Haters gonna hate. I adore the golden ratio reference. And I appreciate your thoroughness in coming back and showing me how you recycled your chewed-up pushstick. Thank you.
I’ve watched a few of these videos. They are by far the easiest to follow. I built the box joint jig and they came out perfect with little adjustments Thank you
Love it that you followed up on the previous video comments to answer the questions raised. And if I lived in the USA your woodworking course would be in my Christmas wish-list from Santa!
Thanks for the follow-up. And like a lot of folks in here, I really appreciate your attention to detail in everything you do. Please ignore any haters you may come across and keep doing what you do. Thank you!
Delete the comments you don't like? America is already drifting towards the Russian and Chinese approach to dealing with civil liberties. Can you see how that sort of arbitrary censorship is dangerous?
Thanks for the followup. You might be surprised how little some of us might know. I'm lazy, but I really like to watch good work. Gives me something to aim for should I ever accidentally find myself motivated. And the Golden Ratio, what a great final touch. You, sir, are an artist!
I personally don't care about the naysayers that make native comments on your channel they'll never be a mechanist. I do like your precise measurements. That is why I like your channel (program).
Thank you for the videos. I have taken your classes and utilize your safety tips in all my wood working. I can truly say to you that you have helped me be safer and a better woodworker. Thank you again for the videos
Only just discovered your channel. The videos I’ve watched have been really inspiring. Although you work in imperial they are far better than any UK channels. Will be watching many more!
I watched the previous video, but I still prefer 2 push sticks. The one on the left hand pushes materials against the fence, and the other pushes through the blade. Personal preference here, I have a feeling the purpose of this video wasn’t about push sticks, but rather dedication and craftsmanship about doing something. If you take them into consideration when doing projects or work for a customer, the rewards will come. Thank you for the video, not a hater here, but at the end of the day it’s just a push stick.
I've made a pile of your push sticks. As far as the heel is concerned, I just cut a strip of 1/4" wood and chop it into 1" pieces and glue it on to the sole of the push stick. Its a lot easier then using the table saw then band saw.
Okay William, now that you've got us all excited about the golden rectangle, I want to see what you do with the Fibonacci Numbers. A whole lot of creativity waiting to be released. I think that the Fibonacci spiral , found in much of nature (denoting design, hence designer) is fascinating. Way too structured and mathematically precise to be "random".
Hi William It's always a pleasure watching you...I think the sacred geometry is awesome...who knows, maybe it will keep you safer as you use the push stick.😉👍
When you cut the bottom off. I totally thought you were just going to glue another scrap piece to the bottom! Now I’m wondering why that wouldn’t work. Instead of making new one. You just cut the same amount off the bottom each time and glue a new one on. Totally respect your knowledge. Keep doing what your doing.
I watched your first video yesterday (the Previous push stick video)....I've now watched every single damn one of your videos already. Fantastic content
Dear William, I’m impressed with your rack of Japanese saws. I have three and am pretty pleased with using them. I feel that I may be missing something and was wondering if you could do a video on your collection and how you use each one and in what circumstances. Cheerio from Down-under.
Hello, William. Thank you for making and posting your terrific videos. I have learned - and continue to learn - so much from them! I have a question: Do you also round over the edges on the smaller (5/16") push sticks? If so, what size router bit do you use on them? Thank you!
I’m just tuning in now to watch the video. But the thought crossed my mind the last time that if you put these sticks up for sale periodically... I’d be interested in buying one... you’ll say that they are so easy to make, I’d say I’m supporting a woodworker and team. Throw a copyrighted William Ng bad joke on there, spray some shiny junk on them and charge $100... sorry $10 for each... group of three... heck just send me a few for free. Always well considered, precise work, thanks for posting. I just finished the video... I’ll break into the piggy bank and get an order in.
@William Ng : at 03:03, that little piece of wood that had to be removed could have been removed with one of the lovely japanese pullsaws on your tool wall, too :-) Nice video.
The angle ruler out of stock ... I made your table saw sled just have to make and install the plexiglass cover . very expensive at the moment and waiting on the acrylic bonder. but it works as advertised!
Thanks for the additional info. Please don't edit yourself to keep the critics at bay; driving them mad should be considered a side benefit. One thing I wondered about: do you think that cutting through a plywood push stick, where the blade hits the tougher glue layers edge-on might discernably dull the blade faster than if it were solid wood? Not that I'd make it differently, just wondering. Oh, and I didn't know you have a store. I'll definitely take a look.
