I'm 75 y. o. retired muscian ..... so I guess I'll subscribe. Video was very enjoyable like learning a new 3 chord song ..... thanks. (sorry, meds just kicked in)
Dude, once again you never fail to deliver. I just got over Covid and my sides are sore from coughing, and now they are sore again from laughing, thank you. Really looking forward to that knitting channel because I know nothing about knitting. Good projects, well explained. Mostly though your humor is what keeps me coming back. As always, thank you.
Thank you brother, I really appreciate your encouraging comments. You are a real one as the kids say! 😂 Ill probably be better at knitting than the woodworking! 😂
Great video man and it's nice to see a little humor. You asked for your suggestions on using polyurethane. I had an old man tell me once "It's not paint, so quit trying to put it on like it is." You apply polyurethane. Get a good natural hair brush and soak it in mineral spirits right before you use it. Let it sit in the thinner while you're getting your poly ready. Once you're ready bring it out so it's not dripping. Dip it in your polyurethane and start in the middle of your project and with the brush LAYING in your hand, at about a 25° angle, applying no pressure, drag it to the edge. The first coat of oil poly can be cut in about half. Basically the brush just carries the poly from the can to your surface. You don't brush it in like paint there's no need. Just work in one direction, from the center out, not back and forth. After you get it applied, leave it alone. Do everything else as you normally would, sanding between coats, etc. I hope this helps you. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate. Great video! P. S. If you want a better finish get rid of them foam brushes! You can find me on Facebook and send me a PM if you have more questions. Again, great video. Love the wall sconces.
Opening your garage and the kids had me rolling,, and the fact ive never laughed watching a project video b4 so now you gained a new subscriber... thanks Nevada... Texas out...
Thank you so much for showing your mistakes! As a rookie I make these mistakes all the time, and it's encouraging to know that even the pros make mistakes so I'm not worthless as a woodworker. Thanks again, and keep up the wood work! (see what I did there? 😁)
I would love to see you build a workbench. I'm sure it would be entertaining...I look forward to all your videos. I like the pinstripe, it's different.
Thank you, I really appreciate the encouraging comment. I will probably do a workbench build when I figure out a way to make the dog holes and space them right. in other words It may be a while 😂😂
This is the first video of yours that I have seen. I had to subscribe right away. I had to watch it a few times because I was laughing too much and there’s great info. Thank you.
That was a fun watch, thanks for the humor and including the mistakes instead of editing things to make it look perfect. Also, an old painter we used for many years to paint houses and finish our cabinets told me he only used water based poly for floors. In his words "it looks like a glazed donut". Ten years ago, I agreed with him. Now, the formulations are much, much better. I've had the chance to use both water and oil based poly over the last three decades, and the new water based stuff is pretty dam good. I still use oil for certain woods (Walnut, hickory, etc.) but with lighter and softer woods, the water stuff turns out great.
This was a fun video, thanks, I needed to chill a bit. The bending saw blade just means you’re pushing too hard. Let the blade do the cutting, don’t rush it. And you’re right that skinny blades mean more precision.
Love mixing different stains. When the quart cans get down to the last inch or so, I pour it into a gallon can. That can probably has, at least, 10 different colors in it now. The final color kind of looks like a medium walnut.
Very good video and you always make me laugh. I think you are a naturally good entertainer. Good to see you include mistakes, makes us mortals feel like there is hope for us yet. Thanks for making these videos, always starts the day off well.
I agree with others, great humor. Fun video. One piece of advice for you if you don't mind me saying it. When you do the Dado with the router only use one straight edge. Cut across and move a little and cut again. You can get an exact width dado easily by moving 1/8th" or less even. I've done this using only a speed square with a small clamp. Same with the bevel groove, use a piece of tape on the router and the board to measure the length of the cut. painters tape is great. One line on the router and two, the distance you want, on the board. You can lift the painters tape off the board and move it down to the next cut. I think on my router the distance from the flat edge to center of the bit is 2". That Ryobi might be less, which would be easier on smaller projects.
The Wen sander is very good and won't break the bank. I've had mine for about a year and its never let me down. Cleaning build up on the belts using one of those gummy sticks - can't remember what they are called - when necessary gives a good belt life. Really like your first project. Simple but very stylish.
Thank you, I appreciate the advice and the comment. I have those gummy sticks 😂 for my sander so I know what you are talking about. Just discovered them a few years ago and they are great.
@ just want to say thanks for giving me the confidence to start my own woodworking side hustle, been making things for the home for years and have a ton of tools but was always nervous to sell my stuff, thanks to you I have the confidence to do it. Thanks again, keep up the great work and please know that you make a difference.
Thank you, I really appreciate your comment. I watch a lot of woodworking videos and I always think "how are these guys not messing up like me". So I wanted to make sure I show the mistakes for other beginners to see that mistakes are a part of woodworking especially when you are just learning.
