Of course, when I say drum sander I really mean spindle sander because I am a bloke that makes mistakes on a pretty regular basis. 🤦♂️ Please forgive the human-ness. -Rod
@@MyGarageWoodshop showed us what he was going to show us, and then he showed us, and then he showed us what he showed us. The editing was super tight. Even the mistakes had great panache. This is exemplary.
I have to agree, absolutely perfect. Most build videos you dont get to see the finished product until the end and have to sit through endless shots of cutting and drilling etc. I know how to cut wood I know how to drill a hole I know how to sand, I don't need to see that. What I want to see is what we are heading for and the relevant steps for getting there. This video was exactly right, keep up the good work.
I agree 100%. I don't watch tv. I just watch how to videos on UA-cam. I have seen thousands and this is the most detailed I have yet seen. Plus you don't talk about all kinds of irrelevant and repeat everything 50 times.
I know im late to the game but I just watched this last night and I concur with David Barr, I have watched thousands of hours of how to videos. I like to collect knowledge, and I have to say that your video is without a doubt the best how to video I have ever watched in my thousands of hours of UA-cam. You sir truly have a gift and people who know what you have created know. I used to think I was an Anna White woodworker but after watching this and seeing the incredible detail in your video I literally subscribed to woodsmith magazine haha. I hope this wasn't a one and done from you because I will say it again this is the best how to video I have ever seen period. Thank you.
I agree with other commenters regarding the outstanding quality of both this how-to video and the build itself. This is one of the best DIY woodworking videos I have seen on UA-cam. Thank you for your attention to detail and to keeping everything as simple and clearly explained as possible. Your use of graphics to show dimensions and relationships between components was key to making this video understandable and useable. Your commentary was encouraging of the viewer and not too wordy. Thank you for sharing this video. I am now subscribed and look forward to viewing more from your channel.
I have been watching "How To" videos on UA-cam for several years. I have never seen a BETTER video on any subject. I can hardly believe you aren't a professional video producer. The quality of your work is unbelievable! I consider myself a pretty good worker, but I must admit this project is very intimidating. I will try to build this sander, I have no other choice, but if my end result looks like yours, I will be pretty amazed. I had been subscribed to your website for quite a while, but have not been following your work, as I should have been. Thank you for the excellent presentation, absolutely amazing!
Just wanted to add to the chorus of a job well done and I too have NEVER seen a better produced, illustrated and clear instructional video. You have a rare skill and we are all the better for it. THANK YOU for the effort it is very much appreciated. Subscribed and can't wait for upcoming videos.
This will be the first project of 2020, right after I set up my new shop. I have not seen a better DIY Horizontal Edge & Spindle Sander. Great tool , great build and great video! Can't wait to get started.
I rarely a) watch these kinds of ‘build’ videos to the end, b) appreciate the quality of the work, c) want to build one myself, and d) really appreciate the thoroughness of the video process... In YOUR case, I was mesmerized, entertained, and am looking forward to building your version for myself! Thank you!!
What a wonderful comment, Wayn, thank you so much for reaching out, brother. So glad you enjoyed the project! do me a favor... if you end up building one, i would really love to see it, send me pic. Thanks so much for watching!
So I built it after watching the video maybe 25-30 times. Had to change up some stuff because I bought a different size belt but the guts are identical. Gotta say. I absolutely love it. It eats, and I mean eats wood. I gotta be careful with it because it'll go to far in an instant. I made the drum sanding attachment different because I'm lazy as hell. But it's kinda permanently installed with the dust hood resting on top. I didn't have hinges so I just remove the dust good with a screw knob. So in the end. I gotta give this video a 20/10 for being so easy to follow and clearly explained 👌👌 and the machine itself is a solid 10/10. Now I just have to paint it haha
Agreed! All instructional videos could take a lesson from this one. The project was simply explained, had plenty of details, and was easy to follow. Hats off to you! Very nicely done!!
In my opinion...This is by far the absolute best way to do a how to tutorial video even tho you stated it is not, this layout of context is perfect clear concise instruction, parts and materials list, and workflow...thank you please continue to make more I build guitars and being able to make tools and jigs is critical this helps so much again thank you this is much appreciated
Hey!! I have to say, You have created THE BEST EVER WAY OF TEACHING HOW TO SOMETHING BUILD OUT OF WOOD. I am speechless. I enjoyed just watching your video but also as a beginner in woodworking but really goog quality woodworking shop established, now it is just about the maker, not the machinery. YOur instructions are really easy to follow and now that my workingshop is finally ready, I give You the honor to be the first ”teacher” and my very first project ever will be this edge belt sander with spindle sander option because this is a machine that my shop is lacking. My only big concern is that you show ALMOST in every phase also quickly the plans, i.e. The measurements of plywood and how to cut and drill them. But for example in the box-spring part, there was not these paper plans illustrated in the beginning. I am from Finland Europe and there is no easy way to get that particular Woodsmith magazine issue, in which those paper plans are shown. When I started to watch this video, I was full of hope that I do not need to make all of a sudden my own calculations but just follow the instructions and all the parts would then be a perfect fit. So are these paper plans available somewhere or these exact blue prints concerning your modified version of the machine so that I could get them from somewhere in the internet or could you send those plans through email or something. I would naturally want to pay for all the trouble but I do not know how. I did not find any internet pages of yours, where I could contact you. Could you please comment this message in some way and give some ideas how to get all the info or could you make a little extra edition of this great building process so that the paper plans before every part would be shown shortly on the screen so I can get the screen shot of those. That would make this ”how to build”- video a perfect teaching tool. Ever. I am already so gratefull for what you have given to the woodworking community wolrd wide. This is the beauty of youtube. Bringing alla Woodsmiths together and closer each other 🙏😊 Best regards, and Merry Christmas, Juhani from Finland
Damn, I LOVE your videos. The editing, visual and sound effects, where you are on the project, just everything about your videos is top notch quality 👏🏻
I've just stumbled across your channel, and am blown away by the quality of your videos. They are succinct, coming off as planned to not have any extra rambling air space, and are beautifully filmed and rendered. The animations and 3d renders are SUCH a great part. I'm so excited to have found another really high quality instructional woodworking channel to follow!!
