What CELERY Can Teach You About WOOD...A Beginners Guide To Carpentry And Woodworking!

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    What CELERY Can Teach You About WOOD...A Beginners Guide To Carpentry And Woodworking!
    When I see new DIYers and woodworkers struggle with their board cuts, or building their projects, I realize that they're often failing to understand the basic nature of wood itself. To get a better sense of how wood works...they can just look at CELERY!
    Celery and wood share a similar CELLULAR STRUCTURE.
    They both have longitudinal cell groups, like straws, that transport water and nutrients from their roots to their leaves (through the stalk or trunk).
    These long bunches of cells give both celery and wood a GRAIN PATTERN. This is the appearance of long lines in their fiber, which run from one end of the board or stalk to the other.
    This similar grain pattern affects how they respond to stress--particularly the stress of cutting or breaking.
    Be sure to check out the video to see the rest of the details!
    Thanks for watching!
    The Honest Carpenter
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  • @dwayne7356
    @dwayne7356 Рік тому +13

    This is something that I learned as a kid in baseball and karate.

    • @TheHonestCarpenter
      @TheHonestCarpenter  Рік тому +3

      Yep, both great examples, Dwayne. Board splitting in karate is all about grain lines. But the skinny shaft of an ash or hickory baseball bat can withstand utterly tremendous forces. 👍

    • @ipick4fun27
      @ipick4fun27 Рік тому +3

      Karate baseball? That's a cool concept.

    • @dwayne7356
      @dwayne7356 Рік тому +5

      @@ipick4fun27 I guess today, kids only use aluminum bats in little league because they don't break. But I was taught to have the label face me or you will crack the bat.

  • @Mr.PoopyDoobertPants
    @Mr.PoopyDoobertPants Рік тому +14

    Instructions unclear. Topped my salad with wood and framed my basement with celery.

  • @shepherdfree
    @shepherdfree Рік тому +11

    The quick shot of bagged celery when showing the photos of linked tools at the end was A+ 😂

  • @FormerlyKnownAsAndrew
    @FormerlyKnownAsAndrew Рік тому +28

    I am starting a celeryworking channel. Ranch dip is my wood glue. You heard it here first.

  • @roberttrimmier3276
    @roberttrimmier3276 Рік тому +32

    Great job. I teach biology. I'm going to use this video when I teach my class about xylem and phloem. Several of my students are in tech programs. Having an example that they recognize as useful and being connected to something they will actually use should make them more motivated. Thanks

    • @TheHonestCarpenter
      @TheHonestCarpenter  Рік тому +2

      That’s awesome, Robert! I love hearing that you students are also studying the trades. Tell them to keep it up, and I hope the video helps them!

  • @jimaronson2323
    @jimaronson2323 Рік тому +47

    That was a very good and interesting comparison. You actually find yourself listening and watching intently to something you'd normally think is weird. That's how good that comparison was. Thanks Ethan!

    • @whaguitars
      @whaguitars Рік тому +3

      Ethan? That's William Zabka. Actor extraordinaire.

  • @JackKirbyFan
    @JackKirbyFan Рік тому +11

    I cannot believe I never thought of that comparison! I've been doing woodworking my entire adult life and never thought of that. I always used straws to explain it. This is just fantastic.
    I would have added that cross cut blades have much more teeth than rip blades for that reason but awesome and yes PB and celery is awesome!

    • @TheHonestCarpenter
      @TheHonestCarpenter  Рік тому

      Great point on the saw teeth, Dave! This is why I want to start doing video courses in addition to UA-cam-I can cover so much more stuff in depth that way, and saw tooth count would have definitely come up in that video course. Thanks for writing in!

  • @beavis1679
    @beavis1679 Рік тому +20

    I LOVE the way you explain the woodworking/carpentry topics. I wish you had a class or a course where you teach about woodworking. I would totally subscribe or buy those courses. Keep up the great work and videos!