I've seen other videos where bubbles were a issue and the solution they used was applying heat to the surface of what they were working with. The tool they mostly accomplished this task was using a simple hair dryer. I think the hot air pops all the bubbles. Hope this suggestion helps. A fellow cyber friend, Me southern AZ.
I just bought the WEN bench top sander because I have all these great ideas!! Yep! It looks great in the box! 😂 seriously, I need to get it out and do something with it!! You inspired me!! 🎉
😂😂😂 I actually have a few tools still in the box myself!! I got a little router table that I couldn't wait to get and now its still in the box a month later!! 😂 I'm glad its not just me! Thanks for the comment.
"Wow, your woodworking skills are truly impressive! The attention to detail and craftsmanship in your work is simply amazing. Keep up the great work, can't wait to see what you create next! 🪚✨"
Good job like the pin stripes. Good idea to drill a shallow socket with forstener bit under wall fasteners - helps to allow shelves etc to lay flatter against wall. Dave 🇦🇺
I have that Wen oscillating sander. It’s fantastic, and the dust collection on it actually works very well. As far as I can tell, it’s just as good as the Rigid for less money.
Here cause u were in my recommended and I'm trying to learn about some woodworking. Subscribed cause ur a goof like me and not afraid to show ur screw-ups. Thank you sir!
Awesome projects once again!!! And thanks for the trip down memory lane with blue light specials & Benny Hill...LOL , they don't make shows like that anymore, anyone who doesn't know who he is needs to look it up.
thank you I appreciate it. back in the 80s when I was a kid I used to stay up late at night and watch benny hill. He always had hot girls on the show! 😂😂😂
I agree! I have the same Wen 6524 sander and it's worth every penny. It's slightly smaller than the Ridgid version (old one not the new piece of crap Ridgid sells) but it's $100 less on the price. Also worth mentioning are the Wen 6502T belt and disc sander...and the Wen AT1305 thin belt end disc sander. Both of which are only about $100 each. So basically for $400 you can have all 3 sanders.
Thank you guys for all the input. I appreciate it. I have a couple of tools I'm looking at for black Friday but I am not sure what one to get yet. I am waiting to see what has the best price.
I’ve done that needle nose trick many times. With pine you can usually press the nail right into the wood to get it started and then finish it with the hammer.
Good video! For oil based poly: I have that same poly and once I have enough product on the wood I slowly make one pass with the foam brush the entire length of the piece. So never back and forth strokes. Good luck man
When you opened the garage door? You got me off guard there man🤣 I like your video because you dont try to be a pro. You use what you have and learn as you go. This is how you get better guys. Just dont do any foolish with powertools🤣 And that lamp stand wall thing? I like that. That was nice👍👍👍
For putting feet on circular objects, I use 3 feet at 120 degrees. Super simple layout and 33% less materials and labor cost. Also, it can't possibly wobble. Just set some dividers or a compass to the radius of the circle, then walk off six paces around the perimeter of the circle. Put a mark at every second pace. That'll put three equidistant marks on the circle. Draw a line from the center of the circle to each mark, then figure out where along that line you'd like the feet to be. Measure, mark, and drill. Simple. This method is best done prior to cutting out the circle, so you can land right on the perimeter with the dividers or compass. I know there's a more complicated way to find a square in a circle if you want 4 feet, but I don't have it memorized because I prefer 3 for cost, aesthetics, and ease. Love your channel, BTW.
Thank you, I really appreciate the time you took to explain that. I was thinking I should have done 3 after I drilled 4 and then I was thinking it would have been good to explain that 3 wouldn't wobble. sometimes I know stuff but forget and then its too late. 😂😂😂
No problem, thank you for the comment!! I have been really looking forward to the lower heat so I can spend more time in the shop with out sweating all over my work! 😂
Go for the bench top sander. One of my best buys and most used machines. Pick a sandpaper for both metal and wood. Norton for instance. Bosch and Makita sell sanding belts and many others too.. Mine is exactly like the WEN. Just a different nameplate. The dust extraction works perfectly with just a cheap shop vac. Kind regards Anders Sweden
Great projects. I don’t know if you ever use paint pens but I think that the wall sconce might look good with a colored strip/groove. Maybe red or gold. I love your banter and you remind me of a local tv guy of my youth in The Chicago area. Ray Rayner was his name and he used to make kid’s crafts on his show. He would start with a very polished looking finished project as an example and then he would make the same thing for his show. His stuff that he made always looked like a 3 year old made it. It took me many years to realized that he made his project look like crap so anyone would be proud of how their project looked. I get the same vibe from you, only your finished projects all look awesome when you are done. Thanks for sharing and those led light strips look like a great start for a lot of projects.
I have used some paint pens and that is a great idea. I was thinking of adding a thin inlay of a different colored wood too but the paint pens would probably be easier. I will look and see if I can find some videos of Ray Rayner on line. Sounds like a show I would have watched. At first I was thinking you were trying to let me know in a nice way that my projects looked like a 3 year old made them. 😂😂😂 Thank you for the comment and the encouragement, its appreciated.
