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Adam here is one you have never done PROVE THE EARTH IS TRULY A SPHERE"". US WHO ARE WIDE AWAKE KNOW IT IS TRULY FLAT". WE THAT ARE AWAKE GOVERNMENTS ARE EVIL AND LIE ABOUT EVERYTHING"""".
@@leepopaz253 All Governments LIE...They're ALL Corrupt..... That's the Nature of the Beast!! I am of the Opinion, that the Earth Is /Was/Will* be, a Dodecehedron!! (* Linear Time doesn't Exist!!) &, has been lovingly flattened out, by my Sister in Laws left buttock,,,,,, Thereby causing Time to Reverse.,....Then Unverse, back and forth. 🎶🙌💥🍷 (and also to enable folks like You, to call it "FLAT"!) 💐 Quantum Biology, will provide you with your answer, if you feel that you need to stay ahead of the Politicians......🤪✨ (The Earth is Not Entirely Flat,,, Or Cycling would be Loads Easier,,,, but much less fun!) It's just a bit like a rolled up Newspaper,,, The Author,, Sir Terry Pratchett, had a Fantastic Grip on the nature of Reality,,,,, Go Read a couple of his Disk world Novels....... And you will Understand ALL....✨ Namaste 🙏 Andrea and Critter Family. .XxX. 💞🙋♀️🐕🦺🕊️🕊️💞XxX.
I feel the go fast. I'm the same way go fast. Those are used for facing wood. I like an English plane. But a Japanese plane works best (for me). Understand it's sentimental. I think we both think alike.
Really appreciated the philosophical ending. I had a similar experience in college working on a model for an architecture class. It was past midnight with the model due the next day and I made a mistake and then I made another and I put my tools down and went to bed. My classmates looked at me like I was crazy for leaving instead of working all night. But the next day I came in early, well rested, and finished the model. They had all made barely any progress while I slept. It is important to recognize your limits and when things are affecting you in negative ways.
Done this myself. Had an order due. (I work in the machining business). It should have been done so much sooner but our supplier for 6ALV And AL-6XN. Ugh long story. Anyways. I dang near took a hand off with a machine and thought it’s midnight. If I keep going than I’m just going to hurt myself. So I shut it down and got some sleep.
I love that as Adam is telling us about his impatience to get something done and cross it off his list the doorbell rings. Then he impatiently finishes what he is saying so he can finish his thought... and cross it of his list. Poetic
Hello, my name is Dima, I'm from Ukraine. I really like your videos. I grew up on your show. I started woodworking because of your videos. And I thank you very much for that. There is a war in our country now. The Russian Federation attacked Ukraine. Many people have already supported us, supported our struggle for freedom. we have already been supported by Jamie Hyneman, and many others. I and the whole of Ukraine would be very grateful to you for your words of support. thank you
Nothing personal but I'm Rootin' 4 Putin. Your country has some ah, problems. Like shelling the separatists for the past 8 years. Then there's the corruption Ukraine has been involved in. Zelensky should have given up the dirt on Biden to Trump when he had the chance. Now here you are.
Now I know how machinists feel when they watch Adam play with mills and lathes. Happy to see another old hand plane restored to working order. It's time to get a new blade.
Adam, Thanks for showing everyone that being a.d.d. is ok and having that over the top enthusiasm is just embracing what others simply do not see. You rock!
I own a special screwdriver just for that short screw holding the iron and cap together. Large knob, wide thick blade, only 1/2" long, designed for just that removal without slipping or marring the screw slot. Well worth it.
My Grandpa always just used gasoline as a rust remover. I learned a lot of valuable knowledge from that man but some of the stuff he taught me was.. old fashioned. We built deer stands with built in ladders out of 2x4s and fixed up anything that broke down while working in the woods. Seeing you bring this tool back to life brought up a lot of fond memories of him. Thank you :)
The classic old school gun smith's method to treat rusted parts is to boil them in water to convert the red oxide to a black oxide, gently "card" the parts with steel wool or SOFT wire brushes just to remove any remaining red oxide, then soak in a light grade oil that has NO rust inhibitors (raw diesel is one kerosene is another and there are others, but watch out for additives.) This will essentially convert any red surface rust to a more stable "blued" oxide finish that will resist damaging corrosion with proper care in the future. I personally wouldn't trust modern gasoline with all of its additives and methanol and who knows what else to be much more than a potentially explosive solvent. There are better choices out there.
Everyone rushes from time to time. Adam is in that group that their minds are always out ahead of their actual place and time. Never really 100% in that moment and always with an eye on the finish line. Not trying to say it's a bad thing but things tend to get over looked. Adam reminds me of a cousin of mine who worked on lots of projects at a rabbits pace and loved to draw and play drums, absolutely loved Star Wars.
Yup. I'm in the same "boat" the brain tends to be a mile ahead of where I should be sometimes with projects and I have to force myself to stop, re-evaluate, then continue
We do it in all sorts of ways, and there is a name for it from another context. Apparently people have died in the sport of Orienteering from being so focussed on finishing, rather than being aware of their own physical state - it's called destination syndrome. I find myself thinking of the term and its consequences (sure that’s an extreme - got to be an urban myth? - but the phenomena is the same as Adam has described here) during a four-hour stint creating a world beating spreadsheet or trying to remove a stubborn screw/nut/bolt. Focus on what you are doing, not on what you want to get done.
My great-grandfather was a carpenter. My grandfather passed on his tools on to me. Everything wood (and quite a bit of the metal parts) my great-grandfather hand made himself, as was required and expected of a master carpenter at the time. As a cabinetmaker, they are beautiful to me in a way few in my family truly understand, and they are among my most prized possessions.
Sharpening things is an art. I worked at a commercial bakery and I loved watching the guy who would come around in his van and sharpen all our knives. The guy could do it freehand, it was watching an artist.
To me, the discussion of your self evaluation reminded me of what we in aviation call "get-home-itis". In the study of aircraft accidents, so many times people push boundaries and constraints in the name of getting home, that they end up throwing reason out the window (including flying through dangerous conditions). In many of these cases, people end up crashing and dying because of their lack of focus. We always have the opportunity to keep the plane on the ground and let the weather pass. I think your call to go home when you had "finish-the-project-itis" was a good one.
Thanks for these fine intelligent words.. Going through a bit of a bad patch in life and your thoughts have made me think myself. I spend my life rushing from one task, job, call to the next and you have made me start to think. All this rushing around, forgetting why I am actually doing these things etc will possibly lead me to an accident in the man cave, a car crash due to lack of concentration and also I have realised all the pressure I put myself under to "get stuff done" is stopping me from enjoying the tasks at hand. Cheers again Adam.. This video has hit home.. PS I really want an antique "Bailey" Plane/boat... as its the same name as me.. Gona look out for one for the cave!!!! Love your stuff.
I appreciate your candid discussion about getting too comfortable with even the most simple of tools! As a person who doesn’t consider themselves a “maker,” necessarily, but enjoys building guitars and aspires to do more refined things all the time, showing your mistakes is as, if not more, valuable than the very impressive things you have completed successfully. Thank you for continuing to make content that inspires us!
