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I think this is a great example of how the woodworking community should support each other. Now only is it great information on making multiples in an efficient production process, it also addresses safety which should always be a priority. Additionally, the fact that you contacted the person about your thoughts and suggestions on what you saw in their video shows that you care. And finally, the diplomatic way you presented the information in your video without knocking the other woodworker was first class. Thank you Stumpy for your knowledge and professionalism. You might well have prevented a fellow woodworker from getting a Stumpy Nub.
Gordon. Very well said, I heartily agree. This how we support one another, little simple things go along way to making each other better woodworkers and safer ones too. Bravo Stumpy.
Man, one day late. I just had to make more of these this weekend. Thank you for doing this. Helpful as usual! I’m here to learn like everyone else. Andy
I'm nursing the tip of my finger that I almost cut off. The miter saw yanked the wood and drug my finger under the blade. Thank God for lightning fast reflexes. It went in about 1/4" into the tip of the finger. Never had that happen before.
This is great information! Ive been woodworking for years and had gotten out of the habit of making jigs to be safer. I will start doing this again. I subbed to Andy too. Gotta support the wood workers!
There is one more important lesson here, basic human communication, respect, humility and a genuine interest in the safety of those of us who learn from these two gentlemen. No need to bash and badmouth, no one is using someone else to give the impression of superiority. Simply two masters in their trait learning from one another and sharing their knowledge. Thank You both!
I'm an avid-beginner-woodworker. I don't begin any project without first searching through your video catalog for guidance. Nothing like beginning my day with a cup of java and seeing a new video from you. Thank you for making my woodworking experience more enjoyable and safer. Stay well.
Anyone who says that doing multiple of the same cuts doesn't make them a little safety nonchalant, good for you, but I definitely get like that and have a few little scars to testify. This is essential viewing for any amateur woodworker like myself, should almost be added to a pre-project playlist just as a reminder, this, and some of the tool care videos I have seen on UA-cam are great reminders. Thanks very much for a concise and instructive video.
Hello stumpy, I'm 60, just discovered wood after all this time. Ha ha ha ha. Your advice is great never entered my head to make a frame, to put small jobs through the router table. Really like watching what you do. So simple to protect the fingers. Cheers.
I just gashed my finger while drilling screws into a small group of loose deck boards. Just slipped up for a second and put my weight into the bit against my finger. I was angry at a neighbor who consistently blocks our shared drive with no remorse. I wasn't being mindful, but it also made me reevaluate how I position my hands and body while doing a familiar, simple, repetetive task. Always good to be present while working. Safety should always come first.
Some more insight on the router process. Rip the peices to width first (end grain being the long side) and router the end grain entirely, then cut the length to size. This is how we would make raised panel doors / drawers which would match grain throughout the cabinets. The best way to save time is at the shaper almost every time.
I've watched many UA-cam videos where I've been absolutely horrified by recommendations or procedures. Some of them have been downright dangerous, while the person making the video was absolutely clueless. Stumpy Nubs is one of the best UA-cam channels I've ever seen............
Thank you for all you do for the community, great job recommending Epeius Garage, he has a lot of great videos as well I see. Glad to find both of you for all my woodworking ideas.
So refreshing to see a video with critiques and not cringe! Instead I watched, learned, enjoyed, and found another interesting you tuber. How's that for showing the class way to do it!! Great job, Mr Hamilton. I hope your approach will be taken to heart by some who could really benefit(!) Thanks for another first rate video!
To have a video commented on by Mr. Stumpy Nubs is an honor. He wasn’t bashing anyone, the video was discussed beforehand, everyone is happy and once again he’s probably saved someone some time/fingers/money. Excellent presentation, like always.
I have said and I’ll say it again - you are an accomplished speaker. You know what you intend to say and you say it well. You have supporting evidence, you present it, you’ve spent more than a minute to present your, I’ll say, presentation. You have sir, very good video, verbal and personal skills. Thank you. I’ll definitely keep your comments in mind. And I have because of your presentations become very aware of my, “What the hell, it’s only one cut…” Good on yuh! 👊
I am not a woodworker but I like to watch videos of talented people. I like videos like this one the explain the risks of woodworking and hot to minimize them. When ever I use power tools myself I take a moment and try to think how to minimize the risk of injury. Always were ear protection and eye protection. And always read the manual that comes with the tools you use.
I figured it out on paper. You must be close to 400 years old to have accumalated all your wood working knowledge. Amazing how much I learn from your videos.
I was a woodworker for a very long time, and I think both your jig set-up tips were excellent. I saved a LOT of my setups and have used them repeatedly on future jobs. Also, Whitside bits are definitely the best out there. None of the others even come close. Thanks, brother. I'm sure Andy is appreciative of your sharing the knowledge.
