10 Tools I Wish I Bought Sooner

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  • 10 woodworkings tools I wish I bought sooner to make my woodworking projects faster, better and easier.
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    0:00 Probably my favorite
    1:28 Straight cuts easier
    3:27 Drive in silence
    5:23 No more sewing tables
    7:23 Cut the cord
    8:48 Route better
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  • @Fixthisbuildthat
    @Fixthisbuildthat  6 місяців тому +15

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    • @tijania
      @tijania 6 місяців тому +2

      The link the respirator is broken

    • @MarkusWITH_a_k
      @MarkusWITH_a_k 6 місяців тому

      More

    • @neoskhaos
      @neoskhaos 2 місяці тому

      thank you, David Tenant

    • @SooChengTan
      @SooChengTan Місяць тому

      ​@@tijania❤😢😂😅😅😮

  • @JerInCrik
    @JerInCrik 3 місяці тому +4

    I built your portable miter station a number of years ago and still love it! A fabulous addition to my shop!

  • @statusquoreject
    @statusquoreject 6 місяців тому +15

    This quickly became a list of 10 cool things I can’t afford

    • @brandongunn8796
      @brandongunn8796 4 дні тому +2

      Just start a UA-cam channel, then you have millions

  • @jefffryer206
    @jefffryer206 6 місяців тому +55

    To take the respirator one step further, one of the best investments I've made is a full face one. Not only does it protect the lungs, but its also superior eye protection. With regular safety glasses I found dust and such so often got in my eyes around the edges of the glasses. With the full face respirator it blocks out 100% of particles from my eyes. Additionally, when I've been painting and get little specks on glasses, it blocks my vision and the only fix is to take them off and clean them. With the full face respirator I'm able to wipe stuff off without having to take it off because there's zero chance of stuff getting in my eyes.

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  6 місяців тому +7

      which one do you use? I've been looking at getting one

    • @bigrigross
      @bigrigross 6 місяців тому

      @@Fixthisbuildthat I bought the Miller PAPR unit, but I also weld. The helmet is a bit heavier than the 3M PAPR unit because of the welding glass visor that slides up and down. The biggest benefit is the nice cool air and no fogging up because of the air movement. PAPR units are not cheap, but they make wearing PPE with no downsides possible. Breathing is much easier than a mask and no dust getting in at all. Works really well for carving.

    • @tehbieber
      @tehbieber 6 місяців тому

      I've got the peke safety dust helmet and I love it. Only downside is it's only good for dust, but for as much money as the 3M PAPRs cost I'm okay with just switching to a half mask when I need organic vapor

    • @bazzatron9482
      @bazzatron9482 6 місяців тому

      ​@@FixthisbuildthatI'm primarily a wood turner, which is crazy dusty (can't fully enclose a piece of spinning wood *and* have access to it 😅) - I use the JSP Powercap. It was a couple hundred, but it has been well worth it, especially as I have a beard!
      The filters and battery sit on your head, but the build is a bit lighter than the more expensive 3M space helmets - battery lasts ages, and keeps you cool on a warm day as the blower is like sitting in front of a fan.
      Would recommend!

    • @Ritalie
      @Ritalie 6 місяців тому +1

      I absolutely agree. The full face respirators are amazing! As a crappy cheaper option, I've found that when I'm doing wood working, I always wear safety glasses, as well as a full face shield. The face shield removes 90% of the dust from ever getting to your safety glasses, so you can't get sawdust in your eyes. Then, you also wear a neck gator made from thin cloth, and you wear the gator under a plain N95 dust mask, it and it really blocks 99% of the sawdust. But if you just wear a plain N95 mask without he fabric gator underneath it, air leaks around the mask unless it has a large foam gasket.

  • @Sebastopolmark
    @Sebastopolmark 6 місяців тому +6

    Hey Brad, all good stuff. As a new woodworker or one that is ready to upgrade, I think we need to choose a brand and then we can go cordless. Same batteries/chargers etc. It's a GREAT day when we can bring in a new tool to the shop and these recommendations are certainly ones to consider. Thanks! !! !!!

  • @paulsudkamp3925
    @paulsudkamp3925 6 місяців тому +13

    The thing I love most about FTBT videos is that the Brad in these videos is the same guy I used to bowl with. Solid dude, all the way around and your personality and energy totally comes through.

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  6 місяців тому +2

      Sudz! I will always cherish the days of Serenity Now. We need a reunion series with Franta. MOUNTAIN DEW!

    • @PennYankeeWoodworks
      @PennYankeeWoodworks 3 місяці тому

      @@Fixthisbuildthatyou didn’t list what filters you use for the 3m respirator. Could you tell me what you go with for saw dust particulate matter?

