One of the things I like about those acid brushes is you can cut them shorter with scissors or a sharp chisel, and it stiffens them up a lot. Or, if you cut them on a skew, they can get into really small spaced or detailed work.
The two cheapest and most used tools in my DIY toolbox came from a 'Pound Shop' (Dollar Store) and literally cost £1 each here in the UK. A small hammer and a bradawl. I use both tools nearly every time I do some work. The small hammer is great for small nails, pins and staples where a big hammer would be too heavy. The bradawl for marking before cutting, poking a pilot hole for a screw, clearing out a drilled hole of sawdust, measuring the depth of a hole, stirring a small pot of paint, opening up the end of a glue cartridge that got blocked, even flicking a lost screw from under a skirting board.
That self abuse with face shields had me in stitches! Epic! Shame we can't get any of these tools in NZ...I'd have'em all! This is one of my favourites from Stumpy Nubs...but I can't tell you how many times I've learned and used tips or tools as seen on your show! Damn it's good. My favourite go-to video channel! Thanks for doing such GREAT content.
Important tip on the TweezerMan tweezers: yes, they are awesome (I have a different model), but they have a pretty big issue with counterfeits when sold online, so it's usually best to buy them in store when possible to make sure you're getting the real thing. Target carries some models, beauty stores carry more.
Leaky Blast Gates- I need some of those clearvuecyclone gates - Nice piping setup! Here’s a possible idea, I now use 5” stretch wrap - the kind that comes with a cardboard handle -to pre wrap things like airtight fittings. The problem with permanent tape (aluminum, duct, electrical or paper tape) is residue. - To make sure the stretch plastic holds in place (usually unnecessary), I put some sticky tape over top of the stretch plastic wrap joint. That way I can easily take the fittings apart by cutting the plastic stretch wrap with scissors and there isn’t any residue or stubborn cleanup on the pipe and fittings.
Just a idea on the glue brushes. If you want to reuse them, keep a water bottle (with some water in it) handy and just drop the brush in, recap. I think it should work. I use old or bulk pack toothbrushes for edge gluing and the water bottle works great for those. The toothbrush spreaders work ok and can be trimmed to size.
a lot of that tools is hard to find here at brazil and the shipping and taxes makes kinda impossible to access but is very good to know their existence to find something does (kinda) the same job! tyvm!
The bad news is its too late to ask Santa for stuff. The good news is my birthday is coming up soon! I could easily see myself using every one of those items. Thanks for the great ideas. Hope everyone has a fantastic Christmas and New Year.
My daughter picked up the 29 piece Fisch brad point bit set for Christmas. These things are terrific. No more cheap-chinese-tools twist drills in my woodworking!
As a fellow wearer of glasses, protective eyewear has always been a pain to use so I often didn't. I found the Honeywell face shield about a year and a half ago and now I use it always. It is super comfortable, stays open when open, and is really quite good at being non-fogging. Great collection of affordable shop toys!
Do you have any issues with it getting statically charged in any way? I have a cheap Chinese shield that is covered in fine dust in seconds when sanding or turning..
@@JkKarlsson I saw a hint about this a couple of years ago... Use either RainX or drier sheets on the shields, but can't remember which... I think it came from Next Level Carpentry.
I got the face shield yesterday, Tuesday 12/21, and wore it today while clearing 4" of snow. It works fine. It doesn't really fog up and helps to keep my face warm. But, because of the warmth of my breath, it causes the snow to melt and it's a bit of a problem seeing through it. I'll just take a soft cloth with me to wipe it off periodically.
Have a splinter? The best tool for removing them is a hypodermic needle. Spade-shaped and razor sharp with an ever-so-gradual hook at the tip. This is the tool you want for removing an embedded splinter. It's the best thing for getting in and under the splinter and lifting it out, when other methods typically push the splinter deeper.
Another in a great series. As others have noted, I try to keep a low profile when I watch the Cool Tools videos. (The finance dept is not fond of my habit of going from viewing to buying without checking the CC balance. Hey, I only buy the ones that I NEED... Or like.) But the cheap cool tools is my favorite... Watch, buy, no worries - - they are all inexpensive!) Sorry, I'd comment more but gotta check out those links below... Now!
