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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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WOODWORKING: See A Century-Old Smoothing Plane & A Great New Hand Plane
Learn what makes a hand plane work well, and get a close-up tour of the oldest plane I use and…
CIRCULAR SAWS: Tips on Choosing A Model You’ll Love
Hand-held circular saw power tools open a wide range of home improvement possibilities, says Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man.
EXTERIORS: Essential Tips for Finishing Outdoor Wood So It Lasts
Steve Maxwell, Canadas Handiest Man, reveals what woodworkers can expect from various outdoor wood finishing options.
COOL TOOLS: See a Modern Reproduction of An Adjustable Wrench Not Make Since 1929
Back on September 17, 1929, inventor Edwin J. Evans received a patent for a unique type of adjustable wrench that…
WOODWORKING: Ripping Versus Crosscutting Lumber
Wood is very different when cutting parallel to the grain (ripping), compared with cutting across the grain (crosscutting). The video…
GLASS-SMOOTH POLYURETHANE FINISH: Buffing Gives Great Results Every Time
Many people have trouble getting a nice smooth polyurethane finish on wood. I know because of all the questions I…
How to Select the Right Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Choosing personal protective equipment (PPE) isn’t just about ticking boxes. It’s about keeping people safe. Whether you’re managing a construction…
STRIPPING WIRE: Simple Tools That Make the Job Easy
Success in the workshop comes down to a bunch of skills – many of them small – that let you…
BUILD A SWIMMING RAFT: Download FREE Plans, Materials List, Instructions & Video
Detailed plans, materials list, instructions and video right here. Summer will come again. Be ready with a swim platform.
WOODWORKING: 6 Top Tips for Succeeding With Rough Lumber (Videos, Too)
Milling rough lumber for workshop woodworking projects saves money, but it also opens more creative possibilities than standard, pre-dressed lumber. Greater creative…
WOODWORKING: How to Use A Jointer Properly
Want to build things properly out of wood? Have a dream to make your own furniture, cabinets and shelves? You…
WOODWORKING: How to Apply Solid Wood Edging to Plywood & Particleboard
Working with veneered plywood or particleboard? Hiding the ugly edges of the laminations is part of the challenge you’ll face…
FLAT TIRE FIX: Don’t Forget Grandpa’s Advice About Valve Leaks
A few years ago I got busy fixing a flat tire on my lawn tractor on a Saturday, and the…
GET HAPPY: Why Creativity is Good for You
When my wife and I moved one of our sons into university for the first time I couldn’t help but…
COOL TOOLS: See Super-Strong Cordless Pipe Threader in Action
In this week’s video episode, learn how threads are cut on steel pipes with a machine; see a Milwaukee cordless…
WOODWORKING: Simple Way to Replace Jointer Blades So They Cut Amazingly Well
Every good woodworker needs to be something of a mechanic. That’s because all woodworking machines need tender loving care from…
WOODWORKING: Resawing Big Lumber Thinner on the Bandsaw
A few months ago I upgraded my bandsaw, and the quick video below that we made this past Wednesday shows…
MAGNETIC DRILL: Watch This Great Tool Unboxed & In use
Click below to see an amazing magnetic drill press unboxing and use video tour. If you ever have to drill thick…
WOODWORKING: Make Solid Wood Panels With a Hand Plane
Woodworking machines are great, but there’s more of a place for hand tools than many home woodworkers realize. Click above to…
WORKSHOP: Critter High-Pressure Spray Finishing Gun Review
You’re probably not a professional wood finisher, but if you’re interested in finishing wood well, you need to know about…
OUTDOOR WOOD FINISH: Watch a New Version of an Old Favourite in Action
Click below to watch me apply a new, coloured version of a favourite outdoor wood finish of mine. It’s called Ecowood…
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