    • @PDGAreject
      @PDGAreject 22 дні тому

      What was his handicap?

  • @playamytrumpet
    @playamytrumpet 6 місяців тому +14

    As always Brad, I was very entertained with your video. I am an occasional woodworker and being retired I am also on a limited budget when it comes to woodworking tools. Believe it or not I pretty much went through the same process as you with tool selection and purchase, only difference is I had to keep my bottom to midline tools. I hope you realize how valuable your info is to a lot of enthusiasts starting out or already into the hobby/trade. As for the videos keep them coming.

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  6 місяців тому +1

      thanks! Always happy to share my journey and the tools I use

  • @Hakuwoodworks
    @Hakuwoodworks 6 місяців тому +2

    I will absolutely agree on getting the drum sander. My first paid job was a small table, the second was a massive desk. My 19-38 has been amazing. My next personal jobs were a desk, and not a table and countertops... I would hate life without it.

  • @georgestgeorge5110
    @georgestgeorge5110 6 місяців тому +31

    For those worried about the worksharp sharpening on an angle, there is an adjustment screw to square the tool rest.

    • @worldsails2000
      @worldsails2000 6 місяців тому +6

      I was wondering about that. The edge on the chisel after running it through the sharpener looked terrible.

    • @michaeldimmitt2188
      @michaeldimmitt2188 6 місяців тому +2

      I KNOW! Time 19:19 scared me! I used to have two of them so I knew it was messed up or because he was trying to do it turned around for the camera he didn’t push the guard/guide tight to the side of the chisel.
      I didn’t like how wobbly the mounting hub (with a rubber washer) was on mine and that the bearings sounded like they were failing and spinning out during the first few weeks I had it. They kindly sent me another rather quickly to their credit. I even saw someone make their own disks out of MDF and a great mounted extended table and storage (Stumpy Nubs?).

  • @alexavric1679
    @alexavric1679 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video, and what i like most is the way you rated it, Faster Better Easier, simple and telling a lot. Thanks for your videos

  • @BobMuir100
    @BobMuir100 6 місяців тому

    Top Quality as Always!!
    Having been able to watch your progression I have entered at your 2nd or 3rd level and I am so grateful for that!! I just noticed you using a new tool so began the search which can be as exciting etc as sanding!! But it has been worth it, with the sharpener being a winner.
    You Sir are great thank you so much!
    Bob
    England

  • @LamboGallardo560
    @LamboGallardo560 6 місяців тому +8

    Love the video as always. Having a dedicated miter saw station would be awesome but I wish people would also talk about the benefits of mobility too, especially for those of us working out of a garage. My "shop" is a two car garage that two cars actually get parked inside. So I made a cart for my miter saw and table saw that roll up to the front, underneath a floor to ceiling shelving unit I built that holds my bigger-than-handheld tools, a set of winter tires, jigs, and dust extraction system. I also made a folding work table that's held vertically against the shelving, and since it's the same height as the saw carts it can be infeed or outfeed for both. Sure I have setup time to get things in place to work, but I have to think of the trad-off to park two cars indoors five days a week vs woodworking two days a week.

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  6 місяців тому +1

      absolutely, not a fit for everyone and the mobile format served me well for years

    • @vanessaclark9303
      @vanessaclark9303 6 місяців тому

      I built Brad’s mobile miter saw station after buying plans from several other sources. His is the best in my opinion. I love it and can’t recommend it enough!

  • @johnsanford3596
    @johnsanford3596 6 місяців тому

    110% agree on the Amana bit. IT is MAGICAL!!!

  • @BigBrotherIsTooBig
    @BigBrotherIsTooBig 6 місяців тому +6

    That Worksharp looked like it made an angled edge.

  • @tonybove2468
    @tonybove2468 4 місяці тому

    I just bought my first You-Nailer, Porter Cable, PCC790B, 20V Max. Love it.

  • @paulbaker1604
    @paulbaker1604 5 місяців тому +1

    Hey Brad, excellent video. A few things just went on my wish list for sure. As always, I really appreciate the experience you bring to these comparison videos. You started pretty simply and a video like this really shows me where it's worth putting in more of an investment. Keep up the great work!

  • @BiffFPV
    @BiffFPV 6 місяців тому

    ive had and used that 3m mask for a few years and this video just told me about the half lap. THANK YOU!!