@@theincompetentduo-tid9206 hand planing is one of those things that when it works good it works so good it's a pleasure. You're doing it thinking, look at that. But then as you dive in deeper you get into surface finish. Sheen off the blade. You know you have it when you can achieve a reflective surface right off the tool.
Starts with restoring a plane, finishes with a personal philosophical epiphany. Yup, that's Adam. For what it's worth, I saw how you were holding that iron assembly and winced because I saw that injury coming - most people who work with planes do that at least once. Beautiful plane, would like to see it take some proper gossamer shavings :)
Hey Adam, loved the video! I really enjoy these restorations you've done lately. Just a quick tip on the plane sole flattening. Typically you would flatten the sole with the rest of the plane put together and the lever cap tightened on the iron (retracted of course). The tension from that causes the sole to flex a bit, so you want to flatten it in the state that it'll be used. In any case, it turned out great! Thanks for all the content!
I thought to myself: hmm, wouldn't the tension and flex of the sole (or the tool as a whole) be a thing? Good to know that's actually the case, haha. Thanks for this addition. Now I need to know what that huge diamond stone (more like a slab 😍) is and where to get one. And if there are more or less equal alternatives for that, other then maybe glue-ing sandpaper on a pane of glass...
I was so-so on a "Savage plane restoration" (BTW that plane needs a new or replacement blade, that one is worn out) but the advice at 20:00 is SO valuable I hit the thumbs up! over time, you do see yourself getting lax and making stupid mistakes, could be you are tired, but usually you realize that, Adam's "advice" on the cumulative effect of multiple messages is vital and we sometimes choose not to listen!
I really need to hear that bit at the end. I’ve been wanting things to move a little faster for me lately but I need to be more patient and more focused. Thank you Adam.
A month later, on a build for a piece of furniture or something, Adam expresses frustration over why this cedar plank is 1/4" narrower than it was supposed to be!
Love the philosophy!!!!!! Like Ken Hudson Campbell said in Down Periscope, "You should more careful, sir. Remember, when you rush, that's when accidents happen."
an excellent restore Adam, I have done the same multiple times with 100 year old planes and chisels, I love old tools. And you talk at the end, thank you, I totally agree with you... slow down, think and stop when you have had just enough. Come back to your project with a clear mind. AND... I have always taught saying, know how and where a tool can hurt you, before you begin working with that tool... again, thanks for your channel. Your energy is very inspiring.
Neat video. I love old handplanes; they can be so satisfying to use. One caution for all amateur tool restorers: Stanley and other manufacturers frequently used non-standard thread pitches on their tools, so you had to buy repair parts through them. Be cautious when trying to find replacement screws, or especially if you see an old plane with obvious replacement hardware. I've seen people just jam a similar screw into an old tool, cross-threading it and damaging the critical parts.
I first saw Evap o rust on another channel (hand tool rescue) and thought it was pretty awesome the way it works. I would be reluctant to use anything else now. Thanks for the great video. I love seeing people restoring these tools instead of just having them dumped.
As someone who has worked in aviation and trained aircrewmen for much of that time, I am very proud to say that none of my people received a serious injury (requiring medical attention) in that entire time. One of the reasons for this can be distilled down to one overarching fact. Safety is a way of life. It goes beyond simply thinking about it, you have to live it. Lesson one in our training was a long look at how the airplane can kill or maim you, from the pointy bits, to prop arcs, jet blast etc.
Adam is becoming the Shop Philosopher. I always have to remind myself whenever I get work related injury… or any kind of injury related to an activity I’m doing, that the thing that caused the injury was just doing it’s job. If I crash into a tree while riding my mountain bike, the tree was just being a tree. It’s humbling to realize when my skill level isn’t going to allow me to go faster, or complete a certain maneuver or aesthetic. Use the best practices for the skill level you have.
I have a slightly later #6 than yours that is absolutely my favorite woodworking tool in my shop. A lot of people see the #6 as the bastard child of Stanley's common bench planes (the 3-7 no-fraction sizes), but the #6 is just an extremely comfortable length, width, and weight for me and the things I make. In fact, that same plane - bought and restored out of necessity so I could do a glue-up when my dad's powered edge jointer broke - was the tool that made me realize how much more I enjoy working wood with hand tools than power tools, and in turn really got me interested in fine furniture making. A good old tool like these can go a looong way.
Your comments about getting injured and your mindset are spot on. The wisdom lies in realizing that you have to change things or stop what you’re doing. So amazing that you can do that! And thank you for the realization!
Yes, nice super clean-up of that big ole plane. And thanks for that last bit of "chalk talk." When you jammed that screwdriver into the part in your opposite hand, I closed my eyes. Glad you talked it out. Hand tools are our friends except they they're not! I know; you're talking internal-- but the same bit of thinking applies!
I love to restore old hand tools, and planes are some of my favorites to do. they are relatively simple tools, yet complex as all at the same time. Thank you for sharing. I also loved your philosophy lesson. There sometimes comes a point in a project where, no matter how much you want to get it done, or just finish one step in the process, that you have to walk away from it because you just aren't being productive. You need to leave it and think of something else, get some food, take a nap, but you need to step away and get it out of your head. The project won't go away, but it will give your mind a break from it and give you the rest form it that is needed to regroup. I still sometimes forget to do this, so thank you for the reminder.
You know that sign that says "safety is my goal"? Always hits my brain sideways. A goal is an endpoint, safety is a practice. You (and the Buddhist) perfectly captured that!
SHOP PRACTICE: Exactly ! I'm terrified of EVERY tool too! Those exact same thoughts go through my mind with every tool. It's important to me that you put it into SPOKEN WORDS. You vocalized what I never thought of putting into words. That's the power of you and your channel !
Oh dude, I've restored so many of these! So satisfying to work on a well-made quality tool like that. And exactly the same idea about aesthetics as me, leaving the old paint, the missing corner of the handle etc. It retains the history and personality. The result is beautiful! And those woodcurls, sooo satisfying. This is Zen and the Art of Tool Maintenance right here.
Adam, I cannot tell you enough how much I appreciate you. Not only sharing the fun things you make and the enthusiasms you have but also sitting down and discussing with us your thoughts and insights. Things you do with a friend. We may never get to meet in real life, but your intimacy with us here is very special. Be safe & well. 🤗 And be careful of those hands. You have a bunch more builds to share with us all! 🤣
I've refurbished 3 old planes the last year and it is such a rewarding feeling getting some good chips with it when you're done. Thanks for shareing and i love you shop philosophies! 😀
Getting that shaving is a thrill. Then after a while you pick up worse and worse shape planes just to see if you can get them going again. One of the worst ones I've ever done was busted completely in half. It was even missing a big chunk. Was a No. 2 though. So yeah had to fix it up. A No. 2 in good shape is worth hundreds. Not that the one I fixed up is worth spit. But I'm not about to spend hundreds on one in good shape either.
