Thanks for watching! I'm really proud of how this pencil holder came out. Let me know what you think! Did you like this video format? Or would you prefer music, or a voiceover? And please like this video and subscribe to the channel if you're a fan, it helps me out a lot!
No voiceover. No music. Woodworking sounds are perfect. Visuals are perfectly fine for this type build. That being said, if there are special instructions or techniques or if this were an instructional for beginners, you may want to add voiceovers. Remember, no matter what route you take, you're not going to please everyone. Nice work in this and other builds you've made. Thanks for sharing.
The lack of music or voiceover is MUCH more preferable. However, if you were to instruct the viewers, then voiceover would be HIGHLY recommended, as well as added texts for better understanding.
Nice build! I think what I love most about this, is that you're doing things in a shop setup that most regular joes have. No fancy workbench, no fancy tool rack in, just a simple and effective work environment! Helps me feel like I can actually relate to someone on UA-cam!
Thanks, Anthony! Glad you can relate :) I don't have any plans to upgrade my tools any time soon, though I'm always on the lookout for the rare insane deal on craigslist :)
Congratulations, this is something I love. It is a simple project with beautiful wood and i like the contrast with the maple splines. I need to do more stuff like this too. thanks for inspiring me!
I`m retired and have a small shop where I perform woodturning, create musical instruments, and some cabinetry. I have a shelf full of woodworking textbooks - but I found this woodworking guide, *TopFineWoodworking. Com* . The comprehensiveness of this book is surprising. It has decent coverage on every topic.?
Very nicely done ! This video format is fine for really simple steps within small projects like this. With anything a little more complex or more steps, I would like a voice over. Thanks for the video ! I enjoyed it a lot !!
I didn`t intend to utilize this woodworking website, *TopFineWoodworking. Com* but rather curious about it. I was truly impressed after trying it. I was looking to find out more about the art of woodworking, and was not dissatisfied. I found several topics such as wood types and designing your workshop.
I like that fence pusher that you made, I have a small table saw and I want to make one. Do you have a video on it? Does it have something under it that follows the channels?
Hey Dave! Yup that’s called a cross cut sled and it does ride in the channels. I have a video on how I made this one, and lots of other channels have them to. It’s the #1 most useful jig in my shop, highly recommend!
@@dkbuilds Yes,I hunted through your videos and found it, seems like a bigger version, a bit different but I will use the ideas as it looks like a beginner can do it. I need it badly with such a small table saw. I will subscribe and watch other videos, too. Thanks for answering. I am American but living in Italy...ciao!
Thanks Goldfish! That's a good question. I hand planed it after the glue dried to joint one side (get one side flat) so I could put that side down when going through the planer. I decided to do this with a hand plane because this wood was too thin for me to use my power jointer safely (in my opinion).
It’s those moments of need that can spawn innovation. Being forced to look at things differently can be all it takes to come up with a super simple solution like that. Seeing how other people do things really helps me learn and progress my woodworking and channel. Keep up the good work!
Thanks, Paul! I've had a few people ask about a shop tour so maybe I'll film one soon! It's only half of a two car garage (with many tools on casters to spread out when the car is gone), so the tour shouldn't take long haha
I love your videos, and they have coaxed me across the threshold into woodworking. Following your design I have made a similar pencil holder out of maple with a mahogany strip and splines. I’ve got a few questions for you about finishing. First, why do you sand at 800 grit between coats? Also do you sand the raw wood up to 800 before you shellac? Is the method you’ve used to finish the walnut also appropriate for maple and mahogany? Thanks for all of the wonderful things you’ve taught your viewers!
Hey Jeff! That's awesome, welcome to the woodworkers club! Your pencil holder sounds great. This is the exact video I used to learn how to apply this finish (which is Arm-R-Seal wipe-on polyurethane): ua-cam.com/video/iPtoPBMbAP8/v-deo.html It is my favorite finishing method (though it takes much longer compared to others like shellac or spray on lacquer, a few days usually). It is appropriate for all woods (though test it out on a small amount of maple first, it can give it a yellow-ish hue which you may not like). Best of luck!
I like this. It's a good project for me to try. One question? I tht gluing the bottom in a box is a no-no. Based on the size is wood movement to an issue? Thanks.
Thanks! Gluing the bottom in a box is a no-no if it's solid wood, and if it's more than a few inches across (depending on where you live, the wood species, etc). In this case the bottom is small (so it's OK), and also the bottom is plywood (which doesn't expand and contract much). Good question!
I know right? It's great. It's a pencil made by the company "picamarker". Worth buying one! It's a mechanical pencil type device with a built in sharpener.