  • @dian3145
    @dian3145 6 місяців тому +3

    I was gifted that Milwaukee palm router. Virtually dust free, although the dust cover can be finicky to snap on. Love at first cut. And…I can use the 1.5 batt while my husband uses the 12. Equally well balanced!
    I “weighed” getting the cordless nailer and bought the air one. The cost and overall heft of the cordless was a no brainer choice. My Cal air tools compressor and Metabo nailer were still significantly less. And so much easier to handle in a pickup/laydown/repeat scenario.
    My daughter loves her cordless, but she is mostly in the yard, and the hose can be a pain there.
    Thanks for the great wish list! Even if they were already mentioned on a channel I do not watch 😁

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  6 місяців тому +2

      the Cal air compressors take the noise factor out, nice choice

  • @hkbondar
    @hkbondar 6 місяців тому +1

    My favorite part: the Norm Abrams clip in stereo. Thanks for that homage, Brad!

  • @sapelesteve
    @sapelesteve 6 місяців тому +2

    Terrific video Brad! I have to agree with you about the Drum Sander, definitely one of the very best purchases that I ever made! 👍👍

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  6 місяців тому

      thanks, Steve. And yep, sure saves a lot of time

  • @woodrowsmith3400
    @woodrowsmith3400 2 місяці тому +1

    The Amana countersink is...wow. You just need one is all I can say. I've been messing around the shop for some 35 years...pro...am...name it, done it, got the shirt. I have been countersinking screws for as long as I have been making sawdust. Game changer when using hand-held drills, but it works so dang well I even chuck it up in my drill press. I paid $45 for mine about eighteen months ago. In that amount of time I would have gone thru two...maybe three...normal countersink bits at around $10 each. So, the Amana pays for itself in about that much time...plus it reduces OCD stress because of perfect depth holes, every time. Well, well worth the investment.

  • @atakan7864
    @atakan7864 6 місяців тому +1

    This is a really helpful guide for beginners looking into buying woodworking tools. Thanks

  • @denniscotey8182
    @denniscotey8182 3 місяці тому +1

    Lol. I started using trim routers in 1983 and the newer ones, and especially the cordless ones are no smaller than the corded Makita I was using 40 years ago. Yes the corded ones are more convenient but in most cases the are bigger and clumsy than the early models, despite not having a cord.
    Just my opinion.

  • @BenNawrath
    @BenNawrath 6 місяців тому

    Drum sander are amazing! Best part is effective dust collection! I also have the smaller Bosch 12v router. No dust collection I’ll admit, but for little chamfers or roundovers it’s amazing. My miter station is similar to yours with the hood, but I don’t have a hose connected to it, I have a 4” dust port in the back. It doesn’t get all the bigger stuff, but NOTHING is airborne. Every so often I just brush the chips out of the corners into the port while it’s sucking.

  • @ColinRichardson
    @ColinRichardson 6 місяців тому +7

    Just to add a little bit about the dB scale also..
    What you may not have taken into account is the tone of the noise.. 40dB high pitch is vastly different to 40dB low pitch..
    If the oil is also lowering the pitch, it can actually be helping to save your ears even more than just the simple 10dB lower in volume..

    • @gregmead2967
      @gregmead2967 6 місяців тому

      Also, using nearly any power tool, you should use hearing protection as well.

  • @barix9495
    @barix9495 5 місяців тому

    Love your channel and agree with MOST of your tool suggestions! I personally will never go back to a cordless nailgun again - having used the Ryobi Airstrike for a few years I found them far less reliable and to have an insufficient battery life. Of course those are heavily dependent on your use cases etc.

  • @conrat2000
    @conrat2000 4 місяці тому +1

    Awesome video. The Norm Abrams mention was top notch. Thanks for the video.

  • @BradfordBenn
    @BradfordBenn 4 місяці тому +1

    I enjoy the video, but have a couple of comments.
    1-Hearing protection is good almost all the time. What gets missed quite often, droning and loud sounds cause fatigue. Even the disposable ear plugs are a help.
    2-Perhaps the best tool is joining a Makerspace or lab. The reason is not immediately seen, but after two plus years as a member I realize how many of the tools I was using. I have access to tools I would not buy for myself based on usage. Sawstop Cabinet Saw, Jointer, Planer, Routers, Router Table, Drill Press, Lathe, Bead Blaster, Miter Stations, Dust Control, Band Saws… 5’ x 10’ CNC Router. All that plus people to help and share experience. I also get to still park in my garage.
    3-I understand the desire for cordless tools. They are often much easier to work with, no cord. However the amount of torque and speed difference between cordless and corded can not be overlooked. My solution for cord management when working in my garage, an overhead cord reel. It does a good job of keeping the cord out of my way.