I am a construction carpenter who has been in heavy civil construction for over 35 year, now a project manager and lift nothing heavier than a laptop. But I still dabble in my home workshop, but even in heavy civil construction we look at making things a repeatable process rather than a bespoke set up each time. Repetition can lead to saving on time and costs, but if short cuts taken injuries and delays occur. Great video, and very well delivered
Thanks James for your incredible insight. Safety while working in the wood shop while being more productive is extremely valuable. Keep up the great work doing something that is not found anywhere else on UA-cam. 👊😎👍
Another home run. You made him look good, and gave him a shout out while at the same time making a case for safety. While I do miss some of the corn, nothing beats a good belly laugh once in awhile, you get the point across that safety is serious business.
I am always so encouraged and always so impressed. You have managed to help another UA-camr and teach the rest of us while you’re doing it. All with your usual professionalism and caring demeanor. The jig that holds the pieces in two different orientations I think that is such a great idea. It is super simple, but we should all get in the habit of working so sensibly.
I learnt a lot of my tool skills from my older brother. He taught me that an understanding of how a tool works will allow you to realise it's limitations as well as get the best out of it. The greatest lesson came from seeing him lay out a few lengths of steel on his workbench and then sit down and just look at them. He said "The time I take to visualize doing the job will save me when it comes to actually doing it." It took me a while to discover it's not just time and materials that can be saved but also the potential for injury. This is a great video that shows that knowledge is far more valuable when it is shared.
I have no upcoming plans or desires to batch process anything, but I still got more value than I was bargaining to watching this video, absolute top marks! you showed incredible class in how youvr dealt with this observation and in the event I'm ever making multiples of anything this is my new go to video. thank you!
I learned a lot of this working in a pattern shop in the 80s. Make the right jigs and work becomes so much easier and safer. Figuring out the jig is often the hardest part!
I have always tried to set up jigs and stops for multiple drilling but you showed me a couple of new approaches in this video. And the router table setup was something that never crossed my mind. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.
Thank you for sharing. You are a great teacher. Few weeks ago I almost lost my index finger. I had my finger too close the the blade and it ripped half the nail and the flesh of the tip of my finger. It only took hundreds of a second to ripped my nail and a 6 hrs wait in the ER. Thank you for sharing
I used to shy away from making any sort of jigs when I started out, I thought it was just too time consuming and a lot of extra steps to make something. I quickly realized how easy things are with jigs. I make one for anything I can.
You're a class-act. We all understand that the internet is ready to pull it's claws out whenever opinions are floating around. You did a fine job expressing the premise of your video without leaving much room for for the goon squad. And I'm sure the other channel will appreciate the bump. By my estimation, you're a good dude.
I agree with you 100%. Just recently a month ago, I had an accident to where the piece of wood I was cutting on my table sawflew back at me and crushed my middle finger. Had to have about one inch of my finger amputated, going through rehab now. havent been back to the table saw yet, been woodworking for almost 45 years without an accident. thanks for your safety tips. Ken Boren
I like the way you framed this discussion into an educational and efficiency lesson with a nod to safety. You could’ve easily bashed a smaller channel, but you didn’t. You reached out to him and because of that he was open and received exposure to a much larger audience. Well done 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Another gem of a video. I'm about to start a batch project making drawer handles for shop furniture. I've been trying to decide best way to maximize efficiency of using my Pantorouter versus router table/table saw/drill press. Your examples of creating effective fixtures and jigs inspired me to think about new applications and approaches.
a while back I purchased your clamp rack plans, and and built it. the advise on building a jig for multiple repetitive cuts, while simple, is also highly effective, increasing safety and efficiency while decreasing mistakes and waste. Thanks for demonstrating yet another technique for applying this principle.
I love this video; thank you! I am not very good at figure it out jigs so this is super helpful for pushing me more in the direction of trying to improve this piece of my woodworking. And love that you called Andy and talked to him ahead of doing this…thanks for it all.
Great tip and very respectful comments. I’d also suggest a zero clearance fence for the router bit - it would eliminate the chance for the block to tip into the bit (as shown on the original video).
Yet again… the Stumpster steps in and offers value input in a respectful way that is targeted at making us all better and safer Woodworkers. Respect!! 👊😃
You make some really excellent and constructive points in this video that have me rethinking whether I am too relaxed my self with regards to shop safety which IMO we can never take for granted. Creating simple jigs like you demonstrated could save another from stumpy nubs in the future so you are sanding it forward for future generations of woodworkers. Well done Stumpy! I salute you.
