Thank you Derek for a great video, I lost my chat at the end before I could wish you and everyone in the chat Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas... See everyone Next week.
I just discovered your channel - love it! Although I make primarily wood furniture, I've been able to use your tips and techniques in my endeavors. I would love a "shop tour" video sometime if time allows. Always looking to poach new ideas that are "outside the box" from what I do. Thanks for passing on your knowledge!
I know it's probably not as exciting to make these types of videos as the longer step-by-step builds, but I really appreciate this one!!! I'm newish to making props and I need recommendations like this. Also, I loved the out takes!
Ha ha loved the outtakes 😅 You are so good at detailing. My son has used neopixel led's in the past to make lights for our xmas tree lol. Might look into gerting a 3D printer
Before I even clicked on this video I knew the X1C would be number one. It’s been an absolute game changer for the entire hobby. I can’t wait until we get an XL version.
OMG loved the bloopers. I always wondered how you tubers made flawless vids. Turns out they don't. Just really good editing. Thank you for the behind the video bloopers. BTW I'm sure you have heard this before. But you sound a lot like Casey Kasem.
Best ever tool for me is the Dremel. So many uses. I'm curious about your new printer, though. I've heard lots of people recommending that brand. I still love to hate my Creality.
Actually, there is more than 3 ways to use calipers. I'm sure you already know of these methods. I figure due to simplicity to the video your making here, but for folks who do not know, here are a few more fun methods. Besides using the stem to measure the depth of a part for inner diameter hole you can also measure the depth on the outside as well plus a different way as well. The part you have holding in your hand in the video, the step between the larger and smaller diameter tube, to measure on the outside step for depth, have the two blades laying down on the tube surface with the blade on the left, in the the crevice of step. Pull the calipers out till the right blade that checks inner diameter holes is laying over the top edge of part. This will get you the number you need as well. Also used calipers are great for scribing as well. You can use a strait edge as a guide to follow the path with caliper tips to the correct length. Another thing is, if you drill a tiny center hole, you can use the caliper tips that are generally to check inner diameters as a scribe for making circles by putting one of the tips in the hole and the other to the radius length you set to make a complete scribed diameter. Also using the outside angles of the blades to mark with a pen on your part for perfect angles. I use them everyday and are an integral part of my job be at work or on my hobbies.
I couldn’t live without a caliper. As for the Bamboo labs I’m going to wait until next years sales and buy 4 of them ;) BTW I’m jealous. Have a Merry Christmas!
I LOVE all your videos!!! In your experience, what is the best material to cover up all the seams for your styrofoam props?!?!? Something that be sanded down?
Still minor league here, can't go all in on anything like that printer lol... So my 5 would be: hot wire foam cutter, glue gun, heat gun, palm sander, paint gun. 😏🔫
Hot knife for foam carving will always be my #1
The crickets in the bloopers was a wonderful touch
Have a Merry Christmas
Thanks! Merry Christmas to you too.
Thanks for all of the maker videos this year Derek! Love the bloopers too! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
I really hope you do more of these, very helpful!
Love the blooper! Calipers are one of my favorites.
Thank you Derek for a great video, I lost my chat at the end before I could wish you and everyone in the chat Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas... See everyone Next week.
Happy holidays!
Just keep smiling!
I just discovered your channel - love it! Although I make primarily wood furniture, I've been able to use your tips and techniques in my endeavors. I would love a "shop tour" video sometime if time allows. Always looking to poach new ideas that are "outside the box" from what I do. Thanks for passing on your knowledge!
Welcome!
The palm sander has definitely been mine this year too. It cuts down so much time.
Love the blooper takes. Happy Holidays.
Happy holidays!
The calipers and the spray gun are surprisingly cheap ! The palm sander is not bad, either !
❤❤❤❤❤ Merry Christmas 🎄 Van Oaks and Family and Have A Happy New Year 😊😊😊
Same to you!
This channel is so inspiring. On my journey from total novice to getting better with every project. Thank you and happy holidays!
Happy holidays!
Love the advice and bloopers! Happy New Year!
Thanks! Same to you.