Cool woodworks. The hunk of wood hanging on the wall with light s behind it was part of why I subscribed. But the humor. That turned the page. Enjoyed the video...and the laughs.
Oh💩 you live in Vegas? Finally! My husband and I live here too. I love videos like this, but a lot of Woodworking videos that are made are made in states or cities that don't have to deal with how hot it gets here in Vegas. And that probably doesn't matter but i think it does. Especially when dealing with laminate. But I have experience with Alumawood not wood. 🤓🤣. Anyway I just came across your channel today so I subscribed.
That is awesome! I agree with you, the dryness and the heat really affect the wood here. Especially since they bring the wood from these humid states and as soon as they put it on the shelves here it warps and curls. PLUS stains and clearcoats dry so fast sometimes its hard to work with. 😂 thanks for the comment and the sub!
I got the harbor freight oscillating belt and spindle sander. Mine was only about $150 on sale when I got it. Reg about $200. I had to shim the table to make it flat when it was upright. It does the job, but it is almost as much as the wen now. I have a wen band saw and it does a good job. If I were to buy an oscillating sander today, I would go with the wen at about $220. It is nice for sanding edges of things and when you need to sand the inside edges of something. You just popped up on my feed. Great video! 👍
Thank you brother, that advice was really helpful. I was contemplating between the Harbor Freight one because people have suggested it and it is a bit cheaper. I was going to see if the Wen one was a little cheaper for black Friday.
Just found your channel and I love it. I haven’t laughed out loud at very many woodworking videos. Much more realistic than the typical, now I’m going to use the CNC crap. Very relatable. I’ve subscribed and look forward to many more entertaining videos. I rarely comment but enjoyed this one immensely so figured I’d let you know. Thanks!
You may want to try wrapping sandpaper over the edge of a credit card to remove the black stain in the groove. Of course it won’t matter in the future builds as you had stated. Also, when adding the hanger on the back, just clamp the sconce face down at the corner of your workbench, definitely Benny Hill, lol.
I think WEN is a pretty good brand for the price. I had the Ryobi bench top sander and the Wen. they were almost exactly the same but the WEN had a few features the ryobi didn't like a reset button incase it over heats and a pull out knob to disable the sander. The bearings went out on my ryobi sander after a year and that's when I got the wen and its been going strong for 2 years now.
I have tried for years and years to get an acceptable cut with a jigsaw to absolutely zero avail, so I finally broke down a couple months ago and pulled the trigger on a Harvey Ambassador C14 bandsaw, and gave my jigsaw to a friend. When you're putting feet on small projects like this, use only three feet as opposed to four, this will completely eliminate wobbling, and save you a few cents at the same time. Not a big deal if you're only making one, but if you're batching them out to sell, that's where you can start to see the savings.
When I was a kid my mom used to work at Kmart. She used to let me flip the switch when it was time to turn the blue light special on. We also have the board game Blue light special that they used to give out to the employees for Christmas
in the 90s, I got 86ed from the Kmart by my house for getting on the intercom and announcing a blue light special on adult toys. 😂 I didn't know they had a board game! I am going to look it up and see what it is. Thank you for sharing!
Got a like and sub from me. I appreciate the sense of humor, the process and sharing when you make the boneheaded mistakes we all make from time to time!
I think on that combo sander, you can take the table off the disk and attach it to the belt for a larger working surface when you're using the belt. I could be wrong, because mine was a different brand, but I think they're all about the same. I really like that first project. It would be really nice made out of an edge grain glue up.
Cool ideas, hilarious commentary and easy to follow instructions.... You've definitely earned my subscription, looking forward to seeing more of your videos 🤘🤘
Just a couple comments... 1st project, to mark the locations for the feet you used, remember those two intersecting lines you marked to find the center of the board before cutting the circle? After cutting the circle, but before sanding the lines off, measure in however far you want to put the feet -- an inch or whatever, and mark on those lines. Then go ahead and drill the dowel holes, sand, assemble and stain. Sconce -- looks great. When you cut the dado and placed the shelf in it, there was that little gap in the center on top and toward each edge on bottom. Was there a very slight cup in the shelf? That's what it looked like to me. Maybe try a bit of stainable wood filler? Light bar -- I really liked how the grain pattern on that popped after staining. Did you intentionally pick that board for the grain or was it just a happy accident? Either way, it was a win. And yes, when you were trying to screw the light box on, I thought, "He's never gonna get that screw in because the drill chuck is resting on the board." That's where those longer bits come in handy, or an extension. Everything turned out great. Love the humor, and yes, I'm old enough to remember Blue Light Specials, as well as 2 Live Crew
Thank you so much for the detailed advice. It is really appreciated and I am sure it will help the people that are going to build these things if they look at the comments first. I think for the first project, I should have just done 3 legs so there was no chance of a wobble. on the sconce, yes my wood was cupped a little. I sanded some of it out but it still had a little cup lust in it. I figured the black stain would hide it. On the light bar, yes I picked that piece for the wood grain. I got fairly good at picking pine with good wood grain because I used to use it for the items I made for Etsy.
