Glad to hear you invested in a track saw. It just makes life so much better. (But so do a lot of other tools). I've been woodworking and sign making (and painting) for over 40 years and the tools I love and use the most in my shop are a track saw, drum sander and my cnc machine. I'm 72 yrs old and still love making things.
All great tips! My biggest one is to schedule shop time. Not just "hmm...what can I do this weekend" but be upfront with the family: "I will be working from 9 AM to 3 PM this Saturday." They should respect your time and it will help you stay focused with a deadline for the day, too.
I'm proud to say that I became aware and Dodd most of these time savers to my work habits and shop. The one that really gave me a smack on the forehead is heating/ac unit. I've known I needed to get something to heat up my work area and brushed it off, but I did not consider how much it affects my time in the shop. The way I work, physically mentally as well as how efficient I prefer to be changes based on my conditions. Thank you, you guys always have helpful videos that are genuine and have an 'I can relate' type of feel to them.
Thanks for the kind words!! Yes, we never realized how much time we were wasting either. We wish we would have installed a heating unit a long time ago. You live and learn! -Jennie
I would recommend an apron. That has saved me tons of time by keeping my most commonly used small tools on me at all times. It would have solved or augmented several of the ones on your list.
Keeping large tools mobile if possible. It makes it easier to retrieve something that drops between or slips under a tight space, also makes it easier to clean and rearrange if the mood strikes
Hey guys! Thanks for the tips!! You are amazing! One addition, in my opinion. The most used tools for beginners are: Circular saw and a screwdriver! Both of good quality, cordless and same brand! Benefits: cordless - you can cut large pieces right outside, when (happened to me!!) all cutting machines at Home Depot where out of order. Same brand, because you will have discount on purchase of combo kit, and also 2 interchangeable batteries!
Track saws are awesome... I recently moved and couldn't even find my table saw in one of my sheds full of stuff and was thinking of getting a track saw anyway. So I got one and built a cabinet for my laundry room. It did the job well. I use my track saw nearly every day. I have the DeWalt one with both length tracks. I like the under mounted clamps the DeWalt comes with.
Good stuff, so many people on line have their shops laid out like sales reps with stacks of cases occupying 3 times the necessary space and taking 4 times the necessary time to retrieve. I even heard a guy say once that he keeps his festools in the sustainers because he,"doesn't like to get dust on his tools". Thats's some crazy shit there man.
triple chip saw blades will save you a ton of time sanding. Virtually glass smooth cuts. Also commonly called glue line rip blades. Cost a little more, but eliminates so much sanding, and sanding sucks. Sanding seems like 90% of the job. Google Tenyru blades. Very affordable and the best blade I've ever used. It's on every saw I have in the shop.
Not for everyone, but a shop apron/tool belt that has your items you always want at hand can help reduce those wasted steps. Also for large tools I keep whatever adjustment tools are needed with that tool. Hex keys for bandsaw guides, combo square and bevel gauge at the chop saw, etc. Magnets and hot glue are great for attaching them and outline in sharpie where they go to remind you to return them to the same spot.
Dust collection a must, also consider whether you can house the unit outside the shop, I have mine in a separate small shed. Less noise and even less fine dust. Agree on the track saw 100%. Lighting could be added to the list, the older you get the more light you need.
One tip I'm surprised you didn't think of, especially since you mentioned the tape measure always being a the other end of the shop, is to buy a tape measure for each area where you commonly use one. I've got one at the table saw, the radial arm saw, the CNC machine, the lathe, the general bench, and the finishing bench. Yet I STILL find myself looking for a tape when working at the planer or jointer and the wood rack, so that's why I have 3 more tape measures on my shopping list this week. Even at $20.00 a tape measure for a good one, that's still a lot less money than the time wasted going to get one from the other side of the shop.
Speaking of sprayers, what do you guys do to deal with the atomized latex or poly that fills the garage and settles as dust EVERYWHERE? I’m wondering if I’m doing something wrong. You guys don’t seem to have that problem. Love your content! Keep it up!
Another benefit of a track saw is how good the dust collection is when hooked up to a dust collector. Less clean up, more money! I would also recommend investing in a quality square. Speed squares and empire squares do okay, but I have seen them be off enough to mess stuff up. If you set your tools with a square it could save you time in the long run. For example if you set your table saw blade with a square that’s not a true 90 you could have problems aligning for the glue up this causing you lost time.
