Tips and Tricks Every Woodworker Should Know - Vol. 2

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    In this video we cover 4 woodworking tips which were submitted by viewers like you. The tips include a trick for getting perfectly flat panel glue-ups, how to rip a board with crooked edge safely on a table saw, how to find the centers of boards and evenly divide them into sections, and how to precisely measure an inside dimension.
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    Submit your woodworking tip by emailing it to us at tips@foureyesfurniture.com
    Here’s what to include:
    1. In the subject line of your email, include a short description of tip (example: “How To Chop an Onion w/out crying” )
    2. In the body of your email, include a detailed description of your tip. If you have pictures or video, all the better. Anything that will help us to better understand your tip is appreciated. Don’t worry about high production on this stuff. We’ll take care of that.
    3. Where you’d like to be credited. Your Instagram Handle, your UA-cam Channel, just your name…or even anonymous. Just let us know.
    Thank you to those who submitted tips for this episode
    Flat Panels - Chris and Shaun from Foureyes Woodworking on UA-cam.
    Ripping Crooked Edges - Ivar Husa
    Find Centers - Brandon Mueller - / @tedeisner822
    Inside Measurements - Bill Parrish
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  • @Foureyes.Furniture
    @Foureyes.Furniture  2 роки тому +11

    ▸ Tips are great, but there's no substitute for actually building stuff. Check out our plans - www.foureyesfurniture.com/plans
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    • @user-ev4pb9xj7e
      @user-ev4pb9xj7e 5 місяців тому

      You lost a credibility when you used a pen. You never use a pen or marker in woodworking !!! Pencil only.

  • @tamphan6828
    @tamphan6828 9 місяців тому +256

    You do have to spend some time setting the saw up... blade, fence, etc. But once done, the saw is great. Fairly compact which is Nice ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxXh-4_3-ZT1fFWP91ZV7iVqzElr0lEb-a I did get an Incra Miter Gauge which takes some setup as well. The stock miter gauge can be adjusted in the miter slot with a little painter's tape... this tightens up the side to side play a lot.

  • @istvanbesenyei9631
    @istvanbesenyei9631 Рік тому +244

    The author does like to ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxkNYRBJuiJ6EwD-tQSAlxg0eFKsnR2cgz from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. As another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us don’t have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we won’t be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.

  • @ldj051987
    @ldj051987 2 роки тому +47

    You should keep making the tape ball bigger and bigger each time you do these videos.

    • @billhill3526
      @billhill3526 2 роки тому

      That's what I was thinking. Only the tape should be used for something first before making a ball. You can also make cubes or pyramids with tape, but is much more difficult with used stuff. Bored painters watching paint dry here.

    • @hatbpto5180
      @hatbpto5180 2 роки тому +2

      @@billhill3526 I use tape a lot and when possible I use it twice or even three times before discarding it. I think now though I'm going to start a tape ball ☺👍

    • @tumbleweed1976
      @tumbleweed1976 2 роки тому

      Classic Airplane, Naked Gun humor 🎈

    • @jonathanpittman9210
      @jonathanpittman9210 2 роки тому

      Agreed

    • @SoCalKevin
      @SoCalKevin 2 роки тому +1

      I agree, it would be hilarious if they could keep tossing it back and forth when it's at epic proportions.

  • @colaoliver1587
    @colaoliver1587 2 роки тому +14

    I'm a retired wood worker both fine furniture and architectural millwork. 60 years man and boy and I have ALL my fingers. This is first video I have seen that is smart and has first class advise. The in out thing with the jointer I have been doing for 40 years. Note: Check your joints by dry fitting the panel and lightly clamp one end and see if there are gaps in the joints at the other end. You should be able close the open end with you hands. Do not force a gap closed or you will induce a stress in the panel. Now allow the glue line to dry for a number of days so you are not sanding wet raised grain which will shrink later.