    • @ThaDrizzyDre
      @ThaDrizzyDre 24 дні тому

      a makerspace or a lab? Can you please elaborate. im interested but am not sure what exactly you mean

  • @norm5785
    @norm5785 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing these tool ideas.

  • @justplanebob105
    @justplanebob105 6 місяців тому

    I've been eyeing over that Amana countersink for about 2 years now. Time to pull the trigger. Thanks.

  • @woodworkingnook
    @woodworkingnook 6 місяців тому

    Great video! I also love my track saw. Due to the size of my shop, my track saw takes the place of a table saw.

  • @acupoflego
    @acupoflego 6 місяців тому +4

    Saw the respirator part. Good info, but unless you are clean shaven, the 3m half latch respirator will not seal properly

  • @scottcurrence6526
    @scottcurrence6526 6 місяців тому +8

    My best purchase was the DeWalt corded tracksaw. If for breaking down plywood alone. But i immediately regretted not getting the 60 volt cordless model. Just got it in the kast year and luckily uses the same tracks.

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  6 місяців тому +1

      yes, I think I need to add a cordless model to the collection at some point soon

    • @scottcurrence6526
      @scottcurrence6526 6 місяців тому +1

      ​@@FixthisbuildthatI now find myself breaking down some plywood at the home center in the parking lot while still on their flat carts with some 2 inch foam board underneath.😂😂😂

    • @fabian3265
      @fabian3265 6 місяців тому +2

      Why is that? It makes the machine heavier en you have a dust hose anyway connected to the machine, 1 power cord extra to it doesn’t make a difference. Why would you want cordless on that?

    • @scottcurrence6526
      @scottcurrence6526 6 місяців тому

      ​@@fabian3265if I'm in my shop near a power outlet, I would agree. But I find myself doing a bunch of my work away from the outlet and outside where dust collection isn't exactly necessary in my opinion.

  • @robertkerby2581
    @robertkerby2581 6 місяців тому

    Wow, Wow, wow!!!
    I learned a lot from your exceptionally awesome video; thank you!
    Well done, Brad!

  • @BiggMo
    @BiggMo 6 місяців тому

    1:02 it is said: “Good is the enemy of Great”
    I’m with you, always striving to better myself

  • @clemmcguinness1087
    @clemmcguinness1087 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing all this info

  • @Itsdirtnaptime
    @Itsdirtnaptime 6 місяців тому

    I did but the Ryobi cordless nailer as one of my first purchases. Never regretted it. I'm pretty sure I would have gave up on wood working if I didn't. (I have never wanted an air compressor. 🤷‍♂️) It may have been irrational for a beginning woodworker to buy but well worth it.

  • @dosadoodle
    @dosadoodle 6 місяців тому

    A quality respirator is so amazing. I wear mine all the time when doing any home improvement work. And when I was putting a stain on several pieces of wood in a closed space, it was so good that I didn't smell any fumes -- when I finally took the respirator off after 90 minutes of applying stain, it was a shock because I had no idea the fumes were that bad without the respirator! $50 very well spent and ~$20 for high-end replacement cartridges -- far cheaper than the future hospital bills (and degraded life experience) for chronic respiratory problems.

  • @Matt-my7pz
    @Matt-my7pz 3 місяці тому

    Ypu git a Mirka! Those are outstanding sanders. I work with a guy who has the whole set including the drywall wand, 5" random, the smaller duo set and vaccum. Mind blowing how well they work from extreme delicate to serious material removal. You get what you pay for.

  • @alberttreado3713
    @alberttreado3713 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @jasoningram2006
    @jasoningram2006 5 місяців тому +1

    I have a Wagner similar to that one. I have the control sprayer Max. It's mostly for stain but you can also thin your paint well enough to spray as well. And it even comes with the details sprayer for a little bit extra I even was able to spray Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane which if most people are not aware of is by far the best water-based cabinet or trim or furniture paint on the market in my honest opinion that stuff holds up incredibly well it is all the benefits of oil and urethane but with the cleanup and low VOCs as latex. It's pricey but it is more than worth it. Also Wagner makes and sal es two portable paint booths. The small one is about 3 ft tall and you can put a filter and a fan in it and even have it inside I've sprayed in my office before and sprayed oil-based paint and it worked beautifully. The bigger one is about 5 ft tall and has a mesh screen on it that you can zip up. The little ones about $30 from my area and the bigger one is about 50 to 60 bucks. I use my little one for airbrushing mostly and my big one for bigger furniture projects. They are very very easy to put up and more than worth the money.