I Have been watching woodworking videos for over a year so literally over 1000 videos. You are by far and away the best. You gave me so much confidence, I am definitely going to give this a try. Your workmanship alone is outstanding. I subscribed and can't wait for more videos. Please, Please don't stop, you are helping so many people you will never know the full extent how much you are helping people. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Rod you are very talented with your how to video. I think you are a natural at this. Lots of people make how to videos but none are as entertaining or as informative as you.
Mike! That’s amazing of you to say! Thank you so much for that feedback, brother. Thanks for taking the time to watch the content. Really appreciate it. ✊🏼👊🏼
Your editing and illustrations are outstanding!! I decided to take on this project and stumbled upon yours prior to start. I'm glad I did and it helped a bunch. I did, however, make a couple of modifications you and your subscribers may be interested in. First is the bottom of the table/work surface where the threaded rod that raises the work table meets. I felt that adding a small metal plate would help reduce the wear in to the plywood when the table is raised or lowered. Second is regarding the positioning of the knurled knob for belt tensioning. I felt the physical location was pretty close to the sanding belt, so before I "cut" the excess threaded rod (shown in your video), I drilled a 3/8" hole down the center of a 1" dowel rod that was about 2" long and slid it down the threaded rod....kind of like a spacer, making the knurled knob stick out a bit further.
Absolutely great video!!! It moves along at a great pace, but it doesn't gloss over anything. This is a great addition to the Woodsmith plans. I love your build videos. Keep up the great work.
THE best instructing on video I have EVER seen. Wow! ONLY a fool could not build this correctly. Thanks for doing this for us. The only thing I would change is to increase the duct port size to 4" or better 5". You cant imagine how more efficiently the dust collection would be.
Thank you, Pat, so awesome of you to say! I appreciate you watching and I’m glad you enjoyed the content. As soon as I can upgrade my dust collection, I’m gonna take your advice on the dust port.
I watch this video several months ago. It was probably the best video of that sort of ever watched. This guy put a huge amount of effort, I believe, into the making of it. Extremely highly detailed. The great Norm Abrams, as much as I love Norm, could not have done any better. Oh but to have a workshop where I could build one.
If You were uncertain if all the other comments here was spot on I am here to tell You that they are! 😉 There are lots of superb woodworking DIY how to videos out there. Some are almost to Your level of quality when it comes to editing, on the spot information and humor. Just almost. If You had fun making these how-to videos then You should definately keep making them, because not many have Your ability to make stuff sound and look easy to do AND sound and look fun as well. My hat goes off to You Sir!
For the last couple of weeks I have evaluating various sanders, and was almost ready to pull the trigger on a Jet edge sander. After discovering this video, however, I have totally changed my opinion and will undertake building this beast. Thanks for the great video, it gives me the extra confidence to undertake this project!
Amazing Video Sir. Great demonstration of professionalism in engineering, woodworking practice as well in tutorial video presentation. One of the best presentations i have seen for a long time. Thanks for sharing this with the woodworking community world wide. Rgds from Germany, Robert
I just found this video and subscribed based on how well this build was presented. The explanations are clear, concise, and easy to follow. The pacing is absolutely perfect, with no time wasted showing unnecessary details of common tasks - a complaint I have about many other builders' sites. Your overlay animations and dimensions are very professional and helpful. I really appreciate the effort you put into this and can't wait to build my own! Thanks for giving me the confidence to start.
Hi Rod, i just saw your video horizontal edge & spindle sander. I am more than just thrilled !!!!!!!! this is the very best video i have seen on youtube the last few years. Incredibly professional but at the same time so well and simply explained, I can't find the words. the videos are made so great that even someone who has never had a cordless drill in his hand could recreate it😊 very well explained, beautifully filmed, great recordings, i really enjoyed the 30 minutes and couldn't get enough🙈😊 i will definitely recreate this project and i'm really looking forward to it. many, many thanks for the fantastic video. hope i see more of you in the future. the only thing that i find a little shame is that all information in the drawings is given in inches. would have been nice if mm had also been specified, since we work in mm in Germany😊 but that is a very, very small point of criticism😊 lovely Greetings from germany Selli
I watch a lot of videos but this has to be one of the best. Well done sir. With videos like these, you may not need the plans. Please keep them coming.
Congratulations! Your video is one of the best I've watched on UA-cam. You provide the measurements of the parts and teach how to prepare them. Very good! Thanks.
Great video, thank you. I built the Shop Notes version when it came out many years ago, sold it with most of my tools during a move, maybe time for another one. Issue 37, January 1998
Yeah, I did. I have a subscription to Woodoworker and have a bunch of plan credits saved up because I am intimidated by the shop tool plans. Your videos have taken a lot of that apprehension away. Thanks again!