I just finished making a large serving platter from Walnut, Maple and Padouk for my daughter. I can honestly say I spent almost as much time on setup for each step as I did actually cutting wood for that step. I also got to spend a couple days making a new jig to keep my hands away from the router for a change. Ive had too many close calls with that stupid thing. Thanks for this type of video! You keep making them, Ill keep watching and taking notes.
Great video. The pucker factor was definitely dialed up watching those router operations. That bit moves WAY faster than I can pull my hand away. I have a healthy respect for the router.
Fantastic, simple solutions. Those extra steps are what make you a pro vs. a hobbyist. Thanks for sharing. Love the jig for small part routing, will be using this genius solution.
James your candour in broaching this is refreshing and I especially like the way you spoke with the other presenter beforehand, prior to your well presented tips and solutions. Fantastic to see that you take the time and effort to help improve the way others can work smarter and more safely - keep the good work coming.
Great video! I also am a big fan of jigs for all the reasons you highlighted. Generally only takes a few minutes to put together especially after you get in the mindset of making jigs.
Excellent video James. Your insight and ability to look outside the box is why I follow you. I have had several finger injuries by being in a hurry or being complacent. Thank you.
I once heard a quote that a craftsman will take the time to make a jig even for a one time project. Seems to be true I have started this on my own projects and it has improved the outcome of every project.
It looks like a no question but not often discussed by tutorials. Jigs are wonderful, some of our tools are actually jigs in mass production. What you have shown here is consistency, precision, efficiency and safety.
I literally cringed when I saw that router part. After a similar event on my part, I ended up in the ER with all 4 fingers on one hand damaged. Your solution is elegant & easy to incorporate/adapt. Thanks!
As a lot of youtubers say the best tool in your toolbox is your brain. Think things out before you do them, however most people's minds are on the end product not the steps to make it. Making things in batches to sell has to be done as quick as possible for the maximum return and you are up against competition. Doing it safely while be quick and efficient is experience and it does not come easy. Stumpy has a lot of experience and there is no shame in taking lessons from him.
Great video! You provided some very helpful tips for improving workflow and also for safety. I appreciate that you're bringing awareness and education to the video, instead of just criticizing. Nice how a couple of simple jigs make using the router table quicker and safer. Nice to see both of you working together on this, and now I've learned some new tricks. Thanks!
Thank you for pointing out the fact that you can easily get into an automatic mode and very possibly lose focus when batching out parts. I think this is one of the more dangerous things that can happen while working. Two years ago I was building a pile of inset panel doors and drawer fronts for a kitchen that required over a hundred rails and stiles to be grooved at the table saw.(yes, it taught me to buy a good set of rail and stile bits). One evening I realized the pile of grooved parts totaled about eight and I remembered cutting the first three. I turned off the lights and quit for the day. Not sure if it was loss of focus or just getting old, probably both. I ordered a SawStop!! I still have tremendous respect for the tools but do feel a little better that I have the added safety. Thanks for all your videos. I always look forward to them.
The times when you do a couple of quick cuts or passes with the router and somewhere along the way you get to tell yourself, "Sheesh, that was stupid", hopefully without having a really bad day. Great tips, James. Yeah, we've been there.
Very nice workflow improvements! I do the same with the cnc router, spend at least half the time thinking up better ways to do things requiring small series of parts. If the hole spacing is a round number you could also use gauge blocks and parallels. Machinists use them all the time, saves you from cutting scrap into more scrap!
You have an extremely polite way of constructive criticism ❤ World would be a better place if everyone could share a different opinion or suggestion that way.
Great video and I think this is an example of one aspect of woodworking that is very appealing to people. Critically and creatively thinking through a project or a particular cut to make it easier, more efficient, safer and more accurate.
I was thinking some sort of jig as well, but then I was over thinking it! Your jig was simple and very effective. Nice result and repeatable. This channel has become a bit of a go to for me.
Making jigs expands your mind in those most important of studies for any maker- safety, efficiency, and precision. The payoff, no matter if you’re starting a 60 year journey as a carpenter or jeweler making one organizer out of wood, is having a mind that’s more developed in those universally beneficial areas. Store-bought tools themselves, are just those jigs that the least of us can do without. You’ll be very proud of what you make, and you’ll get the most out of your tools while giving them the least out of you.
Totally agree. I especially like the second jig for the small parts. I also try to make an insert for my fence that I cut with the bit and the only part of the bit that show is the cutting edge. Sort of like you would have with a table saw and a zero clearance insert.
Was just going to make a similar comment, but no point when this sums it up perfectly! I too am a fan of employing an engineering mindset to improve a design or process.