I’ve got a plane very much like this one. A Bailey number six which, for the looks of the handles and the adjustment screw, is from the same era as this one. I bought it a little over a year ago because I was in need of a jointer. I’m learning to build guitars and violins, so the slightly small size of a number six for a jointer isn’t an issue for me. The original cap iron was extremely damaged, so I put a vintage Erik Anton Berg iron set in it, an extremely nice Swedish made iron set. After a bit of cleaning and adjustment, that plane has served me very well for the past year. Lovely to see another restored.
Late response to this video (newcomer to the channel), but regarding the philosophical ending about paying attention to injuries: I have a similar rule regarding yard work and outdoor builder-type making. I have a tendency to get carried away and push myself too hard without realizing it, either to exhaustion, or if I am too hot or hungry/thirsty, when I am too excited or focused, or trying to beat the light, and I don't realize I need to stop and rest. And I work in a large yard/acreage, alone. So after a few close calls and injuries, I now have a rule. If I drop something more than once, or trip and fall down more than once, I immediately stop what I am doing (even if I am in the middle), put everything away, and go inside. I have averted heat exhaustion and serious injury more than once that way. So I am glad you went home - that's exactly how I would have interpreted the marks on my own hands as well.
What a beauty! I inherited some similar planes from my grandfather and father, but now they're in the hands of my nephew. I hope he appreciates them like you appreciate yours.
This is a great video! Not only because I'm a woodworker AMC every time I see a plane like that at a garage sale or barn sale, I HAVE to buy it. But also the ending philosophical section raking was a wonderful piece of self examination that I think we would all be better off for doing. Thanks man!
I just started baking at a restaurant and I’m experiencing a similar situation where I come home and I look at my hands and count my burns. Your advice speaks to me. Gonna try to take my time and be safer. Now that I’m passed the Learning curve it should be easier. Thanks for sharing Adam.
Every scar is a lesson. Whether its a small scar with a big reminder or a big scar with a little reminder its still there with you. The big thing is to not look at your marks as past failures because thats not how you learn from mistakes
My shop is at the foot of my garden, handy for coffee, snacks etc and I love the time in it. However, my unwritten rule is that if I make a single mistake then that's OK, if I try again & make a similar mistake then that's it, day over, close up the shop & go do something else before I get frustrated and damage myself or the piece I am working on. At the end of the day nothing that I am working on is worth a significant injury, my table saw, mitre saw or planer/thicknesser do not care if they are removing bits of wood or bits of me, nor does a chisel care if it carves the wood or my hand. Going home early is good, recognising when to do it is difficult, but is a skill worth honing. Keep the great videos coming, keep telling us how, and why, you do things but, more importantly, stay safe.
After rebuilding and installing the engine in my car, I was SOOO close to first start-up, I could taste it ! But, at 1:00 a.m. ,I KNEW I was going too fast and trying too hard to make it run. I forced myself to walk away and finish the next evening. 150,000 miles and counting later. I am glad I did. Like the gambler sings "gotta know when to hold 'em, gotta know when to fold 'em".
Ive had this exact moment many times, and ignored it too many. I think my dumbest 1 more job before bed was when i wanted to finally fill it with oil only to have it all dump out the hand tight oil cooler lines the moment i tried to start it because i told my self the oiling system was done the night before.
Wonderful. The first “maker video” I watched and got hooked on was one of Adam’s one day builds - a few years later I’m watching a video of him tackling something I now know more about than he does. I always make fun of him and sometimes criticize him very harshly for safety issues (he deserves it), but I’m very grateful to Adam Sandwich for introducing me to this whole world.
I really, really appreciate Adam sharing his mindset around self-reflection, self-awareness, and intentions. It goes beyond simply shop safety and it is already starting to change the lens through which I view my own life and habits.
Hi Adam, you hit on it in the video - "it doesn't take great pressure or force to achieve a result." Frankly, (and not to cast a dis at you) watching you sand, saw or file something with furious short strokes, expends more energy than produces result. I've found that with long, slow, light, deliberate strokes achieves a better result overall and is far more calming and Zen-like. And you said it in the outro, "it's a mindset thing." P.S. Thanks for years of entertainment and inspiration!
I love restoring old Stanley Bailey planes. A few key points. There is an order to sharpening your iron. First you shape the edge , either a crisp straight edge or one with a slight curve to it. Then you flatten the back on your stone. I use a sharpie and I color in the entire bottom inch of the iron and then run it flat over my stone until all of the sharpie is gone. Only then do I deal with creating my bevel. Then you learn about the glory of the micro bevel, but that's another topic altogether. Lastly you need to make sure you take the burr off of the back. When you dial that beauty in, you can take shavings so thin you could read the newspaper through them.
At the end you mention something about being afraid of tools. In high school theater when the technical director started training me on the table saw, one of the first things he asked was if I was afraid of it. I said no, and he explained that operating a table saw required a healthy fear of it, knowing that it can and will hurt you if you misuse it or aren't careful. I've never forgotten that.
The last part of this video really makes me think. I had a machine shop teacher who use to say "don't be afraid of the equipment, respect the equipment, if you treat them with respect they wont hurt you" I think about this a lot when I'm working with any piece of machinery. Doesn't matter how careful I am, a laps in concentration, a will to do something, excitement for a project will always lead to an injury. I'm glad and respectful ever time its not serious
So, watching you (and your workshop) I see similarities: First off, the slight "chaos" (for lack of a nicer word); I find it very comforting to see such a great artist working in such a filled (ah, there's a nicer word) workshop. Secondly, the "knowing when to stop" and fighting that urge to "just finish this little job", which we all know will take much longer or end in some sort of failure (injury in this case. And I, too have some nice scars). And then there's that healthy respect for the dangers involved with power tools; although I differ slightly in envisioning the various ways I might feed the beast instead of the tool wanting to hurt me. I see power tools as innocent, hard-working little fellows (he typed, looking at his drill press which loves to violently whirr and shake when operating, patting it on the case and saying "you're a good little boy, aren't ya"... Workshop safety being an abso-freaking-lute priority when you have your workshop in your one-room apartment; power tools, electrics, soldering irons, hazardous chemicals, paints, UV lights (luckily UV-B, but still) do require careful management if it's all in your living space... Then again, seeing as I'm still the only one who's hurt himself (here's a good one: Who has ever burnt their finger on an overloaded resistor?), I'm doing reasonably good😄
I have had really good luck sharpening chisels (havent tried planes yet but it will do those up to 2" wide) on my worksharp 3000...the big key if you get one of those, buy extra glass plates to put the other grits onto so you dont have to keep switching grits on the same plates. I can relate to the screwdriver injury, I did one recently while taking something apart to recycle it, not wearing gloves, and holding it in the air and just after thinking I hope that doesnt slip....it did and I needed to go do some minor first aid for a bit. Always push against the bench, not your hand in the air while using a tool...I will try and remember for next time, glad you are also ok with a minor injury. Always enjoy the Adam videos as we never know what he will get into next. :)
Love the words of wisdom Adam bestows upon us the viewers. There will come a day where this will no longer be, and it will be a void in its absence. Till that time arrives, keep sharing the fountain of knowledge.