Your list of past recommendations included the Nail Holder. I bought one when you first recommended it, and use it very often. I liked it so much that I gave one to my son. He claims that he hasn’t had a sore thumb or finger since that day. I see a couple of tools in your new list that are sure to be in Santa’s sleigh on December 25. Thanks and Merry Christmas!
same on giving up on all the other new "tools" for spreading glue and going back to the acid brush. those are a lot cheaper than ive been buying though, good find.
I need to be faster! I ordered a couple of these items, but apparently so did many other people. At least one item will take a month to arrive. I have a face shield. I use the wire mesh shield often, generally when using the chain saw. I use the plastic shield some. I will see if I like the "Bionic" shield better and use it more often. I do have proper safety glasses, with side shields, which I use in the shop.
Some great ideas here. I like the hold downs, but they are not available locally. What I can get are F clamps exactly the right size, so 20 minutes per clamp on the metal lathe and welder and I have the same thing for about NZ$12. The face shield is another great idea. I was looking for better safety glasses this week after feeling a woodchip from the table saw hit my cheek. That mask is so much better and I am sure I can find one locally. The Perspex Ys were a reminder that I should put proper extraction on my New Years resolution list. My wife is very understanding, but I must spend at least two or three hours a week cleaning up after myself, and the two big vacuums I use are almost as big as a proper extractor.
I have that face shield, and it has saved me stitches or worse more than once when a turning blank let go. I won't even turn on my lathe without it, and I'll sometimes wear it for a couple of hours with no fatigue at all.
This is great. I was planning to upgrade my face shield and the last time I looked on Amazon a shield that looked like this one was about $60. Ordered immediately. Thanks!
Hi James I want to mention a really good affordable item every shop and or tool box should have. I found at Wal-Mart checkouts is a round 3.5" magnifying mirror in case you get something in your eye if you don't find at the checkouts look elsewhere mine has come in handy many times hang one up at eye level. I even have one in my glove box. Protect mirror from scratches by putting in a zip bag.
That little razor saw really is great, I mostly just keep mine by the lathe for separating parts that I don't want to part off completely but it's a capable little saw for lots of jobs.
I saw a UA-cam video of a Japanese furniture maker using razor saws for hand cutting joints. It seems that razor saws are used widely in Japan as a normal tool. Mind you, they were very fine tools and like all blades in Japan extremely high quality.
I'm not sure I'm sold on the face shield. Can we see another demonstration of cheapie face shield in action. 🤔 Just kidding I have the better face shield and it is far superior. I honestly don't remember if it was a recommendation from one of Stubby's previous videos but I'm willing to bet it was.
The Zona saw is a surprisingly useful tool! I got one several months ago in a package deal with an aluminum miter box with thin kerf slots at 90, 60 & 45 degrees. Don’t confuse this saw and miter box with the ones sold in hobby stores by other manufacturers! Those typically have a so-so saw, and a miter box that features slots about three times the thickness of the blade! Two hints: At times, I’ve had the blade start to feel “sticky” in the cut, and I’ve found that a quick application of Pepe Lube (a dry lubricant used by jewelry makers, and sold by Pepe Tools) will have it sailing through the wood with ease! Hint #2 is if you buy the miter box too, cut a rectangular piece of thin plywood or wood and lay in the box. It will keep the saw teeth out of the aluminum when the cut is completed! Great vid!
I have a thin saw plus miter box, and I just verified that it is the Zona saw, sold by amazon under the name Olson. I use it all the time, and I'm not even a woodworker. It makes very nice, straight cuts in little things like dowels and pegs.
@@paulkolodner2445 Zona really raised the bar when they developed the thin kerf box! I’ve used an X-Acto razor saw and box for 30+ years and I never had issues with the saw. The sloppy box was always the weak link!
I was hoping you'd mention Uncle Bill's Sliver Grippers. They're amazing, cheap and can be on your keychain. I've been carrying the same pair since 1991.
Good recommendations! I bought one of those "ink brayer" rollers for spreading glue after the last time you mentioned them. They're amazingly useful. And I agree on the MicroJig push blocks. You'd think all push blocks would work the same, but the rubber on the MicroJig ones is _much_ grippier than any others I've tried. Not super cheap, but worth it!
James, I’ve been wanting to thank you for your safety videos. i did purchase the face shield. When I’m about to do something stupid, I hear your voice saying “if something makes you uncomfortable, don’t do it”. Thanks and Happy Holidays.