  • @maanderson21
    @maanderson21 2 роки тому +51

    Watching Chris cut random kerfs in to a nice piece of walnut just to use for an example hurt my heart as a woodworker who struggles to find quality hardwoods....

    • @jus6681
      @jus6681 Рік тому +3

      You’d be pretty bummed to know how much food is wasted to advertise a Big Mac to you.

    • @WeGoWalk
      @WeGoWalk Рік тому +8

      Yep. I felt the same pang. Walnut? He wasted a beautiful piece of Walnut? Why not cheap pine or aspen or poplar? Tell you what, guys, just ship to me all your Walnut scraps and I’ll ship you all the pine you want.

    • @darodes
      @darodes Рік тому +4

      @@jus6681 is a Big Mac REALLY food though? Lol

  • @DeveloperChris
    @DeveloperChris 2 роки тому +13

    A variation on the sticks for measuring the inside. Is to not clamp them together at all, because when you remove sticks they could either jamb in place or cause the clamped sticks to move slightly. Instead throw away the clamp and simply scribe a line across the sticks, remove the sticks and realign when you need to measure or use it as a jig. it will always be accurate from that point forward, if you have a lot of measurements to make don't scribe the sticks instead use painters tape on the sticks and draw your line(s) on that.

  • @cyrilheslop6917
    @cyrilheslop6917 2 роки тому +95

    The inside measurement is a good opportunity to not measure it at all. Use the two stick method and use the clamped stick to set your saw or whatever it is you are doing. It is easy to fall into the trap of believing you have to measure everything - I always find ways of measuring as little as possible. The ways of finding the centres of the board and the circle are great examples of this: we don't care how wide the board is we just want it halved.

    • @ManSkirtBrew
      @ManSkirtBrew 2 роки тому +5

      Totally agree. No ruler or tape measure will ever be as accurate as a story stick.

    • @maxwang2537
      @maxwang2537 2 роки тому +5

      Exactly. If I’m getting this correct, the key is to gauge not to measure, in woodwork. We almost never care about what exactly the measurements are while we do care a lot about the precision of gauging and cut.

    • @BobBlarneystone
      @BobBlarneystone 2 роки тому +1

      I do that with two combination squre rulers (6, 12, 18, 24 inches), and use a cut off finish nail to keep them in register and brass stair gauge to clamp them.

    • @gnarthdarkanen7464
      @gnarthdarkanen7464 2 роки тому +1

      Getting into the truly fine work... with curves, organic shapes, and bending... often we don't even particularly care about "square" or "straight" either... A line of symmetry can help balance something that needs to stand upright on it's own, but that doesn't necessarily even require a register to "vertical" or "horizontal" exactly...
      Ships were built with ticking sticks, lengths of cord, and a lot of old fashioned "judgment"... as were truly old-school carriages.
      Learning to match and batch cuts and shapes saves a LOT of math... as does "solving it graphically" instead of bothering with a bunch of numbers that are going to be "off" anyway (see anything to do with pi)...
      ...AND if you can get to bending, you're one of a remarkably select group of artisans that seem to accomplish the impossible. ;o)

    • @joshn1678
      @joshn1678 Рік тому

      Was going to say the same, that's a great trick lol, and it cuts out the measurements altogether.

  • @timdunk7278
    @timdunk7278 Місяць тому

    Awesome tips. Much Thanks guys.

  • @donniel.5902
    @donniel.5902 2 роки тому +10

    Hey guys, really enjoying your tips and tricks videos. No matter how many years you have spent in the workshop, your never too old to learn something new. Keep'm coming.

  • @christene503
    @christene503 2 роки тому +4

    Nice illustration for the “in/out” / “up/down” method for the flat panel glue up!

  • @rritchie4449
    @rritchie4449 2 роки тому +2

    Mind blown - finding the center of a circle and the inside the dado/kerf's are amazing tips! Cheers!

  • @Perykvaal
    @Perykvaal 2 роки тому +4

    Huge "Thank you!" for this video! Especially the tips about alternatives for jointers (since I only have a table saw). I'm eager to try these on my next project!