I know it's probably not as exciting to make these types of videos as the longer step-by-step builds, but I really appreciate this one!!! I'm newish to making props and I need recommendations like this. Also, I loved the out takes!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Loved the ending, I know the headache of getting speach right in tour eayes lol.keep on making props and videos happy holidays!
Happy holidays!
I finally broke down and bought a bench power supply and a couple different hot knives this year.
Ha ha loved the outtakes 😅 You are so good at detailing. My son has used neopixel led's in the past to make lights for our xmas tree lol. Might look into gerting a 3D printer
Before I even clicked on this video I knew the X1C would be number one. It’s been an absolute game changer for the entire hobby. I can’t wait until we get an XL version.
I have had calipers, palm sanders and spray guns for YEARS. My newest helper is my better airbrushes and we bought a REALLY nice Miter saw!
Thanks for the bloopers. Makes me feel a lot better about my mistakes. Good vid, looking forward to what you bring next year!!!
OMG loved the bloopers. I always wondered how you tubers made flawless vids. Turns out they don't. Just really good editing. Thank you for the behind the video bloopers.
BTW I'm sure you have heard this before. But you sound a lot like Casey Kasem.
Glad you like them!
Best ever tool for me is the Dremel. So many uses. I'm curious about your new printer, though. I've heard lots of people recommending that brand. I still love to hate my Creality.
Actually, there is more than 3 ways to use calipers. I'm sure you already know of these methods. I figure due to simplicity to the video your making here, but for folks who do not know, here are a few more fun methods. Besides using the stem to measure the depth of a part for inner diameter hole you can also measure the depth on the outside as well plus a different way as well. The part you have holding in your hand in the video, the step between the larger and smaller diameter tube, to measure on the outside step for depth, have the two blades laying down on the tube surface with the blade on the left, in the the crevice of step. Pull the calipers out till the right blade that checks inner diameter holes is laying over the top edge of part. This will get you the number you need as well. Also used calipers are great for scribing as well. You can use a strait edge as a guide to follow the path with caliper tips to the correct length. Another thing is, if you drill a tiny center hole, you can use the caliper tips that are generally to check inner diameters as a scribe for making circles by putting one of the tips in the hole and the other to the radius length you set to make a complete scribed diameter. Also using the outside angles of the blades to mark with a pen on your part for perfect angles. I use them everyday and are an integral part of my job be at work or on my hobbies.
Temp controlled soldering iron
I couldn’t live without a caliper. As for the Bamboo labs I’m going to wait until next years sales and buy 4 of them ;) BTW I’m jealous. Have a Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Happy Holidays, sir!!! 😁
Happy holidays!
@VanOaksProps It would be cool if you do a getting started in 3d printing video.
Funny you should mention it. It’s on my list for 2024.
I LOVE all your videos!!! In your experience, what is the best material to cover up all the seams for your styrofoam props?!?!? Something that be sanded down?
Typically I use paintable caulking since it can be feathered out with a damp sponge or rag.
Dude, that 5 days of rain right before christmas orders had to go out really screwed me up.
Yeah. It was not great.
What air compressor are you using with the sprayer? Are you happy with it (the compressor)? I'm in the market for a new toy.
I have a California AirTools compressor. It’s really quiet and not crazy expensive for the smaller CAT-1p1060s.
Bambu X1C is that the same as X1-Carbon?
That's correct.
Four different ways.
Youve gotinside, outside, depth and the step function at the back of the jaws. 💡
I didn’t realize there was a 4th option. Thanks for the info
@@VanOaksProps Thanks for sharing all this awesome creative content!
Best wishes to you and Mrs VanOaks this holiday season. 😁
Still minor league here, can't go all in on anything like that printer lol... So my 5 would be: hot wire foam cutter, glue gun, heat gun, palm sander, paint gun. 😏🔫
What was your favorite project?
Probably the Haunted Mansion door frame. It was challenging in unexpected ways and required a lot of problem solving.
@@VanOaksProps I rewatched it and that one was truly special with a great ending!
3PO
Deburring tool for my 3d prints.
That’s a good one too.