Thats a great suggestion I bought a new table saw and just assumed it was square. I cut a bunch of cutting boards and found out i made a mistake Great suggestion right there
I’m really just a hobbiest, but others might have the same issue, so here goes. I love coffee & have a coffee pot in my shop. Well what goes in, must come out! I put in a simple bathroom in the corner of my shop. ☕️😜
I'm in the process of buying tools I think are necessary for a small business wood shop. My question is do I need a jointer and planer right away or are these tools not necessary for a beginner wood worker?
Being a Patternmaker by trade I am use to working waring a white apron. The ones I like have two breast pockets that are fastened only at the top for pencils, pens, six inch scales and the like. and two large pockets at the waist for tape measures nuts, bolts and any other tools or materials you are using.
Great video. One quick tip print off your sketch up file and put it in a notebook with a clear sleeve on the outside to have quick views of the step your on.
How do you guys feel about aprons to hold all the little things like pencils measuring tape a scribing knife and note pad little stuff like that. I was just wondering.
If every time I used a pencil I would remember to put it back in the apron they'd be awesome...but honestly I'd probably set it down and forget to put it back lol -Jennie
Dust collector connected to tools is half the battle. I would add an air filtration unit as well. Saves the life of the heating/AC unit as well as your lungs. Another good video.
Sketchup is a presentation tool you can use to help sell a project. It's great to give the client project options and color choices that can get them feeling of being part of the project.
Great tips!😎👍Very true about temperature controle of the shop. I have an uninsulated garage heated by my wood stove with no dust collection yet either and its Minnesota winter here. Lots of time has been wasted this year😕
To keep with the theme of the video in small tools, I have a small tool pouch that clips to my belt. It holds a flashlight, a sharpie, 6 pencils and a notepad. I often leave a pencil somewhere so having a bunch on you means there’s always one ready. This is huge for me. Having a small note pad on you all the time saves you from scribbling on scrap wood and is good for diagraming or making lists. Another tool is my leatherman wave. I use it everyday and it lives on my belt. Saves time finding a knife to cut packaging or finding a screwdriver to open a cover. Lastly, a tape measure holder or clip. If your tape measure isn’t on your hip, it’s useless. Make sure it’s easy to put in and off otherwise you’ll set it down somewhere. Don’t worry about a lefty righty tape. You should use a tape so much you can read it upside down. My 37” wide bet sander is a massive time saver. Pretty expensive it it’ll make itself back in very little time, especially in faceframe cabinet work like I do. Have multiple routers. I have around 20 set up in various jigs and tables. I have 5 compact routers, 3 with bits that I leave set up in them. Anything that you don’t have to change will save you money. Design your projects in a standard way. This makes you quicker with math and can aid in tool setup. Make all your mortises 1/4” for example so you don’t need multiple setups.
Great video!!! I’ve spent some time looking for pencils .... Why, why though, would you put the clock down facing away from the camera...... I’m mentally turning it to the camera
Hi I've actually been looking for the SketchUp program can you tell me which one because I looked for it in the App Store and there's like 10 of them maybe you can suggest one
We use an older version that still downloads onto the desktop. I think it's the 2016 version. The web version kinda sucks and we don't really wanna pay the $100 fee just yet until after we move.
Great video and some really helpful tips. The track saw is something I really want to invest in because I do the same thing switching up the design due to difficulty of ripping it down. Also (side note) y’all should take advantage of Amazon Affiliate links. There were three things y’all talked about that I wouldn’t have minded having a link to. You get paid passively every time someone clicks your link. Great passive income!
Have you ever used Fusion 360? If you have how does it compare to Sketchup? I want to take the time to learn one of them and not both but I want to learn the “best one”. Thanks for any input
Apples and oranges. It depends on what you do. If you're just a woodworker that wants to make/design wood and metal furniture, sketchup is the way to go for speed and usability. If you want to model complex curves and profiles of multiple materials to the nearest thou' and make drastic design changes before actually flipping on a tool, go with fusion for accuracy and complexity.
My tip would be get in the workshop and start building rather than watching UA-cam and thinking about it. That's probably more geared towards hobbyists than businesses though.
@@jennieanddavis Yep. Me included. I watch far too much you tube. Lol. It's a great place to learn, but that should be balanced with practicing what you learnt.