    • @roberttrimmier3276
      @roberttrimmier3276 Рік тому +3

      I would gladly pay for a class that Ethan was teaching. He is an exceptional teacher.

    • @TheHonestCarpenter
      @TheHonestCarpenter  Рік тому +9

      Thanks so much! I’ve actually been thinking about this a lot lately, and I think that some topics really are much better suited for courses and lessons than they are for UA-cam…so I may start developing a video course plan soon! 😄

  • @pqrstsma2011
    @pqrstsma2011 Рік тому +6

    this is a very good explanation/comparison; to those who make cooking videos, this should be recommended while explaining whether to cut/slice onions and ginger (and meat too, but i don't eat meat) in one direction or the other

    • @quintessenceSL
      @quintessenceSL Рік тому

      The first thing those who cook would do is shake their heads at the knife technique 😝

  • @raymondmartin7130
    @raymondmartin7130 Рік тому +4

    Thanks for the lesson.. I enjoy your videos. Keep them coming.

  • @arajalali
    @arajalali Рік тому +3

    Loved the fact you show an online shopping page for celery :D

  • @marcbarash6045
    @marcbarash6045 Рік тому +10

    Another great lesson! Everything you pointed out was right on point..

    • @whaguitars
      @whaguitars Рік тому

      And his Kobra Kai lessons are even better.

  • @joecolletti
    @joecolletti Рік тому +1

    I'm glad you addressed the wood / peanut butter issue-- and that I stuck around long enough before heading to the kitchen.

  • @scotttaylor2966
    @scotttaylor2966 Рік тому +4

    You, sir, are not only a master CARPENTER, but a MASTER TEACHER 🎓 as well !!! 😃🤘 This is truly THE most wonderfully explained lesson on wood-grain I have ever come across on UA-cam... EXCELLENT job 🙏

    • @TheHonestCarpenter
      @TheHonestCarpenter  Рік тому

      Thank you so much, Scott! I see teaching as by far my most important function here on the internet. I really appreciate that feedback. 🙂

  • @kimberlyhanley5905
    @kimberlyhanley5905 Рік тому +1

    Love how you contemplated potential celery warp. LOL. As an aside, I grow celery in my veggie garden; don’t treat it right and it gets woody, too woody even for peanut butter. 😊❤

  • @monkeygraborange
    @monkeygraborange Рік тому

    Brilliant! Making analogies like this is what clicks that “aha!” lightbulb in the noobie. I had a science teacher in high school that constantly came up with ideas like this to teach us through humor.

    • @TheHonestCarpenter
      @TheHonestCarpenter  Рік тому +1

      Thanks monkey! I truly hope this helps it all click for some newcomers 🙂

  • @The_RC_Dude
    @The_RC_Dude Рік тому +3

    First to another great vid! Thank you so much for all the knowledge you have imparted over the years, I went from knowing almost nothing to knowing a good amount of pieces of useful info. The channel is one of my favorites!

  • @robinellis525
    @robinellis525 Рік тому +3

    This was very interesting thank you for explaining it this way.

    • @whaguitars
      @whaguitars Рік тому

      And his Kobra Kai lessons are even better. F that Ralph Macchio guy.

  • @Bob-vb8lc
    @Bob-vb8lc Рік тому +1

    Great job. Celery was a good choice for comparison to wood grain. The peanut butter humor was a nice touch.

  • @herbk98
    @herbk98 Рік тому +1

    Ethan - GREAT analogy: wood-vs-celery! I'd never considered it before this video, but you are absolutely correct, and you presented it very clearly and very understandably. Well done!

  • @KurtVW
    @KurtVW Рік тому +3

    I've been eating PB&Tree for years, never occurred to me to try it with celery. Probably much easier to chew. Thanks Ethan! 😉

  • @ChronoShinta
    @ChronoShinta Рік тому +3

    Love your videos, fun and informative to watch!