This video is a great lesson in craftsmanship. I have worked on set building, knife making, green and linear woodworking, leather, flintnapping, etc. Tools will eat you. Attention is everything. Thanks for sharing your thought process. Stay safe.
I enjoy woodworking and use different old hand tools like hand planes and bitnbrace. Not long ago I was given my great grandfather's 5.5 Jack plane. I lovingly restored it and now get to use it in my future builds
By talking about it you've made me more aware and reinforced my belief all along how important safety practices are and that you can't let your guard down ever!
Its honestly a beautiful thing to watch a mind like mine do something like this withe the proper scheduling and process and pull it off better than I could dream.
Thank you Adam. Every time I watch one of your videos, I feel that I am at a place in my life where I need to detox/escape from my “everyday grind”. The crazy thing is, each of your shop/life lessons that you share with us are exactly what I NEED to hear to self evaluate and re-engage my life with a new perspective. I just want to say that you are awesome and I appreciate what you do and how you do it!
And, by the way, sometimes it's REALLY good to put it down and just walk away. After damaging my hands, for 30+ years, I still find it hard to lay a tedious project down, and come back to it, the next day. But, I've also found that, this is the very thing to do, on a number of occasions.
Your table saw is identical to one I’d love to forget. A number of years ago, I watched a board kick back against a dado bit on a friend. They added a Saw Stop table saw (highly recommend) to the shop after that, but kept the old table saw for a second setup. Two more digits later, they sold it and got a second used Saw Stop. I haven’t touched a table saw in 15 years, which is problematic at times. It’s awesome you’re in-tune with yourself, it’s a great lesson for all of us. Long time viewer, first time commenter, love all you and your crew do. Thanks Adam, stay safe.
Hey love your videos! I'm an avid woodworker. And I enjoy doing woodworking with old tools. I happen to have a set of those same planes from #3 through #7. And a block plane. I've restored all of them like you did. Just a few ideas for you. When flattening the soul, you want to do so with the frog and everything installed and clamped to pressure so you're flattening with the same strain on the soul as when in use. And also you might want to add a micro bevel. Again, love your videos and really appreciate the way your mind works. Long time fan going back to the beginning of myth busters.
Great stuff. I work offshore on an oil production facility, and maintaining it can be dangerous. Last week had a guy hurt his hand pretty badly, and it was exactly one of those sudden moments where you’re doing something dangerous without even realizing it. It occurred to me that one of the reasons it was so shocking for everyone (beyond the injury itself, that is), is that the guy who got hurt is a talented and disciplined mechanic. The injury he received wasn’t in proportion to his skills and mindset. Consider that every action we take is the product of willingness and ability; nothing more or less than that. Consider also how easy it is to calibrate an inexperienced person. It’s easy to tune up someone who’s new at something because their mistakes are loud and visible and easy to intercept. But when someone chooses to do a thing and they’ve got loads of experience, they’re already very finely calibrated, so it’s very easy to miss emerging risk - it’s quiet and small and hard to detect. Anyway, the problem of experienced and talented people still injuring themselves is a very durable one, and it was interesting to see you at the end searching for a cohesive message to package up and pass along (which you managed to make the most of, I think). Great video!
I’ve no idea if this comment has come up, but one thing my high school design and tech teacher impressed upon me was that when removing the cap iron from a plane blade you should always use the lever cap as the chance of injuring yourself is so much lower. I’m now a design and tech teacher myself and spend a lot of time talking about safety with my students, your final discussion was great at giving me an opportunity to reflect on the idea of workshop safety and how to talk about it with students. Thank you for another great video!
Thank you I just saw a rerun of MythBusters s1.7 today and it is still a joy. However I really love where you are now and the one day builds gives us a greater insight into what you do. A great lesson in life. Slow down and give important actions care and thought. 👍
Great. Hope you got the hand plane bug. Just one word of advice when lapping it flat put the blade in tension retracted. If you do it before, then put the blade in tension it may ever so slightly change the flatness of the sole.
I mentioned the video to Ben on his livestream today, and although he hasn't seen it yet, he's aware and planning to come and see. He *really* would like to do a collab with Adam I think!
I don't believe this comment will be read. I do believe in the power of change Adam is constantly able to move through and guide us through his experience. The cherry on top of an already beautifully crafted video of a simple planer refurbishing, is his ability to always teach us something. He knows we are always listening, even when we don't think we are. Thank you Adam, and thank you Tested crew.
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Adam here is one you have never done PROVE THE EARTH IS TRULY A SPHERE"". US WHO ARE WIDE AWAKE KNOW IT IS TRULY FLAT". WE THAT ARE AWAKE GOVERNMENTS ARE EVIL AND LIE ABOUT EVERYTHING"""".
@@leepopaz253 All Governments LIE...They're ALL Corrupt.....
That's the Nature of the Beast!!
I am of the Opinion, that the Earth Is /Was/Will* be, a Dodecehedron!!
(* Linear Time doesn't Exist!!)
&, has been lovingly flattened out, by my Sister in Laws left buttock,,,,,,
Thereby causing Time to Reverse.,....Then Unverse, back and forth. 🎶🙌💥🍷
(and also to enable folks like You, to call it "FLAT"!) 💐
Quantum Biology, will provide you with your answer, if you feel that you need to stay ahead of the Politicians......🤪✨
(The Earth is Not Entirely Flat,,, Or Cycling would be Loads Easier,,,,
but much less fun!)
It's just a bit like a rolled up Newspaper,,, The Author,,
Sir Terry Pratchett, had a Fantastic Grip on the nature of Reality,,,,, Go Read a couple of his Disk world Novels....... And you will Understand ALL....✨
Namaste 🙏
Andrea and Critter Family.
.XxX. 💞🙋♀️🐕🦺🕊️🕊️💞XxX.
I feel the go fast. I'm the same way go fast. Those are used for facing wood. I like an English plane. But a Japanese plane works best (for me). Understand it's sentimental. I think we both think alike.
Really appreciated the philosophical ending. I had a similar experience in college working on a model for an architecture class. It was past midnight with the model due the next day and I made a mistake and then I made another and I put my tools down and went to bed. My classmates looked at me like I was crazy for leaving instead of working all night. But the next day I came in early, well rested, and finished the model. They had all made barely any progress while I slept. It is important to recognize your limits and when things are affecting you in negative ways.
I’m currently finishing an architecture degree, and this story is very familiar. This was one of my first important realizations in the program.
I believe you are absolutely right. We all need rest to do our best. Better to get the rest when it is most needed 👍
You can't make while you're exhausted
Done this myself. Had an order due. (I work in the machining business). It should have been done so much sooner but our supplier for 6ALV And AL-6XN. Ugh long story. Anyways. I dang near took a hand off with a machine and thought it’s midnight. If I keep going than I’m just going to hurt myself. So I shut it down and got some sleep.
My guess is that this is a Type 11 from 1910-1918.
I was gonna tell him to go watch your video on japanning.