@@ExplicitDad Same in Alberta. My shop is insulated, but poorly "sealed" at the garage doors etc.. My heater works great, but when it's -25c to -40 it just becomes a waste of propane.
Some good information. But when you do the type of projects I do (One Off) Dinning Room Tables, which I only do about 6 a year, but they sell from 3500 to 6800 depending on the materials. Most of these are good for the cutting board guys. I would agree with some. Good information
I have that same heater. Not only does it waste time to wait for it to heat the shop but it causes me to be less ambitious to get out there and complete projects.
I agree i had a shed type shop and in the winter i.couldnt use it because if it heated up.to a comfortable temp the tools and any metal would start to sweat and cause rust issues with my lathe bed , not to mention using a wet power tool isnt safe.
@@TheBoardWoodworker I am constantly struggling with the condensation. The problem is that I can't afford to install the insulation and heater right now let alone pay for the monthly increase in electricity/gas. I think I need to take Jennie and Davis' advice from one of their previous videos and sell some projects to pay for the upgrade.
I don't shop there often because the tools are mostly junk but Harbor Freight has a really great value dust collector. It's $209 I believe and always has a 20% off coupon on the website. Well worth the money spent and saved
The video was great. Have you guys tried the pica pencils (or similar)? I like them because it takes the jobsite ready characteristics of those flat jobsite pencils and combines them with a mechanical pencil. I just got one a month or 2 ago and I don't think I will ever go back to the flat style pencils. Also I would agree thin kerf blades can be bad but not all thin kerf blades are bad. I have heard higher end thin kerf blades from the likes of Forest or other high end blade manufacturers are quite good blades and don't have the issues low quality thin kerf blades have. I do keep my tools in boxes. I went with modular systems for my storage for more versatility and they work nice for my construction job. I like the boxes but when I am working in the shop, generally a tool is taken out of the box then it stays out until I am done with it at the end of the day which is kinda a compromise. I don't work in the shop for a living so time to put tools in boxes is not as big of an issue. Also it makes more sense for my situation because my shop needs to be able to be put away when two vehicles need to be put into the garage. What saves the most time for me is not only a dust extractor/vac but one with a clean filter. I was surprised at how much longer the sandpaper lasted by not only using a dust extractor but one with a clean filter. I had to sand off some stain on some boards and I hooked up the vac and started sanding. I went through 5 pieces and half of a 6th when the day was over. The next day I cleaned the filter and the results were incredible. The half used piece of sandpaper almost got as much work done as the other 5 combined. I even got a bit of extra use out of the 5 pieces that were not useable the day before. The less sand paper used means less material cost less time changing paper and less time sanding. Would save quite a bit of material and labor on larger jobs.
Very useful tips, but I must be a bit weird as I can accurately read a rule in any direction, upside down backwards sideways strange? I'll have to look out for that type of tape as hear in the UK we get metric only or combined metric imperial (feet inches)
Check out fastcap lean manufacturing. Essentially it's a place for everything and everything in its place. When you work lean, you save time. You're definitely right about the track saw. It changed my world in my renovation business. I use mine all the time.
Nicholas Smith: fully agree about the track saw. I bought one for breaking down sheets of plywood but use it more for other things. Last used to trim the bottom of a couple of interior doors 👍
Guys with all do respect if you can’t cut a straight line or trim a door without a track saw or choose to use a tracksaw…..you are in the wrong profession. It’s a skill-saw….where is your skill?
Instead of a track saw, I bought a WORX WX530L.9 20V 6-1/2" Circular Saw with Exactrack. I use a 1X4 and a couple of clamps and it cuts a very precise line on plywood. For $100 for tool and $50 for a 40 amp battery that lasts all day, SO much less than the average Track saw out there and just as actuate!
I have used both methods. It is more expensive, but it would be hard to go back to clamps for the track, and the dust collection on my track saw works really well, and I rarely have to sweep up after using it.
Is it wrong to say that my favorite feature on the fastcap tape measure is the fractions? I suck at reading a tape measure. I can do it but im slow lol
If you guys are moving down here to Southeast Texas, forget the heater, but you WILL want the A.C. Dang it gets hot down here. Maybe one day I will have a dedicated shop with A.C. and not be in the garage, but it's miserable at times.