You’re correct that the repeated small part processes is what gets ya. Almost lost a finger on a small part once, seen a shaper table embed a part into a concrete wall, table saw kickback and all sorts or near misses when running a production window shop. Now i’ll spend an hour making a jig to make a 5 second cut to stay safe.
I find your understanding, friendly explanations and instructive demonstrations very valuable from a pedagogical point of view.I myself have often not solved similar tasks quite so perfectly.
I love your videos and how keen you are on safety. Often accidents happen not during work, but when moving quickly with running machines close by. 4:21 is one of those situations. When pulling out the wood you could accidentally move your fingers into the tool, maybe the wood snags and then suddenly releases and your fingertips are gone. I'm sure you did it mostly to keep it in view, and probably had taken it into account
Truly love my jigs. I use them often and usually find new and inventive ways for their use. I will parrot some previous comments and say I appreciate the way you contacted the other UA-cam creator when you made this video. I definitely makes the community stronger.
I wanted to thank you for this video because it solved a little problem of my own. I'm drilling repetitive holes in a bunch of 2x2s, and wasn't looking forward to handling each piece multiple times to get them all done. Now I know I can just set the stop blocks for one set of holes, then use a shim for the second set. I'll only have to pick up each piece once. It's so obvious now, but I just never thought of it before. I'm just a beginner, so I have a lot to learn. Thanks again for the help!
It's interesting seeing process improvement methodology being applied to woodworking, I honestly didn't think of it that way, despite having experience with both production engineering (small scale, admittedly) and IT. Fair points though, any time you have to repeat a task look at making it take less time. Such as putting two pieces at once in to your router jig and doing two cuts with one pass, flip each piece then swap them over to halve the time taken.
As a 75 year old retired toolmaker from Down Under in Australia with all fingers /hands and toes in tact I would have to 110% agree with your comments . I make a habit of spending a bit of extra time to make a jig or fixture myself. I consider a hour or two spent doing that is far better than sitting in a hospital waiting room to get a finger sewn back on and then months in rehab getting just to adjust your work habits to deal with the end result. I see far to many You tube videos that are dangerous and am surprised they are legally allowed to be on the net. There seems to be a lot of conditions that have to be adhered to but safety is unfortunately over looked . I have seen fingers removed a ear ripped off a complete left arm ripped off even my own father lost two fingers . Yes please hammer the safety message home to all . Cheers
Complacency, most times when injured, it was because I became complacent or hurried. Good for both of you. Most do not except constructive criticism, no matter how well intended it is given.
@@newdeathscope That is sometimes a problem (depending on the profile, it might not be as stable thus not as safe either while doing some other operation). I think it would be fine here though. For other cases, you can also make two long jigs, each with several notches for the same side, so you do a whole bunch of pieces with just one pass.
Great tip on the router jig, I'm going to use that. My daughter was helping me a few weeks back, she's very cautious but still, I told her "everything in here wants to cut you".
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Your safety tips here are particularly relevant given your channel name...
I think this is a great example of how the woodworking community should support each other. Now only is it great information on making multiples in an efficient production process, it also addresses safety which should always be a priority. Additionally, the fact that you contacted the person about your thoughts and suggestions on what you saw in their video shows that you care. And finally, the diplomatic way you presented the information in your video without knocking the other woodworker was first class. Thank you Stumpy for your knowledge and professionalism. You might well have prevented a fellow woodworker from getting a Stumpy Nub.
So many people could learn from this type of "callout" video. Perfectly done, perfectly presented
Yes plus Epeius Garage will get some hits and some subs.
Gordon. Very well said, I heartily agree. This how we support one another, little simple things go along way to making each other better woodworkers and safer ones too. Bravo Stumpy.
I think it’s a perfect example of Stumpy showing all the other UA-camrs that he’s their daddy.
Great work collaboratively to help us amateurs
Man, one day late. I just had to make more of these this weekend. Thank you for doing this. Helpful as usual! I’m here to learn like everyone else.
Andy
Thanks for being a good sport! I hope your channel gets a few more subs from it :)
I'm nursing the tip of my finger that I almost cut off. The miter saw yanked the wood and drug my finger under the blade. Thank God for lightning fast reflexes. It went in about 1/4" into the tip of the finger. Never had that happen before.
This is great information! Ive been woodworking for years and had gotten out of the habit of making jigs to be safer. I will start doing this again. I subbed to Andy too. Gotta support the wood workers!
@@StumpyNubs Well, at least one he got. 😬
Andy, you're going to see me there. A lot! 😬
Just subscribed to your channel based on this video.
A true fan of the community. Stumpy A.k.a. James. Thanks for your continued attention to make this community better.
Ingenious idea, and your polite manner showed you sensitivity.