I haven't even finished the entire video yet, but I really like your method of commentating, Direction and instruction. You have yourself a new subscriber today
Found your channel years ago and loved it...I was disappointed that you stopped making content. So glad I found this new stuff - what a great build video! You are really good at this! Please make more!
Dude. Hands down the best DIY video I have seen IN MY LIFE! That's A1 professional quality there. If you aren't making multiples of 6 figures doing this for corporations, I want to be your pimp selling your videos to them. Seriously, well done and thank you so much for such a fantastic video
Hi Rod, Your level of professionalism is hard to beat, especially your well organized and detailed building progress and the jigs you used/made. All the best, Michael S.
Absolutely without a doubt; the best, most informative and easy to follow build video I have ever watched! THIS is the way build videos should be made! Clear, concise, easy to follow without a lot of extra talk.Please make something else so I can follow!
Awesome! Your channel is fantastic. All of your videos are a joy to watch and learn from. You are a great teacher explaining the why's and how's of doing things. Hope to see more great content from you in the future!
Wow! This is hands down one of the best instructional videos I've ever seen on UA-cam. You've got a side-gig going here but your editing skills, including the painstakingly detailed CAD images are fantastic. The narration, audio and videography were spot on. Thank you for the thorough "companion" video with a source reference. If you ever hit a slump, come back and watch this video because you hit it out of the park. **Edit** I actually subbed because of this video, FWIW. I sat there for a few moments and internalized what I had watched, for reasons beyond just enjoyment. I came to the conclusion that most other content pales in comparison and now the other UA-cam channels have lost their luster. 😳
this is nothing short of bona fide awesome! Easily the best step by step guide I've seen - not just for a sander, I mean for *anything* - and with some fantastic and very easily achievable jigs thrown in (you have no idea how valuable those little details were in the explanations - so many, many thanks for those). I now plan to use this design as the basis for a custom deadhead sander for my guitar shop. I can't wait to get started. Have a well deserved subscription on me!
Hi great design and commentary that gives such a good insight into your high standard of build you set yourself. Modest and quick to admit mistakes and shortcomings, that's not something we always see these days in the 'perfect world' the line that comes to mind is 'be true unto yourself'. I have to say that your format of using such good quality video mixed with the 3d cad graphics sets a new standard not seen before in build videos of this type. It's dramatically better than the majority of technical programmes seen these days on TV. Thank you so much for allowing us all to share in this keep up the good work. Roger L.
Amazing! Probably the best how to I have ever seen, really and your computer's graphics are top notch. You need absolutely beeing a teacher if not😉. You add a such high value to the woodsmith plans with this "how to" and your highly valuable modifications. Regards from France👌👍🖖
I wish I’d seen your video before I built my Woodsmith sander. You had some great ideas, and your presentation is superior. A couple ideas for you, now that I’ve been using mine: - When sanding a big surface, I sometimes use enough force that the machine moves a bit. Casters could make that a bigger problem (even if they lock). - The back of a sanding belt could wear through a plastic laminate platen over the decades. Most portable belt sanders have a steel platen, secured only on the edge closest to the ‘upstream’ roller. So I had a metal fabricator make a steel piece in place of the mdf/laminate piece. On the left edge, the steel has two 45 degree bends. One is 1/2” from the edge, and the second is 1/4” further from the edge. (That makes a “wrap” around the left edge). I cut a matching 45 degree edge on the plywood, then screwed the steel to the plywood, only on that 1/2” wide part. There are no screws or holes under or near the belt. The fabricator charged me $60. - Another guy who built this had the same problem with making the rollers as I did: the jig is too narrow to roll the octagonal-shaped blank. You must have fixed that, but I missed that in your video.
Another great video! Today, I thoroughly enjoyed all your videos and was engaged with each and every one of them. Some of them I commented on and some I did not (trying to watch football too ) Anyway, after seeing a couple of your videos, I went to your first video and watch them in order from the your 1st YT till now. I wanted to see how you progressed and what/why you haven't posted a video in almost 1 year. First off, I have to say you were pretty awesome in your first video, but in the last few I can see the work, effort and time you spent filming, editing, producing ect to make these a super joy to watch. So it makes me think that you possibly got burnt out with all the time and effort it took to post a video you were proud of. I get that, as I to use to make YT videos back in 2009 -2012 (80+ videos) and got burnt out too. It started out as a hobby and was fun, but then turned into what felt like a job. This is before Pateron was that popular and sponsors were far a few. If you ever decide to post again, maybe you can simplify them, as you have a way of engaging an audience and you also have lots of charisma. And maybe set up a Pateron. (I will be your first Pateron subscriber). But if you have decided that the effort it takes to even make simple videos keeps you away from the family to much (which is the most important thing) I get that too... I just wanted to reach out and let you know that watching your videos today gave me inspiration and to try to keep it fun. I wish you and your family nothing but the best!
Přikláním se k ostatním komentářům. Opravdu krásně provedený produkt a vynikající kvalita videa. I když neumím anglicky, tak je i tak video pro mě dosti srozumitelné. Škoda že u nás se používají metrické jednotky, hned bych jí začal stavět. Pozdrav z České republiky.
Wow awesome video 👍 I always wanted to build this sand but was to intimidated by the complexity of the build. This video shows how simple such a big build can be thank you. It's never to late to add the spindle sander to the top lol. Again thank you for sharing and encouraging people to build.
This is one of the best howto videos I’ve ever seen! It’s so well explained that I want to make the sander! Really a good job, both for the sander and for the video.