@Benjamin Cadotte Good point. I use a marking knife for fine details, like dovetails and lap joints. Knife lines are are too hard to see for power tool work, and the precision of a knife line is not really necessary for the larger parts of a build.
I have to be the devil’s advocate. I purchased that same tape measure because of how cool it looked but in use I discovered that the push and pull measurements are off by a 1/16” of an inch. The hook plate doesn’t have enough give to create an equal measurement. I went back to the store to see if mine was a fluke but every single one I checked was the same (this was about 4 years ago). I stay with my tried and true Stanley Fat Max.
The GRS-16 guide rail square by TSO products, it's worth every penny and saves time squaring up your saw track on your piece. I have 3 clocks in my shop and only one works so I just go back in the house when I'm ready for a different kind of joint.
Have at lease 1 completely flat work surface to assemble things on. This will save you a boat load of time sanding down table and bench legs or correcting things out of square. Also never buy a battery powered sander unless you plan on using it for less than 10 minutes at a time. They just aren't worth the time charging and switching out batteries
What about these employees you keep talking about? I'm considering hiring a few people to help out. I take on about three projects every couple weeks. My wife's a great help but she home schools our three kids. Years 8,6,3. They are a handful I know you can probably only compare that to your military careers, but putting trust into my employees and my shop's easy use. I only see you guys
Remember that injuries are expensive. Not only can large ones cost trips to the urgent care center, and all the money that can cost; but even the most minor injuries can take a few minutes to a half an hour to clean up and bandage. Even a band-aid costs cash, but losing half an hour of production time can be a killer. Trust me, I am very old.
@@martindoran5744 Nope Fusion is also free, except if you are using it as a company and have yearly revenue above 100 000 dollars. I believe Sketchup has also a pricing strategy by giving limitations to the users. Fusion pricing is a bit different.
What's up with the rebranding!? I actually clicked the subscribe and like buttons this time around so maybe you're on to something. +1M on ADEQUATE dust collection as well as the track saw. Clamps seems like common sense until you don't have the correct type on hand and the "glue clock" has started. This leads to- ALWAYS DRY FIT. It costs time but can save a ton of frustration and possibly save a product from disaster.
I highly disagree that Sketchup take so long to learn an be proficient at it... It is quite possibly one of the easiest programs to learn. Good video though.
@@jennieanddavis I am not sure but it is a great program for beginners. I didn't mean to hate on you guys! I enjoyed the video for sure! There was a great tutorial series I found but I'll have to find it again for you and your subscribers.
Yeah, I get you. Relative to other programs sketchup is fast. But it still takes a ton of time up front to learn. Especially if you've never used any kind of 3d software before and you've got jobs lined up to finish. I hope you find that series! It would really add a lot of value to the people scrolling through. Thanks
"The more time you spend in front of a power tool the higher chance you are to injure yourself" I don't think so, If you have safe practices, and are professional this doesn't happen.
Click the ellipsis (three little dots) in the corner of the video and you can adjust playback speed. Playing at .75x May help you. I tend to watch UA-cam at 1.5x or 2x. When I’m learning a second language, I have to slow it down too. Best wishes.
Glad to hear you invested in a track saw. It just makes life so much better. (But so do a lot of other tools). I've been woodworking and sign making (and painting) for over 40 years and the tools I love and use the most in my shop are a track saw, drum sander and my cnc machine. I'm 72 yrs old and still love making things.
All great tips! My biggest one is to schedule shop time. Not just "hmm...what can I do this weekend" but be upfront with the family: "I will be working from 9 AM to 3 PM this Saturday." They should respect your time and it will help you stay focused with a deadline for the day, too.
Great tip about the pencils, we velcro them on the chop saw, table saw drill press and under and other places to make life easier
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@@chrisreynolds2410 F U
Amen to heating/cooling! Great for consistent gluing and finishing
I'm proud to say that I became aware and Dodd most of these time savers to my work habits and shop. The one that really gave me a smack on the forehead is heating/ac unit. I've known I needed to get something to heat up my work area and brushed it off, but I did not consider how much it affects my time in the shop. The way I work, physically mentally as well as how efficient I prefer to be changes based on my conditions. Thank you, you guys always have helpful videos that are genuine and have an 'I can relate' type of feel to them.
Thanks for the kind words!! Yes, we never realized how much time we were wasting either. We wish we would have installed a heating unit a long time ago. You live and learn!
