@@ENCurtisI was a professional woodworker my entire adult life. I'm a third generation cabinet/furniture builder but the first one to start as soon as I graduated high-school in a one man shop. From 1991-2012 that's all I did. I was disabled in 2012 and in 2018 I began my second career as a "maker". I now just have fun with CNCs, lasers and 3D printers. All that being said to say... I love your channel. You are one of the best woodworking teachers on UA-cam. I was raised on Fine Woodworking magazine and books by the contributing authors of Taunton Press and you certainly remind me of those guys. Keep up the good work and resist turning into a tool infomercial channel!!
I always come back and watch videos like yours that teach the basics. I also like how you deep dive into the design and art of woodworking. Keep doing your thing!
Carbide tipped bandsaw blades will change your woodworking life. Check out the 1/2" from Highland Woodworking. They stay sharp forever!! It's like cutting with a brand new blade all the time.
Your vids have really inspired me to pay more attention to grain flow when conceptualizing my final design concepts. In West Virginia, there are a lot of handy makers, but you've really helped me distinguish myself from my peers. Thanks!
There are many reasons I like this channel. Obviously woodworking... But, the glaring reason has nothing to do with woodworking. You wrap up these philosophical nuggets in a woodworking discussion like no other. It seems the way you think about your craft is a metaphor for something larger than just a frame and panel, how to fix a "whoopsie poopsie" or why there's only "one" finish (😉). Keep 'em coming. 🤘💪
As a 66 year old man, I deeply appreciate your efforts in teaching. I find your style(stile) to be both engaging and entertaining. Keep up the great work and I loved the rules.
Mr. Prius man keep doing what you're doing. Erik I have been a woodworker longer than you have been alive. You are extremely talented and a joy to watch. I surely hope you continue on this same path. Great videos and very helpful to new and OLD woodworkers. Semper Fi bud.
Your channel stands out for me due to the way you explain your design process. I get the most value out of your videos for this reason. I've been making things for years but never took the time to understand the process of design. Thank you.
Thank you for answering my questions. I didn't actually expect you to take your valuable time to answer, let alone in a video. I appreciate you making things beautiful and custom, like your answer of chest bottoms varying in thickness. If you're bored one day, I own Crumb Custom Creations. Not much done, but everything is an experiment, and hand me down tools.
Your videos stand apart for the good advice and guidance you have. You stand out as a professional with an education in woodworking in a world of self-taught and DIYers. Anyway. Im a moron who just absolutely destroyed a poly finish on the final coat, so im going to get back to rage-sanding it all off and starting over.
Ok, first let me say that you have inspired a 56 year old man to discover the art of wood working with only non powered hand tools. I recently moved to a small townhouse, and I am turning a room on my basement into a "woodshop". I can't explain the joy of being in my own little world, building and creating things. A few tools, a design and lots of mistakes in between, I am slowly perfecting a skill I didn't know I had. Thank you so much, truly you are the best. Now my wife asked me if I can make a sofa Lol, baby steps I replied.
agree stile noun 1) A vertical member of a panel or frame, as in a door or window sash. style noun ... 2) The combination of distinctive features of literary or artistic expression, execution, or performance characterizing a particular person, group, school, or era.
I have made a varnish similar to yours for years (1pt poly; 1pt tung; ~1pt mineral spirits). However, I also add just a touch of Japan drier, which seems to vastly accelerate the initial drying time (I don't know if it also accelerates curing time). There is a caution about using too much, which can cause the finish to crack, but I've never experienced that (I also don't use too much. Just a fraction of the other ingredients). Thoughts?
I made something! My first "thing" Ok, so the wood is cracked in some places because I can't tell the difference between a wood drill bit and a masonry drill bit (why can't they label them?!) so I didn't drill any pilot holes. I dropped my glue and split the bottle after my first join so only one joint is glued. I've no idea how to use my second-hand power tools so I did it with a Black and Decker Scorpion saw, a Mac Alister cordless drill and a box of screws from the clearance section, yes it's made from 63*38 CLS lumber from B&Q but despite all that? It's solid, and it's flat, and it's fucking mine. Buzzing right now
Danish oil is a varnish, thinner and oil. If someone is mixing Danish oil with mineral spirits and poly, they are doing the worst of both worlds, buying a premixed product then adding it to their home mixed product. Neither getting the advantage of a premix or the savings of a home brew. It is also politically correct to mix two jars, one being heavy(er) on oil and the other heavy(er) on varnish. For ENCurtis whenever you build a thing, take the scrap and build a tiny model, like a doll house thing. Since this doesn't take any of my time, you get the benefit of having a library of things you have built and... well doll house. (niece? hmmm)
Any other builder/content creator that you would like to work with? Or planning on working with? (Excuse the noobie question, just found your channel haha)
Started making a thing today. Milled some walnut. Gotta find a different solution than a 3-gal vacuum with good filter and bag as just a few passes left the bag full. I have a Jet machine for this, but I am concerned about the bag as a filter and I don't want all the fine dust in the basement. The better filter is a whopping $380. I would rather buy wood. Anyhow do you have a group where we can ask questions that can in turn be answered by fellow woodworkers? Again, I love you content and I find it hard to believe you have such a small audience.