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Literally just commented saying you probably liked this video as a joke. Then you pop up.
Soon as I saw the hand plane I just knew HandToolRescue, somewhere, suddenly had his spider-sense go off. Sure enough he's already in the comments 😄
I assume you're referring to something other than the Stanley numbering system, since the Stanley #11 was a specialty plane for beltmakers?
@@pixelkatten the planes changed over the years and there are different types. This is a No 6 Type 11.
I love that as Adam is telling us about his impatience to get something done and cross it off his list the doorbell rings. Then he impatiently finishes what he is saying so he can finish his thought... and cross it of his list. Poetic
The sound of a sharp plane peeling curls of wood is so satisfying.
Hello, my name is Dima, I'm from Ukraine. I really like your videos. I grew up on your show. I started woodworking because of your videos. And I thank you very much for that. There is a war in our country now. The Russian Federation attacked Ukraine. Many people have already supported us, supported our struggle for freedom. we have already been supported by Jamie Hyneman, and many others. I and the whole of Ukraine would be very grateful to you for your words of support. thank you
Nothing personal but I'm Rootin' 4 Putin. Your country has some ah, problems. Like shelling the separatists for the past 8 years. Then there's the corruption Ukraine has been involved in. Zelensky should have given up the dirt on Biden to Trump when he had the chance. Now here you are.
Now I know how machinists feel when they watch Adam play with mills and lathes. Happy to see another old hand plane restored to working order. It's time to get a new blade.
Your closing thoughts are why I love this channel. Thank you for always sharing your wisdom with us. Take care of yourself!
Adam, Thanks for showing everyone that being a.d.d. is ok and having that over the top enthusiasm is just embracing what others simply do not see.
You rock!
I love that Bailey No.6 taught us all a lesson. Thanks for all you put out into the world.
I believe just about everyone watching this video felt the pain when that screwdriver slipped.
I had buttclench
I know the feeling all too well, and appreciated the quick cut that likely skipped Adam swearing like a sailor. God knows we've all done it.
Quick Jab :p
at least he was able to keep his eyebrows this time
I own a special screwdriver just for that short screw holding the iron and cap together. Large knob, wide thick blade, only 1/2" long, designed for just that removal without slipping or marring the screw slot. Well worth it.
I’m very happy you took the time to talk about the injury you sustained. Happy you were not seriously injured.
My Grandpa always just used gasoline as a rust remover. I learned a lot of valuable knowledge from that man but some of the stuff he taught me was.. old fashioned. We built deer stands with built in ladders out of 2x4s and fixed up anything that broke down while working in the woods. Seeing you bring this tool back to life brought up a lot of fond memories of him. Thank you :)
Kerosene was always my Fathers cleaner of choice. My too, it just works.
The classic old school gun smith's method to treat rusted parts is to boil them in water to convert the red oxide to a black oxide, gently "card" the parts with steel wool or SOFT wire brushes just to remove any remaining red oxide, then soak in a light grade oil that has NO rust inhibitors (raw diesel is one kerosene is another and there are others, but watch out for additives.) This will essentially convert any red surface rust to a more stable "blued" oxide finish that will resist damaging corrosion with proper care in the future. I personally wouldn't trust modern gasoline with all of its additives and methanol and who knows what else to be much more than a potentially explosive solvent. There are better choices out there.
Gasoline was a lot more affordable in your Grandpa's time.
@@1pcfred I just filled up my truck at $4 US/Gal.. it's insane how much that costed.
Everyone rushes from time to time. Adam is in that group that their minds are always out ahead of their actual place and time. Never really 100% in that moment and always with an eye on the finish line. Not trying to say it's a bad thing but things tend to get over looked. Adam reminds me of a cousin of mine who worked on lots of projects at a rabbits pace and loved to draw and play drums, absolutely loved Star Wars.
Yup. I'm in the same "boat" the brain tends to be a mile ahead of where I should be sometimes with projects and I have to force myself to stop, re-evaluate, then continue
We do it in all sorts of ways, and there is a name for it from another context. Apparently people have died in the sport of Orienteering from being so focussed on finishing, rather than being aware of their own physical state - it's called destination syndrome. I find myself thinking of the term and its consequences (sure that’s an extreme - got to be an urban myth? - but the phenomena is the same as Adam has described here) during a four-hour stint creating a world beating spreadsheet or trying to remove a stubborn screw/nut/bolt.
Focus on what you are doing, not on what you want to get done.
My great-grandfather was a carpenter. My grandfather passed on his tools on to me. Everything wood (and quite a bit of the metal parts) my great-grandfather hand made himself, as was required and expected of a master carpenter at the time.
As a cabinetmaker, they are beautiful to me in a way few in my family truly understand, and they are among my most prized possessions.
Knowing when to walk away is a skill that we need to re-learn from time to time. This was a beautiful functional restoration.
Sharpening things is an art. I worked at a commercial bakery and I loved watching the guy who would come around in his van and sharpen all our knives. The guy could do it freehand, it was watching an artist.
To me, the discussion of your self evaluation reminded me of what we in aviation call "get-home-itis". In the study of aircraft accidents, so many times people push boundaries and constraints in the name of getting home, that they end up throwing reason out the window (including flying through dangerous conditions). In many of these cases, people end up crashing and dying because of their lack of focus. We always have the opportunity to keep the plane on the ground and let the weather pass. I think your call to go home when you had "finish-the-project-itis" was a good one.
Thanks for these fine intelligent words.. Going through a bit of a bad patch in life and your thoughts have made me think myself. I spend my life rushing from one task, job, call to the next and you have made me start to think. All this rushing around, forgetting why I am actually doing these things etc will possibly lead me to an accident in the man cave, a car crash due to lack of concentration and also I have realised all the pressure I put myself under to "get stuff done" is stopping me from enjoying the tasks at hand. Cheers again Adam.. This video has hit home.. PS I really want an antique "Bailey" Plane/boat... as its the same name as me.. Gona look out for one for the cave!!!! Love your stuff.
I appreciate your candid discussion about getting too comfortable with even the most simple of tools! As a person who doesn’t consider themselves a “maker,” necessarily, but enjoys building guitars and aspires to do more refined things all the time, showing your mistakes is as, if not more, valuable than the very impressive things you have completed successfully. Thank you for continuing to make content that inspires us!
Got to love those old hand planes. Very useful in the workshop.
Hand planing is very addictive. I saw Adam starting to get carried away with it. He had that gleam in his eye.
@@1pcfred it is indeed very addictive! He sure had.
@@theincompetentduo-tid9206 hand planing is one of those things that when it works good it works so good it's a pleasure. You're doing it thinking, look at that. But then as you dive in deeper you get into surface finish. Sheen off the blade. You know you have it when you can achieve a reflective surface right off the tool.
The reflection at the end of the video is mighty important. I recognize it and I hope other people take note! Thanks for that!
Starts with restoring a plane, finishes with a personal philosophical epiphany. Yup, that's Adam.