  • @Jimc4007
    @Jimc4007 Рік тому +1

    Couldn't wait until later to watch this one. Just the title alone was more than enough to get my curiosity up and going, wondering how it was to get from point A to point wood in the end!
    Good one Ethan!

  • @bodeans59
    @bodeans59 Рік тому

    Very informative! Thanks for posting

  • @boydstongrove
    @boydstongrove Рік тому

    Great vid! Lots of basic need to know info.

  • @GrantHendrick
    @GrantHendrick Рік тому

    Again a very helpful video Ethan. Thank you.

  • @sflagg0817
    @sflagg0817 Рік тому +3

    As always another great video thanks for sharing your experience

  • @David.M.
    @David.M. Рік тому

    Great example. Thanks Ethan.

  • @karlforster4907
    @karlforster4907 Рік тому +1

    Excellent comparison!

  • @dracomom2252
    @dracomom2252 Рік тому

    Excellent explanation. Thank you.

  • @margaretderen2082
    @margaretderen2082 Рік тому

    GREAT analogy!

  • @gregpascal7099
    @gregpascal7099 Рік тому

    VERY useful analogy.! Thanks!

  • @frankmgallo
    @frankmgallo Рік тому

    Great terminology and comparison

  • @construccionserviciosdecon5384

    Great video. Didactic and clear, thanks.

  • @jondeeca
    @jondeeca Рік тому

    Well presented and interesting. Thank you....

  • @dawnfoster6530
    @dawnfoster6530 Рік тому

    Excellent comparison/contrast - thank you!

  • @jmanonmakes
    @jmanonmakes Рік тому

    Great explanation. This was really informative. Thank you.

  • @LelasMum
    @LelasMum Рік тому

    Thank you! That was very informative and helpful.

    • @LelasMum
      @LelasMum Рік тому

      @@Thehonest_carpenter571 I’m not certain how to do that via UA-cam.

  • @MutsPub
    @MutsPub Рік тому

    Common knowledge to bushcrafter's.
    Even paper has a grain.
    Great analogy. Thanks.

  • @AB-nu5we
    @AB-nu5we Рік тому

    Refreshing in all ways.

  • @johnblystone8781
    @johnblystone8781 Рік тому

    Good analogy. I always learn something. Thanks Ethan.

    • @whaguitars
      @whaguitars Рік тому

      Ethan? That's William Zabka. Professional ASS Kicker.

  • @T_Jonesy
    @T_Jonesy Рік тому

    Really clever way to illustrate your point.

  • @alvinharper3269
    @alvinharper3269 Рік тому

    Ethan! You da' man! Another excellent video!

  • @dankelley9361
    @dankelley9361 Рік тому

    Always enjoy your videos & like your comparison btw celery & wood, good stuff!

  • @michaelbluejay
    @michaelbluejay Рік тому

    I can't stop myself from upvoting before I even watch the video because I know it's gonna be good.

  • @Void_And_Absent
    @Void_And_Absent Рік тому

    Your a real teacher.

  • @surendragupta4773
    @surendragupta4773 6 місяців тому

    Lol!!!! Dude,I think this may be the first time I've seen you breaking character with your celery humor. Absolutely loved it.
    Also, besides being a highly knowledgeable carpenter, I would love to know where you developed your fantastic ability to communicate the way you do. You provide exceptional examples with a scientific understanding and approach.

    • @TheHonestCarpenter
      @TheHonestCarpenter  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much, surendra! I greatly appreciate that. And every now and then I have to drop some carpentry humor! 😂

  • @jameskroeck3178
    @jameskroeck3178 Рік тому

    What a great comparison !!

  • @outbackwack368
    @outbackwack368 Рік тому

    Great analogy!!!

  • @thursday4267
    @thursday4267 Рік тому

    Thanks! Very informative!

  • @yolandapochatek4510
    @yolandapochatek4510 Рік тому

    Thank-you ,I like educational videos. This one was very clear to me, not that the others weren't. Keep up the good work, you do know what you're talking about and I enjoy your videos.