Great vids for instruction AND entertainment.... but, has UA-cam replaced wood/autoshop in our schools? So sad to see that the beauty and importance of the trades has been eroded by the perception that a white collar job is the only road to life's success and fulfillment... 😮💨
Ok, you asked for questions. I have one. What are some sources to learn more about using the grain in amore pleasing manner for projects? I have “you tubed” and Googled it. Found nothing. Thanks, and, Yes, I enjoy your videos! Thanks - keep ‘em coming!
I think I’ve asked this before however can you put together 13 shows for Netflix? Just sayin I’m part fortune teller. No seriously your approach and delivery is inspiring. Don’t we all search for inspiration from each other. No man is an island and I sincerely hope your channel is wildly successful.
First, please avoid trying to talk like a human. I don't know what that is, but I think you're better off continuing to talk like yourself. OK, now, a too long comment. The story of the Doctor's tools. When I was a finish carpentry contractor I had a really functional set of tools I hauled around. The table saw was an old Makita 8 1/4" model with a plastic base, a Hitachi sliding miter saw, one of the earliest models, etc. I did fairly high end trim work, lot's of multi layered crowns, coffered ceilings and so on. I did a job for a Doctor who did woodworking. His tool set was impressive. Powermatic table saw (long before Sawstop) fancy radial arm saw and on and on. He started getting on me about my tools, I should upgrade to this or that. But I knew my tools and did good work with them. Also, I needed to make a living with them. As long as mine worked, they were fine. If they broke I would have replaced them with the best that made sense. He didn't have to justify the cost of his tools, he just wanted them. But, if some of the expensive job site tools that are out now had been around I probably would have bought them because they would have improved my productivity and made certain tasks easier. If a tool improves your work process it's worth having. Sometimes it just takes care of a task you find annoying. Well worth the money. For a professional BTW., you are in no way a tool flogger like some UA-camrs. I hope every tool you have makes your work experience more pleasant so you don't get all grumpy and stop making videos. Oh, I still have that Hitachi miter saw, one of the first that made it to the east coast. Still works great for me.
Plus one for all of the praise below (above?). Make a thing and experiment: off to do my first bent laminate (a curved apron). Hoping for success, but I can always take another run at it if not.
Angry Gen-Xer here with some critical feedback for you: Please do not lump an entire generation into the same category. In this instance a few rotten assholes, I mean apples, does not make the whole batch spoiled. That's all. Keep up the good work. And thanks for the 10-Rules. Good stuff.
If your project is still tacky a day later, you didn’t apply the finish correctly. You have to wipe the work piece completely dry to the touch almost immediately after applying the finish. Maloof applied this way for 3 days. You don’t want to leave a big layer on top, you just want the wood to absorb the oil like when finishing a cutting board. This method works perfectly every time.
Thanks for what you do. I do learn a lot. I ain’t going to lie though sometimes you talk over my head for this ole hillbilly to understand. 😂But that’s my problem not yours. I just rewatch the video sometimes. Have a great day
You should do a video on how to use a French curve laying out a curved or sweeping line. Also you should show them how to sight a line to get a Perfect Blend on the tangency point or points between two curved lines to avoid and OG or a baby's butt. Also show how blend a line from a straight line the curve for sweptline. There's a little bit of art and knowledge required use this tools properly. Columbus Michigan
Another excellent video Erik. I do like your stile of teaching and presentation (or should that be "style").... Retires to a safe distance while the Internet implodes 🙂
It's all about understanding how people see, and playing with that. The router being static in its cut, can't lead the eye through a piece. If it was a language the router cut would be functional, literate, but not eloquent in being able to subtly lead the onlooker to see what the artist wants them to see in the shape. Simply because it can't be dynamic in a single cut. It's predictable and safe. And furniture, can be that, but not really interesting furniture.
Love your videos. You asked for comments, so here goes - the Facebook link at the bottom of your descriptions goes to a dead page of some cute chick. Hope this was helpful 🙂 Keep being awesome!
Another rule I keep in mind comes from the late Bob Ross. There are no mistakes, just happy accidents. Interpret this as meaning don't be precious about your work, let it flow and if somethings goes tits up make it a design feature... Or turn it into fire wood...