There is one more important lesson here, basic human communication, respect, humility and a genuine interest in the safety of those of us who learn from these two gentlemen. No need to bash and badmouth, no one is using someone else to give the impression of superiority. Simply two masters in their trait learning from one another and sharing their knowledge. Thank You both!
I'm an avid-beginner-woodworker. I don't begin any project without first searching through your video catalog for guidance. Nothing like beginning my day with a cup of java and seeing a new video from you. Thank you for making my woodworking experience more enjoyable and safer. Stay well.
Love the two part holder jig. Lots of great tips here to remove repeative process injuries.
Anyone who says that doing multiple of the same cuts doesn't make them a little safety nonchalant, good for you, but I definitely get like that and have a few little scars to testify.
This is essential viewing for any amateur woodworker like myself, should almost be added to a pre-project playlist just as a reminder, this, and some of the tool care videos I have seen on UA-cam are great reminders.
Thanks very much for a concise and instructive video.
Hello stumpy, I'm 60, just discovered wood after all this time. Ha ha ha ha. Your advice is great never entered my head to make a frame, to put small jobs through the router table. Really like watching what you do. So simple to protect the fingers. Cheers.
I just gashed my finger while drilling screws into a small group of loose deck boards. Just slipped up for a second and put my weight into the bit against my finger.
I was angry at a neighbor who consistently blocks our shared drive with no remorse. I wasn't being mindful, but it also made me reevaluate how I position my hands and body while doing a familiar, simple, repetetive task. Always good to be present while working. Safety should always come first.
Some more insight on the router process. Rip the peices to width first (end grain being the long side) and router the end grain entirely, then cut the length to size. This is how we would make raised panel doors / drawers which would match grain throughout the cabinets. The best way to save time is at the shaper almost every time.
I've watched many UA-cam videos where I've been absolutely horrified by recommendations or procedures. Some of them have been downright dangerous, while the person making the video was absolutely clueless.
Stumpy Nubs is one of the best UA-cam channels I've ever seen............
Thank you for all you do for the community, great job recommending Epeius Garage, he has a lot of great videos as well I see. Glad to find both of you for all my woodworking ideas.
So refreshing to see a video with critiques and not cringe! Instead I watched, learned, enjoyed, and found another interesting you tuber. How's that for showing the class way to do it!! Great job, Mr Hamilton. I hope your approach will be taken to heart by some who could really benefit(!) Thanks for another first rate video!
One more reason why Nubs is the gold standard! Always high quality, always high class, always informative. Thanks!
To have a video commented on by Mr. Stumpy Nubs is an honor. He wasn’t bashing anyone, the video was discussed beforehand, everyone is happy and once again he’s probably saved someone some time/fingers/money. Excellent presentation, like always.
What you did, needed to be done. How you did it, was professional and respectful. Great job. Love your channel.
Stumpy you desereve a gold medal on woodworking education your channel is pure gold man.
I have said and I’ll say it again - you are an accomplished speaker. You know what you intend to say and you say it well. You have supporting evidence, you present it, you’ve spent more than a minute to present your, I’ll say, presentation. You have sir, very good video, verbal and personal skills.
Thank you. I’ll definitely keep your comments in mind. And I have because of your presentations become very aware of my, “What the hell, it’s only one cut…”
Good on yuh! 👊
I am not a woodworker but I like to watch videos of talented people. I like videos like this one the explain the risks of woodworking and hot to minimize them. When ever I use power tools myself I take a moment and try to think how to minimize the risk of injury.
Always were ear protection and eye protection. And always read the manual that comes with the tools you use.
Very commendable of you and Andy too allow you to demonstrate a better and most importantly safer way of doing the job. This is what it is all about.
I figured it out on paper. You must be close to 400 years old to have accumalated all your wood working knowledge. Amazing how much I learn from your videos.
Hopefully people will watch the entire video. Very good points for safety and efficiency!
I was a woodworker for a very long time, and I think both your jig set-up tips were excellent. I saved a LOT of my setups and have used them repeatedly on future jobs.
Also, Whitside bits are definitely the best out there. None of the others even come close.
Thanks, brother. I'm sure Andy is appreciative of your sharing the knowledge.
I am a construction carpenter who has been in heavy civil construction for over 35 year, now a project manager and lift nothing heavier than a laptop. But I still dabble in my home workshop, but even in heavy civil construction we look at making things a repeatable process rather than a bespoke set up each time. Repetition can lead to saving on time and costs, but if short cuts taken injuries and delays occur. Great video, and very well delivered
Thanks James for your incredible insight. Safety while working in the wood shop while being more productive is extremely valuable. Keep up the great work doing something that is not found anywhere else on UA-cam. 👊😎👍
Another home run. You made him look good, and gave him a shout out while at the same time making a case for safety. While I do miss some of the corn, nothing beats a good belly laugh once in awhile, you get the point across that safety is serious business.
