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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What’s the Best Way t...
Updated on June 18th, 2019
A reader asks Q: What’s the best way to fix rust holes in the cab of my pickup truck I’m handy around the house,...Continue Reading
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WOOD FILLER WISDOM: Essential Pre-Stain Prep Work for Gr...
Updated on December 19th, 2020
As soon as I got this question by email about wood filler and the finishing problems it can create, I knew a lot of...Continue Reading
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Revive Vintage Chisels (and other dull woodworking tools...
Updated on October 17th, 2020
Good chisels never die, they just turn into paint can openers But concealed under that dull and dirty exterior could be...Continue Reading
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OUTDOOR WOOD: All You Need to Know About Oiling
Published onMay 27th, 2016
Exterior wood is risky stuff Everyone’s happy with the look of it at first when lumber is new, but as aging sets in,...Continue Reading
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SPADE BITS: A Simple & Undervalued Woodworking Tool
Updated on August 29th, 2020
UPDATED 28Aug2020 + video below: Spade bits are one of my favourites for boring large holes in wood, and they're useful...Continue Reading
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Versatile Power Tool Makes Home Maintenance Easier
Updated on October 29th, 2014
If you’re fixing an older home, renovating a cottage or refurbishing a boat, there’s a unique power tool you...Continue Reading
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BETTER SANDPAPER: Why I Like 3M Pro-Grade Abrasives
Updated on January 2nd, 2021
Not all sandpapers are created equal, and I’ve had more than the usual opportunities to see this fact first-hand...Continue Reading