Good insight. You have to cut a lot of plywood to tell a difference but in theory yes, the plywood is a little harder on you blade so does Ipe, teak, Bubinga etc.
I make sure my hand is above the fence on my push sticks, easy enough with the golden rectangle formula to "balance" the shape. You're not obsessive with the push stick, you want obsessive/compulsive, go watch Next Level Carpentry build his push stick. You'll sleep better after that knowing you are merely precise, not "beyond human ken" precise, AKA bug-screwy precise.
Murphy you make an important point, and I am not sure William mentioned that in the first video. It's something that worries me with Williams multipurpose fence because of it being so high.
Making sure your hand on a push stick is above the fence is a good criteria that I am glad to learn about and consider. Thanks. I had not thought of it yet myself as I am new to the table saw.
It's not a golden ratio push stick though, once you trim off the chewed up bottom. I don't know, maybe the ends should have an equal amount taken off to keep that golden ratio.
Wouldn't it be easier and quicker to just cut the notch on the bottom with the bandsaw rather than table saw plus bandsaw? You could also make a bunch of "bottoms" say 1" high c/w notch and glue on a new replacement bottom when it gets chewed up, lot less work than making a whole new push stick
Woah there William!!! If you trim the rough bottom from a worn push stick it will no longer be close to the Golden Ratio. How can you even bring yourself to touch it, yet along use it as a push stick. I'm surprised your saw does not automatically shut down in disgust. #fengshuifail #wabisabidisaster #artforartsake #canthisbetheendofcivilisationasweknowit #purebollcks
"feed against the bit’s rotation for optimal control and cutting performance. When routing by hand, the proper feed direction for inside cutouts (left) is clockwise. Feed the router counterclockwise for routing the outer edges. Inverting a router in a router table changes the feed direction from handheld routing. For inside cutouts, feed the workpiece counterclockwise." Source: www.woodcraft.com/blog_entries/understanding-router-feed-direction If you're new to routing, I recommend getting a smaller router with handles for improved control, rather than using a bigger heavier router or small one handed flush trim router. My goto router for flush trimming is a Makita, link below. I'm sure you can get a similar thing in whatever brand floats your boat. www.bunnings.com.au/makita-900w-plunge-router_p6240072
We live in a beautiful world : we can always measure things by a quarter of an inch ...while an international metric system (USI) has been set up for all mankind ...
Yes, but.... if you shave some off the bottom after it gets too chewed up then it won't be a golden rectangle anymore!! Better just use a whole new one.
I was wondering if you could do a sequence showing the push stick made from beginning to end? it seems like the videos jump around from point to point in the process without ever showing the push stick being made. I like the information and design and all the tips and instruction. I just would have liked to the process in a more linear fashion. My preference. Keep doing what you do!
William Ng yes Sir I know, I watched both videos, I saw you do most of the individual steps, but it never seemed like you showed the push stick being made from beginning to end, uninterrupted. No worries, I just would have liked to see it all come together.
I like your basic comments on push sticks. However I do not care for the hand grip you use. I definitely prefer a hand saw style. It is much more comfortable and controllable. Yours requires the wrist to bend forward at an uncomfortable angle. Otherwise I agree with the majority of your comments. Thank you for sharing.
Glen, how do you orientate the handle with your approach? I'm just thinking that the saw handle style would lend itself more to putting pressure at the back of the work piece, but have limited pressure pushing it down on the table. With the horizontal handle slot being in front of the step that sits behind the work piece, it can't help but produce downward pressure as well as pushing forward.
Yikes 😳 you really shouldn’t be cutting small boards on a table saw while using the fence. It’s how kickbacks can more easily occur. Also when you were cutting your push stick down you may want to consider using a push stick next time. I know it’s the chicken and egg thing but I’m sure you can figure it out.
Hater out there will say "man you are so crazy, it is only a push stick". Half of the designers watching: What kind of monster bring objects into this chaotic world without modular scale? Do they also make music without musical scale? I bet they are the type that adjust volume dial and think it is acceptable to leave it at 53, Hey buddy whole number called and they want bring order back to 2020. /s
Don't worry about the haters. You have helped thousands of woodworkers with your videos.