For what it's worth, I saw how you were holding that iron assembly and winced because I saw that injury coming - most people who work with planes do that at least once. Beautiful plane, would like to see it take some proper gossamer shavings :)
The moment the screwdriver slipped I was like...yep, been there.
The chip breaker and iron are in cahoots, always.
Hey Adam, loved the video! I really enjoy these restorations you've done lately. Just a quick tip on the plane sole flattening. Typically you would flatten the sole with the rest of the plane put together and the lever cap tightened on the iron (retracted of course). The tension from that causes the sole to flex a bit, so you want to flatten it in the state that it'll be used. In any case, it turned out great! Thanks for all the content!
I thought to myself: hmm, wouldn't the tension and flex of the sole (or the tool as a whole) be a thing? Good to know that's actually the case, haha. Thanks for this addition. Now I need to know what that huge diamond stone (more like a slab 😍) is and where to get one. And if there are more or less equal alternatives for that, other then maybe glue-ing sandpaper on a pane of glass...
I was so-so on a "Savage plane restoration" (BTW that plane needs a new or replacement blade, that one is worn out) but the advice at 20:00 is SO valuable I hit the thumbs up! over time, you do see yourself getting lax and making stupid mistakes, could be you are tired, but usually you realize that, Adam's "advice" on the cumulative effect of multiple messages is vital and we sometimes choose not to listen!
I could watch Adam forever it seems like. He’s such a unique genuine man that loves what he does and loves anything about everyone and everything 😏
This is great, thank you. I have a planer just like this one that I inherited from my Grandpa. He built Thrifty stores all over California.
I really need to hear that bit at the end. I’ve been wanting things to move a little faster for me lately but I need to be more patient and more focused. Thank you Adam.
A month later, on a build for a piece of furniture or something, Adam expresses frustration over why this cedar plank is 1/4" narrower than it was supposed to be!
Lol!!!
Love the philosophy!!!!!! Like Ken Hudson Campbell said in Down Periscope, "You should more careful, sir. Remember, when you rush, that's when accidents happen."
an excellent restore Adam, I have done the same multiple times with 100 year old planes and chisels, I love old tools. And you talk at the end, thank you, I totally agree with you... slow down, think and stop when you have had just enough. Come back to your project with a clear mind. AND... I have always taught saying, know how and where a tool can hurt you, before you begin working with that tool... again, thanks for your channel. Your energy is very inspiring.
Neat video. I love old handplanes; they can be so satisfying to use. One caution for all amateur tool restorers: Stanley and other manufacturers frequently used non-standard thread pitches on their tools, so you had to buy repair parts through them. Be cautious when trying to find replacement screws, or especially if you see an old plane with obvious replacement hardware. I've seen people just jam a similar screw into an old tool, cross-threading it and damaging the critical parts.
I first saw Evap o rust on another channel (hand tool rescue) and thought it was pretty awesome the way it works. I would be reluctant to use anything else now.
Thanks for the great video. I love seeing people restoring these tools instead of just having them dumped.
As someone who has worked in aviation and trained aircrewmen for much of that time, I am very proud to say that none of my people received a serious injury (requiring medical attention) in that entire time. One of the reasons for this can be distilled down to one overarching fact. Safety is a way of life. It goes beyond simply thinking about it, you have to live it. Lesson one in our training was a long look at how the airplane can kill or maim you, from the pointy bits, to prop arcs, jet blast etc.
What a great human. Thanks for another brilliant video Adam
Thanks for sharing Adam. 👍
The shaving sound is just so satisfying! Also, thanks for chatting about the process and when to take a break or stop and coming back to it later on.
My dad (would be 72 this year) had a sharpening set like you have there, Adam. It warms my heart to see one still being used.
Adam is becoming the Shop Philosopher.
I always have to remind myself whenever I get work related injury… or any kind of injury related to an activity I’m doing, that the thing that caused the injury was just doing it’s job. If I crash into a tree while riding my mountain bike, the tree was just being a tree. It’s humbling to realize when my skill level isn’t going to allow me to go faster, or complete a certain maneuver or aesthetic. Use the best practices for the skill level you have.
I have a slightly later #6 than yours that is absolutely my favorite woodworking tool in my shop. A lot of people see the #6 as the bastard child of Stanley's common bench planes (the 3-7 no-fraction sizes), but the #6 is just an extremely comfortable length, width, and weight for me and the things I make.
In fact, that same plane - bought and restored out of necessity so I could do a glue-up when my dad's powered edge jointer broke - was the tool that made me realize how much more I enjoy working wood with hand tools than power tools, and in turn really got me interested in fine furniture making. A good old tool like these can go a looong way.
Your comments about getting injured and your mindset are spot on. The wisdom lies in realizing that you have to change things or stop what you’re doing. So amazing that you can do that! And thank you for the realization!
Yes, nice super clean-up of that big ole plane. And thanks for that last bit of "chalk talk." When you jammed that screwdriver into the part in your opposite hand, I closed my eyes.
Glad you talked it out. Hand tools are our friends except they they're not! I know; you're talking internal-- but the same bit of thinking applies!
Thanks Adam, I have shared your video to my Makers space, and it is been well received. Again Thanks for your discussion.
I love to restore old hand tools, and planes are some of my favorites to do. they are relatively simple tools, yet complex as all at the same time. Thank you for sharing. I also loved your philosophy lesson. There sometimes comes a point in a project where, no matter how much you want to get it done, or just finish one step in the process, that you have to walk away from it because you just aren't being productive. You need to leave it and think of something else, get some food, take a nap, but you need to step away and get it out of your head. The project won't go away, but it will give your mind a break from it and give you the rest form it that is needed to regroup. I still sometimes forget to do this, so thank you for the reminder.
That plane waited how long for someone to work on it? It can wait another day.
You know that sign that says "safety is my goal"? Always hits my brain sideways. A goal is an endpoint, safety is a practice. You (and the Buddhist) perfectly captured that!
SHOP PRACTICE: Exactly ! I'm terrified of EVERY tool too! Those exact same thoughts go through my mind with every tool. It's important to me that you put it into SPOKEN WORDS. You vocalized what I never thought of putting into words. That's the power of you and your channel !
Oh dude, I've restored so many of these! So satisfying to work on a well-made quality tool like that. And exactly the same idea about aesthetics as me, leaving the old paint, the missing corner of the handle etc. It retains the history and personality. The result is beautiful! And those woodcurls, sooo satisfying.
This is Zen and the Art of Tool Maintenance right here.
Perhaps your best work ever. Mindfulness is a worthy study for any maker. Thanks, brother.
Adam, I cannot tell you enough how much I appreciate you. Not only sharing the fun things you make and the enthusiasms you have but also sitting down and discussing with us your thoughts and insights. Things you do with a friend. We may never get to meet in real life, but your intimacy with us here is very special. Be safe & well. 🤗 And be careful of those hands. You have a bunch more builds to share with us all! 🤣
It's just fascinating seeing my childhood hero growing old and still doing his things.
He’s only 54!
@@monopolyshark yeah I know... Lmao.