Love your channel and the thoughtful advice. I see a lot of people on You Tube giving instructions on building drawers and cutting dovetails. I haven't seen much on building the drawer frames in the case for the drawers to ride on. A little help please.
For all my hammer handles that I refinish I scrape then sand up to 800 then I apply two coats of brown shoe! Yep shoe polish. Best finish for a hammer handle. If the handle gets dented pretty bad scratched up Moore Warren scrape sand and reapply the wax you never know was ever damaged or worn. At last a very long time it's so easier to apply.
Great video as always. Rule of thumb all expensive tools do for you is either speed up a certain process or make the tool last a bit longer. You can always get the same result with the cheap tools but the process and time to get same result will always be longer to achieve.
Hi. I think that I'm missing a big part of the discussion on your finish mix. I see links to all of the ingredients, but can't find a video in which you talk about it. Does that video exist, or is the finish mix a carry over from a different platform? Never mind. Found it.
I have found Timberwolf band saw blades are better then others, but do I think they are without faults, no. Also I can get any size, style, tooth I need which is great for older bandsaws.
Have you ever played with a nano coat for wood protection? The stuff is SUPER expensive, but I was looking for something that would stand up to 3 toddlers. I also don't know if this stuff is wood safe or not and no idea how to look that type of thing up. It is advertised as drying harder than any other wood protection, but of course it does, they are trying to get your money.
Have to say I love your channel. Hope this does not offend but I look to use as a bit of a spiritual guide when it comes to wood working. I am not only excited by what you are making but also what you are saying, and I don't get that with other channels. So thank you 😊
Because of you, I have a thing that I'm designing and I may be way in over my head, but I don't care I'm doing it anyway! How long does it take to get past being terrified that your design is going to suck! 😅
I did the same finish and after wondering why the next day it was still tacky, I read the back of the Danish oil which says to wait 72 hours before poly topcoat.
I was shocked when I saw my question pop up about the whiskey, I enjoy a nice bottle of Dexter brand whiskey not sure if it’s available near you as it is only available in seven states . Try it if you can and keep up the awesome videos
i gave up woodworking because i couldnt afford a shaper origin, and you said woodworking is not possible without it and i couldnt find bees to harvest wax for the only finish on earth that you explained in a video. Love your videos though as i watch them shaperless and without bee spit, at least i can watch someone else woodwork.
Every video of yours I’ve watched is like a breath of fresh air. I’ve always done my best when I leaned something through observation. Your video style really supports that. But I loved this video as well. Thanks so much for sharing all this with us.
I do love most of your videos and your combining power and hand tools. I am thinking of getting a hand plane. Which one to you think I should start with for finishing? Don’t really want to flatten big pieces with one.
Is it possible that the poly was water based instead of oil based? I accidentally did that the first time not paying attention when I picked it up at the big box store.
I love this video so much. I'm on this journey as an older student. I'm 56 and picked up woodworking as a hobby after the kids left the nest. I spent a lot of time with UA-cam University learning techniques from Stumpy, 731, and Marc (The Wood whisperer). I'm so glad I found your channel, because this scratches the itch that I have around learning design and making objects beautiful. I *SO* want to attend your session at in Maine, but it will have to wait for now due to other obligations. Please keep doing what you are doing, you're making a huge difference with many of us.
I am a new woodworker, engineering professor, UA-cam woodworking aficionado and I have to say your videos are the best. Why and how need to be combined to do more than just replicate.
Interesting, and you should do more of these! As for table saw blades, the Forest woodworker is a good blade. I was using a sharpening service locally and sent my blade to him. It came back sharper than it was when I got it. I was using mostly the Freud combination blades, also sharpened by the same guy. I mostly use the alternate tooth bevel and a raker tooth. I did have a couple of 1/4 inch minus blades for plywood drawer bottoms. For bandsaw blades, for rough sawing, and I am mostly a bowl maker, I use the Lennox bimetal blades. They cut longer and straighter than anything else out there. Some saw service places will resharpen them. I use a 1/2 by 3 tpi blade for just about everything. I can cut a 5 inch diameter circle, no problem. They can go through a nail and it only slows them down a tiny bit. Finer tooth blades are available. I asked my blade maker about carbide tipped blades, and he commented that they are only for cutting veneers. I did try one for cutting slabs, and they were correct. The teeth on them are so tiny that a saw service will not resharpen them. For wax, beeswax is just too soft and offers pretty much zero water protection. Carnuba wax is far harder and offers a lot more water protection. The problem with it is that you need heat to get it to flow, and/or a solvent. I have some of the Butcher's Wax, 2 kinds, and one is for the bowling alley. It is carnuba wax in turpentine, I think. So is the Kiwi neutral shoe polish. I haven't messed around with the Renaissance wax enough to really know how well it works.
I finished a table with beeswax for a relative, and he claimed it was the best. I asked him about water rings and he said never had any, and I was like, what?