Thanks for the inspiration! And the laughs! Also I can't count how many times I wanted to yell at the screen. Especially when you were trying to screw that light box to the wood...
Regarding the pinstripe in the candle holder, I'm not a fan of such a contrast of the white lines in the blackish stain. Just a thought to consider, try staining the stripes a light brown (maybe your Provincial stain) with a Q-tip (unused-lol) so the stripes aren't so obvious though there's still texture and interest. I like your relaxed approach, thanks for these videos.
I would make a circle pattern with paper the same size as the wood fold on quarters mark your holes with a hole punch through all four layers, open up lay on wood circle and trace holes
I'm 75 y. o. retired muscian ..... so I guess I'll subscribe. Video was very enjoyable like learning a new 3 chord song ..... thanks. (sorry, meds just kicked in)
I love my Grizzly oscillating spindle sander. Total game changer for finishing my charcuterie boards.
Dude, once again you never fail to deliver. I just got over Covid and my sides are sore from coughing, and now they are sore again from laughing, thank you. Really looking forward to that knitting channel because I know nothing about knitting. Good projects, well explained. Mostly though your humor is what keeps me coming back. As always, thank you.
Thank you brother, I really appreciate your encouraging comments. You are a real one as the kids say! 😂 Ill probably be better at knitting than the woodworking! 😂
Great video man and it's nice to see a little humor.
You asked for your suggestions on using polyurethane. I had an old man tell me once "It's not paint, so quit trying to put it on like it is." You apply polyurethane. Get a good natural hair brush and soak it in mineral spirits right before you use it. Let it sit in the thinner while you're getting your poly ready. Once you're ready bring it out so it's not dripping. Dip it in your polyurethane and start in the middle of your project and with the brush LAYING in your hand, at about a 25° angle, applying no pressure, drag it to the edge. The first coat of oil poly can be cut in about half.
Basically the brush just carries the poly from the can to your surface. You don't brush it in like paint there's no need. Just work in one direction, from the center out, not back and forth. After you get it applied, leave it alone. Do everything else as you normally would, sanding between coats, etc.
I hope this helps you. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate. Great video!
P. S. If you want a better finish get rid of them foam brushes! You can find me on Facebook and send me a PM if you have more questions.
Again, great video. Love the wall sconces.
😅😂 I just love you humor in your videos. I love your simple and easy to understand projects. Thank you for sharing and teaching me ❤.
No problem, Its comments of gratitude like yours that make it all worth the work it takes. Thank you.
Opening your garage and the kids had me rolling,, and the fact ive never laughed watching a project video b4 so now you gained a new subscriber... thanks Nevada... Texas out...
I like the pin stripe look! and love the humor haha
Thank you, I appreciate the comment.
The pinstripe gave it a classy look. I'm positive your video is the first one I have seen present it.
I love the light bar idea ❤
thank you, I try to do things a little different but its hard because there ore so many great DIY videos on UA-cam. Thanks for your comment.
Thank you so much for showing your mistakes! As a rookie I make these mistakes all the time, and it's encouraging to know that even the pros make mistakes so I'm not worthless as a woodworker.
Thanks again, and keep up the wood work! (see what I did there? 😁)
Been watching woodworking videos for awhile and you're definitely one of the most entertaining and real.
I would love to see you build a workbench. I'm sure it would be entertaining...I look forward to all your videos. I like the pinstripe, it's different.
Thank you, I really appreciate the encouraging comment. I will probably do a workbench build when I figure out a way to make the dog holes and space them right. in other words It may be a while 😂😂
This is the first video of yours that I have seen. I had to subscribe right away. I had to watch it a few times because I was laughing too much and there’s great info. Thank you.
Thank you brother, I appreciate the comment and the encouragement.
👏 Standing ovation for the comedy and the projects, you are the only knitting channel I would follow😂😂 cause that would be hilarious
Thank you, I really appreciate the encouragement and positivity! I would probably be better at knitting!! 😂😂
That was a fun watch, thanks for the humor and including the mistakes instead of editing things to make it look perfect.
Also, an old painter we used for many years to paint houses and finish our cabinets told me he only used water based poly for floors. In his words "it looks like a glazed donut". Ten years ago, I agreed with him. Now, the formulations are much, much better. I've had the chance to use both water and oil based poly over the last three decades, and the new water based stuff is pretty dam good. I still use oil for certain woods (Walnut, hickory, etc.) but with lighter and softer woods, the water stuff turns out great.