Haha exactly! I used that process too but found the pencils getting dull too fast from the rough surface of the wood. Though, I didn't try the erasable ones.
This jig actually does support the back of the box (where the blade exits) as the box is pressed against a zero-clearance 45 degree ramp. However my other spline cutting jig (which rides along the table saw fence) does not support the back but surprisingly I don't ever get blowout issues. I think this is for two reasons: 1) the cut is with the grain (rip direction), and 2) I have a pretty sharp blade.
Has numerous details in this woodwork book *TopFineWoodworking. Com* . The book also displays several designs and descriptions on the materials used for various woodworking processes and also the guidelines on completing various procedures appropriately. In other words, I`m happy using this book, especially in the process of learning about wood working.?
What would be the advantage of using Titebond dark glue on dark woods? Also, how do you like the glue bot? Mine didn't seem to work real well. Nice project.
Hmm good question. I've never tried the Titebond dark glue. If you're careful about managing squeeze out it isn't really necessary, but I could imagine it would be useful in situations where you can't manage the squeeze out. For example gluing up a box that is fully enclosed (you will cut the lid off once it dries). In that situation you can't reach into the box to clean out the excess glue so the darker glue might be useful there. You could also consider hide glue, which would work on any wood without having to match colors. As for the glue bot, it's OK. I like it for two reasons: 1) it allows me to buy glue one gallon at a time and refill it, and 2) the tips are removable/replaceable. I've been using this bot for maybe 6 months and haven't replaced the lid yet so the life span seems pretty good. Why didn't yours work? At first mine wasn't great until I cut the opening slightly wider. Now it works well, though periodically I need to poke some dried glue out of the tip if I forget to put the rubber cap back on.
Can I suggest a possible video for you to make to attract beginners? Make a small box, but cut it with a sabre saw, and then make the spline hole with a hand saw, and the splines with a hand saw. Don't use big machines we don't have. sand it without a machine. Don't use walnut, use pine or something less expensive. We cannot get any dark wood here in Italy. Just a suggestion. good luck, anyhow... ciao
Great video, I love the process! One question if you don't mind: I'm making a pencil holder as my first woodworking project with a milled 1/2 inch walnut plank. Do you think that's doable, or would I have to do a different build?
Awesome, Lucas! That's definitely doable! Half inch thick might look a little bulky for a small pencil holder, but what's the worst that can happen? You'll still have a pencil holder that you made all by yourself. Give it a shot, and good luck!
Nope! The faces were very square and probably pressed a bit against the bars of the clamp underneath them. I checked for flatness after tightening the clamp and would have added cauls for sure if it wasn't flat.
I like it, a simple project to learn a few new techniques. Watching you use the grrrrrrripper made me think you May be using it incorrectly. You shouldn’t have to push with just the nose of it and you should keep the large plastic “L” plate on it for stability.
Thanks for watching! Yes I agree, I should have planned that cut out more... I would have used the L plate if I had been more thoughtful about it. Thanks!
Thanks for watching! I'm really proud of how this pencil holder came out. Let me know what you think! Did you like this video format? Or would you prefer music, or a voiceover? And please like this video and subscribe to the channel if you're a fan, it helps me out a lot!
Can you do a voice over please
No voiceover. No music. Woodworking sounds are perfect. Visuals are perfectly fine for this type build. That being said, if there are special instructions or techniques or if this were an instructional for beginners, you may want to add voiceovers. Remember, no matter what route you take, you're not going to please everyone. Nice work in this and other builds you've made. Thanks for sharing.
The lack of music or voiceover is MUCH more preferable. However, if you were to instruct the viewers, then voiceover would be HIGHLY recommended, as well as added texts for better understanding.
Nice build! I think what I love most about this, is that you're doing things in a shop setup that most regular joes have. No fancy workbench, no fancy tool rack in, just a simple and effective work environment! Helps me feel like I can actually relate to someone on UA-cam!
Thanks, Anthony! Glad you can relate :) I don't have any plans to upgrade my tools any time soon, though I'm always on the lookout for the rare insane deal on craigslist :)
Quiet-nice!
Thank you!!
Congratulations, this is something I love. It is a simple project with beautiful wood and i like the contrast with the maple splines. I need to do more stuff like this too. thanks for inspiring me!
Thank you! Let me know if you build something similar, I'd love to see it!
Thanks for this video. All about wood work, not music.
Ron priest thanks for watching and for the comment, Ron!