I've refurbished 3 old planes the last year and it is such a rewarding feeling getting some good chips with it when you're done. Thanks for shareing and i love you shop philosophies! 😀
Getting that shaving is a thrill. Then after a while you pick up worse and worse shape planes just to see if you can get them going again. One of the worst ones I've ever done was busted completely in half. It was even missing a big chunk. Was a No. 2 though. So yeah had to fix it up. A No. 2 in good shape is worth hundreds. Not that the one I fixed up is worth spit. But I'm not about to spend hundreds on one in good shape either.
Your ODBs are ALWAYS fun....I always learn something and enjoy them all.
I’ve got a plane very much like this one. A Bailey number six which, for the looks of the handles and the adjustment screw, is from the same era as this one. I bought it a little over a year ago because I was in need of a jointer. I’m learning to build guitars and violins, so the slightly small size of a number six for a jointer isn’t an issue for me. The original cap iron was extremely damaged, so I put a vintage Erik Anton Berg iron set in it, an extremely nice Swedish made iron set. After a bit of cleaning and adjustment, that plane has served me very well for the past year. Lovely to see another restored.
Late response to this video (newcomer to the channel), but regarding the philosophical ending about paying attention to injuries: I have a similar rule regarding yard work and outdoor builder-type making. I have a tendency to get carried away and push myself too hard without realizing it, either to exhaustion, or if I am too hot or hungry/thirsty, when I am too excited or focused, or trying to beat the light, and I don't realize I need to stop and rest. And I work in a large yard/acreage, alone. So after a few close calls and injuries, I now have a rule. If I drop something more than once, or trip and fall down more than once, I immediately stop what I am doing (even if I am in the middle), put everything away, and go inside. I have averted heat exhaustion and serious injury more than once that way. So I am glad you went home - that's exactly how I would have interpreted the marks on my own hands as well.
I always appreciate your videos, your integrity, your support for makers, and your transparency throughout your builds. Thank you!
Adam I love your talks of wisdom .
I think this video shows that Adam is as wise as Master Yoda.
Thank You for another awesome build/restore.
What a beauty! I inherited some similar planes from my grandfather and father, but now they're in the hands of my nephew. I hope he appreciates them like you appreciate yours.
This is a great video! Not only because I'm a woodworker AMC every time I see a plane like that at a garage sale or barn sale, I HAVE to buy it. But also the ending philosophical section raking was a wonderful piece of self examination that I think we would all be better off for doing. Thanks man!
My dad bought me a plane once. I really appreciated it.
That's a beautiful sound by the way.
I just started baking at a restaurant and I’m experiencing a similar situation where I come home and I look at my hands and count my burns. Your advice speaks to me. Gonna try to take my time and be safer. Now that I’m passed the Learning curve it should be easier. Thanks for sharing Adam.
Every scar is a lesson. Whether its a small scar with a big reminder or a big scar with a little reminder its still there with you.
The big thing is to not look at your marks as past failures because thats not how you learn from mistakes
My shop is at the foot of my garden, handy for coffee, snacks etc and I love the time in it. However, my unwritten rule is that if I make a single mistake then that's OK, if I try again & make a similar mistake then that's it, day over, close up the shop & go do something else before I get frustrated and damage myself or the piece I am working on.
At the end of the day nothing that I am working on is worth a significant injury, my table saw, mitre saw or planer/thicknesser do not care if they are removing bits of wood or bits of me, nor does a chisel care if it carves the wood or my hand. Going home early is good, recognising when to do it is difficult, but is a skill worth honing.
Keep the great videos coming, keep telling us how, and why, you do things but, more importantly, stay safe.
After rebuilding and installing the engine in my car, I was SOOO close to first start-up, I could taste it ! But, at 1:00 a.m. ,I KNEW I was going too fast and trying too hard to make it run. I forced myself to walk away and finish the next evening. 150,000 miles and counting later. I am glad I did. Like the gambler sings "gotta know when to hold 'em, gotta know when to fold 'em".
Ive had this exact moment many times, and ignored it too many.
I think my dumbest 1 more job before bed was when i wanted to finally fill it with oil only to have it all dump out the hand tight oil cooler lines the moment i tried to start it because i told my self the oiling system was done the night before.
Wonderful. The first “maker video” I watched and got hooked on was one of Adam’s one day builds - a few years later I’m watching a video of him tackling something I now know more about than he does. I always make fun of him and sometimes criticize him very harshly for safety issues (he deserves it), but I’m very grateful to Adam Sandwich for introducing me to this whole world.
I really, really appreciate Adam sharing his mindset around self-reflection, self-awareness, and intentions. It goes beyond simply shop safety and it is already starting to change the lens through which I view my own life and habits.
Hi Adam, you hit on it in the video - "it doesn't take great pressure or force to achieve a result." Frankly, (and not to cast a dis at you) watching you sand, saw or file something with furious short strokes, expends more energy than produces result. I've found that with long, slow, light, deliberate strokes achieves a better result overall and is far more calming and Zen-like. And you said it in the outro, "it's a mindset thing." P.S. Thanks for years of entertainment and inspiration!
Thanks so much for talking me through that and for talking us through that. Safety is a practice. That helped me a lot
I love my Bailey 6, from my father in law. Need to set it up again and sharpen the blade, but when it's ready to roll it is a joy to use.
I love restoring old Stanley Bailey planes. A few key points. There is an order to sharpening your iron. First you shape the edge , either a crisp straight edge or one with a slight curve to it. Then you flatten the back on your stone. I use a sharpie and I color in the entire bottom inch of the iron and then run it flat over my stone until all of the sharpie is gone. Only then do I deal with creating my bevel. Then you learn about the glory of the micro bevel, but that's another topic altogether. Lastly you need to make sure you take the burr off of the back. When you dial that beauty in, you can take shavings so thin you could read the newspaper through them.
At the end you mention something about being afraid of tools. In high school theater when the technical director started training me on the table saw, one of the first things he asked was if I was afraid of it. I said no, and he explained that operating a table saw required a healthy fear of it, knowing that it can and will hurt you if you misuse it or aren't careful. I've never forgotten that.
The last part of this video really makes me think. I had a machine shop teacher who use to say "don't be afraid of the equipment, respect the equipment, if you treat them with respect they wont hurt you" I think about this a lot when I'm working with any piece of machinery. Doesn't matter how careful I am, a laps in concentration, a will to do something, excitement for a project will always lead to an injury. I'm glad and respectful ever time its not serious
Focus is critical when performing hazardous tasks.
So, watching you (and your workshop) I see similarities:
First off, the slight "chaos" (for lack of a nicer word); I find it very comforting to see such a great artist working in such a filled (ah, there's a nicer word) workshop.
Secondly, the "knowing when to stop" and fighting that urge to "just finish this little job", which we all know will take much longer or end in some sort of failure (injury in this case. And I, too have some nice scars).
And then there's that healthy respect for the dangers involved with power tools; although I differ slightly in envisioning the various ways I might feed the beast instead of the tool wanting to hurt me. I see power tools as innocent, hard-working little fellows (he typed, looking at his drill press which loves to violently whirr and shake when operating, patting it on the case and saying "you're a good little boy, aren't ya"...
