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Skill of the Week: Sharpen a Pocket Knife
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
Full article Bike Maintenance 101: How to Clean and Lube Your Bike’s Drivetrain
We’re back with another class of Bike Maintenance 101. Last time, we discussed how to patch an ...
Full article Everything You Didn’t Know About the Trusty Tape Measure
With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Sunday to ...
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How NOT to Use a Crescent Wrench
A wrench (or "spanner" for those who use British English) provides grip to keep nuts and bolts from ...
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Bike Maintenance 101: How to Patch an Inner Tube
The bicycle is one of the greatest tools of self-reliance. Without any need for electricity or ...
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Skill of the Week: Handle a Hammer Like a Pro
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ...
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How to Prevent Stripped Screws
A stripped screw is a screw in which the head has become worn or damaged to the point where the tip of a ...
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The Incredible, Underrated Allen Wrench
The Allen wrench is one of those things that is so ubiquitous you’re apt to take it for ...
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How to Countersink a Screw
Want to make your next DIY wood project look a bit sharper and more professional? Countersink your ...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Soldering
Several years ago, I worked with my electrical engineer brother-in-law, Ryan Davis, on an article about ...
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5 Duct Tape Alternatives
Editor's Note: This is a guest article by Brett Stone. If you stop and think for a second, you ...
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5 Ways to Remove a Stripped Screw
At some point in your DIY/handyman journey, you will encounter a stripped screw. A stripped screw is a ...
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How to Make a Leather Belt
Editor's note: This is a guest post from Michael Magnus. Whether being worn for function or ...
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Show Off Your Heritage: How to Make a Cufflink Display
Editor’s note: This is a guest article from Alexander Franz. Several years ago, after my ...
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DIY Chandlery: How to Make Your Own Candles
While an interest in candles seems to be more common amongst ladies than men in our modern age, the making ...
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How to Make Easy, Rustic Wood Coasters
Most of us only think about coasters when we’re reminded that we haven’t successfully used one. But, ...
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How to Sew Leather (and Other Tough Materials)
Editor's Note: This is a guest article by Michael Magnus. It may seem like sewing is an exclusively ...
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How to Turn a Crankshaft Into a Manly Lamp
Editor's note: This is a guest article by Alexander Franz. According to Brett's article on how a car ...
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The Basics of Finishing Wood
Editor's note: This is a guest post from Paul Moore. So, you've finished building a woodworking ...
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How to Make a Leather Sheath for a Hatchet
Editor's note: This is a guest post from Michael Magnus. There is incredible gratification found ...
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