My most valuable “tool” I’ve added to my workshop is switching to metric measurement. It is just dead simple, precise and I no longer have to add and subtract fractions!
I'm thinking of doing the same thing. It just makes more sense to me. The next few measuring tools I plan on purchasing will be in metric to give it a test run.
I just tried using metric on a six bed project using dominos and cross dowel bolts where precise measurements was critical. Wow! What a difference metric made! The problem is reprogramming my 66 year old brain from imperial to metric. Accuracy wise, its a no brainer.
The tool I wish I'd had years ago is the shop apron I made for myself this summer. My habit is to keep pencils, rulers, a small square, and many other tools I use frequently right in my apron. After decades of using and wearing out other aprons, none of which were really perfect for how I work, I decided to buy a used sewing machine and make my own. I took the best from all my past aprons and designed my own out of waxed canvas with leather straps. I figured if I can use a table saw, I can learn to use a sewing machine. It was great fun and a nice change of pace. Happy birthday and wishing you have many more years to make these great videos!
Like the new title flash at video's beginning! As to the 5 tools, the light is my fave and soon to be new tool! I've never seen it before so thanks for another great take away from your videos! For those unfamiliar with the Quick Grip Clamp and reading these comments, another BIG HUGE feature of the quick grip clamp is that the non handle side of the clamp reverses to the other end making it a powerful spreading tool. I have DeWalt and Harbor Freight versions and many times the spreading feature is invaluable. The Quick Grip Clamp can even be a mini jack to lift not ridiculously heavy things like a workbench to put shims under for leveling. Or when installing something like a wall cabinet they can be used to hold it in the vertical position and the clamps also offer an easy to use adjustment feature. Just put the initial cabinet position a little low and squeeze the handle to lift it to the exact position. BUT, don't try for minute downward adjustments, once you release the clamp it comes down real fast and NOT in small increments. :)
Yes , Woodpeckers tools are well worth the money. No matter if you are using a 6 inch hook rule or a 12 inch or larger square all the markings are equal to each other. Try that with a big box store tape measure and combo square.
Two tools from Lee Valley that I find extremely useful: the 6" flat Veritas Precision Square (use as a hook rule and an inside/outside square) and the Small Double Square with 2 blades for checking the squareness of hand-cut dovetails.
Tom, There is some baked in confusion regarding force and pressure. In the English system force is measured in pounds (actually pounds-force of Lbf). Pressure is a measure of how much force is exerted over a given area and can be measured in Pounds Per Square Inch (or psi). The Bessey Clamps are advertised as providing a certain number of maximum pounds clamping force (not pressure). For example the Bessey EHK series has "600 lb Clamping Force." This is the maximum force it can exert regardless of the square inch surface area of the clamp jaw face. The pressure exerted depends on the contact area of clamp jaws. Given the same clamping force the pressure increases as the area of the clamp face decreases. If the surface area of the jaw face is 6 square inches then the pressure would be 600lb divided by 6 square inches which is 100 pounds per square inch. However changing the area of the jaw face does affect the pressure . For example if the jaws had a surface area of only 3 square inches the pressure would be 600 pounds force divided by 3 square inches = 200 pounds per square inch. To prevent dents we can reduce the force on the clamp or increase the surface area of the jaw face. I enjoy your videos. Thanks Chuck Petrone and Bo.
Well I’m very surprised that I never seen that light before. But bet my bottom dollar I will have five or six of them in my shop before Christmas. The scalpel is something I have used for years and I use several different blades. I found these in my survival first aid kit and it was a hit from there on. As far as the festool mortises it’s quick and easy but I prefer my router and the quick jig that I made for it to do mortises also a lot cheaper. Great video’s and content , maybe at some point and time you can talk about Dovetail saws and jigs.😎
Starrett prices, depending on where you shop, are about the same. For instance, their 4” double square is $119.99 at Woodcraft while the Woodpeckers version is $109. Also, Woodpeckers has one manufacturing facility in Ohio, while Starrett has manufacturing in the US, Mexico, Brazil and China if that is important to you. I have both Starrett and Woodpeckers squares and I prefer the Woodpeckers as they are much easier to read the scales, and since I’ve switched to metric, much easier to source.
The Starrett 6” rule, without the hook, costs the same as the Woodpeckers. Seems precision tools are expensive to make no matter who makes them. Thanks for watching 👍😎
@@EpicWoodworking Starrett makes several 6" rules with a hook. But I would rather pay a little more and get the Starrett. But then also one would argue, why do you need that high of precision for woodworking when wood shrinks and grows several thousandths every time the weather changes. So why not save a lot of money and buy a cheap hook ruler from a notions store? The only thing I see spending more on would be a square. Because most cheap squares aren't square. For that, I have a Starrett.
My most valuable “tool” I’ve added to my workshop is switching to metric measurement. It is just dead simple, precise and I no longer have to add and subtract fractions!
Wow, impressive. 😎 I can appreciate that but have never been able to make the switch due to being immersed in the imperial system living here.
I'm thinking of doing the same thing. It just makes more sense to me. The next few measuring tools I plan on purchasing will be in metric to give it a test run.
I just tried using metric on a six bed project using dominos and cross dowel bolts where precise measurements was critical. Wow! What a difference metric made! The problem is reprogramming my 66 year old brain from imperial to metric. Accuracy wise, its a no brainer.
Love the scalpel, turns you into a real "Grain Surgeon"! 😂
The tool I wish I'd had years ago is the shop apron I made for myself this summer. My habit is to keep pencils, rulers, a small square, and many other tools I use frequently right in my apron. After decades of using and wearing out other aprons, none of which were really perfect for how I work, I decided to buy a used sewing machine and make my own. I took the best from all my past aprons and designed my own out of waxed canvas with leather straps. I figured if I can use a table saw, I can learn to use a sewing machine. It was great fun and a nice change of pace. Happy birthday and wishing you have many more years to make these great videos!