Great video; now I have a nice Christmas list for myself! I spent the last few months building deck with Ipe which creates splinters that are so long, sharp, and strong that you almost have to admire them. Those Splintertweeze tweezers would have been very handy.
Machinist's tip for splinters: If you don't need the pointy ones you can use calipers. I'd say they're even better than flat tipped tweezers because they're so sturdy.
While sharp tweezers are helpful for splinters, _NOTHING_ can beat a glucose meter lancet. They are sharpened in such a way that they are basically micro-scalpels. Just by brushing one across your skin, you are able to slice through it like it wasn't even there, then stick it into the splinter so it can be dragged out. (They are also *fantastic* for dealing with pimples/blackheads/etc.) While you can buy a box of a hundred for less than ten bucks, you can also ask your local pharmacist for a few samples. Definitely something everyone should have in their home and shop. Cheers!
Thanks for sharing with us James got lots of great ideas. Will be getting some next month. Stay safe. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Fred 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻✋🏻✋🏻
I have an acid brush that must be five years old. I plop it into a jar half full of water when done spreading glue. If I need to reuse it right away I have a paper towel to squeeze the water out of the bristles and spread some more glue. When finished with a glue up I run the brush under running water to flush glue away, rinse out the jar, and put jar and brush on a little shelf above the sink. In five years I must have saved 100 times 11 cents or $11.00 dollars. Cheese burger money! Yum, Yum.
You can get small-tipped tweezers for about 75% cheaper if you look at ones marketing towards craft and electronics work, instead of one marketed as anti-splinter. It's the same thing.
Thanks again for sharing and I really want to acknowledge the extra effort you put in to produce your Cool tool series. By far my number 1 watch. Well almost, a close number 1 to Cool Tools is Eric at 10th Generation Dairyman. Like you he has a great presentation and great information. If you want to see where your milk really comes from he is a must see. Thanks again
I have a pack of those brushes. They look like the same thing. I am a big fan of the disposable aspect, but ive found that the bristles tend to come out 1 or 2 at a time. Pretty annoying when you're trying to get a nice glue joint. I use my channel lock to clamp the tip of the aluminum handle to help hold them in place.
Same here. Tried spreading some 5 minute epoxy on a small cherry trim piece and had black hairs sticking all around. Yikes! Quick grabbed a rag and saved the project. Fix! This might work- squeeze to tighten the bristle crimp in a vice then rake the bristles with a wire brush to pull out loose hairs.
Nice selection. I have a couple of them, the 11th finger is great and I use mine all the time. I actually got it free. I also have the push pads but not exactly the same one you showed. Works well but I find I have to clean the grippers often.
Wow, two days after this video comes out, the 11th Finger is no longer available on Amazon. The Stumpy Family is amazingly fast! This is something I will keep my eyes on and wait for.
For removing splinters... use a micrometer. The ends are perfectly parallel. Unless you pay a lot of attention to the tweezers you buy, the ends rarely match up correctly.
All acid brushes shed a little at first. You gently pull the loose ones away before you use it. In the video you can see my pulling on a brush several times without them coming out.
@@StumpyNubs These kept shedding unto the 10th hole and beyond. I tried a couple more, and all I have to do is run the bristles across my fingers, and I get bristles. Even my HomeD throwaways do better.
Hey there. Could you please do a video on all the different ways one can use an MFT table? I mean, I know the basics, but I also know there are about 1,000 other brilliant ways to use one that I cannot think of.
Great video, I have the orange push stick for years,. It is a wonder assistant. I also have a couple of the others you recommend. Thank you for sharing
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One of the things I like about those acid brushes is you can cut them shorter with scissors or a sharp chisel, and it stiffens them up a lot. Or, if you cut them on a skew, they can get into really small spaced or detailed work.
Sent my wife the links, no problem for gifts for my wood shop. She may send you a nasty gram. Have a great Holiday Stumpy
I don't know why this channel got recommended to me, I'm not a woodworker, but I'm hooked. Very interesting videos and great presentation.