Lol this is amazing!! I'm totally new to woodworking but the way you've presented this video makes me think I can totally do this. WISH ME LUCK!!! AMAZING VIDEO. THANK YOU!!
I am a Woodsmith subscriber, and when I saw this project, I thought, no way can I build that. But after watching your video, I’m thinking, maybe I can build that! Excellent instruction and sequence. Now I’m subscribed to your channel, too.
Really glad I found your video before I build mine, cylinder sander upgrade is awesome! You are much more entertaining to watch than the Woodsmith guys, great video waiting for more
I really enjoyed watching a clear and an effective demonstration of so complex machine. Although an accompanyied music is a really distracting feature.
Ok, Just Wow. Sorry if I repeat what others have said. This is just amazing work. Your take on this is sander is very good. (And perfect for the motor in my shop...) But the video's pace is great. Amazing editing and usage of the technology is masterful. I've subscribed (of course!) Take care.
I agree that this is the best instructional video. Amazing work. Wish you had of included metric measurements on diagrams/ illustrations though. Your work is that amazing that the world is watching not just Americans😉 Keep up the great work
Hi Rod. Man what an amazing job, I've seen many videos of building machines from many famous youtubers, no more construction or videos were as well done as yours. Clean, clear, explanatory, attention to detail, everything is perfect, really wonderful work, you deserve all the credit. congratulations ... By the way, my dream has always been to have a sander of this model, here in Brazil we don't have manufacturers and imported ones are very expensive, but now I will have the chance to have mine thanks to you, kkkkk ...best regards.
Hello Marcelo, thank you for reaching out and for watching the video. im so glad you enjoyed the project. and thank you for that awesome compliment on the video. i wish you best of luck on your future build, friend.
Very impressive Rod. Looking forward to your next videos man. I love the machines made of wood. Hopefully this becomes a full time job for you brother. Come back soon!
Awesome video. Great explanations. Great edits. Thank you for taking time to do this. I had planned on skimming through the video but found myself watching the whole thing. You just gained a subscriber. Looking forward to more!
Great build! I love your videos, very concise and extremely informative. When I read the article I wanted to build one. Now I will tackle this one, thank you for sharing your time and talent!!
WIcked video bud! Im thinking this will be the project i jump into for the first run of my diy cnc router. I bet this will go well using it! This is one of the best instructional vids ive seen in years. Dont stop bro.
Hands down best build video I’ve seen so far, you did so well that I actually feel like I could build this (probably not) lol it’s sad more people haven’t seen this, your editing is amazing
Wow - the build was fantastic, and matched by the quality of the video production. You should be very proud that you can inspire on so many different levels. You make me think that I can actually do this myself, so I think that I will, and will be returning to this often for reference! New subscriber, and many thanks!
So good, so good, so good!!!! The build was awesome, and the video was so freakin' good!!! Glad to see you back posting videos; missed you brother! Love it, love it, LOVE IT!!!
Of course, when I say drum sander I really mean spindle sander because I am a bloke that makes mistakes on a pretty regular basis. 🤦♂️ Please forgive the human-ness. -Rod
Wayne, since you have decades of experience, I’ll differ to you. Thank you, brother.
Where did you get that degrees level from that you used for your table saw. Please let me know and thank you.
Here you go, Mark. It’s a product from INCRA. www.amazon.com/INCRA-Miter1000-HD-Miter-Gauge/dp/B001RCTTGG
BY FAR the best build video I have EVER SEEN!
Wow! That’s awesome of you to say, Ian, Thank you! And thank you for taking the time to watch.✊🏼👊🏼
@@MyGarageWoodshop showed us what he was going to show us, and then he showed us, and then he showed us what he showed us. The editing was super tight. Even the mistakes had great panache. This is exemplary.
I have to agree, absolutely perfect. Most build videos you dont get to see the finished product until the end and have to sit through endless shots of cutting and drilling etc. I know how to cut wood I know how to drill a hole I know how to sand, I don't need to see that.
What I want to see is what we are heading for and the relevant steps for getting there. This video was exactly right, keep up the good work.
I agree 100%. I don't watch tv. I just watch how to videos on UA-cam. I have seen thousands and this is the most detailed I have yet seen. Plus you don't talk about all kinds of irrelevant and repeat everything 50 times.
I know im late to the game but I just watched this last night and I concur with David Barr, I have watched thousands of hours of how to videos. I like to collect knowledge, and I have to say that your video is without a doubt the best how to video I have ever watched in my thousands of hours of UA-cam. You sir truly have a gift and people who know what you have created know. I used to think I was an Anna White woodworker but after watching this and seeing the incredible detail in your video I literally subscribed to woodsmith magazine haha. I hope this wasn't a one and done from you because I will say it again this is the best how to video I have ever seen period. Thank you.
I agree with other commenters regarding the outstanding quality of both this how-to video and the build itself. This is one of the best DIY woodworking videos I have seen on UA-cam. Thank you for your attention to detail and to keeping everything as simple and clearly explained as possible. Your use of graphics to show dimensions and relationships between components was key to making this video understandable and useable. Your commentary was encouraging of the viewer and not too wordy. Thank you for sharing this video. I am now subscribed and look forward to viewing more from your channel.
This is how project videos should be. Very clear and informative. Well done!
Thanks for saying so, Marwan! And thank you for watching.