-Jennie
I would recommend an apron. That has saved me tons of time by keeping my most commonly used small tools on me at all times. It would have solved or augmented several of the ones on your list.
LOVE that altimeter wall clock!
Keeping large tools mobile if possible. It makes it easier to retrieve something that drops between or slips under a tight space, also makes it easier to clean and rearrange if the mood strikes
I have everything in the shop on wheels that lock.
The pencil sharpener in the FastCap tape measure is a great idea! Stacking related tools together like that is so efficient. Great tips guys!
Interesting video, i'll take some notes and apply them in my workshop. Jennie's bonus tip, made me laugh. Thank you guys!!!
Hey guys! Thanks for the tips!! You are amazing! One addition, in my opinion. The most used tools for beginners are: Circular saw and a screwdriver! Both of good quality, cordless and same brand! Benefits: cordless - you can cut large pieces right outside, when (happened to me!!) all cutting machines at Home Depot where out of order. Same brand, because you will have discount on purchase of combo kit, and also 2 interchangeable batteries!
Really good points you guys highlight here ... I know from experience that if you are more efficient projects are a pleasure to do.
Track saws are awesome... I recently moved and couldn't even find my table saw in one of my sheds full of stuff and was thinking of getting a track saw anyway. So I got one and built a cabinet for my laundry room. It did the job well. I use my track saw nearly every day. I have the DeWalt one with both length tracks. I like the under mounted clamps the DeWalt comes with.
If you can’t cut a straight line it’s great.
For me, one of my best purchases was a large chest of drawers. I finally know where to find things, quickly.
Good stuff, so many people on line have their shops laid out like sales reps with stacks of cases occupying 3 times the necessary space and taking 4 times the necessary time to retrieve. I even heard a guy say once that he keeps his festools in the sustainers because he,"doesn't like to get dust on his tools". Thats's some crazy shit there man.
Right on.. tools are meant to be used!
A relative of mine has about a dozen cases. Mine all get tossed. Most used tools are right on a shelf, remainder in a drawer.
triple chip saw blades will save you a ton of time sanding. Virtually glass smooth cuts. Also commonly called glue line rip blades. Cost a little more, but eliminates so much sanding, and sanding sucks. Sanding seems like 90% of the job. Google Tenyru blades. Very affordable and the best blade I've ever used. It's on every saw I have in the shop.
U guys are awesome
It's so cool that Stephanie Tanner is doing her own thing aside from Full House.
Right?! 😂
great advice and I appreciate you guys putting this out there to help others
I just insulated my shop a few months ago. I have a 12000 btu heater and air-conditioning unit. Keeps it a nice 72°
Not for everyone, but a shop apron/tool belt that has your items you always want at hand can help reduce those wasted steps. Also for large tools I keep whatever adjustment tools are needed with that tool. Hex keys for bandsaw guides, combo square and bevel gauge at the chop saw, etc. Magnets and hot glue are great for attaching them and outline in sharpie where they go to remind you to return them to the same spot.
Nice! Love the idea of keeping the adjustment tools with the equipment!
Dust collection a must, also consider whether you can house the unit outside the shop, I have mine in a separate small shed. Less noise and even less fine dust. Agree on the track saw 100%. Lighting could be added to the list, the older you get the more light you need.
Yeah lighting is definitely a good one! Thanks!
-Jennie
I literally bought that same fast cap tape measure while we were at highland Woodworking this weekend!! Great list guys!!
One tip I'm surprised you didn't think of, especially since you mentioned the tape measure always being a the other end of the shop, is to buy a tape measure for each area where you commonly use one. I've got one at the table saw, the radial arm saw, the CNC machine, the lathe, the general bench, and the finishing bench. Yet I STILL find myself looking for a tape when working at the planer or jointer and the wood rack, so that's why I have 3 more tape measures on my shopping list this week. Even at $20.00 a tape measure for a good one, that's still a lot less money than the time wasted going to get one from the other side of the shop.
Good list. I’d throw a good paint/finish sprayer in there.
That's a really good one too! We agree, putting on finish with a brush or even a bad sprayer can increase production time as well as dry time.
Speaking of sprayers, what do you guys do to deal with the atomized latex or poly that fills the garage and settles as dust EVERYWHERE? I’m wondering if I’m doing something wrong. You guys don’t seem to have that problem.
Love your content! Keep it up!