The two cheapest and most used tools in my DIY toolbox came from a 'Pound Shop' (Dollar Store) and literally cost £1 each here in the UK. A small hammer and a bradawl. I use both tools nearly every time I do some work. The small hammer is great for small nails, pins and staples where a big hammer would be too heavy. The bradawl for marking before cutting, poking a pilot hole for a screw, clearing out a drilled hole of sawdust, measuring the depth of a hole, stirring a small pot of paint, opening up the end of a glue cartridge that got blocked, even flicking a lost screw from under a skirting board.
That self abuse with face shields had me in stitches! Epic! Shame we can't get any of these tools in NZ...I'd have'em all! This is one of my favourites from Stumpy Nubs...but I can't tell you how many times I've learned and used tips or tools as seen on your show! Damn it's good. My favourite go-to video channel! Thanks for doing such GREAT content.
I am impressed that you always keep your videos informative and concise. Thank you
Important tip on the TweezerMan tweezers: yes, they are awesome (I have a different model), but they have a pretty big issue with counterfeits when sold online, so it's usually best to buy them in store when possible to make sure you're getting the real thing. Target carries some models, beauty stores carry more.
My kids just called you the "Dad" of UA-cam. I can't think of a better compliment. 10:10
Just wanna say, I don't woodwork but i love your videos for falling asleep. I love hearing people gently talking expertly about something
These videos are GOLD! Solid gold!!
Leaky Blast Gates- I need some of those clearvuecyclone gates - Nice piping setup! Here’s a possible idea, I now use 5” stretch wrap - the kind that comes with a cardboard handle -to pre wrap things like airtight fittings. The problem with permanent tape (aluminum, duct, electrical or paper tape) is residue. - To make sure the stretch plastic holds in place (usually unnecessary), I put some sticky tape over top of the stretch plastic wrap joint. That way I can easily take the fittings apart by cutting the plastic stretch wrap with scissors and there isn’t any residue or stubborn cleanup on the pipe and fittings.
I bought that point to point tool for my wife. She uses it for laying out buttons on her sewing projects.
But for safe keeping, is it kept in your workshop? 😀
Just a idea on the glue brushes. If you want to reuse them, keep a water bottle (with some water in it) handy and just drop the brush in, recap. I think it should work. I use old or bulk pack toothbrushes for edge gluing and the water bottle works great for those. The toothbrush spreaders work ok and can be trimmed to size.
a lot of that tools is hard to find here at brazil and the shipping and taxes makes kinda impossible to access but is very good to know their existence to find something does (kinda) the same job! tyvm!
The bad news is its too late to ask Santa for stuff. The good news is my birthday is coming up soon! I could easily see myself using every one of those items. Thanks for the great ideas. Hope everyone has a fantastic Christmas and New Year.
My daughter picked up the 29 piece Fisch brad point bit set for Christmas. These things are terrific. No more cheap-chinese-tools twist drills in my woodworking!
My problem with the brushes is that they tend to shed bristles.
I definitely need that accordion thing in my shop
As a fellow wearer of glasses, protective eyewear has always been a pain to use so I often didn't. I found the Honeywell face shield about a year and a half ago and now I use it always. It is super comfortable, stays open when open, and is really quite good at being non-fogging.
Great collection of affordable shop toys!
Do you have any issues with it getting statically charged in any way?
I have a cheap Chinese shield that is covered in fine dust in seconds when sanding or turning..
@@JkKarlsson I have not noticed any real problem. I do not have a lathe but router MDF a lot and it has not been an issue.
@@JkKarlsson I saw a hint about this a couple of years ago... Use either RainX or drier sheets on the shields, but can't remember which... I think it came from Next Level Carpentry.
@@rwind656 interesting. I have some turtlewax equivalent I could try.
Thanks for the tip!
I agree with the tweezerman. I moved to a new country and made sure I brought mine with me. That’s how good they are. Easily the best in the world.
I got the face shield yesterday, Tuesday 12/21, and wore it today while clearing 4" of snow. It works fine. It doesn't really fog up and helps to keep my face warm. But, because of the warmth of my breath, it causes the snow to melt and it's a bit of a problem seeing through it. I'll just take a soft cloth with me to wipe it off periodically.
I'm gonna have to look into a Point 2 Point! That looks super handy!
I have a full face shield for my son when he Dremmels or cuts wood. Invaluable in my opinion.