I have been watching "How To" videos on UA-cam for several years. I have never seen a BETTER video on any subject. I can hardly believe you aren't a professional video producer. The quality of your work is unbelievable! I consider myself a pretty good worker, but I must admit this project is very intimidating. I will try to build this sander, I have no other choice, but if my end result looks like yours, I will be pretty amazed. I had been subscribed to your website for quite a while, but have not been following your work, as I should have been. Thank you for the excellent presentation, absolutely amazing!
Just wanted to add to the chorus of a job well done and I too have NEVER seen a better produced, illustrated and clear instructional video. You have a rare skill and we are all the better for it. THANK YOU for the effort it is very much appreciated. Subscribed and can't wait for upcoming videos.
Wow, Larry, thank you so much for that comment. Thanks for taking the time to watch and enjoy the content. Cheers!
@@MyGarageWoodshop Meant every word...keep up the good work.
This will be the first project of 2020, right after I set up my new shop. I have not seen a better DIY Horizontal Edge & Spindle Sander. Great tool , great build and great video! Can't wait to get started.
This video is a perfect resume that should land you a spot producing videos for the Woodsmith's plans every month. Holy cow.
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it. That would be something, huh?
That is an awesome idea....100% agree. That is how Bob Villa, Norm Abram and may other great men got started
I rarely a) watch these kinds of ‘build’ videos to the end, b) appreciate the quality of the work, c) want to build one myself, and d) really appreciate the thoroughness of the video process...
In YOUR case, I was mesmerized, entertained, and am looking forward to building your version for myself!
Thank you!!
What a wonderful comment, Wayn, thank you so much for reaching out, brother. So glad you enjoyed the project! do me a favor... if you end up building one, i would really love to see it, send me pic. Thanks so much for watching!
I'm all out of superlatives. This video will be known as the yard stick for ALL other build videos. You should have a million subs. Fantastic editing.
I couldn't resist the temptation to see the second video on how to build your horizontal spindle sander. It is excellent!
So I built it after watching the video maybe 25-30 times. Had to change up some stuff because I bought a different size belt but the guts are identical.
Gotta say. I absolutely love it. It eats, and I mean eats wood. I gotta be careful with it because it'll go to far in an instant.
I made the drum sanding attachment different because I'm lazy as hell. But it's kinda permanently installed with the dust hood resting on top. I didn't have hinges so I just remove the dust good with a screw knob.
So in the end. I gotta give this video a 20/10 for being so easy to follow and clearly explained 👌👌 and the machine itself is a solid 10/10. Now I just have to paint it haha
I know they are take a lot of time and effort, but your videos are top notch. Thank you for your efforts.
This is insanely good video editing and creation. I have never seen any woodworking video as professional as this, and I watch them all.
Thank you, so much, Mike!
First time on your channel. My reaction: WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE??????? Simple, easy to follow instructions! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼.
Agreed! All instructional videos could take a lesson from this one. The project was simply explained, had plenty of details, and was easy to follow. Hats off to you! Very nicely done!!
I love this video so much. The music wasn't overbearing. You're a fantastic teacher. Thank you for making this. The long awaited return!
Thank you, Sure shot, for watching! 👊🏼
In my opinion...This is by far the absolute best way to do a how to tutorial video even tho you stated it is not, this layout of context is perfect clear concise instruction, parts and materials list, and workflow...thank you please continue to make more I build guitars and being able to make tools and jigs is critical this helps so much again thank you this is much appreciated
Hey!! I have to say, You have created THE BEST EVER WAY OF TEACHING HOW TO SOMETHING BUILD OUT OF WOOD. I am speechless. I enjoyed just watching your video but also as a beginner in woodworking but really goog quality woodworking shop established, now it is just about the maker, not the machinery. YOur instructions are really easy to follow and now that my workingshop is finally ready, I give You the honor to be the first ”teacher” and my very first project ever will be this edge belt sander with spindle sander option because this is a machine that my shop is lacking. My only big concern is that you show ALMOST in every phase also quickly the plans, i.e. The measurements of plywood and how to cut and drill them. But for example in the box-spring part, there was not these paper plans illustrated in the beginning. I am from Finland Europe and there is no easy way to get that particular Woodsmith magazine issue, in which those paper plans are shown. When I started to watch this video, I was full of hope that I do not need to make all of a sudden my own calculations but just follow the instructions and all the parts would then be a perfect fit. So are these paper plans available somewhere or these exact blue prints concerning your modified version of the machine so that I could get them from somewhere in the internet or could you send those plans through email or something. I would naturally want to pay for all the trouble but I do not know how. I did not find any internet pages of yours, where I could contact you. Could you please comment this message in some way and give some ideas how to get all the info or could you make a little extra edition of this great building process so that the paper plans before every part would be shown shortly on the screen so I can get the screen shot of those. That would make this ”how to build”- video a perfect teaching tool. Ever. I am already so gratefull for what you have given to the woodworking community wolrd wide. This is the beauty of youtube. Bringing alla Woodsmiths together and closer each other 🙏😊 Best regards, and Merry Christmas, Juhani from Finland
Damn, I LOVE your videos. The editing, visual and sound effects, where you are on the project, just everything about your videos is top notch quality 👏🏻
Thank you so much Janie, so great of you to say. Thanks for reaching out and taking the time to watch and enjoy the projects. ✊🏼👊🏼
I've just stumbled across your channel, and am blown away by the quality of your videos. They are succinct, coming off as planned to not have any extra rambling air space, and are beautifully filmed and rendered. The animations and 3d renders are SUCH a great part. I'm so excited to have found another really high quality instructional woodworking channel to follow!!
