5 handy tool tips

Make your next DIY project a little easier with these helpful tool tips.

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Basic workshop skills
Download the instructions to brush up on six simple techniques every DIYer needs to m...
Welding for beginners
Learn a new skill to make simple metal repairs
Tablesaw crosscutting
Use this essential skill to prepare straight timber for assembling jobs accurately
How to change the blade on a circular saw
Good circular saw technique makes stronger joints when working with 140x140 mm posts. 

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How to Use a Planer18
Shape up by shaving layers of timber using this classic hand-held power tool
How to use a Router16
Stay on the edge with this accurate workshop cutter
About Drill Bits12
Drill bits are cutting tools that create holes, held in the drill by the chuck
How to Use a Power Drill7
An electric power drill with a hammer-drilling function is a versatile, easy-to-use tool.
Safe chainsawing6
Avoid hazardous kickback injuries by learning the basics of a good grip
Basic workshop skills6
Download the instructions to brush up on six simple techniques every DIYer needs to make furniture
How to use a plane4
DIY tips from Handyman
How to square-cut posts4
To prevent kickback when cutting a 140 x 140mm post, position two sawhorses on the post side of the line and let the waste fall.
How to notch a post for beams4
Notching a post for a beam is a sturdy joint. Paint freshly cut surfaces or use timber preservative on treated posts.
Tablesaw crosscutting4
Use this essential skill to prepare straight timber for assembling jobs accurately
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