  • @horizontbeskrajneinovacije6440

    Thank you...great comparison...smart

  • @skigglystars9525
    @skigglystars9525 Рік тому

    This is an excellent breakdown for the new woodworker

  • @luckehandyman
    @luckehandyman Рік тому

    Another good comparison for wood and food! I love your show. Ray

  • @EvanGardetto
    @EvanGardetto Рік тому

    Good analogy.

  • @paulzirker706
    @paulzirker706 Рік тому

    Great video ethan.

  • @quinnlee3822
    @quinnlee3822 Рік тому

    You explain things so well and this analogy is something I will always remember when working with wood. You are always the first place I come for carpentry advice. Thanks for being such an excellent teacher!

  • @Tlfundsr
    @Tlfundsr Рік тому

    Ethan, that was genius! Great way to compare something and have it make perfect sense. I really enjoyed that!

  • @donfravel7700
    @donfravel7700 Рік тому

    Great comparison

  • @MichaelLe22
    @MichaelLe22 Рік тому

    Great video!❤

  • @stuartbennett1163
    @stuartbennett1163 Рік тому

    great explanation. thanks

  • @JCtheMusicMan_
    @JCtheMusicMan_ Рік тому

    Excellent analogy! Now I’ll be waiting for celery furniture to hit the market 😁

  • @timothycreasy2161
    @timothycreasy2161 Рік тому

    That is a very good way to explain wood, and why it will split along the grain so easy. My old shop teacher back in school never explained it to us like that !!
    Thanks for the lessens Mr. James

  • @tfrogginhfroggin
    @tfrogginhfroggin Рік тому

    Great explanation

  • @patriciamoore3166
    @patriciamoore3166 Рік тому +1

    🤣🤣🤣 mind blown! Great fun tutorial, thanks Ethan!

    • @whaguitars
      @whaguitars Рік тому

      Ethan??? That's Bill Zabka. Professional a$$ kicker.

  • @pondacres
    @pondacres Рік тому

    Excellent vid!

  • @emerald1587
    @emerald1587 Рік тому

    I love the fun and humor you put into this excellent explanation. Be sure to include this in your many captivating explainer videos to come!

  • @DB4331
    @DB4331 Рік тому

    This is a fantastic video.

  • @JonathanMikulich
    @JonathanMikulich Рік тому

    Excellent. The science behind the craft, as you explained it, was valuable. Thank you.

  • @marcom77
    @marcom77 Рік тому

    I always have a good sawblade with alot of teeth in my miter saw to make better cuts but I hadn't realized that going slower on the miter cuts can also give me better cuts too. Thank you for this video.

  • @tawnihaynie1065
    @tawnihaynie1065 Рік тому

    Thank you very much. Exquisite teaching to us all. Please take care and stay safe. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️😎😎😎

  • @michaeldufresne9428
    @michaeldufresne9428 Рік тому

    Great way to model the wood, with the celery, to help in visualizing what you are trying to explain. Loved the peanut butter joke at the end.

  • @marthaleone584
    @marthaleone584 6 місяців тому

    Thank you 😂 funny plus very educational 👏👏👏

  • @DavidSmith-ez4vv
    @DavidSmith-ez4vv Рік тому

    Great analogy and very funny.

  • @magentaangel5531
    @magentaangel5531 4 місяці тому

    Wow, thank you for teaching this in a simple way that even I can understand. Very interesting, I am now a subscriber and will be watching all your videos.

  • @jake9705
    @jake9705 Рік тому +1

    The celery link at the end was a nice touch 😂

  • @tristanstorms8811
    @tristanstorms8811 Рік тому

    genus, pure genus! this was my first video and I love it already!