I Have been watching woodworking videos for over a year so literally over 1000 videos. You are by far and away the best. You gave me so much confidence, I am definitely going to give this a try. Your workmanship alone is outstanding. I subscribed and can't wait for more videos. Please, Please don't stop, you are helping so many people you will never know the full extent how much you are helping people. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Rod you are very talented with your how to video. I think you are a natural at this. Lots of people make how to videos but none are as entertaining or as informative as you.
Mike! That’s amazing of you to say! Thank you so much for that feedback, brother. Thanks for taking the time to watch the content. Really appreciate it. ✊🏼👊🏼
Best build video I’ve ever seen. Just the right pace to take it all in.
Your editing and illustrations are outstanding!! I decided to take on this project and stumbled upon yours prior to start. I'm glad I did and it helped a bunch. I did, however, make a couple of modifications you and your subscribers may be interested in. First is the bottom of the table/work surface where the threaded rod that raises the work table meets. I felt that adding a small metal plate would help reduce the wear in to the plywood when the table is raised or lowered. Second is regarding the positioning of the knurled knob for belt tensioning. I felt the physical location was pretty close to the sanding belt, so before I "cut" the excess threaded rod (shown in your video), I drilled a 3/8" hole down the center of a 1" dowel rod that was about 2" long and slid it down the threaded rod....kind of like a spacer, making the knurled knob stick out a bit further.
Absolutely great video!!! It moves along at a great pace, but it doesn't gloss over anything. This is a great addition to the Woodsmith plans. I love your build videos. Keep up the great work.
THE best instructing on video I have EVER seen. Wow! ONLY a fool could not build this correctly. Thanks for doing this for us. The only thing I would change is to increase the duct port size to 4" or better 5". You cant imagine how more efficiently the dust collection would be.
Thank you, Pat, so awesome of you to say! I appreciate you watching and I’m glad you enjoyed the content. As soon as I can upgrade my dust collection, I’m gonna take your advice on the dust port.
I watch this video several months ago. It was probably the best video of that sort of ever watched. This guy put a huge amount of effort, I believe, into the making of it. Extremely highly detailed. The great Norm Abrams, as much as I love Norm, could not have done any better. Oh but to have a workshop where I could build one.
Thank you, friend.
Rod ...you are still the best on youtube! Welcome back!!!
Tony, my friend, that’s so awesome for you to say!
If You were uncertain if all the other comments here was spot on I am here to tell You that they are! 😉
There are lots of superb woodworking DIY how to videos out there. Some are almost to Your level of quality when it comes to editing, on the spot information and humor. Just almost.
If You had fun making these how-to videos then You should definately keep making them, because not many have Your ability to make stuff sound and look easy to do AND sound and look fun as well.
My hat goes off to You Sir!
Fantastic explanation of the build process. I never say a video so easy to follow. Great job. Thank you.
Thank you Tony!
For the last couple of weeks I have evaluating various sanders, and was almost ready to pull the trigger on a Jet edge sander. After discovering this video, however, I have totally changed my opinion and will undertake building this beast. Thanks for the great video, it gives me the extra confidence to undertake this project!
I would go with the Jet, Delta, powermatic. Grizzly as a last choice. Sturdy and will save you time.
Amazing Video Sir. Great demonstration of professionalism in engineering, woodworking practice as well in tutorial video presentation. One of the best presentations i have seen for a long time. Thanks for sharing this with the woodworking community world wide. Rgds from Germany, Robert
this is by far the most comprehensive, and well executed build video ever made. Good job!
I just found this video and subscribed based on how well this build was presented. The explanations are clear, concise, and easy to follow. The pacing is absolutely perfect, with no time wasted showing unnecessary details of common tasks - a complaint I have about many other builders' sites. Your overlay animations and dimensions are very professional and helpful. I really appreciate the effort you put into this and can't wait to build my own! Thanks for giving me the confidence to start.
Dude, you have the best instructional videos on UA-cam!
Thank you, friend!
Hi Rod,
i just saw your video horizontal edge & spindle sander. I am more than just thrilled !!!!!!!! this is the very best video i have seen on youtube the last few years.
Incredibly professional but at the same time so well and simply explained, I can't find the words.
the videos are made so great that even someone who has never had a cordless drill in his hand could recreate it😊 very well explained, beautifully filmed, great recordings, i really enjoyed the 30 minutes and couldn't get enough🙈😊
i will definitely recreate this project and i'm really looking forward to it.
many, many thanks for the fantastic video. hope i see more of you in the future.
the only thing that i find a little shame is that all information in the drawings is given in inches. would have been nice if mm had also been specified, since we work in mm in Germany😊 but that is a very, very small point of criticism😊
lovely Greetings from germany
Selli
I watch a lot of videos but this has to be one of the best. Well done sir. With videos like these, you may not need the plans. Please keep them coming.
Congratulations! Your video is one of the best I've watched on UA-cam. You provide the measurements of the parts and teach how to prepare them. Very good! Thanks.
This is the best diy video i've ever seen. Really nice effort and clean introduction. Thank you very much.
Kicking ass! When you are ready to make money doing this you will kill it.
Great video, thank you. I built the Shop Notes version when it came out many years ago, sold it with most of my tools during a move, maybe time for another one. Issue 37, January 1998
this is the best video i have seen ! Great editing , and the machine is absolutely fantastic !! I will try to build one
I. Am. Stunned. This video is so incredibly well made. I love it.
Thank you so much, James, for that great comment. I hope you were able to find the first video on this machine as well. Thanks for watching.