  • @youfindamoment
    @youfindamoment 4 місяці тому

    My fave part of the Surge driver is the noise reduction. My second fave is how much more control I have at low speeds. At low speed I can control it to about 1/8 turn or so and that helps a TON when you CAN’T afford to strip this screw but it still need to be snug.

  • @marcbarash6045
    @marcbarash6045 6 місяців тому

    Thanks Brad

  • @MrShadyCash
    @MrShadyCash 3 місяці тому

    Love the Amana countersink bit. Buy once cry once.

  • @marcmoore5702
    @marcmoore5702 2 місяці тому

    I'd like to see more of this kind of video. Thanks

  • @julianfranklin9306
    @julianfranklin9306 6 місяців тому +1

    Decibels are complicated. You're absolutely right that it is not a linear scale. For reasons that completely pass me by, every 3dB DOUBLES the previous volume recorded. (Note, the word "volume" is not strictly the right word to use here, but everyone understands what is meant, right?) 90dB is really loud, but 93dB is TWICE as loud. 87dB is half as loud. It's not at all intuitive. So the point you're making with your test is no small matter. If something is 9dB quieter, then start with the original sound, halve it, then halve it again, then half that once more. That EIGHT TIMES quieter the original volume level. Thanks for this video. I learned a great deal from it.

  • @r.burger991
    @r.burger991 6 місяців тому +8

    While an organic vapor cartridge may work for most paint, you should check the manufacturers' SDS (FKA MSDS) to determine the suggested PPE. Section 8 of the SDS will list the PPE or tell you who to contact. There are some exotic things out there that you may need an acid gas, combo, or other cartridge.
    I have some boat stripper that it suggests to use an airline system in enclosed conditions.

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  6 місяців тому +1

      great tip, didn't know that

    • @brandonhoffman4712
      @brandonhoffman4712 4 місяці тому

      Where do you live? This sounds like something my state outlawed 20 years ago. We're all fruits and nuts over here, and if you want to taste my pralines there's going to be a standoff!

  • @crankstonshnord6591
    @crankstonshnord6591 4 місяці тому +2

    Buys a cordless router, attaches a dust collector hose to it 😂

  • @IEnjoyCreatingVideos
    @IEnjoyCreatingVideos 6 місяців тому

    Great video Brad! Thanks for sharing it with us!💖👍😎JP

  • @edsyphan3425
    @edsyphan3425 2 місяці тому +1

    Man, I wish I could justify that fancy sharpener! Looks so simple. (I hate sharpening too)

  • @pmur079
    @pmur079 6 місяців тому

    Great content as always. Thanks

  • @bv226
    @bv226 6 місяців тому +1

    Overhead power cord reel and air eel are totally worth it.

  • @watcherdude1330
    @watcherdude1330 6 місяців тому

    You always make me laugh so thanks for the way you present yourself and the honesty you provide to your viewers. I have one thing that drives me nuts and you did it. And that is calling an AIR HOSE a cord.

  • @williamellis8993
    @williamellis8993 6 місяців тому +1

    Great ideas, Brad ("me"). I bought a Kreg ACS and liked it so well that I bought an extra track for separate use. I can leave the attached track in place. I've been wanting a Jet 1632 (hobby woodworker) but I just haven't pulled the trigger yet.
    Bill

  • @TheFeaz
    @TheFeaz 6 місяців тому +7

    With regard to your tip on nailers and other battery powered tools for that matter... While I do agree with you that battery powered tools have come a long way in the past decade or so, and honestly I do love my battery powered tools that I have. However, there are some real serious pros for having an air compressor. For one thing, on larger projects, you don't have to worry about the batteries running out. Also, if you get a larger compressor, you don't have to deal with it constantly starting like you do with the little pancake compressors. Some of the larger ones are even on wheels which helps address the portability issue that sometimes might otherwise be a bar to getting one. Another thing I like about having pneumatic tools is that, once you make that initial investment in the compressor, you can use any pneumatic tool with it, and pneumatic tools, even very high quality ones, are generally much less expensive than their electric powered counterparts. Certainly much less expensive than their battery-powered counterparts.
    The other thing I will say, specifically with regard to battery powered tools is that, again while I really like my battery powered tools, you really want to make your decision very carefully when getting into a collection of battery powered tools. Unfortunately, the batteries and chargers are not interchangeable across brands, and in some cases are not even interchangeable across categories within some brands. So, if you decide to go with DeWalt, you'd better be happy with it, because you don't want to end up with a garage with full of different batteries and different chargers. With the battery powered tools, you can actually get them relatively inexpensively now if you don't have to have a battery for each tool. You might have 10 battery powered tools, but only four batteries because you're not going to use more than that in a day, and you don't need to use all 10 tools at the same time. That makes a pretty good counter argument to having a compressor and pneumatic tools, but again it does necessitate that you stay within one brand ecosystem. Just my two cents.