This was a fun video, thanks, I needed to chill a bit. The bending saw blade just means you’re pushing too hard. Let the blade do the cutting, don’t rush it. And you’re right that skinny blades mean more precision.
I like the pin stripes in the sconces. They would also look great solid so that’s a win/win if you offered both options. 👍🏼 👌🏼
Love mixing different stains. When the quart cans get down to the last inch or so, I pour it into a gallon can. That can probably has, at least, 10 different colors in it now. The final color kind of looks like a medium walnut.
Interesting, I have never tried that. Thanks for the idea and the comment.
Very good video and you always make me laugh. I think you are a naturally good entertainer. Good to see you include mistakes, makes us mortals feel like there is hope for us yet. Thanks for making these videos, always starts the day off well.
Glad you like them! I really appreciate your uplifting comments they are great, thank you!
I was scrolling through yesterday day and found your page and amazing projects.
But your sense of humor kept me watching…..and in tears. 😂
Thank you, I appreciate the comment.
I love that you show us your mess ups as you create such beautiful projects. This is my first visit to your channel , I really enjoyed it, thank you.
I agree with others, great humor. Fun video. One piece of advice for you if you don't mind me saying it.
When you do the Dado with the router only use one straight edge. Cut across and move a little and cut again. You can get an exact width dado easily by moving 1/8th" or less even. I've done this using only a speed square with a small clamp. Same with the bevel groove, use a piece of tape on the router and the board to measure the length of the cut. painters tape is great. One line on the router and two, the distance you want, on the board. You can lift the painters tape off the board and move it down to the next cut. I think on my router the distance from the flat edge to center of the bit is 2". That Ryobi might be less, which would be easier on smaller projects.
Thank you for the encouragement and especially the detailed advice, its really appreciated.
The Wen sander is very good and won't break the bank. I've had mine for about a year and its never let me down. Cleaning build up on the belts using one of those gummy sticks - can't remember what they are called - when necessary gives a good belt life. Really like your first project. Simple but very stylish.
Thank you, I appreciate the advice and the comment. I have those gummy sticks 😂 for my sander so I know what you are talking about. Just discovered them a few years ago and they are great.
Liking the striped look for the sconce.
Thank you! I appreciate the comment!
Ain’t nothing better than throwing on some 2 live crew under candlelight haha. Keep up the great work.
It screams romance!! 😂😂😂
@ just want to say thanks for giving me the confidence to start my own woodworking side hustle, been making things for the home for years and have a ton of tools but was always nervous to sell my stuff, thanks to you I have the confidence to do it. Thanks again, keep up the great work and please know that you make a difference.
You stained in the grove!! I didn't see it until you pointed it out. Thanks. Now, I cant unsee it!
Being from SYP country, using a dye rather than stain will give you a more professional look. Subscribed because I like how you make woodworking fun.
like the humor the projects and the fact you don't mind showing the mistakes
Thank you, I really appreciate your comment. I watch a lot of woodworking videos and I always think "how are these guys not messing up like me". So I wanted to make sure I show the mistakes for other beginners to see that mistakes are a part of woodworking especially when you are just learning.
I've seen other videos where bubbles were a issue and the solution they used was applying heat to the surface of what they were
working with. The tool they mostly accomplished this task was using a simple hair dryer. I think the hot air pops all the bubbles.
Hope this suggestion helps. A fellow cyber friend, Me southern AZ.
I just bought the WEN bench top sander because I have all these great ideas!! Yep! It looks great in the box! 😂 seriously, I need to get it out and do something with it!! You inspired me!! 🎉
😂😂😂 I actually have a few tools still in the box myself!! I got a little router table that I couldn't wait to get and now its still in the box a month later!! 😂 I'm glad its not just me! Thanks for the comment.
Oh my goodness. I have never had so much fun watching a woodworking video. You are brilliant. Thank you ❤
😂 I'm an older-than-dirt female, frst time watcher. I couldnt help but chuckle at your banter. You could be a stand-up comedian. Q-tips ! ? ! LOL
"Wow, your woodworking skills are truly impressive! The attention to detail and craftsmanship in your work is simply amazing. Keep up the great work, can't wait to see what you create next! 🪚✨"
Good job like the pin stripes. Good idea to drill a shallow socket with forstener bit under wall fasteners - helps to allow shelves etc to lay flatter against wall. Dave 🇦🇺
Thank you for the advice, I appreciate it.
I have that Wen oscillating sander. It’s fantastic, and the dust collection on it actually works very well. As far as I can tell, it’s just as good as the Rigid for less money.
Here cause u were in my recommended and I'm trying to learn about some woodworking. Subscribed cause ur a goof like me and not afraid to show ur screw-ups. Thank you sir!
Awesome projects once again!!! And thanks for the trip down memory lane with blue light specials & Benny Hill...LOL , they don't make shows like that anymore, anyone who doesn't know who he is needs to look it up.
thank you I appreciate it. back in the 80s when I was a kid I used to stay up late at night and watch benny hill. He always had hot girls on the show! 😂😂😂
I have that exact Wen sander & I really like it. Haven't had any problems with it. I'd definitely buy it again.