Yeah, I did. I have a subscription to Woodoworker and have a bunch of plan credits saved up because I am intimidated by the shop tool plans. Your videos have taken a lot of that apprehension away. Thanks again!
I've never seen something like that. A great job indeed. I'm speechless!!!
And I agree with many of the other listeners that your videos are the best.
I haven't even finished the entire video yet, but I really like your method of commentating, Direction and instruction. You have yourself a new subscriber today
Found your channel years ago and loved it...I was disappointed that you stopped making content. So glad I found this new stuff - what a great build video! You are really good at this! Please make more!
Dude. Hands down the best DIY video I have seen IN MY LIFE! That's A1 professional quality there. If you aren't making multiples of 6 figures doing this for corporations, I want to be your pimp selling your videos to them. Seriously, well done and thank you so much for such a fantastic video
Hi Rod,
Your level of professionalism is hard to beat, especially your well organized and detailed building progress and the jigs you used/made.
All the best,
Michael S.
Absolutely without a doubt; the best, most informative and easy to follow build video I have ever watched! THIS is the way build videos should be made! Clear, concise, easy to follow without a lot of extra talk.Please make something else so I can follow!
Very clear instructions, congrats. A new subscriber from Guatemala.
The production value of this build and video is amazing. Great job.
Thank you so much, David! Really appreciate you taking the time to watch. Cheers!
this is the best how to video on the internet. (i've watched it many times over the years!).
Wow you have raised the bar of woodworking videos. subscribed an looking forward to more projects. well done
Awesome! Your channel is fantastic. All of your videos are a joy to watch and learn from. You are a great teacher explaining the why's and how's of doing things. Hope to see more great content from you in the future!
Wow! This is hands down one of the best instructional videos I've ever seen on UA-cam. You've got a side-gig going here but your editing skills, including the painstakingly detailed CAD images are fantastic. The narration, audio and videography were spot on. Thank you for the thorough "companion" video with a source reference. If you ever hit a slump, come back and watch this video because you hit it out of the park.
**Edit** I actually subbed because of this video, FWIW. I sat there for a few moments and internalized what I had watched, for reasons beyond just enjoyment. I came to the conclusion that most other content pales in comparison and now the other UA-cam channels have lost their luster. 😳
this is nothing short of bona fide awesome! Easily the best step by step guide I've seen - not just for a sander, I mean for *anything* - and with some fantastic and very easily achievable jigs thrown in (you have no idea how valuable those little details were in the explanations - so many, many thanks for those). I now plan to use this design as the basis for a custom deadhead sander for my guitar shop. I can't wait to get started. Have a well deserved subscription on me!
Hi great design and commentary that gives such a good insight into your high standard of build you set yourself. Modest and quick to admit mistakes and shortcomings, that's not something we always see these days in the 'perfect world' the line that comes to mind is 'be true unto yourself'. I have to say that your format of using such good quality video mixed with the 3d cad graphics sets a new standard not seen before in build videos of this type. It's dramatically better than the majority of technical programmes seen these days on TV. Thank you so much for allowing us all to share in this keep up the good work. Roger L.
Man your unbelievable your video is the best the woodworking machine is absolutely marvelous
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Amazing! Probably the best how to I have ever seen, really and your computer's graphics are top notch. You need absolutely beeing a teacher if not😉. You add a such high value to the woodsmith plans with this "how to" and your highly valuable modifications. Regards from France👌👍🖖
I wish I’d seen your video before I built my Woodsmith sander. You had some great ideas, and your presentation is superior.
A couple ideas for you, now that I’ve been using mine:
- When sanding a big surface, I sometimes use enough force that the machine moves a bit. Casters could make that a bigger problem (even if they lock).
- The back of a sanding belt could wear through a plastic laminate platen over the decades. Most portable belt sanders have a steel platen, secured only on the edge closest to the ‘upstream’ roller. So I had a metal fabricator make a steel piece in place of the mdf/laminate piece. On the left edge, the steel has two 45 degree bends. One is 1/2” from the edge, and the second is 1/4” further from the edge. (That makes a “wrap” around the left edge). I cut a matching 45 degree edge on the plywood, then screwed the steel to the plywood, only on that 1/2” wide part. There are no screws or holes under or near the belt. The fabricator charged me $60.
- Another guy who built this had the same problem with making the rollers as I did: the jig is too narrow to roll the octagonal-shaped blank. You must have fixed that, but I missed that in your video.
Beautiful project, excellent execution and easy and comprehensive explanation! Thanks so much!
Great success To you Man . This is awesome video and awesome woodwork. Some of the best video on UA-cam !
Another great video!
Today, I thoroughly enjoyed all your videos and was engaged with each and every one of them. Some of them I commented on and some I did not (trying to watch football too )
Anyway, after seeing a couple of your videos, I went to your first video and watch them in order from the your 1st YT till now. I wanted to see how you progressed and what/why you haven't posted a video in almost 1 year.
First off, I have to say you were pretty awesome in your first video, but in the last few I can see the work, effort and time you spent filming, editing, producing ect to make these a super joy to watch.
So it makes me think that you possibly got burnt out with all the time and effort it took to post a video you were proud of. I get that, as I to use to make YT videos back in 2009 -2012 (80+ videos) and got burnt out too. It started out as a hobby and was fun, but then turned into what felt like a job. This is before Pateron was that popular and sponsors were far a few.
If you ever decide to post again, maybe you can simplify them, as you have a way of engaging an audience and you also have lots of charisma. And maybe set up a Pateron. (I will be your first Pateron subscriber). But if you have decided that the effort it takes to even make simple videos keeps you away from the family to much (which is the most important thing) I get that too...