Quick tip: Instead of putting your pencil behind your ear, thread it through your beard. It’s easier to access for all those split second notions. Plus, you’re only able to hold one pencil behind each ear. You’ve clearly got a 4-5 pencil beard.
Years ago I bought a bowl of lighter leashes. Drill a small hole in the eraser end and tie it on. Now I have a leashed “pencil of last resort” at all of my saw stations.
I’ve sincerely enjoyed ALL of your content! But, because you said McGregor is insufferable, I, now, absolutely love your content!! 😂 Fun video, man!! Can’t wait for next week. And Happy Birthday, Ayla! 🎉🎉
So my issue is designing, im great at making. Ive built a great garage shop off of making but i find trouble in designing. Would you be able to make a course on design basics? Like including how to determine your material lists and cut lists and etc. I love your channel. I would definitely pay for the course brother.
I also dont know where to start with youtube because i feel like I lack creativity. Ive made a great side hustle off woodworking, only due to it being a deep passion and hobby of mine. But I produce extremely high quality work. So id say im above hobbyist but not professional.
Found your channel a month ago. Never knew you were a teacher till this video. Always thought you wold make a great shop teacher. I totally agree with what you have to say, you inspire more people than you probably think. Watch the video, get something out of it , learn, question and then go try, I’m 66 retired owner of general contracting company and I still can watch and pick something up here and there and I’m better for it. I thoroughly enjoy your style and content! Keep it up you are a inspiration. Merry Christmas to all, life is short ENJOY EVERYDAY (it’s a gift not everyone gets)!
Erik, I’m glad to see other commentators say that your videos re inspiring. Because I find them inspiring, too. I follow a bunch of other woodworking UA-camrs for their “how-to” content. I follow you and a couple others for the “why”. Keep ‘‘em coming, maestro.
Not long ago I was struggling to slice a large brisket on a stupid little cutting board I’ve had for years. My wife said, you’re a woodworker and make all these beautiful pieces for everyone else, why haven’t you made us a proper cutting board. So guess what, “I’m making a thing!” I enjoy your channel, thanks!
Subscribed 'bout 2 ish weeks ago... and I will be binge watching as many of your videos as I can. Very much enjoy your style, sense of humor, honesty, and I've always admired a person who reflects on what they do and how they do it. Bottom line is my barometer for subscribing to a channel 1) Do I seemingly trust this person (I say seemingly because let's just be honest, how can we (the viewers) really know you?) 2) Is this person a teacher--I'm a retired teacher and you don't have to have the title of "Teacher" to be a teacher, to be a good teacher I believe is a gift and you have that gift 3) The actual quality of the video--I was a videography teacher (among other subjects) and this really does matter to me--I want to see content that has been thoughtfully produced (side note I very much enjoy your humor). Be well!
Man, I could watch your videos all day. But I gotta go make a thing
Well played my dude. Go make a thing 👊
@@ENCurtisI was a professional woodworker my entire adult life. I'm a third generation cabinet/furniture builder but the first one to start as soon as I graduated high-school in a one man shop. From 1991-2012 that's all I did. I was disabled in 2012 and in 2018 I began my second career as a "maker". I now just have fun with CNCs, lasers and 3D printers.
All that being said to say... I love your channel. You are one of the best woodworking teachers on UA-cam. I was raised on Fine Woodworking magazine and books by the contributing authors of Taunton Press and you certainly remind me of those guys. Keep up the good work and resist turning into a tool infomercial channel!!
@encurtis … making a thing as we speak. And thanks to your inspiration, I lashed out on my first thicknesser today. It was like Christmas!
Even when there isn't a project being built your videos are a gift to us all. Keep doing what you're doing!
I really appreciate that! Thank you Mike.
Maybe coalesce instead of coagulate? Makes me think of combat first aid. 😊
I always come back and watch videos like yours that teach the basics. I also like how you deep dive into the design and art of woodworking. Keep doing your thing!
Thank you! I really appreciate that.
Carbide tipped bandsaw blades will change your woodworking life. Check out the 1/2" from Highland Woodworking. They stay sharp forever!! It's like cutting with a brand new blade all the time.
Your vids have really inspired me to pay more attention to grain flow when conceptualizing my final design concepts. In West Virginia, there are a lot of handy makers, but you've really helped me distinguish myself from my peers. Thanks!
Love to hear that! Thank you.
There are many reasons I like this channel. Obviously woodworking... But, the glaring reason has nothing to do with woodworking. You wrap up these philosophical nuggets in a woodworking discussion like no other. It seems the way you think about your craft is a metaphor for something larger than just a frame and panel, how to fix a "whoopsie poopsie" or why there's only "one" finish (😉). Keep 'em coming. 🤘💪
that's exactly how I feel too
As a 66 year old man, I deeply appreciate your efforts in teaching. I find your style(stile) to be both engaging and entertaining. Keep up the great work and I loved the rules.
