I also came to the comments to say the same! I'm a beginner hobbyist woodworker and almost all my projects are making me nervous and I keep wondering is this my thing after all? Shouldn't this be more enjoyable? I enjoy the aha-moments of planning and building and seeing the end result, but the actual work always gives me anxiety. I guess that's just part of the deal.
Dear Brother Scott, You're a wise man, a humble servant and, sometimes, a nervous ninny. But always a good friend and a good example. And we love you. Keep up the good work! ❤
Yay for Si! Don't let the old man in! Your last point regarding whining and anxiety hit home for me. Some of the viewer comments have also been excellent. God bless you Scott.
We all have those same thoughts when we’re doing something new and challenging, with little to no room for error. You’re just vocalizing them on camera. That’s called being a human, no being whiny.
You could make a prototype out of spruce (Norm Abram) always made a prototype. Screw it together, then disassemble and copy those in the oak. Then reassemble and sell the spruce. 🙂
Table saw? We don’t need no stinking table saw, we got a Scott with his Mag 77! I’m beyond impressed watching you wield all your tools but especially that Mag 77! Pray maintain speed and course!
As a furniture maker I find the table saw and bandsaw to be much more efficient for making lap joints, not to mention quieter and less messy than a router. That said, there are lots of ways to do it and ultimately whatever works best for you is the right way.
I have found that woodworking is as much about creating the intended project as it is about fixing mistakes and inconsistencies that occur along the way. Anxiety is just part of that process. I have no doubt that with your skill set and the help of Ken's advice, you've got this Scott! Looking good so far. I love the fact that you just dove in to this intimidating project (with the original creator watching over your shoulder)--you are a braver man than I!
Scott great to see you start the cabinet that you kindly showed us when we dropped in on you in July. Yes you are right to voice concern about making the right cuts. The old adage of measure twice cut once is only too true when it come to joinery . Like you I like to make a model of what I am constructing, it really helps to set in your mind what you are doing and how to do it. Please say hi to Kenny who we saw on our visit. John from England and Diane from California.
Great stuff Scott, loved the words on anxiety and worry toward the end. Someone else has always got it worse than us and if you see them smiling despite their struggle then you damn well better stand up a little straighter! Ha Ha
You care about doing a good job, and using your materials wisely, not surprising you're a little anxious, thinking things through, trying to cover to off any mistakes. Anxiety is only a problem if it stops you progressing! Keep up the good work! 👍
25 years ago I had been working very hard and returned to my country of birth to see my parents. I thoughtlessly complained to my father about my workload. By that time he had been stuck in a chair for 15 years after a terribly debilitating stroke. He just looked at me for a moment and said " Guy , there are worse things than work!" It didn't completely stop me whining about work but it sure stopped me mentioning it in his presence.
Nothing wrong with being a little intimidated and vocalizing your thoughts. For me, it makes me take more time and make fewer mistakes. I make more mistakes when I am feeling really confident. Thanks, and it is going to be a nice bench for sure.
Completely off-topic, but you and I have one thing in common, we are what Rush Limbaugh used to call "seasoned citizens". But I bought my Christmas present for my 33-year old son. A laser level. Because he likes DIY stuff, and DeWalt makes decent tools. [EDIT: And I am following the project, and I suspect the bench is going to be awesome when completed!]
JIGS & FIXTURES Are "ESSENTIAL" For Accuracy & Consistency! Before You Make Another Cut, Make Yourself A Proper Essential Craftsmen Table Saw Sled / Router Table Sled! It's An ESSENTIAL Fixture In Every WOODSHOP!!! You'll Wonder How You Lived Without It! Love The Channel Scott! ☮️💜🇺🇸
I absolutely love these videos! I love seeing you build this bench, it's very inspiring, it makes me feel like I can learn anything, I've been working with a friend to build a timber frame cabin, that we're just wrapping up now, and I know the anxiety and stress you feel, but our project is nearly complete and it's so satisfying to see nearly done. Can't wait to see this completed!
Scott, I don't think it was whining at all. What I think it was, was you being careful, methodical and cautious. It was your first time with a wood project of this quality, cost, and time in just getting here and time waiting on the wood to dry. I think a little patience and talking yourself through it is a good thing, personally. I will begin mine with a month or less now. So, I understand. And even with a Master watching over you, he lets you do the work. He may interject to save a grave mistake or suggest a simpler approach (use the skill saw to help your router not struggle so much) but he lets you do the work. Because he knows we learn by doing, not so much really by watching, but that helps to provide some basis of understanding, I'm sure. Keep the faith, trust your Friend and Master beside you to not let you destroy anything. And if you make a mistake, it is probably not fatal. I read this just a few weeks ago while cleaning my shop, previously a junk hole, that I am transforming into a beautiful creative space to work, and I think this applies to you in EVERY way; "The path to mastery starts with humility and a willingness to learn from others." And I love your content, all of it!
We see Ken sitting there in the background and I am fairly confident he doesn’t just sit there in silence the entire time you are working. If he is offer you any advice or suggestions or insights we would love to also hear it from the master himself if he is willing.