I just wanted to reach out and let you know that watching your videos today gave me inspiration and to try to keep it fun. I wish you and your family nothing but the best!
Přikláním se k ostatním komentářům. Opravdu krásně provedený produkt a vynikající kvalita videa. I když neumím anglicky, tak je i tak video pro mě dosti srozumitelné. Škoda že u nás se používají metrické jednotky, hned bych jí začal stavět. Pozdrav z České republiky.
Great video with clear explanations that get to the point. An amateur could follow this guide and complete the build.
Thank you so much, Karl!
I don't belive I have ever come across a UA-cam video with out a single dislike. Excellent work!
Thank you, but...Lol! Just give it a day. Someone disliked a video because the font I used upset them.
@@MyGarageWoodshop people are whiny like that I guess, repercussions of being overhugged as a child. Still, love your videos brother.
Excellent and educational video. It helped a lot to understand the printed plan. Thanks!
Wow awesome video 👍 I always wanted to build this sand but was to intimidated by the complexity of the build. This video shows how simple such a big build can be thank you. It's never to late to add the spindle sander to the top lol. Again thank you for sharing and encouraging people to build.
This is one of the best howto videos I’ve ever seen! It’s so well explained that I want to make the sander! Really a good job, both for the sander and for the video.
Lol this is amazing!! I'm totally new to woodworking but the way you've presented this video makes me think I can totally do this. WISH ME LUCK!!!
AMAZING VIDEO. THANK YOU!!
I am a Woodsmith subscriber, and when I saw this project, I thought, no way can I build that. But after watching your video, I’m thinking, maybe I can build that! Excellent instruction and sequence. Now I’m subscribed to your channel, too.
Really glad I found your video before I build mine, cylinder sander upgrade is awesome! You are much more entertaining to watch than the Woodsmith guys, great video waiting for more
The best & clearest video i’ve ever seen! Very nice job.
I just have to say WOW what a great video. The edge sander looks amazing. 10 stars in a 5 star rating system.
"A little bit of epoxy, and some violence" Made my day. Beautiful build video.
I really enjoyed watching a clear and an effective demonstration of so complex machine.
Although an accompanyied music is a really distracting feature.
Ok, Just Wow.
Sorry if I repeat what others have said.
This is just amazing work.
Your take on this is sander is very good. (And perfect for the motor in my shop...) But the video's pace is great. Amazing editing and usage of the technology is masterful.
I've subscribed (of course!)
Take care.
Thank you, Robert! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch the video. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!👊🏼
Awesome build and greatly detailed how to's, thank you for sharing.
Fantastic
I agree that this is the best instructional video. Amazing work. Wish you had of included metric measurements on diagrams/ illustrations though. Your work is that amazing that the world is watching not just Americans😉 Keep up the great work
I hope to see more of your work. I enjoyed the planer sled video and this one was even better thank you
Hi Rod. Man what an amazing job, I've seen many videos of building machines from many famous youtubers, no more construction or videos were as well done as yours. Clean, clear, explanatory, attention to detail, everything is perfect, really wonderful work, you deserve all the credit. congratulations ... By the way, my dream has always been to have a sander of this model, here in Brazil we don't have manufacturers and imported ones are very expensive, but now I will have the chance to have mine thanks to you, kkkkk ...best regards.
Hello Marcelo, thank you for reaching out and for watching the video. im so glad you enjoyed the project. and thank you for that awesome compliment on the video. i wish you best of luck on your future build, friend.
This video has tv show quality...bravo! amazing job man hope to build this some time in the future.
Thank you so much, Memo! If you do end up building it, send me pic! thanks for watching.
Very impressive Rod. Looking forward to your next videos man. I love the machines made of wood. Hopefully this becomes a full time job for you brother. Come back soon!
Awesome video. Great explanations. Great edits. Thank you for taking time to do this. I had planned on skimming through the video but found myself watching the whole thing. You just gained a subscriber. Looking forward to more!
Excelent work,video and construction, congratulations !!!
Best DYI video I have seen on UA-cam by far!
Great build! I love your videos, very concise and extremely informative. When I read the article I wanted to build one. Now I will tackle this one, thank you for sharing your time and talent!!
Cannot wait to build my own! absolutely top notch video and instruction! Thank you!!!
Wow, Clear, precise, And to the point well-executed thanks, Rod for taking the time to share this with us.
Play Safe From Elliot Lake Ontario Canada.
WIcked video bud! Im thinking this will be the project i jump into for the first run of my diy cnc router. I bet this will go well using it! This is one of the best instructional vids ive seen in years. Dont stop bro.
Excellent. great editing. fantastic machine. subscribed
Glad you’re back on here!
Hands down best build video I’ve seen so far, you did so well that I actually feel like I could build this (probably not) lol it’s sad more people haven’t seen this, your editing is amazing
Another most excellent vid - your production style / quality / presentation - Awesome - Belt Sander - WOW!! Nice Build !!
A Great Video, this is Next Level of Instructions! Hope one day you can make more videos. Be Safe
Wow - the build was fantastic, and matched by the quality of the video production. You should be very proud that you can inspire on so many different levels. You make me think that I can actually do this myself, so I think that I will, and will be returning to this often for reference! New subscriber, and many thanks!
So good, so good, so good!!!! The build was awesome, and the video was so freakin' good!!! Glad to see you back posting videos; missed you brother! Love it, love it, LOVE IT!!!