Thank you I appreciate the info!
I have that Wen sander and I absolutely love it!
I agree! I have the same Wen 6524 sander and it's worth every penny.
It's slightly smaller than the Ridgid version (old one not the new piece of crap Ridgid sells) but it's $100 less on the price.
Also worth mentioning are the Wen 6502T belt and disc sander...and the Wen AT1305 thin belt end disc sander.
Both of which are only about $100 each. So basically for $400 you can have all 3 sanders.
Ditto! Great versatile sander!
Thank you guys for all the input. I appreciate it. I have a couple of tools I'm looking at for black Friday but I am not sure what one to get yet. I am waiting to see what has the best price.
I’ve done that needle nose trick many times. With pine you can usually press the nail right into the wood to get it started and then finish it with the hammer.
Oh that's a good idea, Ill have to try that next time. Thanks for the advice.
Good video! For oil based poly: I have that same poly and once I have enough product on the wood I slowly make one pass with the foam brush the entire length of the piece. So never back and forth strokes. Good luck man
Thanks for the advice brother, I really appreciate it.
Recently got into woodworking, glad i came across your channel today. Great stuff and appreciate the humor lol
Your pumpkin pedestal Came out good.
Thank you!
Knots can be an attractive feature - love em as long as they stay in. Dave 🇦🇺
I like the knots too depending on the project. thank you for the comment from down under!!
When you opened the garage door? You got me off guard there man🤣 I like your video because you dont try to be a pro. You use what you have and learn as you go.
This is how you get better guys.
Just dont do any foolish with powertools🤣
And that lamp stand wall thing? I like that. That was nice👍👍👍
All great projects, I really like the small projects during stressful times too! They’re fun and relaxing. Really love that light! Nice job!
Thank you, I really appreciate the comment. Woodworking is really good for relieving stress in my opinion anyways.
You hit the nail on the head so much stress in the world nice to take things in your stride and enjoy it !!!
Yes make a workbench! Very funny but great information!
I'm always looking for a good workbench. All ideas look great.
Thank you, I am gonna make one real soon.
I have the Wen sander and have no complaints.
Thank you, I appreciate the info!
For putting feet on circular objects, I use 3 feet at 120 degrees. Super simple layout and 33% less materials and labor cost. Also, it can't possibly wobble. Just set some dividers or a compass to the radius of the circle, then walk off six paces around the perimeter of the circle. Put a mark at every second pace. That'll put three equidistant marks on the circle. Draw a line from the center of the circle to each mark, then figure out where along that line you'd like the feet to be. Measure, mark, and drill. Simple. This method is best done prior to cutting out the circle, so you can land right on the perimeter with the dividers or compass.
I know there's a more complicated way to find a square in a circle if you want 4 feet, but I don't have it memorized because I prefer 3 for cost, aesthetics, and ease.
Love your channel, BTW.
Thank you, I really appreciate the time you took to explain that. I was thinking I should have done 3 after I drilled 4 and then I was thinking it would have been good to explain that 3 wouldn't wobble. sometimes I know stuff but forget and then its too late. 😂😂😂
I want to see you build a work bench! I remember Blue light specials. 😊
I am definitely going to build the bench!! I remember kids in school making fun of each other saying "you got your clothes on a blue light special" 😂
Pine strip looks awesome, and build a workbench.
Thank you, I appreciate the comment. Sis you make the bench in your thumbnail? Its a small pic but it looks great from what I can see.
Thanks for the fun. Vegas heat is gone for the year. Time to get to building. Go knights Go!
No problem, thank you for the comment!! I have been really looking forward to the lower heat so I can spend more time in the shop with out sweating all over my work! 😂
I like the sconce with the stripes. I do agree u are very fun to watch.
You should’ve set the sconce face side down to make it easier for placement of the hanger.
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Thank you, I really appreciate the encouraging comment.
I love that light bar, looks great. It's now on my to do list.
Thank you I appreciate that.
I had the same results with the thin jigsaw blades..the beefy ones seem to work better..Great video man...
good its not just me. I thought I was just doing it wrong. 😂😂😂 Thanks for the comment.
Go for the bench top sander. One of my best buys and most used machines. Pick a sandpaper for both metal and wood. Norton for instance. Bosch and Makita sell sanding belts and many others too..
Mine is exactly like the WEN. Just a different nameplate. The dust extraction works perfectly with just a cheap shop vac.
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Thank you Anders, I really appreciate the detailed advice. I will probably get one during black Friday.
