These useful woodworking tools are outlined in detail by Steve Maxwell, Canada’s…
HOW TO BUILD STAIRS: Key Tips & Tricks to Make Things Better (Videos Below)
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, helps homeowners understand how to build sturdy stairs that won’t creak under your feet.
WOOD FINISHING: Staining Interior Surfaces Video Tutorial
In this six minute video I show how to properly apply stain to interior wood surfaces. This video is part…
WORKSHOP: Tools, Kids, Making Things & Growing Up Well
If you’re interested in boosting the creativity and self esteem of a child, then Steve Maxwell suggests considering some toolbox…
WOODWORKING: A Simple, Tool-Minimal Approach for Making Your Own Raised Panel Doors
Frame and panel doors are a classic part of traditional furniture and cabinet design. Besides looking fabulous, frame and panel…
HOME INTERIORS: Why Cast Iron Radiators Are Still Great Home Heating Option
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses the aesthetics and efficiency of cast iron radiators as home heating options.
METALWORKING: How to Drill Holes in Thick Steel
In this week’s video, learn how to properly bore big holes in thick steel; discover the best drill bit for…
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