Use gauge blocks to set up your cuts. Those directions give you specific measurements and the gauge blocks take the guess work out of measuring. Have 2 sets of them. When you're using the router table, put them on both sides of the fence and use a straight edge to set your offset from the fence. No laying out accurate lines with a ruler and hoping you marked it right and then trying to line up to the line etc. Your lines are just their to help you remember what you need to cut off.
"template"? or Mock-up? As to things being harder than they used to be, yep. But we can't stop doing the things just because they're becoming more difficult, or pretty soon we're not doing anything at all, and that won't do ;)
Just an observation. You are the first person I've ever seen that puts the pencil behind the ear point first. Why...because if someone bumps you while you're putting it there it could poke you in the eye.
So why can't he cut his half lap joints on a table saw? I can't seem to find exactly why he thinks this is a bad idea when 99.0% of wood workers do it this way. He's lucky he didn't blow out the back of any of those cuts with the router table because he didn't use a backer board. The more I see of this table design, the worse it gets. Mortise and tenon joints would have been much better and you could easily dry fit it without screws. I built a desk using mortise and tenon joinery and I could dry fit it and sit on it without and glue or fasteners. I used furniture bolts so I can flat pack it down to about 12 inches.
You're not whining, Scott- you're giving voice to concerns that we all experience, and you'd be lesser for trying to cover those up!
I also came to the comments to say the same! I'm a beginner hobbyist woodworker and almost all my projects are making me nervous and I keep wondering is this my thing after all? Shouldn't this be more enjoyable? I enjoy the aha-moments of planning and building and seeing the end result, but the actual work always gives me anxiety. I guess that's just part of the deal.
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The video has your powerful reflection at the end. Scott, count your blessings.
There's nothing wrong with feeling anxious and expressing it. It's a skill we men need to keep building our entire lives.
Exactly right.
Dear Brother Scott,
You're a wise man, a humble servant and, sometimes, a nervous ninny. But always a good friend and a good example. And we love you. Keep up the good work! ❤
Ken is the best. We all need a Ken.
George
this is where radial arm saw is the best .i cut all my half lap joints on mine so easy to set up and stack them together bang done .
Scott, thank you for your perspective (at the end of the video). We all need to remind ourselves that truth. Keep up the good attitude!!
Sometimes getting out of your own way (mentally) is the hardest part of starting a project. Looks great- keep going!!
My man Kenny. Makes my day to see him chillin in his chair.
Yay for Si! Don't let the old man in! Your last point regarding whining and anxiety hit home for me. Some of the viewer comments have also been excellent. God bless you Scott.
We all have those same thoughts when we’re doing something new and challenging, with little to no room for error. You’re just vocalizing them on camera. That’s called being a human, no being whiny.
You could make a prototype out of spruce (Norm Abram) always made a prototype. Screw it together, then disassemble and copy those in the oak.
Then reassemble and sell the spruce. 🙂
8 years since watching your first videos.....time flies! I'm a better carpenter because of you. Thank You! 🔨🪚🦺
You and your friends are such an inspiration Scott! I'd love to meet you some day, but that's unlikely since I'm on the East Coast.
Table saw? We don’t need no stinking table saw, we got a Scott with his Mag 77! I’m beyond impressed watching you wield all your tools but especially that Mag 77! Pray maintain speed and course!
As a furniture maker I find the table saw and bandsaw to be much more efficient for making lap joints, not to mention quieter and less messy than a router. That said, there are lots of ways to do it and ultimately whatever works best for you is the right way.
I have found that woodworking is as much about creating the intended project as it is about fixing mistakes and inconsistencies that occur along the way. Anxiety is just part of that process. I have no doubt that with your skill set and the help of Ken's advice, you've got this Scott! Looking good so far. I love the fact that you just dove in to this intimidating project (with the original creator watching over your shoulder)--you are a braver man than I!
Blue tape labels are amazing.
Scott great to see you start the cabinet that you kindly showed us when we dropped in on you in July. Yes you are right to voice concern about making the right cuts. The old adage of measure twice cut once is only too true when it come to joinery . Like you I like to make a model of what I am constructing, it really helps to set in your mind what you are doing and how to do it.
Please say hi to Kenny who we saw on our visit.
John from England and Diane from California.
You are just a good human being with flaws like us all God bless you
Great stuff Scott, loved the words on anxiety and worry toward the end. Someone else has always got it worse than us and if you see them smiling despite their struggle then you damn well better stand up a little straighter! Ha Ha
You care about doing a good job, and using your materials wisely, not surprising you're a little anxious, thinking things through, trying to cover to off any mistakes. Anxiety is only a problem if it stops you progressing!
Keep up the good work! 👍
Oh wow! Algebra😊
25 years ago I had been working very hard and returned to my country of birth to see my parents. I thoughtlessly complained to my father about my workload. By that time he had been stuck in a chair for 15 years after a terribly debilitating stroke. He just looked at me for a moment and said " Guy , there are worse things than work!" It didn't completely stop me whining about work but it sure stopped me mentioning it in his presence.
