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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“WOOD” ON A BUDGET: Impressive Look of High-End Wood Without the Cost
This cherry-look wrap is applied to wide, two-part trim. The MDF substrate is visible on the end. Besides being tough…
INSTANT GLUE SUPREME: See Some of the Good Stuff in Action
In this video, see different types of cyanoacrylate instant glues; watch how glue accelerator can make instant glue more instant;…
PICKUP TRUCK EXTENDER: “Big Bed” Stands the Test of Time
Steve Maxwell, Canadas Handiest Man, sheds light on a new rural Canadian invention, Seg-Ins Big Bed, a truck extention that…
MAKE YOUR OWN WOODEN BUILDING WEDGES: See How It’s Done and Stay for a Video Visit
In this week’s episode, watch . . . a simple and effective way to make your own construction wedges; a…
WOODWORKING BASICS: How to Apply Solid Wood Edging to Plywood
Working with veneered plywood or particleboard? Hiding the ugly edges of the laminations is part of the challenge you’ll face…
BUYING A JIGSAW: “Would a New Jigsaw Cut Better Than My Old One?”
Question: What should I look for when choosing a new jigsaw? I have an old corded model but it cuts…
MIG WELDING FOR DUMMIES: Complete Answers to the Most Popular Q&As
Ever wanted to learn welding? Having the ability to permanently join pieces of metal together has many potential uses, and…
VIDEO HOW-TO: Interior Wood Finishing
Have you ever tried to finish interior wood and ended up unhappy with the result? Change all that by watching…
FLUSH TRIM ROUTER BITS: A Powerful Option for Precision Woodworking
Watch my video from a few years ago on the amazing results you can get with a flush trimming router…
WOOD FOUNDATIONS: Pressure-Treated Panels are Warm, Dry and Easy to Build
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains and answers questions about structural insulated panels as a foundation alternative to concrete.
DIY EXTERIOR DOOR: Downloadable Plans for Building Your Own
Wooden handmade doors add soul to the front of any home.
HOME IMPROVEMENT WITH A ROUTER: 3 Little-Used Trim Profiles
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, outlines three small but powerful wood trim details that add to home renovations and can…
8 Basic DIY Tools, Shopping List & Buying Links
Looking to become competent with basic DIY work around your house? Here are some suggested options with buying links for…
Wood Finishing: Varathane Pro Finisher Oil Based Clear Review
If you’ve been finishing wood with urethane for any length of time, you know that it has become significantly more…
Top 5 Features to Look for in an Electric Walkie Pallet Jack
If you need to transport and mobilize heavy loads from one side of your facility to another, a pallet jack…
ROUTER-MILLED MOLDING: Make Your Own Interior Trim & Save $$$
A router table lets you make your own molding and trim to your specifications, and you’ll save a tons of…
DRYING LUMBER: How to Prepare Wood Properly for Furniture Projects
Drying your own wood for projects can take a long time or a short time. It all depends on how…
CHOOSING A CHOPSAW: A Little History & Tips To Help You Buy Optimally
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, helps DIY-ers make the decision of which saw power tool is best suited for their…
How to Create Accurate Home Floor Plans with Modern Tools
Gone are the days of relying solely on hand-drawn sketches and rough measurements. Today, we have advanced tools like 360…
Why Craftsmanship Matters
We’ve all heard the word “craftsmanship”, but it’s one of those terms that needs more clarity if the idea is…
RECIPROCATING SAWS: Why These Power Tools Are So Useful
That’s me holding a small, 12-volt cordless reciprocating saw. Both blades and the saws themselves have gotten a lot better…
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