8.5 Tools to FAKE being a good woodworker
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- There is nothing wrong with faking it till you make it. These are my favorite tools to help up your skills and create awesome finished products.
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#1 tool to fake being a good woodworker. A no limit Visa card. 😛
Seriously it’s incredible how quickly you’ve gained a ton of on camera charm and confidence. Keep it up I love all the videos!
Thank you! much appreciated. Yes those early videos were roughhhhhhh
Nailed it on everything. A previous video you advised the fractional labels on the tape measure, what a head slapper. I went straight out to the garage to see if the tapes that are bright enough to see from the ISS (or from anywhere in my garage) and stay extended until recalled were going to make me want to hang my head in defeat for not having the biggest advantage I didn't think to look for. Nearly dizzy with relief, success, fractions to the eighths (good enough). Now I dont have to feed all 6 to The Sarlacc. Love your content, keep killing it.
I’ve started making my runners out of used heavy plastic cutting boards from the thrift store. Usually under a $1, slick for travel through the slot and I haven’t experienced any of the season movement I did with hardwood.
Great tip! 👍
I’ve done this a few times too. They work great
Genius
I have to say, you have quickly become my favorite UA-camr! I appreciate your no bs approach and good content.
Thank you David - I appreciate that
Great vid. I can't recommend the Jessem dowel jig enough. Super easy, super accurate, and a GREAT company. I bought mine a few years ago right before Christmas. I wanted it as fast as I could get it, because I'm like everyone else. They were actually closed for the, I think a week or two, during the Christmas/New Years holiday. There just happen to be a guy who went into the office to get something he left. He heard the phone ring, picked it up, took my order, and gave me next day shipping for price of normal as a Christmas gift to me. How awesome is that?!
I am an amateur at wood-working, but I also decided to invest in the Jessem Dowel Jig, and I must agree, it is really nice.
It cost a fair bit for basically a dowelling jig, but when I got it in my hand the first time, I immediately knew it was worth the money. I have managed sofar to do a fair amount of joints with it, and every single time I was satisfied with the result.
The precision machining on that jig is really beautiful to look at too.
I love your videos so much. I’m a beekeeper turned woodworker in order to make beehives. One thing leads to another as they say. Your videos make me laugh and make me feel welcome to this new adventure because of your sense of humor and your content and approach. I’ve learned some really really helpful info from you and these tips for faking it until I make it are perfect!! That strap clamp looks perfect for assembling all of my bee hive box components.
I enjoyed that markings on the tape measure. Makes me glad to live in a metric country. All jokes aside, what a great video - as always! Much appreciated. Thanks.
Those plastic dead blow hammers are some of my favorite. I teach for them over the sledge or framing Hammer when all the time.
Love your wit and knowledge.
The Fastcap also has a paper-like side you can write on to record those measurements. Use mine constantly! I too am tired of my Makita router - Dewalt here I come! Thanks.
Love seeing you hype up Izzy Swan. He's a legend and fewer people know about his work.
a legend indeed
@@Lincolnstww I still need to get one of his DPT wrenches.
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I enjoy these tool videos because woodworking is primarily a marvelous excuse to buy more tools.
Great video and congratulations on your new puppy!
Right to the point no filler THAAAANKS !!!!
For the record, in the first video that you measured the first little line after the big one, I laughed so hard and have never felt so called out in my life. This coming from a woodworker who was raised by and around carpenters, construction workers, and tradesmen. There might be some correlation to the fact that I only became a "hobbyist"...
We need more of that summer sled guy.
hell yea!
You showed a strap clamp example of a box and I always have trouble using a strap clamp for that. I see you're using a couple other techniques. Could you show us sometime? Thank you for your hard work and sharing your knowledge!
Dewalt 611 is what I have in my cnc. Good little guy.
Thanks for being fast. I can watch you on normal speed, unlike these other jokers online.
Congrats on the puppy!
Lights on my Makita trim router I want those. I am also with you on the adjustment on the Makita trim router. I have a bunch of DeWalt gear, additionally some Bosch, and some Makita, I didn't notice a DeWalt trim router when I bought mine about five years ago.
I so appreciate what you are doing. Making something decent in woodworking is hard enough without having to deal with all the issues of maintaining/creating a UA-cam channel. I am lucky to work on projects once a week. My day job does not involve using a tape measure. Using less brain cells on remembering if I said 12 1/4 inches or a foot and a quarter, oh wait that was 1/8 mark...right? Measure again...why was I cutting this piece...is a good thing.
Thank you!
Great video. Just starting out and your channel has been a great help.