Mr. Prius man keep doing what you're doing. Erik I have been a woodworker longer than you have been alive. You are extremely talented and a joy to watch. I surely hope you continue on this same path. Great videos and very helpful to new and OLD woodworkers. Semper Fi bud.
All good questions and awesome answers, but apparently no one asked what we all really want to know… Dude, what’s your workout routine? 💪
Love your back drop of tools! What brand is that black square in the MDF case?
Your channel stands out for me due to the way you explain your design process. I get the most value out of your videos for this reason. I've been making things for years but never took the time to understand the process of design. Thank you.
Im fairly certain that beard is also a secondary finishing brush....
Thank you for answering my questions. I didn't actually expect you to take your valuable time to answer, let alone in a video. I appreciate you making things beautiful and custom, like your answer of chest bottoms varying in thickness. If you're bored one day, I own Crumb Custom Creations. Not much done, but everything is an experiment, and hand me down tools.
Your videos stand apart for the good advice and guidance you have. You stand out as a professional with an education in woodworking in a world of self-taught and DIYers.
Anyway. Im a moron who just absolutely destroyed a poly finish on the final coat, so im going to get back to rage-sanding it all off and starting over.
Coagulate = coalesces
Do a video on that rules list. I think its interesting.
It’s a brilliant list on insights on the creative condition.
Is David Bowen still making ceramics? I notice his shop is currently empty. Thanks, love the channel.
Thanks boo 😉
Ok, first let me say that you have inspired a 56 year old man to discover the art of wood working with only non powered hand tools. I recently moved to a small townhouse, and I am turning a room on my basement into a "woodshop". I can't explain the joy of being in my own little world, building and creating things. A few tools, a design and lots of mistakes in between, I am slowly perfecting a skill I didn't know I had.
Thank you so much, truly you are the best.
Now my wife asked me if I can make a sofa Lol, baby steps I replied.
Stile is the correct spelling… the teacher needs to go back to school.
agree
stile noun 1) A vertical member of a panel or frame, as in a door or window sash.
style noun ... 2) The combination of distinctive features of literary or artistic expression, execution, or performance characterizing a particular person, group, school, or era.
Thanks for all your time and effort. really !
Glad you’re enjoying it 🙂
What do you think about ppl using pallet wood for projects? You and your videos are awesome! Thank you!
I have made a varnish similar to yours for years (1pt poly; 1pt tung; ~1pt mineral spirits). However, I also add just a touch of Japan drier, which seems to vastly accelerate the initial drying time (I don't know if it also accelerates curing time). There is a caution about using too much, which can cause the finish to crack, but I've never experienced that (I also don't use too much. Just a fraction of the other ingredients). Thoughts?
I made something!
My first "thing"
Ok, so the wood is cracked in some places because I can't tell the difference between a wood drill bit and a masonry drill bit (why can't they label them?!) so I didn't drill any pilot holes. I dropped my glue and split the bottle after my first join so only one joint is glued. I've no idea how to use my second-hand power tools so I did it with a Black and Decker Scorpion saw, a Mac Alister cordless drill and a box of screws from the clearance section, yes it's made from 63*38 CLS lumber from B&Q but despite all that? It's solid, and it's flat, and it's fucking mine. Buzzing right now
Danish oil is a varnish, thinner and oil. If someone is mixing Danish oil with mineral spirits and poly, they are doing the worst of both worlds, buying a premixed product then adding it to their home mixed product. Neither getting the advantage of a premix or the savings of a home brew.
It is also politically correct to mix two jars, one being heavy(er) on oil and the other heavy(er) on varnish.
For ENCurtis whenever you build a thing, take the scrap and build a tiny model, like a doll house thing. Since this doesn't take any of my time, you get the benefit of having a library of things you have built and... well doll house. (niece? hmmm)
Any other builder/content creator that you would like to work with? Or planning on working with? (Excuse the noobie question, just found your channel haha)
Started making a thing today. Milled some walnut. Gotta find a different solution than a 3-gal vacuum with good filter and bag as just a few passes left the bag full. I have a Jet machine for this, but I am concerned about the bag as a filter and I don't want all the fine dust in the basement. The better filter is a whopping $380. I would rather buy wood. Anyhow do you have a group where we can ask questions that can in turn be answered by fellow woodworkers? Again, I love you content and I find it hard to believe you have such a small audience.