Thanks William. “if it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right”. Appreciate your attention to detail, keep up these awesome videos. 👍👍👍👍
Haters gonna hate. I adore the golden ratio reference. And I appreciate your thoroughness in coming back and showing me how you recycled your chewed-up pushstick. Thank you.
I’ve watched a few of these videos. They are by far the easiest to follow. I built the box joint jig and they came out perfect with little adjustments Thank you
Love it that you followed up on the previous video comments to answer the questions raised. And if I lived in the USA your woodworking course would be in my Christmas wish-list from Santa!
Thanks for the follow-up. And like a lot of folks in here, I really appreciate your attention to detail in everything you do. Please ignore any haters you may come across and keep doing what you do. Thank you!
As always good precise information and no music. See you at the next Hand Modeling Convention.
I enjoy all your detail and your studious approach to the technical reasoning. Keep it coming. Just delete senseless critics and be yourself
Delete the comments you don't like? America is already drifting towards the Russian and Chinese approach to dealing with civil liberties. Can you see how that sort of arbitrary censorship is dangerous?
Thank you so much for this follow-up video. Would love to see you demo your tools more though. They look great.
Thanks for the followup. You might be surprised how little some of us might know. I'm lazy, but I really like to watch good work. Gives me something to aim for should I ever accidentally find myself motivated. And the Golden Ratio, what a great final touch. You, sir, are an artist!
Sensei takes push stick to new level, uses tools no one has seen, inspires class. Class is dismissed till next time. Thank you Sensei.
Man it’s good to see you making videos again. I always enjoy watching a professional work and teach. Thanks for the great content!
I personally don't care about the naysayers that make native comments on your channel they'll never be a mechanist. I do like your precise measurements. That is why I like your channel (program).
Thank you for the videos. I have taken your classes and utilize your safety tips in all my wood working. I can truly say to you that you have helped me be safer and a better woodworker. Thank you again for the videos
I always feel like a better woodworker after your videos.
I love the golden ratio and the fact you incorporated into the push stick.
Only just discovered your channel. The videos I’ve watched have been really inspiring. Although you work in imperial they are far better than any UK channels. Will be watching many more!
Golden ratio push stick... FOR THE WIN
Outstanding
Thank you for all of your teaching videos. Very good.
Keep doing what you're doing, and don't listen to the begrudgers!
I watched the previous video, but I still prefer 2 push sticks. The one on the left hand pushes materials against the fence, and the other pushes through the blade. Personal preference here, I have a feeling the purpose of this video wasn’t about push sticks, but rather dedication and craftsmanship about doing something. If you take them into consideration when doing projects or work for a customer, the rewards will come. Thank you for the video, not a hater here, but at the end of the day it’s just a push stick.
I normally make saw handle type push sticks . Made some like yours , like the fill and control and they were fast and easy to batch out. Thanks
I've made a pile of your push sticks. As far as the heel is concerned, I just cut a strip of 1/4" wood and chop it into 1" pieces and glue it on to the sole of the push stick. Its a lot easier then using the table saw then band saw.
Thank you, Mr. Ng. I truly enjoy your videos. They teach and inspire me.
Okay William, now that you've got us all excited about the golden rectangle, I want to see what you do with the Fibonacci Numbers. A whole lot of creativity waiting to be released. I think that the Fibonacci spiral , found in much of nature (denoting design, hence designer) is fascinating. Way too structured and mathematically precise to be "random".
Thank you very much for your Work and for the additional information in this video. Very appreciate your clear explanations.
You are a pro that for sure. Just love your vidéos.
The golden ratio is a great design and photographic tool, don't be afraid to announce it's usage! 😊
Thanks William! I started backtracking that last video to see if I missed something. I'm just relieved that I am not crazy :)
Thank you for sharing. I really enjoy your videos. Keep going
Hi William
It's always a pleasure watching you...I think the sacred geometry is awesome...who knows, maybe it will keep you safer as you use the push stick.😉👍
When you cut the bottom off. I totally thought you were just going to glue another scrap piece to the bottom! Now I’m wondering why that wouldn’t work. Instead of making new one. You just cut the same amount off the bottom each time and glue a new one on. Totally respect your knowledge. Keep doing what your doing.
You can absolutely glue another piece on.
I watched your first video yesterday (the Previous push stick video)....I've now watched every single damn one of your videos already. Fantastic content
1:02 BWAHAHAHA!!! Now I'm going to have to cut new "Golden Rule" push sticks.