Great projects. I don’t know if you ever use paint pens but I think that the wall sconce might look good with a colored strip/groove. Maybe red or gold. I love your banter and you remind me of a local tv guy of my youth in The Chicago area. Ray Rayner was his name and he used to make kid’s crafts on his show. He would start with a very polished looking finished project as an example and then he would make the same thing for his show. His stuff that he made always looked like a 3 year old made it. It took me many years to realized that he made his project look like crap so anyone would be proud of how their project looked. I get the same vibe from you, only your finished projects all look awesome when you are done. Thanks for sharing and those led light strips look like a great start for a lot of projects.
I have used some paint pens and that is a great idea. I was thinking of adding a thin inlay of a different colored wood too but the paint pens would probably be easier. I will look and see if I can find some videos of Ray Rayner on line. Sounds like a show I would have watched. At first I was thinking you were trying to let me know in a nice way that my projects looked like a 3 year old made them. 😂😂😂 Thank you for the comment and the encouragement, its appreciated.
Cool woodworks. The hunk of wood hanging on the wall with light s behind it was part of why I subscribed. But the humor. That turned the page. Enjoyed the video...and the laughs.
Thank you I really appreciate the sub and the comment. I have to substitute woodworking skills with humor. 😂
@@jascogoods No substitutes. Just good woodworking and humor. Enjoyed.
Love the pinstripes
Thank you, I think I like them better myself.
Oh💩 you live in Vegas? Finally! My husband and I live here too. I love videos like this, but a lot of Woodworking videos that are made are made in states or cities that don't have to deal with how hot it gets here in Vegas. And that probably doesn't matter but i think it does. Especially when dealing with laminate. But I have experience with Alumawood not wood. 🤓🤣. Anyway I just came across your channel today so I subscribed.
That is awesome! I agree with you, the dryness and the heat really affect the wood here. Especially since they bring the wood from these humid states and as soon as they put it on the shelves here it warps and curls. PLUS stains and clearcoats dry so fast sometimes its hard to work with. 😂 thanks for the comment and the sub!
I got the harbor freight oscillating belt and spindle sander. Mine was only about $150 on sale when I got it. Reg about $200. I had to shim the table to make it flat when it was upright. It does the job, but it is almost as much as the wen now. I have a wen band saw and it does a good job. If I were to buy an oscillating sander today, I would go with the wen at about $220. It is nice for sanding edges of things and when you need to sand the inside edges of something.
You just popped up on my feed. Great video! 👍
Thank you brother, that advice was really helpful. I was contemplating between the Harbor Freight one because people have suggested it and it is a bit cheaper. I was going to see if the Wen one was a little cheaper for black Friday.
Like the stripe, but not the black. Round board I love!😊😊
Highly entertaining and informative! Priceless!
Thank you, I appreciate that.
Just found your channel and I love it. I haven’t laughed out loud at very many woodworking videos. Much more realistic than the typical, now I’m going to use the CNC crap. Very relatable. I’ve subscribed and look forward to many more entertaining videos. I rarely comment but enjoyed this one immensely so figured I’d let you know. Thanks!
Yes! Would be interesting to se you building a workbench
Good job and projects thx for sharing enjoyed it Candle holder looks great Keep building
thank you, I appreciate the encouragement and the comment.
I have that WEN sander and I love the thing. Works great and really inexpensive
Thank you for the info, I appreciate it.
The pin stripes rock, definite yes
You may want to try wrapping sandpaper over the edge of a credit card to remove the black stain in the groove. Of course it won’t matter in the future builds as you had stated. Also, when adding the hanger on the back, just clamp the sconce face down at the corner of your workbench, definitely Benny Hill, lol.
I have a 120 Wen Jig saw, Band sw and THE DRILL PRESS TABLE AND HAPPY WITH THESE PURCHASES
I think WEN is a pretty good brand for the price. I had the Ryobi bench top sander and the Wen. they were almost exactly the same but the WEN had a few features the ryobi didn't like a reset button incase it over heats and a pull out knob to disable the sander. The bearings went out on my ryobi sander after a year and that's when I got the wen and its been going strong for 2 years now.
I have tried for years and years to get an acceptable cut with a jigsaw to absolutely zero avail, so I finally broke down a couple months ago and pulled the trigger on a Harvey Ambassador C14 bandsaw, and gave my jigsaw to a friend. When you're putting feet on small projects like this, use only three feet as opposed to four, this will completely eliminate wobbling, and save you a few cents at the same time. Not a big deal if you're only making one, but if you're batching them out to sell, that's where you can start to see the savings.
Love that wall sconce shelf in black with the pin stripes.. It's now on the list to make... Thanks!
thank you brother, I appreciate the comment.
I just subscribed to your channel. My name is Jay too, well Jason but a lot of my family calls me Jay.
@@jascogoods My name is Jason and most people call me Jay so I went with it! Thanks for the sub.
Nice ideas. Great sense of humour, too.
thank you I appreciate the encouragement.
Oh nice. I’m soooo excited to see your knitting channel next week. 🤣
I'd probably do a better job!😂😂
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Stripes look good. Thanks for making these videos!