Great vids for instruction AND entertainment.... but, has UA-cam replaced wood/autoshop in our schools? So sad to see that the beauty and importance of the trades has been eroded by the perception that a white collar job is the only road to life's success and fulfillment... 😮💨
Ok, you asked for questions. I have one. What are some sources to learn more about using the grain in amore pleasing manner for projects? I have “you tubed” and Googled it. Found nothing. Thanks, and, Yes, I enjoy your videos! Thanks - keep ‘em coming!
I think I’ve asked this before however can you put together 13 shows for Netflix? Just sayin I’m part fortune teller. No seriously your approach and delivery is inspiring. Don’t we all search for inspiration from each other. No man is an island and I sincerely hope your channel is wildly successful.
First, please avoid trying to talk like a human. I don't know what that is, but I think you're better off continuing to talk like yourself.
OK, now, a too long comment. The story of the Doctor's tools. When I was a finish carpentry contractor I had a really functional set of tools I hauled around. The table saw was an old Makita 8 1/4" model with a plastic base, a Hitachi sliding miter saw, one of the earliest models, etc. I did fairly high end trim work, lot's of multi layered crowns, coffered ceilings and so on. I did a job for a Doctor who did woodworking. His tool set was impressive. Powermatic table saw (long before Sawstop) fancy radial arm saw and on and on. He started getting on me about my tools, I should upgrade to this or that. But I knew my tools and did good work with them. Also, I needed to make a living with them. As long as mine worked, they were fine. If they broke I would have replaced them with the best that made sense. He didn't have to justify the cost of his tools, he just wanted them. But, if some of the expensive job site tools that are out now had been around I probably would have bought them because they would have improved my productivity and made certain tasks easier. If a tool improves your work process it's worth having. Sometimes it just takes care of a task you find annoying. Well worth the money. For a professional
BTW., you are in no way a tool flogger like some UA-camrs. I hope every tool you have makes your work experience more pleasant so you don't get all grumpy and stop making videos. Oh, I still have that Hitachi miter saw, one of the first that made it to the east coast. Still works great for me.
Plus one for all of the praise below (above?). Make a thing and experiment: off to do my first bent laminate (a curved apron). Hoping for success, but I can always take another run at it if not.
Angry Gen-Xer here with some critical feedback for you: Please do not lump an entire generation into the same category. In this instance a few rotten assholes, I mean apples, does not make the whole batch spoiled. That's all. Keep up the good work. And thanks for the 10-Rules. Good stuff.
If your project is still tacky a day later, you didn’t apply the finish correctly. You have to wipe the work piece completely dry to the touch almost immediately after applying the finish. Maloof applied this way for 3 days. You don’t want to leave a big layer on top, you just want the wood to absorb the oil like when finishing a cutting board. This method works perfectly every time.
Love your content!
What is your general everyday band saw blade preference for most work?
Never thought I would hear the word coagulate used correctly so many times in a woodworking video. Congrats on another good video. I love the poster!
Thanks for what you do. I do learn a lot. I ain’t going to lie though sometimes you talk over my head for this ole hillbilly to understand. 😂But that’s my problem not yours. I just rewatch the video sometimes. Have a great day
You should do a video on how to use a French curve laying out a curved or sweeping line. Also you should show them how to sight a line to get a Perfect Blend on the tangency point or points between two curved lines to avoid and OG or a baby's butt. Also show how blend a line from a straight line the curve for sweptline. There's a little bit of art and knowledge required use this tools properly. Columbus Michigan
Another excellent video Erik. I do like your stile of teaching and presentation (or should that be "style").... Retires to a safe distance while the Internet implodes 🙂
It's all about understanding how people see, and playing with that. The router being static in its cut, can't lead the eye through a piece. If it was a language the router cut would be functional, literate, but not eloquent in being able to subtly lead the onlooker to see what the artist wants them to see in the shape. Simply because it can't be dynamic in a single cut. It's predictable and safe. And furniture, can be that, but not really interesting furniture.
Love your videos. You asked for comments, so here goes - the Facebook link at the bottom of your descriptions goes to a dead page of some cute chick. Hope this was helpful 🙂 Keep being awesome!
What's a good, fun, and practical build I can do out of my shed? Great informative videos!
Another rule I keep in mind comes from the late Bob Ross. There are no mistakes, just happy accidents. Interpret this as meaning don't be precious about your work, let it flow and if somethings goes tits up make it a design feature... Or turn it into fire wood...
I enjoy your work and videos, but I gotta ask, where did you get that excellent coffee mug…
Love your channel and the thoughtful advice. I see a lot of people on You Tube giving instructions on building drawers and cutting dovetails. I haven't seen much on building the drawer frames in the case for the drawers to ride on. A little help please.
For all my hammer handles that I refinish I scrape then sand up to 800 then I apply two coats of brown shoe! Yep shoe polish. Best finish for a hammer handle. If the handle gets dented pretty bad scratched up Moore Warren scrape sand and reapply the wax you never know was ever damaged or worn. At last a very long time it's so easier to apply.