So good you're back! Been subscribed since long ago and missed it.
Dear William, I’m impressed with your rack of Japanese saws. I have three and am pretty pleased with using them. I feel that I may be missing something and was wondering if you could do a video on your collection and how you use each one and in what circumstances. Cheerio from Down-under.
Hello, William. Thank you for making and posting your terrific videos. I have learned - and continue to learn - so much from them! I have a question: Do you also round over the edges on the smaller (5/16") push sticks? If so, what size router bit do you use on them? Thank you!
Good sense and proportion. With clear explanations. Thanks very much and thumbs up to crush a troll.
Thanks William, really enjoy your videos. (sorta missed you!)
Your videos are great, thank you!
I’m just tuning in now to watch the video. But the thought crossed my mind the last time that if you put these sticks up for sale periodically... I’d be interested in buying one... you’ll say that they are so easy to make, I’d say I’m supporting a woodworker and team. Throw a copyrighted William Ng bad joke on there, spray some shiny junk on them and charge $100... sorry $10 for each... group of three... heck just send me a few for free. Always well considered, precise work, thanks for posting. I just finished the video... I’ll break into the piggy bank and get an order in.
You should use a push stick to push your push stick next time you have to cut a new heel.
@William Ng : at 03:03, that little piece of wood that had to be removed could have been removed with one of the lovely japanese pullsaws on your tool wall, too :-) Nice video.
I looked at your site, and man, I wish I could order several things from your page. But alas, my budget won't allow it.
The angle ruler out of stock ... I made your table saw sled just have to make and install the plexiglass cover . very expensive at the moment and waiting on the acrylic bonder. but it works as advertised!
Sorry. Back in stock. This is a pre-sale. The order is coming slow boat, at least 45 days.
@@wnwoodworks oh ok thanks i heard it but it didn't sink in.
👍👍👍
Anyone know what has happened to William? He's been absent for some time. Miss his great work.
What has gotten into you, William? I like it!!!
I would like to purchase your push stick...how do I do this?
Thanks for the additional info. Please don't edit yourself to keep the critics at bay; driving them mad should be considered a side benefit. One thing I wondered about: do you think that cutting through a plywood push stick, where the blade hits the tougher glue layers edge-on might discernably dull the blade faster than if it were solid wood? Not that I'd make it differently, just wondering. Oh, and I didn't know you have a store. I'll definitely take a look.
Good insight. You have to cut a lot of plywood to tell a difference but in theory yes, the plywood is a little harder on you blade so does Ipe, teak, Bubinga etc.
Carbide teeth on table saws can cut metal.....
So there's that.....
I make sure my hand is above the fence on my push sticks, easy enough with the golden rectangle formula to "balance" the shape. You're not obsessive with the push stick, you want obsessive/compulsive, go watch Next Level Carpentry build his push stick. You'll sleep better after that knowing you are merely precise, not "beyond human ken" precise, AKA bug-screwy precise.
Murphy you make an important point, and I am not sure William mentioned that in the first video. It's something that worries me with Williams multipurpose fence because of it being so high.
Making sure your hand on a push stick is above the fence is a good criteria that I am glad to learn about and consider. Thanks. I had not thought of it yet myself as I am new to the table saw.
It's not a golden ratio push stick though, once you trim off the chewed up bottom. I don't know, maybe the ends should have an equal amount taken off to keep that golden ratio.
Wouldn't it be easier and quicker to just cut the notch on the bottom with the bandsaw rather than table saw plus bandsaw? You could also make a bunch of "bottoms" say 1" high c/w notch and glue on a new replacement bottom when it gets chewed up, lot less work than making a whole new push stick
That's one high tech glue spreader you got there! Where can I get one just like it? :)
HaHaHa You should have 10 of them. :)
@@wnwoodworks BWAHAHAHA!!! You're quick.
digital glue spreaders are the best
Woah there William!!! If you trim the rough bottom from a worn push stick it will no longer be close to the Golden Ratio. How can you even bring yourself to touch it, yet along use it as a push stick. I'm surprised your saw does not automatically shut down in disgust. #fengshuifail #wabisabidisaster #artforartsake #canthisbetheendofcivilisationasweknowit #purebollcks
HaHaHa
Trevor Dennis: Sure it does. Just chop off the end by 1.618 times the amount you trim the width. 😁
Sir William, any fan of Phi is friend of mine...go 1.6180339887 or go home! haha!