Workshop safety being an abso-freaking-lute priority when you have your workshop in your one-room apartment; power tools, electrics, soldering irons, hazardous chemicals, paints, UV lights (luckily UV-B, but still) do require careful management if it's all in your living space... Then again, seeing as I'm still the only one who's hurt himself (here's a good one: Who has ever burnt their finger on an overloaded resistor?), I'm doing reasonably good😄
I have had really good luck sharpening chisels (havent tried planes yet but it will do those up to 2" wide) on my worksharp 3000...the big key if you get one of those, buy extra glass plates to put the other grits onto so you dont have to keep switching grits on the same plates. I can relate to the screwdriver injury, I did one recently while taking something apart to recycle it, not wearing gloves, and holding it in the air and just after thinking I hope that doesnt slip....it did and I needed to go do some minor first aid for a bit. Always push against the bench, not your hand in the air while using a tool...I will try and remember for next time, glad you are also ok with a minor injury. Always enjoy the Adam videos as we never know what he will get into next. :)
Love the words of wisdom Adam bestows upon us the viewers. There will come a day where this will no longer be, and it will be a void in its absence. Till that time arrives, keep sharing the fountain of knowledge.
I have wanted a video like this since I started watching your channel, I love restoring planes and am very exited to see how you do.
I want to see Adam make a new tote. It's a very satisfying project. One of those comes out better than you thought it would things.
This video is a great lesson in craftsmanship. I have worked on set building, knife making, green and linear woodworking, leather, flintnapping, etc. Tools will eat you. Attention is everything. Thanks for sharing your thought process. Stay safe.
I enjoy woodworking and use different old hand tools like hand planes and bitnbrace. Not long ago I was given my great grandfather's 5.5 Jack plane. I lovingly restored it and now get to use it in my future builds
By talking about it you've made me more aware and reinforced my belief all along how important safety practices are and that you can't let your guard down ever!
Yeah you have to have your game face on when you're in the shop. One little mistake can lead to a lifetime disability.
Perfect timing. I got a Bailey 5 1/2 or something around that size disassembled on a work bench for the past 3 weeks. Wasn’t sure where to start.
Its honestly a beautiful thing to watch a mind like mine do something like this withe the proper scheduling and process and pull it off better than I could dream.
Just thank you for that ending. You're gold.
Thank you Adam. Every time I watch one of your videos, I feel that I am at a place in my life where I need to detox/escape from my “everyday grind”. The crazy thing is, each of your shop/life lessons that you share with us are exactly what I NEED to hear to self evaluate and re-engage my life with a new perspective. I just want to say that you are awesome and I appreciate what you do and how you do it!
BEAUTIFUL JOB!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE watching you take the time and care, to repair, restore, or even modify tools, that have lasted for years.
And, by the way, sometimes it's REALLY good to put it down and just walk away. After damaging my hands, for 30+ years, I still find it hard to lay a tedious project down, and come back to it, the next day. But, I've also found that, this is the very thing to do, on a number of occasions.
Your table saw is identical to one I’d love to forget. A number of years ago, I watched a board kick back against a dado bit on a friend. They added a Saw Stop table saw (highly recommend) to the shop after that, but kept the old table saw for a second setup. Two more digits later, they sold it and got a second used Saw Stop. I haven’t touched a table saw in 15 years, which is problematic at times. It’s awesome you’re in-tune with yourself, it’s a great lesson for all of us.
Long time viewer, first time commenter, love all you and your crew do. Thanks Adam, stay safe.
Hey love your videos! I'm an avid woodworker. And I enjoy doing woodworking with old tools. I happen to have a set of those same planes from #3 through #7. And a block plane. I've restored all of them like you did. Just a few ideas for you. When flattening the soul, you want to do so with the frog and everything installed and clamped to pressure so you're flattening with the same strain on the soul as when in use. And also you might want to add a micro bevel. Again, love your videos and really appreciate the way your mind works. Long time fan going back to the beginning of myth busters.
Talks about having to finish things too quick, has to finish thought before answering the door. Love you Adam!
Great stuff.
I work offshore on an oil production facility, and maintaining it can be dangerous. Last week had a guy hurt his hand pretty badly, and it was exactly one of those sudden moments where you’re doing something dangerous without even realizing it.
It occurred to me that one of the reasons it was so shocking for everyone (beyond the injury itself, that is), is that the guy who got hurt is a talented and disciplined mechanic. The injury he received wasn’t in proportion to his skills and mindset.
Consider that every action we take is the product of willingness and ability; nothing more or less than that.
Consider also how easy it is to calibrate an inexperienced person. It’s easy to tune up someone who’s new at something because their mistakes are loud and visible and easy to intercept.
But when someone chooses to do a thing and they’ve got loads of experience, they’re already very finely calibrated, so it’s very easy to miss emerging risk - it’s quiet and small and hard to detect.
Anyway, the problem of experienced and talented people still injuring themselves is a very durable one, and it was interesting to see you at the end searching for a cohesive message to package up and pass along (which you managed to make the most of, I think).
Great video!
Ohh adam my favorite worlds are colliding here, love it man
I’ve no idea if this comment has come up, but one thing my high school design and tech teacher impressed upon me was that when removing the cap iron from a plane blade you should always use the lever cap as the chance of injuring yourself is so much lower. I’m now a design and tech teacher myself and spend a lot of time talking about safety with my students, your final discussion was great at giving me an opportunity to reflect on the idea of workshop safety and how to talk about it with students. Thank you for another great video!
Thank you I just saw a rerun of MythBusters s1.7 today and it is still a joy. However I really love where you are now and the one day builds gives us a greater insight into what you do. A great lesson in life. Slow down and give important actions care and thought. 👍
Great video and very wise words Many Thanks and take care Adam.
Thank you for sharing how you really felt.. there’s nothing wrong with a lil break.
I hope you & the family are doing good
Great. Hope you got the hand plane bug. Just one word of advice when lapping it flat put the blade in tension retracted. If you do it before, then put the blade in tension it may ever so slightly change the flatness of the sole.
You’ll making a certain Ben Crowe from crimson guitars very happy! Also it has, as it should, white paint on it.
I mentioned the video to Ben on his livestream today, and although he hasn't seen it yet, he's aware and planning to come and see.
He *really* would like to do a collab with Adam I think!
EVERYTHING you produce is fun. Keep it up! Love ya
I don't believe this comment will be read. I do believe in the power of change Adam is constantly able to move through and guide us through his experience. The cherry on top of an already beautifully crafted video of a simple planer refurbishing, is his ability to always teach us something. He knows we are always listening, even when we don't think we are. Thank you Adam, and thank you Tested crew.
I'm always fascinated with his work space and his enthusiasm, this was what I loved about Mythbusters, his love to build stuff and his personality.
That outro was what I needed to hear thank you. Also have the same injury on my finger from touching an end mill while cleaning my CNC.
Inspiring reflection ad the end of the video. A new and different way of viewing my actions thank you Adam
Thank you Adam!