To all that complain about your measuring. Go stuff it 😎
Thanks for great content 😄
Pretty cool stuff. I started off with a corded makita palm router with a plunge base and had no issues with it and can still appreciate it. I got a dewalt 20v with a plunge base and that thing is awesome! The light is absolutely a necessity now, the adjustments are much easier, the dust collection option is superior in the positioning of the port, and the plunge locking/ unlocking lever is much more intuitive than the makita. I am looking at getting a second dewalt since I do alot of high volume batches and it would be easier to just swap routers instead of bits and that is best achieved with no cords. Ultimately what I'm saying is get you the 20v dewalt with a plunge base lol.
To get around my issues of using Imperial tape measures, I use metric where possible. Yes, born and raised ‘merican, but it’s just must easier for me to quickly identify precise measurements
Just stumbled across your site and I like your reality of woodworking concept, most of us won't get farther than an occasional project with tools from HD or Lowes! Gonna check some more videos out though before I subscribe.
Great ideas, but the imperial unit tape is the funniest thing outside USA :D
You could also watch newly posted reruns of the New Yankee Workshop and see the master Norm at work.
You forgot to mention you can make notes on the Fast Cap tape measure face! I write on it all the time.
Ironically as a hand tool woodworker the bowtie is easy for me to just make...almost nothing else in this video IS easy for a hand tool worker. Ty for the tool suggestions.
Great Video as always.
Thanks
It took me a while to understand the problem with "normal" tape measures. "1 line past the kind of big line" just translated to "[value of the big line] +1mm" in my mind. I guess it's nice that there is a quick fix but damn I'm happy I use metric.
I checked the Fast Cap Tape Measure thing, it goes up to a 1/16 of an inch. That is 1,5 mm. So if you want to go more accurate than that you could also buy a metric version. That goes up to 1mm.
Must be weird sizes if you are used to imperial, but then it doesn't really matter if you use the same tape measurer. If you read 10.4 whatever size, and do that twice it is probably the same.
Nice video!
I don't think i've seen a person who needs help reading a metric tape measure.
I used that Dewalt trim router and it is indeed awesome! Thank you for all the suggestions bud.
You bet!
First time viewer, dig your affect. I’ll be back. 👍👊
I just replaced my corded my dewalt trim router with the 20V battery version. I think it’s Absolutely fantastic.
It’s quieter. It comes to an almost immediate stop when switched off unlike the corded version which takes a while to spin down. It’s nice to be able to immediately set this down without worrying about having a tiny spinning meat cutter laying on the table. Finally the no cord part is magical. Dewalt makes a vacuum port for this and when I had it setup with the corded version I was constantly getting the hose and power cord twisted and tangled.
Brands have gone a bit crazy with making battery operated tools like chop saws and table saws but I think if you’re holding it in your hand ditching the cord is that way to go.
But all that said I guess it wouldn’t allow you to promote your video sponsor then. Maybe you could charge the cordless tool batteries from the cordless power station?
I too was wondering about the corded dewalt as I’ve been looking at the battery version. Thanks for your comments. Cordless it is.
agree about the router table, kickback is the worst thing ever.
Thanks for another video with great humor in it! I still have not made it either but am trying and even have gotten a few "that looks great" from family. Not sure if they are being nice or what but I will keep on trying!
thats all we can do!
You forgot the dowelmax that thing is awesome!
I have the Dewalt trim router and I love it. I also use Fast Cap tape measures, but mine are 5 meters. I am in the US, but I have switched to metric in the wood shop. It is so much easier. One of my tapes is a flatback. Since the tape is perfectly flat, it lays flat on the work. I really like that one on the bench.
The fastcap metric tapes are essential if you use the 32mm system for cabinets
I bought a flat back tape measure but I’ve noticed the end pops up when I pull it taught. Subsequently it moves the tape down a small fraction. Does this happen with yours?
@@IndianaJBird I never pull mine taut. I use it on the bench almost exclusively, and I start by laying the 100 on my begin point, subtracting 100 from my final measure. I tested tautness today, and yes, it does lift a bit. I have a couple of Fastcap's non-flatback metric tapes as well.
Love your videos, keep up the good work. thanks.
If you are looking for high quality doweling jig I suggest looking at Dowelmax. IMHO it is closest to replacing domino as it supports 45 miters (end and edge) which no other jig does.
Nice tools, but that Jessem jig is pricey for what it is. If I planned to spend that kind of money on a Fidel jig I’d spend a little more and get the dowelmax
Also i I like Izzy Swan butt try those template are really pricey and overkill for simple pattern routing. An MDF pattern board and double sided tape is totally fine.
GREAT, (and short) video. Thanks
Ow, so THAT'S how you mount these clamps...