You can also screw an auxiliary board to the miter gauge for more support. I have been looking forward to this build. Thanks
Nothing wrong with being a little intimidated and vocalizing your thoughts. For me, it makes me take more time and make fewer mistakes. I make more mistakes when I am feeling really confident. Thanks, and it is going to be a nice bench for sure.
Completely off-topic, but you and I have one thing in common, we are what Rush Limbaugh used to call "seasoned citizens". But I bought my Christmas present for my 33-year old son. A laser level. Because he likes DIY stuff, and DeWalt makes decent tools. [EDIT: And I am following the project, and I suspect the bench is going to be awesome when completed!]
Yeah. People say woodworking's supposed to be relaxing. Sometimes not so much so. Keep at it. It'll start to get easier.
JIGS & FIXTURES
Are "ESSENTIAL"
For Accuracy &
Consistency!
Before You Make
Another Cut, Make
Yourself A Proper
Essential Craftsmen
Table Saw Sled /
Router Table Sled!
It's An ESSENTIAL
Fixture In Every WOODSHOP!!!
You'll Wonder How
You Lived Without It!
Love The Channel
Scott! ☮️💜🇺🇸
Looks good, Scott! Can’t wait for the next one 😊
I absolutely love these videos! I love seeing you build this bench, it's very inspiring, it makes me feel like I can learn anything, I've been working with a friend to build a timber frame cabin, that we're just wrapping up now, and I know the anxiety and stress you feel, but our project is nearly complete and it's so satisfying to see nearly done. Can't wait to see this completed!
Good episode
Ken turned into a cat! 🐈⬛️
Scott, I don't think it was whining at all. What I think it was, was you being careful, methodical and cautious. It was your first time with a wood project of this quality, cost, and time in just getting here and time waiting on the wood to dry. I think a little patience and talking yourself through it is a good thing, personally. I will begin mine with a month or less now. So, I understand.
And even with a Master watching over you, he lets you do the work. He may interject to save a grave mistake or suggest a simpler approach (use the skill saw to help your router not struggle so much) but he lets you do the work. Because he knows we learn by doing, not so much really by watching, but that helps to provide some basis of understanding, I'm sure.
Keep the faith, trust your Friend and Master beside you to not let you destroy anything. And if you make a mistake, it is probably not fatal. I read this just a few weeks ago while cleaning my shop, previously a junk hole, that I am transforming into a beautiful creative space to work, and I think this applies to you in EVERY way; "The path to mastery starts with humility and a willingness to learn from others."
And I love your content, all of it!
Great job guys. Thank you 😊
Thanks for all the help and great videos!!
We see Ken sitting there in the background and I am fairly confident he doesn’t just sit there in silence the entire time you are working. If he is offer you any advice or suggestions or insights we would love to also hear it from the master himself if he is willing.
Great great stuff today EC.
I would suggest getting a bandsaw with a resaw blade! Keep up the good work!!!
I'll second the radial arm saw or even setting the miter saw to rough saw the lap joints. Band saw works also.
I cant say I have ever cut those joints that way I always use the table saw. I like very a slight bit of roughness for the glue to get into.
Use gauge blocks to set up your cuts. Those directions give you specific measurements and the gauge blocks take the guess work out of measuring. Have 2 sets of them. When you're using the router table, put them on both sides of the fence and use a straight edge to set your offset from the fence. No laying out accurate lines with a ruler and hoping you marked it right and then trying to line up to the line etc. Your lines are just their to help you remember what you need to cut off.
Good one old boy
Greetings from Palau 🎉❤
Nice!
If you're trying to fall asleep and can't find any sheep to count, try watching someone cutting dados and rabbets on a router table.
Iron sharpens Iron as one man sharpens another
A chop saw set at the depth you want is safer and more accurate than your table saw
Can you please do a update shop and truck tour and tour of your tool box in your shop
"template"? or Mock-up? As to things being harder than they used to be, yep. But we can't stop doing the things just because they're becoming more difficult, or pretty soon we're not doing anything at all, and that won't do ;)
I'm a new subscriber and enjoying your content, but who is that guy sitting and smoking a pipe? And what function does he serve?😁
It’s called hanging out
ua-cam.com/video/q8LerObhzlE/v-deo.html here's a video about him
He is the gardener.
who's the old boy that's always watching,
ua-cam.com/video/q8LerObhzlE/v-deo.html here's a video about him
Just an observation.
You are the first person I've ever seen that puts the pencil behind the ear point first. Why...because if someone bumps you while you're putting it there it could poke you in the eye.
Kenny changed @10:05.
So why can't he cut his half lap joints on a table saw? I can't seem to find exactly why he thinks this is a bad idea when 99.0% of wood workers do it this way. He's lucky he didn't blow out the back of any of those cuts with the router table because he didn't use a backer board.
The more I see of this table design, the worse it gets. Mortise and tenon joints would have been much better and you could easily dry fit it without screws. I built a desk using mortise and tenon joinery and I could dry fit it and sit on it without and glue or fasteners. I used furniture bolts so I can flat pack it down to about 12 inches.
Blowhard
Video?