I`m retired and have a small shop where I perform woodturning, create musical instruments, and some cabinetry. I have a shelf full of woodworking textbooks - but I found this woodworking guide, *TopFineWoodworking. Com* . The comprehensiveness of this book is surprising. It has decent coverage on every topic.?
Awesome vid. I was thinking about how to add splines to small box and this solved that.
Thanks Jonathan! Glad it was useful for you!
Wow ingenious method for making the 45 degree kerf cuts. Never saw this hack before. Love it and subscribed
Will be making that jig today
Awesome work. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching and commenting, Emo!
Great video! I always prefer the natural sounds over music. Good job!!!
Thanks for watching Gayle, glad you liked it!
Cool design! Nicely done!
Thank you, Gustavo!
Very nicely done ! This video format is fine for really simple steps within small projects like this. With anything a little more complex or more steps, I would like a voice over. Thanks for the video ! I enjoyed it a lot !!
Thanks for the reply, I appreciate your input! Thanks for watching :)
I didn`t intend to utilize this woodworking website, *TopFineWoodworking. Com* but rather curious about it. I was truly impressed after trying it. I was looking to find out more about the art of woodworking, and was not dissatisfied. I found several topics such as wood types and designing your workshop.
Super sweet. I made something similar in highschool woodshop years ago with crown molding to give it a nice look with a glass bottom.
I like that fence pusher that you made, I have a small table saw and I want to make one. Do you have a video on it? Does it have something under it that follows the channels?
Hey Dave! Yup that’s called a cross cut sled and it does ride in the channels. I have a video on how I made this one, and lots of other channels have them to. It’s the #1 most useful jig in my shop, highly recommend!
@@dkbuilds Yes,I hunted through your videos and found it, seems like a bigger version, a bit different but I will use the ideas as it looks like a beginner can do it. I need it badly with such a small table saw. I will subscribe and watch other videos, too. Thanks for answering. I am American but living in Italy...ciao!
Just curious why you hand plane before sending into the thickness planer. Great video!
Thanks Goldfish! That's a good question. I hand planed it after the glue dried to joint one side (get one side flat) so I could put that side down when going through the planer. I decided to do this with a hand plane because this wood was too thin for me to use my power jointer safely (in my opinion).
Very cool results! I also like the simplicity of your spline jig.
Thanks! I came up with it on the fly after realizing the box was too small for my normal spline jig haha
It’s those moments of need that can spawn innovation. Being forced to look at things differently can be all it takes to come up with a super simple solution like that. Seeing how other people do things really helps me learn and progress my woodworking and channel. Keep up the good work!
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How did you get the measurement for the divot in the holder? Is it by knowing the kerf of your blade?
The slot for the spline is exactly the thickness of the saw kerf, yup!
I like your working style and the projects you have posted.
Any plans to do a shop tour?
Thanks, Paul! I've had a few people ask about a shop tour so maybe I'll film one soon! It's only half of a two car garage (with many tools on casters to spread out when the car is gone), so the tour shouldn't take long haha
@@dkbuilds As you, my equipment is on casters, with 160 sq*ft I have to be flexible :-) . Thanks for the reply!
I love your videos, and they have coaxed me across the threshold into woodworking. Following your design I have made a similar pencil holder out of maple with a mahogany strip and splines. I’ve got a few questions for you about finishing. First, why do you sand at 800 grit between coats? Also do you sand the raw wood up to 800 before you shellac? Is the method you’ve used to finish the walnut also appropriate for maple and mahogany? Thanks for all of the wonderful things you’ve taught your viewers!
Hey Jeff! That's awesome, welcome to the woodworkers club! Your pencil holder sounds great. This is the exact video I used to learn how to apply this finish (which is Arm-R-Seal wipe-on polyurethane): ua-cam.com/video/iPtoPBMbAP8/v-deo.html
It is my favorite finishing method (though it takes much longer compared to others like shellac or spray on lacquer, a few days usually). It is appropriate for all woods (though test it out on a small amount of maple first, it can give it a yellow-ish hue which you may not like).
Best of luck!
Nice video man! Just found you and subscribed. Keep it up!
Nice work
Thank you Viren!
I like this. It's a good project for me to try. One question? I tht gluing the bottom in a box is a no-no. Based on the size is wood movement to an issue? Thanks.
Thanks! Gluing the bottom in a box is a no-no if it's solid wood, and if it's more than a few inches across (depending on where you live, the wood species, etc). In this case the bottom is small (so it's OK), and also the bottom is plywood (which doesn't expand and contract much). Good question!
@@dkbuilds Thanks for the explanation.
What is that white pencil thing you marked the walnut with? I must have it
I know right? It's great. It's a pencil made by the company "picamarker". Worth buying one! It's a mechanical pencil type device with a built in sharpener.