Another benefit of a track saw is how good the dust collection is when hooked up to a dust collector. Less clean up, more money!
I would also recommend investing in a quality square. Speed squares and empire squares do okay, but I have seen them be off enough to mess stuff up. If you set your tools with a square it could save you time in the long run. For example if you set your table saw blade with a square that’s not a true 90 you could have problems aligning for the glue up this causing you lost time.
Yes! Just spending an extra $10 and 10min up front could save you way more than that in the future. Thanks for the tips!
-Jennie
Thats a great suggestion
I bought a new table saw and just assumed it was square. I cut a bunch of cutting boards and found out i made a mistake
Great suggestion right there
Bought the lefty righty on your advice. Wish I had one of these YEARS ago!
Heyyyyyyyy. Glad you like it! Hope it speeds your workflow
-Davis
I’m really just a hobbiest, but others might have the same issue, so here goes.
I love coffee & have a coffee pot in my shop. Well what goes in, must come out! I put in a simple bathroom in the corner of my shop. ☕️😜
Hah yes
Ahahha definitely a time saver
I'm in the process of buying tools I think are necessary for a small business wood shop. My question is do I need a jointer and planer right away or are these tools not necessary for a beginner wood worker?
Buy the stuff as the need arises or you can comfortably do it. Just my opinion bud, good luck
I’m looking for a good woodworkers Sketchup training course. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Being a Patternmaker by trade I am use to working waring a white apron. The ones I like have two breast pockets that are fastened only at the top for pencils, pens, six inch scales and the like. and two large pockets at the waist for tape measures nuts, bolts and any other tools or materials you are using.
Great video. One quick tip print off your sketch up file and put it in a notebook with a clear sleeve on the outside to have quick views of the step your on.
You guys are great. Thanks for the videos.
How do you guys feel about aprons to hold all the little things like pencils measuring tape a scribing knife and note pad little stuff like that. I was just wondering.
If every time I used a pencil I would remember to put it back in the apron they'd be awesome...but honestly I'd probably set it down and forget to put it back lol
-Jennie
@@jennieanddavis I agree LOL
Dust collector connected to tools is half the battle. I would add an air filtration unit as well. Saves the life of the heating/AC unit as well as your lungs. Another good video.
Sketchup is a presentation tool you can use to help sell a project. It's great to give the client project options and color choices that can get them feeling of being part of the project.
Clams are pretty important. I have 50 or 60 pipe clamps and sometimes I wish I had twice that many.
Great tips!😎👍Very true about temperature controle of the shop. I have an uninsulated garage heated by my wood stove with no dust collection yet either and its Minnesota winter here. Lots of time has been wasted this year😕
Thanks - We feel ya! Stay warm!!
To keep with the theme of the video in small tools, I have a small tool pouch that clips to my belt. It holds a flashlight, a sharpie, 6 pencils and a notepad. I often leave a pencil somewhere so having a bunch on you means there’s always one ready. This is huge for me. Having a small note pad on you all the time saves you from scribbling on scrap wood and is good for diagraming or making lists. Another tool is my leatherman wave. I use it everyday and it lives on my belt. Saves time finding a knife to cut packaging or finding a screwdriver to open a cover. Lastly, a tape measure holder or clip. If your tape measure isn’t on your hip, it’s useless. Make sure it’s easy to put in and off otherwise you’ll set it down somewhere. Don’t worry about a lefty righty tape. You should use a tape so much you can read it upside down.
My 37” wide bet sander is a massive time saver. Pretty expensive it it’ll make itself back in very little time, especially in faceframe cabinet work like I do.
Have multiple routers. I have around 20 set up in various jigs and tables. I have 5 compact routers, 3 with bits that I leave set up in them. Anything that you don’t have to change will save you money.
Design your projects in a standard way. This makes you quicker with math and can aid in tool setup. Make all your mortises 1/4” for example so you don’t need multiple setups.
Those are some pretty good tips. Thanks for sharing
Great video!!! I’ve spent some time looking for pencils ....
Why, why though, would you put the clock down facing away from the camera...... I’m mentally turning it to the camera
Hey there, i really like your videos, this question might soudn way off the topic, but could you suggest any solid solution to kill the wood worms ?
Never underestimate a good jig! I've built some for myself on different projects to hold pieces in place on batch jobs.