  • @pop-popmoose5359
    @pop-popmoose5359 2 місяці тому

    This is my first time seeing one of your videos and I am impressed by how concise you are. I've seen more information in this video, than I've seen in other videos that are 4 or 5 times as long. I'll keep watching your videos. I won't fall asleep like the others!

  • @jeffceriotti
    @jeffceriotti 2 роки тому +7

    Great video. I appreciate the fact that you not only provide the tips but demonstrate them as well. For beginners like me this is EXTREMELY helpful. This is the reason I subscribed. Thanks

  • @rbclima
    @rbclima 2 роки тому

    Seriously... this video is PURE GOLD!

  • @ivarhusa454
    @ivarhusa454 2 роки тому +12

    Glad you shared my tip for creating a perfectly straight board of almost any length. It was shared with me by a cabinet maker many years ago. Too, by removing small amounts from alternate sides will 'take out' any bowing as a result of wood removal.

  • @rockinrabbi
    @rockinrabbi Рік тому

    Love the added illustrations during the table saw/board straightening tips.

  • @OlliMSa
    @OlliMSa Рік тому +1

    I absolutely loved your video. This is the 1st one I watch from Foureyes. Your graphic explanations as well as the failed cuts (table saw) made this so easy to understand. Thank you!🤓

  • @jercubsfan
    @jercubsfan 2 роки тому +1

    This series is super interesting and helpful. Please keep 'em coming!

  • @franzruberl1583
    @franzruberl1583 2 роки тому +1

    New favourite channel. Thanks for this guys.

  • @brandongraham3007
    @brandongraham3007 Місяць тому

    Awesome tips. Thanks guys

  • @andrewadar
    @andrewadar 2 місяці тому

    These simplest best and ANIMATED explanations I've seen for these tips so far.
    ❤❤❤❤❤
    Really appreciate it!!!

  • @mindyhall4638
    @mindyhall4638 2 роки тому +1

    Another great tips’ video! Loving this series you’ve started!

  • @jw4321
    @jw4321 2 роки тому

    Good tips and the dry humor was a plus.

  • @thedistractedmaker
    @thedistractedmaker 2 роки тому

    That first tip is absolute gold- thanks!

  • @buddy22801012
    @buddy22801012 2 роки тому +1

    Great tips. That last one using two strips of wood was so simple I wonder how I’ve never seen it or thought of that. GREAT TIP

  • @skim2958
    @skim2958 Рік тому

    I never knew people could be so awesome and so corny at the same time. Mind blown!

  • @soujrnr
    @soujrnr Рік тому +1

    No jointer for me.....YET. So, I love the idea of writing "up" and "down" on the boards to make them fit together correctly. I wish I would have seen your video BEFORE I finished the desk I just built for my son. The desktop is comprised of five 1x6 boards and while they are "close" to being joined well, there are gaps. I had to overcome that as best I could by squeezing them together with a large clamp and then doubling up on the pocket holes to hold them in place. It worked, but it is far from ideal. I'm going to build another desk to try to sell and I'll be incorporating your idea for that one! I'm looking forward to getting much better results!
    Your other tips were awesome as well! Thanks so much for these! Great stuff!

  • @garpikemike1
    @garpikemike1 2 роки тому

    What a simple and effective tip!! Thanks for posting this!

  • @BlakePizzey
    @BlakePizzey 2 роки тому

    Love that last tip. Bill, you are the man!

  • @mikea7623
    @mikea7623 Рік тому +6

    Good stuff! As a 2nd gen craftsman and dedicated expert in many woodworking techniques and practices, I like your style!
    I’d like to add to the ‘inside dimension’ discussion- for small areas like inside a cabinet, I use a 123 block (a machinist’s trick. A 1”x2”x3” block) and measure back to the block. And for longer dimensions like measuring a wall for crown, I measure 40”, 50”, 60”, etc. out of one corner and then measure back to that mark.
    Doable as a donut 😅

    • @krisjohansen9132
      @krisjohansen9132 Рік тому +1

      This is what I've been doing for 35 years. 😃 It's never failed! Cheers 🍻

    • @henrydiaz720
      @henrydiaz720 10 місяців тому

      Yeah, and it's dead simple! 😂😂😂😂😂 I could do it in my sleep with both hands tied! 😂😂😂 Seriously though, I'm gonna save that and earnestly try to get it down!