  • @kkeenan536
    @kkeenan536 Рік тому

    Very interesting, thanks! 👍

  • @riba2233
    @riba2233 Рік тому

    Great breakdown! I bet even some experienced woodworkers don't fully understand this

  • @waynelewellen8424
    @waynelewellen8424 Рік тому

    love the PB line

  • @TheMCvamp
    @TheMCvamp Рік тому

    This comparison helped solidify the grain idea for me. Thank you!
    Never tried to peanut butter wood though. Lol

  • @wendya.presley7316
    @wendya.presley7316 Рік тому

    That helps so much I had no idea

  • @cycle_path
    @cycle_path Рік тому

    Keep it coming

  • @ingeniouspixie
    @ingeniouspixie Рік тому +1

    Very interesting! And I appreciated seeing how the different "sides" of the wood affect it's strength.
    Also, better understanding how the tools affect the cuts was very helpful! (As a newbie).
    Thanks again!

    • @TheHonestCarpenter
      @TheHonestCarpenter  Рік тому

      Thank you for the feedback, Natasha! Really glad this view helps 🙂

  • @AbhijitShrikhande
    @AbhijitShrikhande Рік тому

    Interesting comparison.

  • @anneoreilly4900
    @anneoreilly4900 Рік тому

    Okay, I actually looked for the celery in the links below! Hahaha. V nice job

  • @DanKoning777
    @DanKoning777 Рік тому

    I prefer a gingerbread house myself, with celery as a snack option. This was a great video Ethan. God bless.

  • @johnsteve2377
    @johnsteve2377 Рік тому

    Excellent!

  • @faoland
    @faoland Рік тому

    I love this analogy. I use all kinds in my instructor roles, but have yet to come across them being used well in carpentry vids. Very well done!

    • @TheHonestCarpenter
      @TheHonestCarpenter  Рік тому

      Thank you, LilWolf! Analogy is such an effective instructional tool. I plan to use more 🙂

  • @jerbear7952
    @jerbear7952 Рік тому

    You are incredible.

  • @charlesviner1565
    @charlesviner1565 Рік тому

    Great video 👍🪓📐🔨

  • @tonyz6421
    @tonyz6421 Рік тому

    Excellent video, much appreciated 👍🏼✝️

  • @congapilon
    @congapilon Рік тому

    B h cubed divided by 12 = the moment of inertia for a rectangular section. The h is cubed that’s why the tall dimension is used in the vertical position. Strong orientation.

  • @jonathanfrain1803
    @jonathanfrain1803 Рік тому +3

    A great video Idea I think would be to go in depth on types of wood used as lumber and in construction/ strengths and weaknesses of hardwoods and softwoods in building. Great info as always !

    • @jobacuda4472
      @jobacuda4472 Рік тому

      Basically, no hardwoods are used in building, other than interior trim, cabinets, etc. At least in the US. They are too valuable to cover up.

    • @TheHonestCarpenter
      @TheHonestCarpenter  Рік тому

      Thank you, Jonathan! I'm thinking about starting to offer online courses through my website, and tackling the huge variety of lumber available, and explaining where and why each kind is used, is one of the things I absolutely want to cover in detail. Thanks for watching!

    • @TheHonestCarpenter
      @TheHonestCarpenter  Рік тому

      @@jobacuda4472 This is true!

  • @jayceewedmak9524
    @jayceewedmak9524 Рік тому

    Thank you so much! 👍

  • @SakimikeRenehan
    @SakimikeRenehan Рік тому

    I like the comparison. It is something to think about. Next project is to build some shelving and I will be cross cutting 2x4. I will have to remember to cut slow.

  • @ginnyjollykidd
    @ginnyjollykidd Рік тому

    Excellent analogy! It's also why sawing off limbs or even cutting down a tree versus splitting trunk pieces is so hard to do!

    • @TheHonestCarpenter
      @TheHonestCarpenter  Рік тому +1

      So true, Ginny! I meant to come back around to the difficulty of wood chopping and somehow missed it in the script 😅

  • @fredcloud9668
    @fredcloud9668 Рік тому

    Very good.

  • @joeivo911
    @joeivo911 Рік тому

    So helpful

  • @JamieE76
    @JamieE76 Рік тому

    Good info! :)