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CRAFTSMANSHIP: Creating Quality in a World of Junk
Updated on December 12th, 2017
All good things eventually come to an end That said, the right attitude towards woodworking offers a unique chance to...Continue Reading
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Wood-Free Woodworking: Composite Lumber for Outdoor Projects
Updated on December 12th, 2017
Two local Canadian heros were being celebrated in the little town near my home, and the commemoration included a...Continue Reading
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Q&A: Smoother Cuts With a Chopsaw
Updated on December 12th, 2017
Q: Why do my chopsaw cuts bind I’m building the workbench you offered free plans for a while back, and some of the...Continue Reading
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Q&A: How do I keep cedar closets & chests smel...
Updated on January 14th, 2017
Q: Is there any way to restore the scent of aromatic cedar in a bathroom cabinet and blanket box that I built The great...Continue Reading
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Finish Interior Wood Like a Pro
Updated on January 21st, 2021
Sooner or later, most homeowners get the urge to finish or refinish interior wood It’s all part of home ownership...Continue Reading
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FIELD TRIAL: Minwax Finishing Cloths
Updated on May 15th, 2019
Faster, easier, less messy finishing and touch up of stain-grade trim and woodwork is what Minwax Finishing Cloths...Continue Reading
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VIDEO HOW-TO: Interior Wood Finishing
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
A lot of readers ask me how to get professional wood finishing on interior wood surfaces, and the process is simpler...Continue Reading
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Free Plans to Build Your Own Workbench
Updated on January 2nd, 2021
If you don’t have a workbench somewhere in your home, you should fix that problem with the free workbench plans here...Continue Reading
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HANDS-ON VIDEO: Simple Outdoor Timberframing Tips
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Click and watch how Steve Maxwell uses simple tools to make outdoor timber frame projects look great The details you...Continue Reading
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$4000 Cabin plan? Not so fast!
Updated on February 6th, 2016
BUILD THIS CABIN FOR $4000$6000! More Free Plans Download: Workbench Construction Plans Build a Hoop House...Continue Reading