  • @VoeltnerWoodworking
    @VoeltnerWoodworking 2 роки тому

    Another great walkthrough! Thanks for the tips!

  • @WOLRuss1
    @WOLRuss1 2 роки тому +1

    Now that is some great info I can use with my limited equipment. Great explanation. Thanks!

  • @stormman8393
    @stormman8393 2 роки тому

    Think I've found my best two friends in the world. Brilliant

  • @awlthatwoodcrafts8911
    @awlthatwoodcrafts8911 2 роки тому +53

    For inside measurements, using a tape measure, push the hook against one side and measure out towards the center and make a tick mark on an inch line. Any inch, doesn't matter. Now push the hook against the other side and measure out to your tick mark. Add the two measurements together.
    I've used this method to measure for stair treads and risers where the ends are not always parallel.

    • @michaell8835
      @michaell8835 2 роки тому +4

      I love this, never ever considered doing this of course. So glad you've shared it. Thank you.

    • @freddiemercurious
      @freddiemercurious 2 роки тому +3

      That's the way I've always done it!

    • @codymacaulay1435
      @codymacaulay1435 2 роки тому +6

      I used to use this method a lot when measuring for countertops. Some runs are too long and it’s frustrating to extend a tape measure that far. So I would just mark a manageable tick line off the inside corner and then hook my tape on the other side and measure to my tick.

    • @youtukang
      @youtukang 2 роки тому +1

      @@michaell8835 😊👍

    • @jeremyspecce
      @jeremyspecce 2 роки тому +6

      If you’re going to use this method it’s a good idea to always use the same measurement so you’re always adding 10” or 60” or whatever increment is appropriate

  • @benjenkins2415
    @benjenkins2415 2 роки тому

    Awesome tips. Always good to learning new ways to do stuff. My favorite was Bill’s tape measure hack. Thanks, guys!

  • @michaelm5601
    @michaelm5601 Рік тому

    Man, that is beautiful dark wood.

  • @JoseNunez-sr1cp
    @JoseNunez-sr1cp 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to more tips. Great content.

  • @JeLLYLeGeND
    @JeLLYLeGeND 2 роки тому

    These tips were fantastic! Thank you!

  • @paulsullivan649
    @paulsullivan649 2 роки тому

    Omg. The center of the circle is a game changer. All great stuff!

  • @matthewgarland8674
    @matthewgarland8674 2 роки тому

    Great info. Thank you. Your visuals were top notch and made the concepts much easier to comprehend!

  • @toomars1301
    @toomars1301 2 роки тому

    Excellent tips! Thanks for posting!

  • @g.fortin3228
    @g.fortin3228 2 роки тому

    That last one was simple and logical.. we should all take the extra minute to think of such easy solutions. Cool!

  • @RichL_WA
    @RichL_WA 2 роки тому

    Thank you both, picked up some very useful tips, keep ‘‘em coming 👍🏻

  • @befmx31
    @befmx31 2 роки тому

    Along with you woodworking skills and tips, I really like your humor.

  • @codecreativesupport8285
    @codecreativesupport8285 Рік тому +1

    Great tips fellas! The tape ball is pretty cheesy tho lol

  • @STILLWILLPHOTO
    @STILLWILLPHOTO Рік тому

    Radial arm saw for everything!

  • @PaulAshley
    @PaulAshley 2 роки тому

    Man, your shop is way too clean! 😁

  • @richardray8280
    @richardray8280 2 роки тому

    Still learning, great and easy to understand. Thanks for the video.