    • @fredmercury1314
      @fredmercury1314 6 місяців тому +2

      Run the compressor hose across the roof and dangle it down, and you don't have to trail it across your work either.

    • @mikeygee4564
      @mikeygee4564 5 місяців тому

      I can find the hose to be in the way no matter what I do. Just like extension cords. The adhd dilemma is real with this one

  • @user-nx3zk5qi8t
    @user-nx3zk5qi8t 6 місяців тому

    I’ve been trying to find a reason to upgrade that Kreg tracksaw, but it does everything I need it to do pretty damn well. The TSO track square makes it so that the Kreg will have to completely die before an upgrade

  • @DannyJeter-gl3ye
    @DannyJeter-gl3ye 6 місяців тому

    Great information!

  • @Quizzicality
    @Quizzicality 6 місяців тому +1

    I'm all jacked up on MOUNTAIN DEW!

  • @pr3zidentcarter
    @pr3zidentcarter 6 місяців тому +1

    I work out of a shed and canopy so I use all battery powered tools. The milwakee tracksaw was a game charger. No need to set up clamps and straight edges just to cut.

  • @bradleytuckwell4881
    @bradleytuckwell4881 6 місяців тому +1

    Cheers Brad I always enjoy your videos

  • @afpitbull60
    @afpitbull60 4 місяці тому

    Great stuff!

  • @atweetythuyvi
    @atweetythuyvi 5 місяців тому

    Great video, I love the scorecard!

  • @markglabinski526
    @markglabinski526 6 місяців тому +4

    Great post! Unfortunately as I was watching this I heard a voice in the background saying you don’t need anymore tools. 😢

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  6 місяців тому +1

      I ignore that voice at all costs, lol

    • @worstuserever
      @worstuserever 6 місяців тому +1

      Obviously you need one more at least, noise-cancelling headphones. 🙉

  • @weekendwarrior3420
    @weekendwarrior3420 6 місяців тому +228

    When it's loud - USE EAR PROTECTION. No matter 100 or 90 dB. Lots of carpenters go deaf by the time they are 50.

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  6 місяців тому +30

      totally agree

    • @glennmikes1726
      @glennmikes1726 6 місяців тому +51

      What?!

    • @Aaron-nj4ou
      @Aaron-nj4ou 6 місяців тому +14

      Working on cars for many years I didn’t appreciate the damage that was being done by impact guns and air hammers etc to my hearing.

    • @weekendwarrior3420
      @weekendwarrior3420 6 місяців тому +11

      @@Fixthisbuildthat But then it doesn't really matter 100 or 90, does it? 🙂 I just use the same ear muffs that I use for shooting.

    • @thebobloblawshow8832
      @thebobloblawshow8832 6 місяців тому +4

      @@weekendwarrior3420good idea.👍👍

  • @thetoolman3
    @thetoolman3 2 місяці тому

    This is a great list. I can certainly vouch for the track saw and paint sprayer. I also use both the RZ Mask and 3M mask you demonstrated. The RZ is so much more comfortable, I reach for it unless I'm painting or otherwise working with solvents. So I say get both! I would add one thing to the list: sound-canceling hearing protection. I wear hearing aids now because I ignored hearing protection for decades. 3M makes a Bluetooth streaming noise canceling headset, called Worktunes, that is very effective. They make a version with a radio tuner, as well. I highly recommend them. Thanks.

  • @josehagevoort1895
    @josehagevoort1895 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for the great video

  • @johndoe6032
    @johndoe6032 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for the tips. Regarding the sprayer, would you consider doing a video on your process for spaying paint with it? I have an Earlex and have tried spraying paint with it, but even after thinning it down quite a lot it still comes out with a lot of spatter, and rolling is much much smoother by comparison. I know a lot of people like you spray and seem to get a good result, but haven't seen much on details for getting that high quality atomized paint to come out.
    PS, love the t-shirts!

  • @albertshilton5336
    @albertshilton5336 2 місяці тому

    Great video. The 3M half mask is a terrific idea! You mentioned using the vapor filter with the half mask. I have been cutting Western Red Cedar and became quite ill. Not from the dust, but from toxic acid emitted from the wood while cutting or sanding. I now use a vapor and dust combination filter. If you add a link to this stuff I am happy to buy it through you!

  • @sprN0VA
    @sprN0VA 6 місяців тому

    Taylor Tools also sells a much less expensive drill press add-on alternative to the Worksharp 3000. Thanks for sharing all the other items I'll be adding to my Black Friday wishlist!