I just use the kids color pencils - the erasable ones from Crayola.
@@dkbuilds Thanks DK I am looking on their site now.. you can bill them for the referral haha
Haha exactly! I used that process too but found the pencils getting dull too fast from the rough surface of the wood. Though, I didn't try the erasable ones.
@@dkbuilds Sorry DK, I found the pencil but Im not finding the White Graphite. Any clue where you got it?
I noticed your little cross cutting sled doesn’t have support across the blade when you cut miters. Do you get any blowout on the material that way?
This jig actually does support the back of the box (where the blade exits) as the box is pressed against a zero-clearance 45 degree ramp. However my other spline cutting jig (which rides along the table saw fence) does not support the back but surprisingly I don't ever get blowout issues. I think this is for two reasons: 1) the cut is with the grain (rip direction), and 2) I have a pretty sharp blade.
dk builds fair enough! Love the project keep up the good work!
Has numerous details in this woodwork book *TopFineWoodworking. Com* . The book also displays several designs and descriptions on the materials used for various woodworking processes and also the guidelines on completing various procedures appropriately. In other words, I`m happy using this book, especially in the process of learning about wood working.?
What would be the advantage of using Titebond dark glue on dark woods? Also, how do you like the glue bot? Mine didn't seem to work real well.
Nice project.
Hmm good question. I've never tried the Titebond dark glue. If you're careful about managing squeeze out it isn't really necessary, but I could imagine it would be useful in situations where you can't manage the squeeze out. For example gluing up a box that is fully enclosed (you will cut the lid off once it dries). In that situation you can't reach into the box to clean out the excess glue so the darker glue might be useful there. You could also consider hide glue, which would work on any wood without having to match colors.
As for the glue bot, it's OK. I like it for two reasons: 1) it allows me to buy glue one gallon at a time and refill it, and 2) the tips are removable/replaceable. I've been using this bot for maybe 6 months and haven't replaced the lid yet so the life span seems pretty good. Why didn't yours work? At first mine wasn't great until I cut the opening slightly wider. Now it works well, though periodically I need to poke some dried glue out of the tip if I forget to put the rubber cap back on.
Can I suggest a possible video for you to make to attract beginners? Make a small box, but cut it with a sabre saw, and then make the spline hole with a hand saw, and the splines with a hand saw. Don't use big machines we don't have. sand it without a machine. Don't use walnut, use pine or something less expensive. We cannot get any dark wood here in Italy. Just a suggestion. good luck, anyhow... ciao
That’s a great idea. Thanks for sharing Dave!
Great video, I love the process! One question if you don't mind: I'm making a pencil holder as my first woodworking project with a milled 1/2 inch walnut plank. Do you think that's doable, or would I have to do a different build?
Awesome, Lucas! That's definitely doable! Half inch thick might look a little bulky for a small pencil holder, but what's the worst that can happen? You'll still have a pencil holder that you made all by yourself. Give it a shot, and good luck!
@@dkbuilds Thanks for getting back to me and for the help!
Cool! Where did you get your branding iron made?
Matthew Reitz thanks! I had it made by a company called “gearheart industry”
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Nice work, I made something similar. What kind of white pencil is that? Where can i get one?
Thanks! The white pencil is made by a company called "pica marker". I think the marker is called "pica dry" and you can buy white refills for it.
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the rob cosman sharpening method?
Yup!
Nie one, I like the 45-degree jig better than the fence sliding versions.
Thanks! I originally intended to use my fence-sliding one but the box was too small to fit... came up with this on the fly!
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Thanks Shifna!
No cauls? On wood that thin?
Nope! The faces were very square and probably pressed a bit against the bars of the clamp underneath them. I checked for flatness after tightening the clamp and would have added cauls for sure if it wasn't flat.
You could give us some measurements
Sorry Christian I don't actually have the measurements for this one!
I generally don't care for the music. Prefer machinery and tool melodies...lol.
Glad you liked it Vincent!
I like it, a simple project to learn a few new techniques.
Watching you use the grrrrrrripper made me think you May be using it incorrectly. You shouldn’t have to push with just the nose of it and you should keep the large plastic “L” plate on it for stability.
Thanks for watching! Yes I agree, I should have planned that cut out more... I would have used the L plate if I had been more thoughtful about it. Thanks!
You have a good daddy for buy all these expensive machines for you.🙊
Hah, I wish. I work hard to pay for all of these tools myself. Thanks for watching!
What a strange comment to make?! Jealously maybe?! 😂