  • @ybhall
    @ybhall 2 роки тому

    Neat! Never thought of #2. Basically the same idea as a shim in a thicknesser. Very cool.

  • @henrydiaz720
    @henrydiaz720 10 місяців тому

    😂😂😂😂😂 I loved it when he slid the tape measure off the table. Coffee the nostrils moment! Just found this podcast and I subscribed immeejitly, and set it to all notifications. I'm intimidated by the math, but you make it seem learnable.

  • @paulnye1899
    @paulnye1899 Місяць тому

    Great tips guys. I have used several. Thanks. One tip for you. Get rid of the silly ball throw.

  • @dospalmascb
    @dospalmascb 2 роки тому

    My tip is to find a channel called Foureyes, they have incredible tips. Thanks guys. I’m a newbie wood worker and want to get into furniture making and your channel is fantastic.

  • @jayhudson4666
    @jayhudson4666 2 роки тому

    Just found you guys and love the tips and love how you present your information simple and funny!! Keep up the great work.

  • @dennisshoemaker2789
    @dennisshoemaker2789 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

  • @nore8141
    @nore8141 7 місяців тому

    Great tip on the jointer solution thanks 🙏

  • @jeromestsauver
    @jeromestsauver 2 роки тому

    love that "in out", "up down" trick - I wish I knew it earlier!

  • @Scott_G
    @Scott_G 2 роки тому

    These videos are great. The info is great, and the dry humor comedy is on point!

  • @ToddAdams1971
    @ToddAdams1971 2 роки тому

    Great job. Keep em coming please.

  • @timsharr5436
    @timsharr5436 2 роки тому +1

    These tips are excellent !! One other idea I just tried was using a laser ruler to measure the inside of a cabinet.

  • @waynemiller6070
    @waynemiller6070 Рік тому

    Thanks for the effort!! The depictions/graphics toward the beginning of the video are exemplary!

  • @sailor2466
    @sailor2466 2 роки тому

    Very, very useful and appreciated tips for a beginner like me. Thanks and keep them coming!!!!!!!!

  • @Dragon_With_Matches
    @Dragon_With_Matches 2 роки тому +3

    Great tips! I’m a new woodworker and I’ve already had some of these obstacles. So I will definitely be using these!

  • @robeverywhere7414
    @robeverywhere7414 2 роки тому

    Excellent tips! Thanks!

  • @cheslinsarlie530
    @cheslinsarlie530 Рік тому

    Last one is so simple. I think that’s the best one

  • @G.I.JeffsWorkbench
    @G.I.JeffsWorkbench 7 місяців тому

    I always learn at least 1 thing from your videos. This time was no different. Thank you (& your contributors)!

  • @mickleblade
    @mickleblade 2 роки тому

    I really like the extended straight edge idea

  • @shilinfrankyu
    @shilinfrankyu 2 роки тому

    Very practical video! Thanks

  • @timwpolly6477
    @timwpolly6477 10 місяців тому

    Tried both ways, works great!

  • @tedtolentino4955
    @tedtolentino4955 4 місяці тому

    Great tips and help. Thanks for sharing this video.

  • @MariniProduction2021
    @MariniProduction2021 2 роки тому +3

    Now that I also make videos where I work the iron I understand how time-consuming it is to make videos of this kind, not to mention material and editing, doubly good for these videos🔥🔥🔥

  • @andrewread3029
    @andrewread3029 2 роки тому

    Great tips!! Please keep them coming...

  • @eyesblade
    @eyesblade 2 роки тому

    That was very refreshing! Cheers!

  • @davidtown6825
    @davidtown6825 2 роки тому

    Great video. Love your dry sense of humor

  • @AlexRamirezDrummer
    @AlexRamirezDrummer 6 місяців тому

    Amazing video! Love it!

  • @SmoothAlf
    @SmoothAlf 2 роки тому

    Great tips! And now...I'm hungry. Thanks guys!