  • @alindorindicu3732
    @alindorindicu3732 Місяць тому

    Definately the drum sander! The moment I saw how important sanding was and how time consuming, I bought one.

  • @mellymel1100
    @mellymel1100 6 місяців тому

    So jealous of all your space. I know you're in a new place now, but dude! I have room for 3.5 cabinets in a row. I put two on the left of the miter saw, then the miter saw, and I'm planning to make a pull up bench to the right for outfeed (for chop saw). It's not stationary cause it needs to be moved for the filter change in my heater! LOL!!!

  • @bobnicholas5994
    @bobnicholas5994 2 місяці тому

    I use the palm router a lot. The Cordless Dewalt with the plunge base is the best.

  • @user-vo7gn3tt8e
    @user-vo7gn3tt8e 6 місяців тому +1

    The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

  • @pfwoodworks
    @pfwoodworks 2 місяці тому

    I finally got the Amana Countersink Bit which I wanted for a long time but have not yet used it. Next project.

  • @MikeyFFA500
    @MikeyFFA500 6 місяців тому

    Love my M12 Surge!

  • @aaronyoung5667
    @aaronyoung5667 25 днів тому

    I gave a thumbs up for the Norm Abram shout out alone!

  • @craigmonteforte1478
    @craigmonteforte1478 5 місяців тому

    i’m retired after 35 years as a Professional Comercial Woodworker and IMO the best Countersinks are Fuller brand they are the Industry Standard for boat builders and many other Proffessionals Fuller. has been manuffffffacuring some of their products for over a hundred years one minor change they have began making some originall HSS blades to adding a Carbide tipped cutter. to accomodate Countersinkinking in other materials other than Wood i personally prefer the HSS ones and if theyDull ivan sharpen them with myJewlers files i keep in myTool Box handy some of my Countersinks are over 25 years old and have drilled lots of Countersunk holes !

  • @jasoningram2006
    @jasoningram2006 5 місяців тому

    I am actually currently working on a design for a miter saw station that will literally double the capacity of any setup in any shop just about. I would say maybe a 75-90% increase. Getting it from my head to the real world is more challenging than I thought but it is a very very good idea I've talked to multiple people about it and they all have said that I really have something there. Hopefully one day I can paste a link instead of this comment.

  • @jollyandwaylo
    @jollyandwaylo 26 днів тому

    I'll wait for them to perfect the cordless nailers, I prefer the compressor now that there are extremely quiet small compressors like California Air. The cordless guns are too bulky and slow for most of my work. Also a quiet compressor is handy for lots of other things.
    Paint sprayers have to be researched since the cheap ones won't do latex paint and you can't thin latex paint very much.

  • @davidcraig3237
    @davidcraig3237 5 днів тому

    quick comment! one of the others mentioned the sharpeners off square results. I have had similar results with this same machine and others and reverted back to something I was introduced to by Dave Freeman (Timeless Instruments) where I learned lutherie. JAPANESE SANDSTONES put a superbly sharp edge on chisels and plane blades VERY quickly ! They are inexpensive considering what they do and the results, my favorite !

  • @chriswitek9455
    @chriswitek9455 6 місяців тому +1

    you also need a dust collector for a drum sander, you simply wont get enough airflow out of a shop vac if youre agressively sanding wide panels with it

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  6 місяців тому

      oh absolutely. 4" dust collection is a mandatory

  • @msk3905
    @msk3905 6 місяців тому

    the cordless nailers are game changers, as is the work sharp sharpener

  • @jmpaul330
    @jmpaul330 5 місяців тому

    Love the video! What you you recommend for a compound miter saw setup? I like how you have the miter saw set up...but it might not accommodate all of us? I guess it would depend on the width of the platform but I wanted to know if you had any other tips, on this?! Thank you!!

  • @ronnielloyd4514
    @ronnielloyd4514 6 місяців тому

    I love tools. The quieter the better.

  • @Adrien0710
    @Adrien0710 5 місяців тому

    Amazing video❤

  • @Aaron-nj4ou
    @Aaron-nj4ou 6 місяців тому +3

    For me the price of cordless nailers makes them completely impractical. I have a 20 gallon compressor so it rarely comes on compared to a little pancake when using nail guns (which would be annoying). In Canada a cordless Brad nailer is $400 which doesn’t usually include a battery so multiply that per gun ( 23, 18, 16, stapler) and the cost is insane. Even as a tool lover I cannot justify that for the small inconvenience of the air line. If I was a pro working on job sites that would be different. I do really need to get a track saw. Great video Brad

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  6 місяців тому

      yikes, I wouldn't be shilling out $400 for just the tool either.