Ordered the bionic mask it is a great addition to my shop. Finally a safe shield that doesn't fogg up
Have a splinter? The best tool for removing them is a hypodermic needle. Spade-shaped and razor sharp with an ever-so-gradual hook at the tip. This is the tool you want for removing an embedded splinter. It's the best thing for getting in and under the splinter and lifting it out, when other methods typically push the splinter deeper.
I wish I'd seen this video last week. I just bought the same face shield from Lee Valley and paid 3 times as much!
ALWAYS a worthwhile addition to my woodworking quest (or quixotic endeavors). James invented the word “practical.”
Another in a great series. As others have noted, I try to keep a low profile when I watch the Cool Tools videos. (The finance dept is not fond of my habit of going from viewing to buying without checking the CC balance. Hey, I only buy the ones that I NEED... Or like.) But the cheap cool tools is my favorite... Watch, buy, no worries - - they are all inexpensive!) Sorry, I'd comment more but gotta check out those links below... Now!
Your list of past recommendations included the Nail Holder. I bought one when you first recommended it, and use it very often. I liked it so much that I gave one to my son. He claims that he hasn’t had a sore thumb or finger since that day.
I see a couple of tools in your new list that are sure to be in Santa’s sleigh on December 25.
Thanks and Merry Christmas!
same on giving up on all the other new "tools" for spreading glue and going back to the acid brush. those are a lot cheaper than ive been buying though, good find.
I need to be faster! I ordered a couple of these items, but apparently so did many other people. At least one item will take a month to arrive.
I have a face shield. I use the wire mesh shield often, generally when using the chain saw. I use the plastic shield some. I will see if I like the "Bionic" shield better and use it more often. I do have proper safety glasses, with side shields, which I use in the shop.
I love that collection of planes and chisels in the back
Some great ideas here. I like the hold downs, but they are not available locally. What I can get are F clamps exactly the right size, so 20 minutes per clamp on the metal lathe and welder and I have the same thing for about NZ$12. The face shield is another great idea. I was looking for better safety glasses this week after feeling a woodchip from the table saw hit my cheek. That mask is so much better and I am sure I can find one locally. The Perspex Ys were a reminder that I should put proper extraction on my New Years resolution list. My wife is very understanding, but I must spend at least two or three hours a week cleaning up after myself, and the two big vacuums I use are almost as big as a proper extractor.
"A visible reminder not to cut off one of your fingers!" Again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AND a bunch of tools I didn't know I needed. LOL!
I have that face shield, and it has saved me stitches or worse more than once when a turning blank let go. I won't even turn on my lathe without it, and I'll sometimes wear it for a couple of hours with no fatigue at all.
I like that orange push stick , every machine should come with at least two. I’ll be adding that to be after Christmas list.
This is great. I was planning to upgrade my face shield and the last time I looked on Amazon a shield that looked like this one was about $60. Ordered immediately. Thanks!
Hi James I want to mention a really good affordable item every shop and or tool box should have. I found at Wal-Mart checkouts is a round 3.5" magnifying mirror in case you get something in your eye if you don't find at the checkouts look elsewhere mine has come in handy many times hang one up at eye level. I even have one in my glove box. Protect mirror from scratches by putting in a zip bag.
Nice touch mentioning how the brushes could be wasteful and a way to recycle them
Those point to point tools are brilliant at saving you time
this series is good for my soul man, keep it coming!
That little razor saw really is great, I mostly just keep mine by the lathe for separating parts that I don't want to part off completely but it's a capable little saw for lots of jobs.
Okay hi
I saw a UA-cam video of a Japanese furniture maker using razor saws for hand cutting joints. It seems that razor saws are used widely in Japan as a normal tool. Mind you, they were very fine tools and like all blades in Japan extremely high quality.
I was going to buy some Christmas gifts for the grandchildren, but.....Stump's new vid showed me the error of my ways!!!!! Merry Christmas to me!!!!!
Those kind of tweezers are also great for micro-soldering.
I'm not sure I'm sold on the face shield. Can we see another demonstration of cheapie face shield in action. 🤔 Just kidding I have the better face shield and it is far superior. I honestly don't remember if it was a recommendation from one of Stubby's previous videos but I'm willing to bet it was.
Watched this on a lark. Stayed for the incredible tool usage and explanations. Going to go buy several.
The clear view fittings are great also to see if you have a clog if that ever happens.