  • @terristroh3965
    @terristroh3965 2 роки тому

    Great tips. It good to see Sean in a video as well.

  • @kennethcampbell2323
    @kennethcampbell2323 Рік тому

    Your explanation are great with slow and concise examples and pictures. Well done fellows

  • @amarkataria3763
    @amarkataria3763 Місяць тому

    Great tips thanks

  • @SwearingenTurnings
    @SwearingenTurnings 2 роки тому

    Good stuff. Thanks!

  • @johnvalenzuela5279
    @johnvalenzuela5279 Рік тому

    Outstanding guys.

  • @Jkcreswell
    @Jkcreswell 2 роки тому

    Love the tips! Thank you! Subscribed!

  • @twsbrl2xlldmoney355
    @twsbrl2xlldmoney355 2 роки тому

    I have completely learned how to be a wood worker based off UA-cam . I have never we had a teacher or anyone that would teach me .. so I have watched 100s if not 1000s of hours of UA-cam to learn the trade . Videos like these mean a lot to me .. it’s huge deal and I super appreciate it.. I’ve had to fake it to make it to get jobs .. so these vids are life changing 🤘🏽

  • @gsftom
    @gsftom 2 роки тому

    Excellent tips. Didn’t know any of them before this video!

  • @jorgeguimaraes8129
    @jorgeguimaraes8129 Рік тому

    This is my first time watching one of your videos. They are simply excellent. Keep up the good work!!!! 👏👏👏

  • @ComgrowOfficial
    @ComgrowOfficial 2 роки тому

    Love your videos! Plz keep up the great work!!👍

  • @lwoodt1
    @lwoodt1 2 роки тому +4

    For measuring the inside dimension, you can also take the two sticks and where you lay the one on top, mark a line at the end of the stick and an x next to it. That way you can carry the two sticks away and just line up the mark again.

  • @carebeyan
    @carebeyan 2 роки тому

    learned so much, thanks guys!

  • @johnisley4578
    @johnisley4578 2 роки тому

    Love your work !

  • @flyc3
    @flyc3 2 роки тому +1

    The tips are great, however the delivery of the tips is superb!

  • @philipstrugar587
    @philipstrugar587 4 місяці тому

    Guys this video was sooooo helpful thank you!!!!

  • @agroves72
    @agroves72 Рік тому

    You got me with the baked goods. Subscribed.

  • @befmx31
    @befmx31 2 роки тому +1

    Nice video. Love your humor.......and the tips of course.

  • @farshadbagheri
    @farshadbagheri 2 роки тому

    Fantastic tips. Thank you very much.

  • @HWPcville
    @HWPcville 2 роки тому

    All great tips. For measuring inside dimensions my father had a wooden folding rule that had a brass insert on the last portion of the rule. It could extend to cover the last few inches allowing it to touch the opposite inside edge. It had graduations marked on the brass to determine the exact width. I guess they're still made today. Thanks for posting.

  • @FlowylineDesign
    @FlowylineDesign 2 роки тому

    Thank you for your sharing. They are very useful tips. Keep doing your great work.

  • @campion05
    @campion05 2 роки тому +7

    Like the inside measurement technics. Not sure if already mentioned here but I have had very good results in cabinet making just using the old school Lufkin carpenters folding rule with the extension slide. Works great at the saw too for either side of the blade teeth to the rip fence. Thanks for the great tips.

    • @terryshipe609
      @terryshipe609 Рік тому +1

      Same here. I have both a 6 and 8 foot folding rulers with the brass pullouts. In fact, my 8 footer is my go to measuring device for anything 8 foot 6 inches or less. Old school, I know, but that's what I started out with and it works for me.

  • @thehawkc
    @thehawkc 2 роки тому +1

    Always enjoyable. Thanks for updating my mind. I've used all of these solutions over the years , now they are back in the forefront.

  • @fowlerfinefurniture
    @fowlerfinefurniture 2 роки тому

    The animation is very helpful for visual learners like myself!