I am always so encouraged and always so impressed. You have managed to help another UA-camr and teach the rest of us while you’re doing it. All with your usual professionalism and caring demeanor. The jig that holds the pieces in two different orientations I think that is such a great idea. It is super simple, but we should all get in the habit of working so sensibly.
I learnt a lot of my tool skills from my older brother. He taught me that an understanding of how a tool works will allow you to realise it's limitations as well as get the best out of it.
The greatest lesson came from seeing him lay out a few lengths of steel on his workbench and then sit down and just look at them. He said "The time I take to visualize doing the job will save me when it comes to actually doing it."
It took me a while to discover it's not just time and materials that can be saved but also the potential for injury.
This is a great video that shows that knowledge is far more valuable when it is shared.
I have no upcoming plans or desires to batch process anything, but I still got more value than I was bargaining to watching this video, absolute top marks! you showed incredible class in how youvr dealt with this observation and in the event I'm ever making multiples of anything this is my new go to video. thank you!
I learned a lot of this working in a pattern shop in the 80s. Make the right jigs and work becomes so much easier and safer. Figuring out the jig is often the hardest part!
I have always tried to set up jigs and stops for multiple drilling but you showed me a couple of new approaches in this video. And the router table setup was something that never crossed my mind. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.
Thank you for sharing. You are a great teacher. Few weeks ago I almost lost my index finger. I had my finger too close the the blade and it ripped half the nail and the flesh of the tip of my finger. It only took hundreds of a second to ripped my nail and a 6 hrs wait in the ER. Thank you for sharing
I used to shy away from making any sort of jigs when I started out, I thought it was just too time consuming and a lot of extra steps to make something. I quickly realized how easy things are with jigs. I make one for anything I can.
Me too then I realized making the jig was funner than the project.
Just wait until you get to use a jig again on another job, that's when it starts paying for itself.
You're a class-act. We all understand that the internet is ready to pull it's claws out whenever opinions are floating around. You did a fine job expressing the premise of your video without leaving much room for for the goon squad. And I'm sure the other channel will appreciate the bump. By my estimation, you're a good dude.
very helpful tips. I think what most of the woodworkers think is that the time I spent on making jigs I have got job done. always "safety first" !!!
I agree with you 100%. Just recently a month ago, I had an accident to where the piece of wood I was cutting on my table sawflew back at me and crushed my middle finger. Had to have about one inch of my finger amputated, going through rehab now. havent been back to the table saw yet, been woodworking for almost 45 years without an accident. thanks for your safety tips. Ken Boren
Awesome idea of the jig for the router table! Nice one. Thanks
I like the way you framed this discussion into an educational and efficiency lesson with a nod to safety. You could’ve easily bashed a smaller channel, but you didn’t. You reached out to him and because of that he was open and received exposure to a much larger audience. Well done 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Valuable tips presented respectfully. Well done. The country could use more tact like you showed here.
100% correct - giving forethought to 'order of process' makes things easier and safer.
Another gem of a video. I'm about to start a batch project making drawer handles for shop furniture. I've been trying to decide best way to maximize efficiency of using my Pantorouter versus router table/table saw/drill press. Your examples of creating effective fixtures and jigs inspired me to think about new applications and approaches.
a while back I purchased your clamp rack plans, and and built it. the advise on building a jig for multiple repetitive cuts, while simple, is also highly effective, increasing safety and efficiency while decreasing mistakes and waste. Thanks for demonstrating yet another technique for applying this principle.
That router jig is BRILLIANT !!! I'm a middle school tech teacher and will use this next time we are using the router table !!!
I love this video; thank you! I am not very good at figure it out jigs so this is super helpful for pushing me more in the direction of trying to improve this piece of my woodworking. And love that you called Andy and talked to him ahead of doing this…thanks for it all.
Nice teaching lesson. Man, can you spot ways to work smarter, not harder. Thank you, Professor Hamilton!
Great tip and very respectful comments. I’d also suggest a zero clearance fence for the router bit - it would eliminate the chance for the block to tip into the bit (as shown on the original video).
This is a great video with excellent points and ideas to create multiple copies of a project. Thanks for your insight. Take care.
Yet again… the Stumpster steps in and offers value input in a respectful way that is targeted at making us all better and safer Woodworkers. Respect!! 👊😃
You make some really excellent and constructive points in this video that have me rethinking whether I am too relaxed my self with regards to shop safety which IMO we can never take for granted. Creating simple jigs like you demonstrated could save another from stumpy nubs in the future so you are sanding it forward for future generations of woodworkers. Well done Stumpy! I salute you.