Awesome tools!!!! Thanks for the heads up!!! 👍😎😃
Thanks for the great video James 👍 You are an awesome teacher 😀
Awesome modelling of the bionic face shield, I almost spilled my coffee laughing. Another great set of reviews :)
Awesome video as usual but also got a kick out of the thumbnail. You and the family have a great holiday!
Fantastic tools, James! Thanks for all the tips! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
A Stumpy Nubs video with James punching himself in the face?! Am I in an alternate universe???
The Zona saw is a surprisingly useful tool! I got one several months ago in a package deal with an aluminum miter box with thin kerf slots at 90, 60 & 45 degrees. Don’t confuse this saw and miter box with the ones sold in hobby stores by other manufacturers! Those typically have a so-so saw, and a miter box that features slots about three times the thickness of the blade! Two hints: At times, I’ve had the blade start to feel “sticky” in the cut, and I’ve found that a quick application of Pepe Lube (a dry lubricant used by jewelry makers, and sold by Pepe Tools) will have it sailing through the wood with ease! Hint #2 is if you buy the miter box too, cut a rectangular piece of thin plywood or wood and lay in the box. It will keep the saw teeth out of the aluminum when the cut is completed! Great vid!
I have a thin saw plus miter box, and I just verified that it is the Zona saw, sold by amazon under the name Olson. I use it all the time, and I'm not even a woodworker. It makes very nice, straight cuts in little things like dowels and pegs.
@@paulkolodner2445 Zona really raised the bar when they developed the thin kerf box! I’ve used an X-Acto razor saw and box for 30+ years and I never had issues with the saw. The sloppy box was always the weak link!
I was hoping you'd mention Uncle Bill's Sliver Grippers. They're amazing, cheap and can be on your keychain. I've been carrying the same pair since 1991.
Good recommendations! I bought one of those "ink brayer" rollers for spreading glue after the last time you mentioned them. They're amazingly useful. And I agree on the MicroJig push blocks. You'd think all push blocks would work the same, but the rubber on the MicroJig ones is _much_ grippier than any others I've tried. Not super cheap, but worth it!
I agree completely. These micro jig push blocks are just fantastic when flattening boards on the jointer. They really are a step above.
@@keithmarlowe5569 Exactly! All of my other rubberized push blocks went in the trash after I bought the MicroJig ones.
James, I’ve been wanting to thank you for your safety videos. i did purchase the face shield. When I’m about to do something stupid, I hear your voice saying “if something makes you uncomfortable, don’t do it”. Thanks and Happy Holidays.
Great video; now I have a nice Christmas list for myself! I spent the last few months building deck with Ipe which creates splinters that are so long, sharp, and strong that you almost have to admire them. Those Splintertweeze tweezers would have been very handy.
Great recommendations! Thanks as usual!
Machinist's tip for splinters: If you don't need the pointy ones you can use calipers. I'd say they're even better than flat tipped tweezers because they're so sturdy.
Already have a couple of these, BUT planning on a couple more now. Thanks James!
While sharp tweezers are helpful for splinters, _NOTHING_ can beat a glucose meter lancet. They are sharpened in such a way that they are basically micro-scalpels. Just by brushing one across your skin, you are able to slice through it like it wasn't even there, then stick it into the splinter so it can be dragged out. (They are also *fantastic* for dealing with pimples/blackheads/etc.) While you can buy a box of a hundred for less than ten bucks, you can also ask your local pharmacist for a few samples. Definitely something everyone should have in their home and shop. Cheers!
Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!!
I purchased the Bionic Face Shield based on your recommendation. I also purchased some of the double-sided tape you previously recommended. Thank you
Really enjoying your very helpful and informative videos! Thanks!
This guy has excellent videos!!!
I need those tweezers! Definitely a self purchase stocking stuffer for me this year from "Santa"
I need a face shield and dust collection in my garage. I’m a wood carver, so I use a bandsaw a lot.
I just used your code and bought a Pro 2.0. Thanks for the savings! Cant wait!
Just received my order from Taylor Tools - great recommendation! I see the dogs and clamps coming in very handy!