You could even cut those notches out then round the top and corners, great idea on your part because home decor sells
When I was a kid my mom used to work at Kmart. She used to let me flip the switch when it was time to turn the blue light special on. We also have the board game Blue light special that they used to give out to the employees for Christmas
in the 90s, I got 86ed from the Kmart by my house for getting on the intercom and announcing a blue light special on adult toys. 😂 I didn't know they had a board game! I am going to look it up and see what it is. Thank you for sharing!
Staining and then leaving a contrast by cutting grooves or edge routing etc can create some great looks.
I always have good ideas after its too late to do them. 😂😂😂 I want to do this again but the right way. Thanks for the comment.
I have that WEN benchtop sander and love it. Much easier for sanding circles.
Thank you for the info. I want to get one and make a revolving bench for both of my sanders.
Got a like and sub from me. I appreciate the sense of humor, the process and sharing when you make the boneheaded mistakes we all make from time to time!
I think on that combo sander, you can take the table off the disk and attach it to the belt for a larger working surface when you're using the belt.
I could be wrong, because mine was a different brand, but I think they're all about the same.
I really like that first project. It would be really nice made out of an edge grain glue up.
Another nice video.
Beautiful pieces of work as well.
Always enjoy watching it.
Greetings from the Netherlands.
Thank you, I really appreciate your encouraging comment!!
Loved the lighted wall board, lol! 1st time seeing one of your videos. Like your comedic attitude! SUBSCRIBED !!😊😊
Cool ideas, hilarious commentary and easy to follow instructions.... You've definitely earned my subscription, looking forward to seeing more of your videos 🤘🤘
thank you for being the way you are. had fun watching your videos. you made me laugh. props
Great video. Always entertaining and real. Definitely enjoy your style.
Thank you, I really appreciate your comment!
I have the WEN sander and I love it.
me too, works just fine.
Thank you brother, I appreciate the advice.
Just a couple comments...
1st project, to mark the locations for the feet you used, remember those two intersecting lines you marked to find the center of the board before cutting the circle? After cutting the circle, but before sanding the lines off, measure in however far you want to put the feet -- an inch or whatever, and mark on those lines. Then go ahead and drill the dowel holes, sand, assemble and stain.
Sconce -- looks great. When you cut the dado and placed the shelf in it, there was that little gap in the center on top and toward each edge on bottom. Was there a very slight cup in the shelf? That's what it looked like to me. Maybe try a bit of stainable wood filler?
Light bar -- I really liked how the grain pattern on that popped after staining. Did you intentionally pick that board for the grain or was it just a happy accident? Either way, it was a win. And yes, when you were trying to screw the light box on, I thought, "He's never gonna get that screw in because the drill chuck is resting on the board." That's where those longer bits come in handy, or an extension.
Everything turned out great. Love the humor, and yes, I'm old enough to remember Blue Light Specials, as well as 2 Live Crew
Thank you so much for the detailed advice. It is really appreciated and I am sure it will help the people that are going to build these things if they look at the comments first. I think for the first project, I should have just done 3 legs so there was no chance of a wobble.
on the sconce, yes my wood was cupped a little. I sanded some of it out but it still had a little cup lust in it. I figured the black stain would hide it.
On the light bar, yes I picked that piece for the wood grain. I got fairly good at picking pine with good wood grain because I used to use it for the items I made for Etsy.
love the strip, good job!
Excellent video! Thanks for the awesome ideas!
No problem, Thank you for the comment.
Thanks for the inspiration! And the laughs! Also I can't count how many times I wanted to yell at the screen. Especially when you were trying to screw that light box to the wood...
😂😂😂 Yea I didn't see the the screw gun ridding on the 2x2. Thanks for the comment!!
Regarding the pinstripe in the candle holder, I'm not a fan of such a contrast of the white lines in the blackish stain. Just a thought to consider, try staining the stripes a light brown (maybe your Provincial stain) with a Q-tip (unused-lol) so the stripes aren't so obvious though there's still texture and interest. I like your relaxed approach, thanks for these videos.
off course we want a bench vid brother!!
Then a bench video you shale get brother!! 😂
The WEN sander is awesome.
I would make a circle pattern with paper the same size as the wood fold on quarters mark your holes with a hole punch through all four layers, open up lay on wood circle and trace holes
Thanks for the great advice, I appreciate it.
I found you this morning and subscribed. I have the wen drum sander. I love it!
Thank you for the subscription and the info, It is really appreciated.
The Triton belt and spindal sander is awesome I think it is the same as the rigid.
Ill have to look that one up, thanks for the advice.
Candle holder with white lines looks cool and the wall light bar is a neat idea. And that wife comment did it get you some couch night sleeping. Ha
😂😂😂 No luckily for me she has a good sense of humor or I would be in trouble all the time. Thank you for the comment.
I think the pin stripes go good with the darker stain.
Thank you, I appreciate your comment.