James..you have shocked me. Why had I never thought of your excellent ideas on these simple jigs before? Brilliant
Great timing - I have to batch out 50 items tomorrow - And yes they are small and on both router tables! Thanks for the ideas.
As always, your tone and tact are very appreciated.
James, Seriously you are a deep thinker. SAFETY FIRST! Love the accuracy and repeatability.
I just finished making a large serving platter from Walnut, Maple and Padouk for my daughter. I can honestly say I spent almost as much time on setup for each step as I did actually cutting wood for that step. I also got to spend a couple days making a new jig to keep my hands away from the router for a change. Ive had too many close calls with that stupid thing. Thanks for this type of video! You keep making them, Ill keep watching and taking notes.
Genius! And so graciously offered too.
Great video. The pucker factor was definitely dialed up watching those router operations. That bit moves WAY faster than I can pull my hand away. I have a healthy respect for the router.
Fantastic, simple solutions. Those extra steps are what make you a pro vs. a hobbyist. Thanks for sharing. Love the jig for small part routing, will be using this genius solution.
Gracefully done, James. Thank you.
James your candour in broaching this is refreshing and I especially like the way you spoke with the other presenter beforehand, prior to your well presented tips and solutions. Fantastic to see that you take the time and effort to help improve the way others can work smarter and more safely - keep the good work coming.
Thank you!! Jig for the router table is brilliant.
Great video! I also am a big fan of jigs for all the reasons you highlighted. Generally only takes a few minutes to put together especially after you get in the mindset of making jigs.
I really appreciate your commitment to helping people understand safety risks.
Excellent video James. Your insight and ability to look outside the box is why I follow you. I have had several finger injuries by being in a hurry or being complacent. Thank you.
I once heard a quote that a craftsman will take the time to make a jig even for a one time project. Seems to be true I have started this on my own projects and it has improved the outcome of every project.
It looks like a no question but not often discussed by tutorials. Jigs are wonderful, some of our tools are actually jigs in mass production. What you have shown here is consistency, precision, efficiency and safety.
Thank you both to providing insights into how to improve our shop processes.
I literally cringed when I saw that router part. After a similar event on my part, I ended up in the ER with all 4 fingers on one hand damaged. Your solution is elegant & easy to incorporate/adapt. Thanks!
That jig for the router table is a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
As a lot of youtubers say the best tool in your toolbox is your brain. Think things out before you do them, however most people's minds are on the end product not the steps to make it. Making things in batches to sell has to be done as quick as possible for the maximum return and you are up against competition. Doing it safely while be quick and efficient is experience and it does not come easy. Stumpy has a lot of experience and there is no shame in taking lessons from him.
Great video! You provided some very helpful tips for improving workflow and also for safety. I appreciate that you're bringing awareness and education to the video, instead of just criticizing. Nice how a couple of simple jigs make using the router table quicker and safer. Nice to see both of you working together on this, and now I've learned some new tricks. Thanks!
Thank you for pointing out the fact that you can easily get into an automatic mode and very possibly lose focus when batching out parts. I think this is one of the more dangerous things that can happen while working. Two years ago I was building a pile of inset panel doors and drawer fronts for a kitchen that required over a hundred rails and stiles to be grooved at the table saw.(yes, it taught me to buy a good set of rail and stile bits). One evening I realized the pile of grooved parts totaled about eight and I remembered cutting the first three. I turned off the lights and quit for the day. Not sure if it was loss of focus or just getting old, probably both. I ordered a SawStop!! I still have tremendous respect for the tools but do feel a little better that I have the added safety. Thanks for all your videos. I always look forward to them.
The times when you do a couple of quick cuts or passes with the router and somewhere along the way you get to tell yourself, "Sheesh, that was stupid", hopefully without having a really bad day. Great tips, James. Yeah, we've been there.
Very nice workflow improvements! I do the same with the cnc router, spend at least half the time thinking up better ways to do things requiring small series of parts.
If the hole spacing is a round number you could also use gauge blocks and parallels. Machinists use them all the time, saves you from cutting scrap into more scrap!
You have an extremely polite way of constructive criticism ❤ World would be a better place if everyone could share a different opinion or suggestion that way.
Great video and I think this is an example of one aspect of woodworking that is very appealing to people. Critically and creatively thinking through a project or a particular cut to make it easier, more efficient, safer and more accurate.
I was thinking some sort of jig as well, but then I was over thinking it! Your jig was simple and very effective. Nice result and repeatable. This channel has become a bit of a go to for me.
You have a lot of experience in wood issues James as it shows with all the solutions and safety tips you show us all great content mate 😁😁🤘🤘
This may be my favorite SN video ever. Well done and thank you. Safety and production tips are the reason I love this channel.