Thanks for sharing with us James got lots of great ideas. Will be getting some next month. Stay safe. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Fred 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻✋🏻✋🏻
I have an acid brush that must be five years old. I plop it into a jar half full of water when done spreading glue. If I need to reuse it right away I have a paper towel to squeeze the water out of the bristles and spread some more glue. When finished with a glue up I run the brush under running water to flush glue away, rinse out the jar, and put jar and brush on a little shelf above the sink. In five years I must have saved 100 times 11 cents or $11.00 dollars. Cheese burger money! Yum, Yum.
Thanks James. Great gift ideas.
I dont use push sticks ,i use the Grripper
I use a blade guard, so I can't use the gripper.
Definitely going to check out the holdfasts and dogs. I've been looking for some that didn't require selling an organ.
You can get small-tipped tweezers for about 75% cheaper if you look at ones marketing towards craft and electronics work, instead of one marketed as anti-splinter. It's the same thing.
Thanks again for sharing and I really want to acknowledge the extra effort you put in to produce your Cool tool series. By far my number 1 watch. Well almost, a close number 1 to Cool Tools is Eric at 10th Generation Dairyman. Like you he has a great presentation and great information. If you want to see where your milk really comes from he is a must see.
Thanks again
A Zona saw was the very first tool I bought last year when I decided to take up woodworking. If only all tools had the value/price ratio of those!
I wish I'd had a bright warning to not cut my thumb. There are some great Christmas ideas here, I think I'll share with my kids 😀
Nice Job Stumpy. Just spent $120 at Taylor Tools
I was looking for a face shield. Thank you. I know what to do with my Christmas gift cards now 🎄🎄🎅🙂
I have a pack of those brushes. They look like the same thing. I am a big fan of the disposable aspect, but ive found that the bristles tend to come out 1 or 2 at a time. Pretty annoying when you're trying to get a nice glue joint. I use my channel lock to clamp the tip of the aluminum handle to help hold them in place.
Same here. Tried spreading some 5 minute epoxy on a small cherry trim piece and had black hairs sticking all around. Yikes! Quick grabbed a rag and saved the project.
Fix! This might work- squeeze to tighten the bristle crimp in a vice then rake the bristles with a wire brush to pull out loose hairs.
Problem with the bridge city product is the shipping is almost as much as the mini square
Nice selection. I have a couple of them, the 11th finger is great and I use mine all the time. I actually got it free. I also have the push pads but not exactly the same one you showed. Works well but I find I have to clean the grippers often.
Thanks so much. Just in time for Christmas! Happy holidays
Wow, two days after this video comes out, the 11th Finger is no longer available on Amazon. The Stumpy Family is amazingly fast! This is something I will keep my eyes on and wait for.
They sold out in a couple hours, actually. :)
For removing splinters... use a micrometer. The ends are perfectly parallel. Unless you pay a lot of attention to the tweezers you buy, the ends rarely match up correctly.
You mean calipers?
Mr. Stumpy... Could we please get the kid using the miter saw some safety glasses? 3:35
Dito, i had to read the comments to see if anyone mentioned that. I mean the scene was about a safety product.
Stumpy nubs is awesome though!
Thanks - ordered a few items - great teaching moment - thanks again
Finally bought the Isotunes Xtra 2.0 Thank you for the discount code. Ive been wanting to get some for a while now. Cheers
The referenced glue brushes shed bristles; fortunately, Amazon easily returns defective products.
All acid brushes shed a little at first. You gently pull the loose ones away before you use it. In the video you can see my pulling on a brush several times without them coming out.
@@StumpyNubs These kept shedding unto the 10th hole and beyond. I tried a couple more, and all I have to do is run the bristles across my fingers, and I get bristles. Even my HomeD throwaways do better.
Hey there. Could you please do a video on all the different ways one can use an MFT table? I mean, I know the basics, but I also know there are about 1,000 other brilliant ways to use one that I cannot think of.
Hey Stumpy, cuoldn't sleep so I'm checking some of your latest videos. Stay safe man!
My table saw is mostly aluminum. I have little room to use the push stick.
I always enjoy your Cool Tools segments, but I’m not gonna lie…I made this video top priority just from seeing the thumbnail.
Great video, I have the orange push stick for years,. It is a wonder assistant. I also have a couple of the others you recommend. Thank you for sharing
Great selection! Merry Christmas to you , your team and family!
Just ordered me one of the tiny squares, before they're gone. It's just the thing ive been needing :D
a cheap alternative to the point-2-point divider may be a Expanding Sewing Gauge?