How do you safely start a piece when flush trimming? I’ve had trouble with the bit grabbing the piece - scares the crap out of me. Is there a secret?
One solution might be to have your dad do it. 😂😎
"feed against the bit’s rotation for optimal control and cutting performance.
When routing by hand, the proper feed direction for inside cutouts (left) is clockwise. Feed the router counterclockwise for routing the outer edges.
Inverting a router in a router table changes the feed direction from handheld routing. For inside cutouts, feed the workpiece counterclockwise."
Source: www.woodcraft.com/blog_entries/understanding-router-feed-direction
If you're new to routing, I recommend getting a smaller router with handles for improved control, rather than using a bigger heavier router or small one handed flush trim router. My goto router for flush trimming is a Makita, link below. I'm sure you can get a similar thing in whatever brand floats your boat.
www.bunnings.com.au/makita-900w-plunge-router_p6240072
Dave, I'll do a video on routing techniques.
William Ng that’d be awesome! Love your content.
Adam Pierce was that supposed to be humor?
Sometimes that ratio feels or works better
J'ai vue une vidéo en Français que vous avez faite il y a quelque temps, et je me demande pourquoi vous ne faites pas vos vidéo en deux langues ?????
Peut-être que quelqu'un d'autre l'a traduit. Malheureusement je ne parle pas français
From what country is this protractor imported?
Made in Taiwan
William Ng I’m so happy to hear that!😎😃
We live in a beautiful world : we can always measure things by a quarter of an inch ...while an international metric system (USI) has been set up for all mankind ...
i can't wait for father's day. my metric protractor is on backorder... every 90-deg-F is 32.2 deg-C
Yes, but.... if you shave some off the bottom after it gets too chewed up then it won't be a golden rectangle anymore!! Better just use a whole new one.
HaHaHaHa You've got me there.
Tried to get in on the pre-sale, but see no way to add it to the cart. Love to spend some money with you to help the school and your channel.
It's fix. You can order now. Thanks.
I was wondering if you could do a sequence showing the push stick made from beginning to end? it seems like the videos jump around from point to point in the process without ever showing the push stick being made. I like the information and design and all the tips and instruction. I just would have liked to the process in a more linear fashion. My preference. Keep doing what you do!
Hey Aaron, Sorry this is a follow up video. Here's the link to the push stick video ua-cam.com/video/oKYy4sc02II/v-deo.html
William Ng yes Sir I know, I watched both videos, I saw you do most of the individual steps, but it never seemed like you showed the push stick being made from beginning to end, uninterrupted. No worries, I just would have liked to see it all come together.
What the difference between metric and imperial degrees? 😂😲🤯
HaHa You almost had me there.
William Ng I wasn’t sure if you sprinkled that in on purpose to see who’s catching it. It was soo subtle. 🤣👍🏼
I like your basic comments on push sticks. However I do not care for the hand grip you use. I definitely prefer a hand saw style. It is much more comfortable and controllable. Yours requires the wrist to bend forward at an uncomfortable angle. Otherwise I agree with the majority of your comments. Thank you for sharing.
Glen, how do you orientate the handle with your approach? I'm just thinking that the saw handle style would lend itself more to putting pressure at the back of the work piece, but have limited pressure pushing it down on the table. With the horizontal handle slot being in front of the step that sits behind the work piece, it can't help but produce downward pressure as well as pushing forward.
The handle is oriented a bit toward the middle of the push stick. That way there is downward force on the work piece.
Yikes 😳 you really shouldn’t be cutting small boards on a table saw while using the fence. It’s how kickbacks can more easily occur. Also when you were cutting your push stick down you may want to consider using a push stick next time. I know it’s the chicken and egg thing but I’m sure you can figure it out.
If you say 23/32’s, then I get out the calipers. No more, no less than 23/32’s.
HaHaHaHa
Way too much work for something you use and throw out after it gets messed up. You need something quick and dirty that you can make up right away.
Hater out there will say "man you are so crazy, it is only a push stick".
Half of the designers watching: What kind of monster bring objects into this chaotic world without modular scale? Do they also make music without musical scale? I bet they are the type that adjust volume dial and think it is acceptable to leave it at 53, Hey buddy whole number called and they want bring order back to 2020. /s