Great video as always. Rule of thumb all expensive tools do for you is either speed up a certain process or make the tool last a bit longer. You can always get the same result with the cheap tools but the process and time to get same result will always be longer to achieve.
Hi. I think that I'm missing a big part of the discussion on your finish mix. I see links to all of the ingredients, but can't find a video in which you talk about it. Does that video exist, or is the finish mix a carry over from a different platform?
Never mind. Found it.
A while you mentioned pigmentation for finishes. I was curious if you'd make a video covering that more in depth.
I have found Timberwolf band saw blades are better then others, but do I think they are without faults, no. Also I can get any size, style, tooth I need which is great for older bandsaws.
Have you ever played with a nano coat for wood protection? The stuff is SUPER expensive, but I was looking for something that would stand up to 3 toddlers. I also don't know if this stuff is wood safe or not and no idea how to look that type of thing up. It is advertised as drying harder than any other wood protection, but of course it does, they are trying to get your money.
The cup is obviously happy you are back, but was it sad when you were away? We were. You need a sad cup too. And BTW, where's the beard on the cup?
Have to say I love your channel. Hope this does not offend but I look to use as a bit of a spiritual guide when it comes to wood working. I am not only excited by what you are making but also what you are saying, and I don't get that with other channels. So thank you 😊
Because of you, I have a thing that I'm designing and I may be way in over my head, but I don't care I'm doing it anyway!
How long does it take to get past being terrified that your design is going to suck! 😅
I love the way you answer questions. Keep up the videos.
Thanks Jeff. Will do!
I did the same finish and after wondering why the next day it was still tacky, I read the back of the Danish oil which says to wait 72 hours before poly topcoat.
I was shocked when I saw my question pop up about the whiskey, I enjoy a nice bottle of Dexter brand whiskey not sure if it’s available near you as it is only available in seven states . Try it if you can and keep up the awesome videos
What is your method to prevent blotching when using Rubio monocoat ?
i gave up woodworking because i couldnt afford a shaper origin, and you said woodworking is not possible without it and i couldnt find bees to harvest wax for the only finish on earth that you explained in a video. Love your videos though as i watch them shaperless and without bee spit, at least i can watch someone else woodwork.
The teacher is wrong! Stiles is the wood working spelling for the upright piece! Look it up in a dictionary
My Bad, Yeah, i meant Connor, and it wasn't an insult. Just an observation.
Watching this at 2am, 6 hours before work: "I should go make a thing"
Every video of yours I’ve watched is like a breath of fresh air. I’ve always done my best when I leaned something through observation. Your video style really supports that. But I loved this video as well. Thanks so much for sharing all this with us.
i always remember by reminding myself that julia stiles is an upright citizen
I do love most of your videos and your combining power and hand tools. I am thinking of getting a hand plane. Which one to you think I should start with for finishing? Don’t really want to flatten big pieces with one.
Is it possible that the poly was water based instead of oil based? I accidentally did that the first time not paying attention when I picked it up at the big box store.
I appreciate the videos. If you have one on making gifts for children, I'd love to see it
I just found your site, insightful. Thanks
What are some time management techniques you can recommend for a hobbiest that can only chip away at projects for an hour here or there?
I love this video so much. I'm on this journey as an older student. I'm 56 and picked up woodworking as a hobby after the kids left the nest. I spent a lot of time with UA-cam University learning techniques from Stumpy, 731, and Marc (The Wood whisperer). I'm so glad I found your channel, because this scratches the itch that I have around learning design and making objects beautiful. I *SO* want to attend your session at in Maine, but it will have to wait for now due to other obligations. Please keep doing what you are doing, you're making a huge difference with many of us.
Spot on sir! Spot on! Stumpy is a great follow!
My eyes keep wandering to that Trace in the background
You sometimes swear like a Brit. Have you spent a lot of time here?
So…how do you know when your table saw blade needs resharpening?
The ten rules could be their own video each.
Is that the new shaper trace thingy hanging out in the background?
Anyone else have days in the shoo that it seems that all your doing is chasing mistaked?
Mostly just want to know where you got the floating eye mug.
Sometimes it's go make a thing so that you can go make a thing.
Dude, you look like a dark haired bearded Zach Morris.
I found your channel a few weeks ago and I’m a huge fan.
mr curtis you are inspiring continu your good work
Bandsawblade: i just recently used a Carbide-Tip-Blade the first time...
Bam! This is it!
Carbide tips are fantastic for sure!
I am a new woodworker, engineering professor, UA-cam woodworking aficionado and I have to say your videos are the best. Why and how need to be combined to do more than just replicate.
Thank you so much, David. I appreciate the kind words.
