How to make a Thumb Book Page Holder (DIY)

Hey everyone, in this video I show you how I make a thumb book page holder. This little piece helps keeping the book open using just one hand.
This reading aid book buddy is made from a thick piece of wood so it's confortable to use. The hole for the finger was made to a specific size.
This is a great gift for all your reading friends that need a little more convenience. it's a great bookmark for everyone.
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[@JContente]

perfect craftsmanship ✨

[@alfadraft]

Thank you very much for the support! I love your videos

[@kris9156]

Do you have a template available? I understand the finger holes will be custom, but what about the rest of the dimensions?

[@charlene5861]

Thank you very much ! Loved it!

[@alfadraft]

Thank you for your support!

[@bendrake7105]

What is the clear stuff you are painting at the end of the video?

[@cardinalwoodworks]

Great video! Thanks for sharing you earned a new subscriber

[@carolinapinto2562]

Pro tip: also doubles as a cool ring

[@alfadraft]

Pretty good tip, agree!

[@StrangeLittleGarden]

advice on cutting hardwood with a bandsaw? my blade keeps turning as i put the wood threw. and what kinda wood did you use?

[@alfadraft]

Have a sharp blade, make sure it's well tensioned, go slow with the wood. If you're trying to cut thick material and your bandsaw starts to stuggle maybe it's a good a ideia to first rip it not all the way throught with a table saw

[@LordKain187]

Was that a stain you applied, and then a varnish coat after putting the makers mark on it? Sorry, I'm a woodworking newb.

[@alfadraft]

I didn't applied any stain, that is the natural color of the wood. After putting the makers mark I used a varnish to seal the wood

[@LordKain187]

@@alfadraft Thanks for the reply! Sorry, I'm a newb, so my terminology is probably off. What is that dark liquid you're applying at 2:14? ua-cam.com/video/4SgzN3oeSKI/v-deo.html

[@SheWhoWoodworks]

@@LordKain187 the drak liquid is actually probably just an oil (tung, Danish, linseed or some other oil) it appears dark because it brings out the color of the wood.

[@LordKain187]

@@SheWhoWoodworks yeah, I figured it was something, I've been watching a lot of vids but most don't tell you which oils or sealers they are using and each kind will give different results.

[@SheWhoWoodworks]

@@LordKain187 I just made one these real quick after watching this. I used cherry wood and a 1" forstner bit in the center for the thumb hole. 4 1/2" L x just under 1 1/2" W block. Found the center point for all sides and made a cross for the middle point too. Drew a long diamond to connect them and then sketch the curves you want along them. I used a Beeswax and citrus oil product. I would recommend any type of wax or maybe a boiled linseed oil for this. It will be touched often and you want it smelling pretty and feeling soft. That's my 2 cents lol. Hope it helped a little.

[@jungbechtospk40]

Make it wooden with the help of the woodglut instructions.

[@daria0865]

can you share dimensions?

[@abdelrahmanabdelrassoul4844]

yes please

[@zroe337]

"How to make", more like watch me make. No measurements given at all.

[@alfadraft]

The measurements are to the taste of the builder, like the size of finger and such

[@Waisnuar]

like we have the tool😒

[@MisterBumFluff]

Do they make these for audio books?