I just screwed them onto mdf waaay below the highest point of the part being clamped and was furious why my jig isn't holding anything.
Would you please say a bit about why the corded DeWalt trim router v. the cordless?
I have the Jessem and agree. Love it!
Always love your content. Curious what do you use for a camera and microphone?
Exactly what I have DeWalt palm router never regret I buy it
Great video as always!
I have the battery version of the DeWalt router and it's awesome. Plus no cords!!
All you have to do to get quarter sawn wood for your runners is to take wide boards, rip them down, and then turn them 90 degrees.
you can avoid the indentations well I suppose remedy them by using the steam from a boiling kettle to lift the grain back out. likewise an iron and a damp cloth can have the same effect.
the grain may lift when doing this so there may be a small amount of sanding to return to the desired finish but no indentations
Informative and entertaining!! Keep making videos!
Where can I find the link to the tools that you reference in your videos. I have clicked every link I can see but don’t see where the links to the tools are. Doug
$200 dowel jig? I think not!
I have the cordless version of the DeWalt trim router. My favorite aspect is that the base plate has a radius of exactly 2 inches, so I can use a set of 1-2-3 setup blocks as offsets for dado cuts.
oh wow thats awesome - thanks for sharing
Awesome tip!! Thanks for sharing
The fastcap tape measure is a great aggravation reducing tool.
8:10 lol i thought i was alone in this
Being a very seasonal workshop guy. Being in Fl we get about 10 days of nice weather and the rest is like working in a stove, these are nice suggestions. What made me laugh when it comes to the tape measure, because I do the same thing. When I measure, I say 1 or 2 lines after a 1/4 or half. Being in my 40s with not the best close vision and I always forget where my readers are, I just say 35 1/2 + 2. Actually I find it easier to remember by the third time remeasuring. I am not that good, I am just good enough to make a couple of okay cutting boards to make the mother and sister in law happy for Christmas and put in a pantry for the wife so she can tell her friends I am "useful" around the house.
Its also nice making cutting boards for my wife's mom and sister because I usually get new tools that has NOTHING to do with making a cutting board, but she doesn't know that. This year. I may go for a drill press. Far as she will know, I need a 1000 dollar machine to pre drill holes for the feet.
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For cheap runners use PTFE chopping boards and cut to fit.
Ok I see your point to use a less expensive table saw.
Go for a table slide saw, hope it's right in English.
When U cut 45 degree, cut with the 45 not into the corner. The grain split less.
The vacuum pump is a really good tip.
Pls make a video how to use a jigsaw from below, to avoid split on the top.
And how to use a track saw with the use of a precut backwards.
Btw the most of ur tips are really good.
If you have questions about what I mean contact me.
Have a great day.
Greetings from Germany
Wolfgang
Great list, with "fake" in air quotes. These are real suggestions! I second everything you said about dowel joinery and hope people take your suggestion. I noticed your new Dewalt router is corded vs the batter powered Makita. In my opinion some tools like routers and sanders just are better corded. I'm curious how the tools operated from a consistency stand point when using the Jackery to power them. Did you notice any difference in the quality of cut or ease of use when plugged into the Jackery vs. the wall?
No noticeable difference when I use the battery - I've truly enjoyed using it around the yard when needed
I found making runners with good wood to be a reasonable option. There's usually some offcut somewhere that's close enough, and I've never had a fit problem. I had more issues using premade runners because of screws that would get loose and force me to realign. I didn't use that specific Kreg bar, but it's had me gunshy, since flipping the sled when the screws are too far out mid project was not the best.
Replacing with White Oak wood, worked better for me. I suspect using soft wood is the biggest mistake.
I've never found the depth adjustment on the Makita to be any fun (although I thought the Bosch 1617 was even worse.)
I like your vid.
You should learn how to wire a basic outlet. It will change your woodworking life. Like outside. Where you use that ridiculous, Rube Goldberg setup to avoid an hours work to give yourself an outlet for woodworking, rotisserie, tv football while grilling….
Go metric for measuring, the rest of the world can occasionally be right, its just so much easier, and yes I grew up using imperial measurements, I still visualise in feet and inches but I measure in millimeters and cms. I'm going to bed to prepare myself for the bolloxing I'm sure to get. :)
So. I do car stuff and I'm in the middle of rebuilding my brand and audience. Not only have you inspired me and given me a standard I want to reach (with genuine authenticity behind it as you exude), but you've also somehow ignited a fire in me to woodwork?
How dare you -- I'm already head deep into ungodly expensive hobbies!
6:58 strangely, the knock off makita 18v brushless router i purchased from aliexpress for £40 also has lights...