Making jigs expands your mind in those most important of studies for any maker- safety, efficiency, and precision. The payoff, no matter if you’re starting a 60 year journey as a carpenter or jeweler making one organizer out of wood, is having a mind that’s more developed in those universally beneficial areas. Store-bought tools themselves, are just those jigs that the least of us can do without. You’ll be very proud of what you make, and you’ll get the most out of your tools while giving them the least out of you.
Totally agree. I especially like the second jig for the small parts. I also try to make an insert for my fence that I cut with the bit and the only part of the bit that show is the cutting edge. Sort of like you would have with a table saw and a zero clearance insert.
Well done! As someone who is a huge fan of process engineering, this is a great video. Not only does it improve speed, but safety as well. Nice job.
Was just going to make a similar comment, but no point when this sums it up perfectly! I too am a fan of employing an engineering mindset to improve a design or process.
You’re correct that the repeated small part processes is what gets ya. Almost lost a finger on a small part once, seen a shaper table embed a part into a concrete wall, table saw kickback and all sorts or near misses when running a production window shop. Now i’ll spend an hour making a jig to make a 5 second cut to stay safe.
Well done Stumpy and no feelings were hurt in the making of this video.
I find your understanding, friendly explanations and instructive demonstrations very valuable from a pedagogical point of view.I myself have often not solved similar tasks quite so perfectly.
I love the router table jig part holder. I hadn't thought of that before. Excellent.
The summon up: think 1000 times and execute once. Never rush think b4 you do. Great video.
I love your videos and how keen you are on safety. Often accidents happen not during work, but when moving quickly with running machines close by. 4:21 is one of those situations. When pulling out the wood you could accidentally move your fingers into the tool, maybe the wood snags and then suddenly releases and your fingertips are gone. I'm sure you did it mostly to keep it in view, and probably had taken it into account
Truly love my jigs. I use them often and usually find new and inventive ways for their use. I will parrot some previous comments and say I appreciate the way you contacted the other UA-cam creator when you made this video. I definitely makes the community stronger.
I wanted to thank you for this video because it solved a little problem of my own. I'm drilling repetitive holes in a bunch of 2x2s, and wasn't looking forward to handling each piece multiple times to get them all done. Now I know I can just set the stop blocks for one set of holes, then use a shim for the second set. I'll only have to pick up each piece once. It's so obvious now, but I just never thought of it before. I'm just a beginner, so I have a lot to learn. Thanks again for the help!
It's interesting seeing process improvement methodology being applied to woodworking, I honestly didn't think of it that way, despite having experience with both production engineering (small scale, admittedly) and IT. Fair points though, any time you have to repeat a task look at making it take less time. Such as putting two pieces at once in to your router jig and doing two cuts with one pass, flip each piece then swap them over to halve the time taken.
As a 75 year old retired toolmaker from Down Under in Australia with all fingers /hands and toes in tact I would have to 110% agree with your comments . I make a habit of spending a bit of extra time to make a jig or fixture myself. I consider a hour or two spent doing that is far better than sitting in a hospital waiting room to get a finger sewn back on and then months in rehab getting just to adjust your work habits to deal with the end result. I see far to many You tube videos that are dangerous and am surprised they are legally allowed to be on the net. There seems to be a lot of conditions that have to be adhered to but safety is unfortunately over looked . I have seen fingers removed a ear ripped off a complete left arm ripped off even my own father lost two fingers . Yes please hammer the safety message home to all . Cheers
Lots of good safety tips that are also time savers. Thanks for another useful video. Keep them coming. Cheers, Tom
Scaling up always presents new challenges. Jigs are an amazing timesaver and in the case of blades can be a finger saver as well.
Bravo!!! Your videos reflect your true care for safety (first and foremost) and being a master craftsman. TY
Complacency, most times when injured, it was because I became complacent or hurried. Good for both of you. Most do not except constructive criticism, no matter how well intended it is given.
That jig for routing is awesome! Seems like you could also batch those out too! (1 short side 1 long side done at the same time)
Or better yet, route the entire board before cross cutting it
@@newdeathscope That is sometimes a problem (depending on the profile, it might not be as stable thus not as safe either while doing some other operation). I think it would be fine here though. For other cases, you can also make two long jigs, each with several notches for the same side, so you do a whole bunch of pieces with just one pass.
Well done. Sometimes a bit of forethought is not wasted time, it's a time saver, a work saver, and maybe a finger saver.
Great tip on the router jig, I'm going to use that. My daughter was helping me a few weeks back, she's very cautious but still, I told her "everything in here wants to cut you".