Great video. Thank you!
I wish I’m this inspired everyday!
Interesting, and you should do more of these! As for table saw blades, the Forest woodworker is a good blade. I was using a sharpening service locally and sent my blade to him. It came back sharper than it was when I got it. I was using mostly the Freud combination blades, also sharpened by the same guy. I mostly use the alternate tooth bevel and a raker tooth. I did have a couple of 1/4 inch minus blades for plywood drawer bottoms. For bandsaw blades, for rough sawing, and I am mostly a bowl maker, I use the Lennox bimetal blades. They cut longer and straighter than anything else out there. Some saw service places will resharpen them. I use a 1/2 by 3 tpi blade for just about everything. I can cut a 5 inch diameter circle, no problem. They can go through a nail and it only slows them down a tiny bit. Finer tooth blades are available. I asked my blade maker about carbide tipped blades, and he commented that they are only for cutting veneers. I did try one for cutting slabs, and they were correct. The teeth on them are so tiny that a saw service will not resharpen them. For wax, beeswax is just too soft and offers pretty much zero water protection. Carnuba wax is far harder and offers a lot more water protection. The problem with it is that you need heat to get it to flow, and/or a solvent. I have some of the Butcher's Wax, 2 kinds, and one is for the bowling alley. It is carnuba wax in turpentine, I think. So is the Kiwi neutral shoe polish. I haven't messed around with the Renaissance wax enough to really know how well it works.
I finished a table with beeswax for a relative, and he claimed it was the best. I asked him about water rings and he said never had any, and I was like, what?
Trekking on Zermat! yei!!!
Thank you for your work! Enjoying this a lot, you and the other makers online inspired me to start looking into woodworking myself :)
Love to hear that. Thanks for sharing 👏
French curve for the win!
Quick tip: Instead of putting your pencil behind your ear, thread it through your beard. It’s easier to access for all those split second notions.
Plus, you’re only able to hold one pencil behind each ear. You’ve clearly got a 4-5 pencil beard.
Years ago I bought a bowl of lighter leashes. Drill a small hole in the eraser end and tie it on. Now I have a leashed “pencil of last resort” at all of my saw stations.
I’ve sincerely enjoyed ALL of your content! But, because you said McGregor is insufferable, I, now, absolutely love your content!! 😂
Fun video, man!! Can’t wait for next week. And Happy Birthday, Ayla! 🎉🎉
So my issue is designing, im great at making. Ive built a great garage shop off of making but i find trouble in designing. Would you be able to make a course on design basics? Like including how to determine your material lists and cut lists and etc. I love your channel. I would definitely pay for the course brother.
I also dont know where to start with youtube because i feel like I lack creativity. Ive made a great side hustle off woodworking, only due to it being a deep passion and hobby of mine. But I produce extremely high quality work. So id say im above hobbyist but not professional.
Pithy and engaging as usual, thanks. Try the Wood River bandsaw blades, especially for resawing. And thanks for the stiles/styles affirmation.
Found your channel a month ago. Never knew you were a teacher till this video. Always thought you wold make a great shop teacher. I totally agree with what you have to say, you inspire more people than you probably think. Watch the video, get something out of it , learn, question and then go try, I’m 66 retired owner of general contracting company and I still can watch and pick something up here and there and I’m better for it. I thoroughly enjoy your style and content! Keep it up you are a inspiration.
Merry Christmas to all, life is short ENJOY EVERYDAY (it’s a gift not everyone gets)!
Erik, I’m glad to see other commentators say that your videos re inspiring. Because I find them inspiring, too. I follow a bunch of other woodworking UA-camrs for their “how-to” content. I follow you and a couple others for the “why”. Keep ‘‘em coming, maestro.
Yep! Mug envy.😆
Not long ago I was struggling to slice a large brisket on a stupid little cutting board I’ve had for years. My wife said, you’re a woodworker and make all these beautiful pieces for everyone else, why haven’t you made us a proper cutting board. So guess what, “I’m making a thing!” I enjoy your channel, thanks!
Appreciated the elaboration this format provided. Thanks bud
Subscribed 'bout 2 ish weeks ago... and I will be binge watching as many of your videos as I can. Very much enjoy your style, sense of humor, honesty, and I've always admired a person who reflects on what they do and how they do it. Bottom line is my barometer for subscribing to a channel 1) Do I seemingly trust this person (I say seemingly because let's just be honest, how can we (the viewers) really know you?) 2) Is this person a teacher--I'm a retired teacher and you don't have to have the title of "Teacher" to be a teacher, to be a good teacher I believe is a gift and you have that gift 3) The actual quality of the video--I was a videography teacher (among other subjects) and this really does matter to me--I want to see content that has been thoughtfully produced (side note I very much enjoy your humor). Be well!