I love my little hook ruler. I can't find mine at the moment... the one you have looks... exactly like mine. 🤔
I knew I never should have shown “my”hook rule on camera 😎
@@EpicWoodworking 🤣
Beautiful chair at the start. So nice
Like the new title flash at video's beginning!
As to the 5 tools, the light is my fave and soon to be new tool! I've never seen it before so thanks for another great take away from your videos!
For those unfamiliar with the Quick Grip Clamp and reading these comments, another BIG HUGE feature of the quick grip clamp is that the non handle side of the clamp reverses to the other end making it a powerful spreading tool. I have DeWalt and Harbor Freight versions and many times the spreading feature is invaluable.
The Quick Grip Clamp can even be a mini jack to lift not ridiculously heavy things like a workbench to put shims under for leveling. Or when installing something like a wall cabinet they can be used to hold it in the vertical position and the clamps also offer an easy to use adjustment feature. Just put the initial cabinet position a little low and squeeze the handle to lift it to the exact position. BUT, don't try for minute downward adjustments, once you release the clamp it comes down real fast and NOT in small increments. :)
I love my analog caliper (not digital) with a dial gage. It measures both fractions of an inch and hundreds of an inch.
Yes , Woodpeckers tools are well worth the money. No matter if you are using a 6 inch hook rule or a 12 inch or larger square all the markings are equal to each other. Try that with a big box store tape measure and combo square.
Happy Birthday!
Great. Have you done anything yet on dust collection. ..
And Tom, the Bessey clamps are reversible. Which can be handy...always enjoy your vids! Take care
Two tools from Lee Valley that I find extremely useful: the 6" flat Veritas Precision Square (use as a hook rule and an inside/outside square) and the Small Double Square with 2 blades for checking the squareness of hand-cut dovetails.
I’ve used the Work Sharp chisel sharpener and it’s quite amazing. Get an extra plate of glass so you can adhere several different grits of sandpaper.
The light looks like it could fit inside the sound hole of a guitar. Good for a drill press also. I have to check that out. Thanks.
Tom, There is some baked in confusion regarding force and pressure. In the English system force is measured in pounds (actually pounds-force of Lbf). Pressure is a measure of how much force is exerted over a given area and can be measured in Pounds Per Square Inch (or psi).
The Bessey Clamps are advertised as providing a certain number of maximum pounds clamping force (not pressure). For example the Bessey EHK series has "600 lb Clamping Force." This is the maximum force it can exert regardless of the square inch surface area of the clamp jaw face.
The pressure exerted depends on the contact area of clamp jaws. Given the same clamping force the pressure increases as the area of the clamp face decreases. If the surface area of the jaw face is 6 square inches then the pressure would be 600lb divided by 6 square inches which is 100 pounds per square inch. However changing the area of the jaw face does affect the pressure . For example if the jaws had a surface area of only 3 square inches the pressure would be 600 pounds force divided by 3 square inches = 200 pounds per square inch. To prevent dents we can reduce the force on the clamp or increase the surface area of the jaw face.
I enjoy your videos. Thanks Chuck Petrone and Bo.
Well I’m very surprised that I never seen that light before. But bet my bottom dollar I will have five or six of them in my shop before Christmas.
The scalpel is something I have used for years and I use several different blades. I found these in my survival first aid kit and it was a hit from there on.
As far as the festool mortises it’s quick and easy but I prefer my router and the quick jig that I made for it to do mortises also a lot cheaper.
Great video’s and content , maybe at some point and time you can talk about Dovetail saws and jigs.😎
I was at the chair class when Tom # 2 or 3 (I put you as #1 Tom. I’m a Tom, too.) bought all of us a HF light. I use my light all the time.
I have to assume suggestions for upcoming shows is no longer needed. It looks like the form or link was removed.
Festool Domino and Woodpeckers, definitely triggering the haters.
what are your thoughts on the Router Boss 470 Digital
I did buy the Hollow Mortiser benchtop version that you own. Now I'm...."Exact"🤣
Hand tool joinery ie how they used to make furniture compared to how they do it now ,could be a series 😅
the Rikon 10-3061 is very comparable to the Inca, but of course Inca is a classic.
You don’t have to go into all your vises Tom…. Lol
What about an upcoming session on building a tool bench? I thought I saw one coming?
You bet it is Mark! In January we begin an Online Course on building a Shop Workbench so stay tuned!
Woodpeckers drives me nuts...
Before I would ever spend what Woodpeckers want for their way overpriced tools I would buy Starrett tools.
Starrett prices, depending on where you shop, are about the same. For instance, their 4” double square is $119.99 at Woodcraft while the Woodpeckers version is $109. Also, Woodpeckers has one manufacturing facility in Ohio, while Starrett has manufacturing in the US, Mexico, Brazil and China if that is important to you. I have both Starrett and Woodpeckers squares and I prefer the Woodpeckers as they are much easier to read the scales, and since I’ve switched to metric, much easier to source.
The Starrett 6” rule, without the hook, costs the same as the Woodpeckers. Seems precision tools are expensive to make no matter who makes them. Thanks for watching 👍😎
@@EpicWoodworking Starrett makes several 6" rules with a hook. But I would rather pay a little more and get the Starrett. But then also one would argue, why do you need that high of precision for woodworking when wood shrinks and grows several thousandths every time the weather changes. So why not save a lot of money and buy a cheap hook ruler from a notions store?
The only thing I see spending more on would be a square. Because most cheap squares aren't square. For that, I have a Starrett.
not 18 inch