    • @user-hm5zb1qn6g
      @user-hm5zb1qn6g 6 місяців тому

      I owned a Paslode framing nailer. Cost me several hundred Cdn dollars in the early 2000s. Every time I went to use it, either the gas canister was depleted or the battery was depleted. Never seemed to drive toenails to proper depth. Constantly reloading nails. It's noisy. And that's before the fan blades started rattling. I gave it away in frustration. Went back to a Bostich air nailer. That thing drives the living sn0t out of the nails every time.

  • @jeffforbes3772
    @jeffforbes3772 6 місяців тому

    Rock on!

  • @lblbuilders
    @lblbuilders 6 місяців тому

    As I look back, I think my two biggest regrets are not going metric and not buying more festool sooner. I went the shop vac dust collection route and honestly what’s the point, you still have a huge mess. I bought a yellow and black dust extractor and it’s good but you still are sweeping up and breathing in junk especially sawing, routing and planing. I still couldn’t justify festool so I went teal and it is better, but you are still sweeping and breathing stuff. I was getting so congested (and yes I wore a respirator but the small stuff is still in the air) that I got festool ct. it is better than anything I have used what’s more, their “system” approach and high importance on dust collection pass off huge dividends. My already owned festool work better too. if we stayed 30 our entire life, it may not matter, but as I age I appreciate a company that tries to make it easier and cleaner. yes they are expensive but I have a pile of tools that I don’t use and could have had years learning their system.

  • @mattpavlik9736
    @mattpavlik9736 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video. How do you connect your kreg track saw to a vacuum hose? Mine doesn’t fit with my Rigid vacuum.

  • @aterentyev
    @aterentyev 4 місяці тому +1

    Full face respirator was a better upgrade IMO - SO much more comfortable than half-face + eye protection. 3M 6800 is not ballistic rated, but enough eye protection for most things in my garage.

  • @orazha
    @orazha 13 днів тому

    Excellent. I've never considered a track saw despite not having a table saw. I guess it's too new for me and, probably, too expensive. But I also didn't understand the difference between a track saw and a "skill saw". I learned something and it does look like it could be beneficial for me. Thanks. Also, I'm a bit puzzled about your comments about the small routers being introduced by Bosch about 10 years ago. I was using them in the late '80s when we were still primarily doing laminated countertops. We used a small router for trimming the laminate. Of course that was also back when we used shaper tables rather than router tables. Watch your fingers;-) I don't know what company made the trimming routers but I believe that they could have been used as a router similar to your Ridgid router.

  • @KosmicHRTRacingTeam
    @KosmicHRTRacingTeam 26 днів тому

    The quiet impact might be “better” but it can be “slower” and less powerful, which could effect “easier” as well

  • @tcbridges
    @tcbridges День тому

    Do you have build plans for the workshop 3000. I really like your setup for keeping it all organized together. Ty

  • @clonecone
    @clonecone 6 місяців тому

    I got a set of cbn wheels for my Work Sharp. Definitely worth the investment.

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  6 місяців тому

      oooo, tell me more about this!

    • @clonecone
      @clonecone 6 місяців тому

      ​@@FixthisbuildthatI got a set from Woodturners Wonders after asking Stump Nubs for advice. They are guaranteed for life.

  • @devinpeterson1696
    @devinpeterson1696 20 днів тому

    Hi brad, I really dig your recommendations, I was noticed that you have some 3d printed stuff in a few videos, I was wondering if you might have some suggestions for 3d printed must haves in the wood shop. Many thanks!

  • @dscritter614
    @dscritter614 5 місяців тому

    Love ur shirt, Dude.

  • @paultech9385
    @paultech9385 5 місяців тому

    I love my Milwaukee fuel. Smaller, lighter and quieter. There’s a dual sided bit holder with magnet that attaches to the side but be sure to use a tiny lock washer.

  • @rh9915
    @rh9915 6 місяців тому +1

    Good stuff

  • @nicholasschrader9161
    @nicholasschrader9161 6 місяців тому

    great product placement in your studio

  • @johnlapolla9360
    @johnlapolla9360 3 місяці тому

    Great video and lots of ideas! My one personal preference though, IF I had that wall space in my garage, instead of putting in a Miter Saw cubby, I'd build in a radial arm saw. Maybe make it a slide in, for more flexibility. Infinitely more versatile, especially if the RA has motor collets. Cross-cut, Miter, Rip, Kerf, Dado, Route, Molding shaper. I had one in my home shop, moved, and have never had room to set it up again. Sometimes a still shed a tear. ;)