DeWalt relieves itself on Makita
Fastcap tape measures really made a huge difference for me. I own about 4 of them
I have misplaced mine, is there a find your Fastcap tape measure app?
@@jeffwells8646 lol you could buy an Apple Tag but that's more than the tape measure. Soon enough, all tape measures appear... usually after its replacement arrives.
I just wish they made a smaller one. Most people don’t need more than 6-8’ unless they’re doing big carpentry work.
@@jeffwells8646 that's why I always order 2 or more one to use one to lose and one just in case, while looking for one i usually find the other one or both, now i know there is a pencil sharpener now to find the pencil I also have a box of them
I'm trying to find plans to your crosscut sled, does anyone have a link?
If you used Teak wood for your sled runners, you won't have any problems with swelling, shrinking, etc.. Plus teak is naturally oily.
Nice plug for the Jackery, they have good reviews. Can you give us a link to a repair service for these battery back ups posing as generators? Most I've seen have a 24 month warranty and they will fail at some point with the massive amount of electronics inside. Without a repair service, post warranty, it becomes a very expensive paperweight. Yes, this is a personal experience, though not with this brand. In my case the unit quit charging, no where on the interweb was a repair service to be found. I consider them a throw-a-way device (apparently the manufacturers do as well), handy, until they hit the eventual fail event. You might consider adding an outdoor receptacle by your table, in any scenario it's more convenient than the portable battery, especially if you're setting up solar panels every other time, kinda the original "plug and play" .
Plot twist: Scott's actual summer attire is the same as his winter attire.
Thanks for the good videos, you're pretty cool.
Hey John, I noticed you took down your video about how you grew your channel. How come? I found a reaction video by Mike From Maine instead. Is that why?
Measuring accurately is easy. Use metric 😎
*ducks for cover*
lol well played
Great idea 💡👍🎵💯
Have you got the plunge base for your DeWalt router? It takes it to a whole new level of great!
I didn’t get it. I’ve got a couple plunge routers i prefer to use that have more power.
I’ve got bigger ones as well for power when I need it, but this little one is my go to for so many things. I have an AEG(Rigid for those in the US) cordless, but I really only use that for quick chamfers and round overs.
If you can find ways to do things in an easier way that's just as good it isn't faking it, it's doing a better job.
Another way to deal with "that line past the big line" syndrome: switch to metric : ) (triumphantly jumps off soapbox).
I make my sled runners from plastic chopping boards.
Amazing
Tape measures with all the fractions written are a PITA. They are just too busy and difficult to read.
Oh snap I'm not the only one that does woodworking and counts hash marks on my measuring tape 😬
Another great video! Some of these I know. Some of these I'm meeting for the first time! I'm soon to be tapping my fence for the JessEm stock guides - I may be adding the dowel guide to my wish list!
the tape measure is a matter of opinion, because i had a similar style, with everything marked (in metric tho) and i just found it more annoying than helpful to have so many markings on there and went back to the simpler style as soon as possible (this was at work and like fuck am i gonna buy myself a tape measure for work, if my workplace has to provide them for free)
Soooo... how did you break two routers?
I’m having a hard time finding that corded dewalt trim router in Australia - all I can find is battery versions. I don’t really want another battery system, and it’s double the price of the corded one.
Is the US version safe to plug into 240v sockets with an adapter? Or anyone know where I find the Australian plugged model?
do u have bellspalsy
I have an older model table saw and as badly as I want sled jigs, I have no miter slots and my fence is crap and not easy to get square to the blade
Mine is ancient.
Make a new fence from wood. I did and it's v good. Clamps in place. Low tech and pizazz, but gets the job well done
Good you called it a trim router and Not a palm router 😁👍
Cut down HDPE cutting boards for runners. They’re super cheap and the HDPE is buttery smooth.
Ive been a cabinet maker, furniture builder and finisher for 40 years+ and Im always gob smacked when a new hire cant read a scsle, (tape measure).
Just last week I was shocked again when checking a 28 year olds work. He failed to correctly divide 31-3/8 in half.
Just more proof that the US education system is failing our youth.
Linear toggle clamps are handy, too. One use is to serve as a way to stabilize lock down rolling carts and tool stands.
Those cutting board templates are neat, but making your own templates out of melamine-faced sheet stock ised for DIY dry erase boards isn't that hard. Just use the tape to stick them on.
I also do a lot of cutting on the driveway and hanging an extension cord reel just outside the shop is real handy.
Nothing wrong with being HONEST. Also nothing wrong with admitting you're not PERFECT BTW none of us are and certainly not me. Or for that matter not pretending to be one of those good folks at Fine Woodworking.
Dowels are also MUCH stronger than dominos