Google hasn't own SketchUp for at least the past 6 years. You could just say SketchUp. Great video!
Hi I've actually been looking for the SketchUp program can you tell me which one because I looked for it in the App Store and there's like 10 of them maybe you can suggest one
@@isasanchez5122 my sketchup 2017 copy on my laptop is by a company named trimble
What Sketchup version do you use, the free version or the 100 dollars plus per year subscription? Thanks
We use an older version that still downloads onto the desktop. I think it's the 2016 version. The web version kinda sucks and we don't really wanna pay the $100 fee just yet until after we move.
Great video and some really helpful tips. The track saw is something I really want to invest in because I do the same thing switching up the design due to difficulty of ripping it down. Also (side note) y’all should take advantage of Amazon Affiliate links. There were three things y’all talked about that I wouldn’t have minded having a link to. You get paid passively every time someone clicks your link. Great passive income!
Definitely invest in that track saw! We should have done it a long time ago, honestly. Also, have fun this week!
-Davis
What kind of paint like chalk paint do you like or prefer?
If it's chalk paint, I like the Rustoleum brand
Have you ever used Fusion 360? If you have how does it compare to Sketchup? I want to take the time to learn one of them and not both but I want to learn the “best one”. Thanks for any input
Apples and oranges. It depends on what you do. If you're just a woodworker that wants to make/design wood and metal furniture, sketchup is the way to go for speed and usability. If you want to model complex curves and profiles of multiple materials to the nearest thou' and make drastic design changes before actually flipping on a tool, go with fusion for accuracy and complexity.
Awesome thanks for the reply
If you want access to 1 million downloadable models for free its sketchup
My tip would be get in the workshop and start building rather than watching UA-cam and thinking about it. That's probably more geared towards hobbyists than businesses though.
Savage!! We love it - everybody needs a kick in the pants every once in a while to get going!
-Jennie
@@jennieanddavis Yep. Me included. I watch far too much you tube. Lol. It's a great place to learn, but that should be balanced with practicing what you learnt.
Im dying to get into my shop but, it's too bloody cold!!! Bahaha, I bought a heater for the garage but Eastern Canada sucks at this time of the year.
@@ExplicitDad Same in Alberta. My shop is insulated, but poorly "sealed" at the garage doors etc.. My heater works great, but when it's -25c to -40 it just becomes a waste of propane.
Biggest problem of todays generation.... watching too much youtube. get out there and do it!!
Nice video, Glad i found your channel. Really like the idea of writing my measurments directly on the tapemeasure.
Some good information. But when you do the type of projects I do (One Off) Dinning Room Tables, which I only do about 6 a year, but they sell from 3500 to 6800 depending on the materials. Most of these are good for the cutting board guys. I would agree with some. Good information
I have that same heater. Not only does it waste time to wait for it to heat the shop but it causes me to be less ambitious to get out there and complete projects.
I agree i had a shed type shop and in the winter i.couldnt use it because if it heated up.to a comfortable temp the tools and any metal would start to sweat and cause rust issues with my lathe bed , not to mention using a wet power tool isnt safe.
Exactly! When you have to keep going inside to warm up your fingers, it's time to invest in a change! We feel ya.
-Jennie
@@TheBoardWoodworker I am constantly struggling with the condensation. The problem is that I can't afford to install the insulation and heater right now let alone pay for the monthly increase in electricity/gas. I think I need to take Jennie and Davis' advice from one of their previous videos and sell some projects to pay for the upgrade.
@@Browniejb2009 🙌Yes, exactly!! Make other people pay for your shop upgrades!
-Jennie
Recommendations for a budget friendly table saw, and dust collector.
Thanks
I don't shop there often because the tools are mostly junk but Harbor Freight has a really great value dust collector. It's $209 I believe and always has a 20% off coupon on the website. Well worth the money spent and saved
The Delta 76-325 sold at Lowes is a solid saw.
no 8 is a mechanical pencil is it. oh wow till now i know it as pen pencil.🤣🤣.
no2 - first order retrieval is something i am a fan as well.
Planer/jointer combo. Multi task tool
can you do a video on jig and template use and storage?
The video was great.
Have you guys tried the pica pencils (or similar)? I like them because it takes the jobsite ready characteristics of those flat jobsite pencils and combines them with a mechanical pencil. I just got one a month or 2 ago and I don't think I will ever go back to the flat style pencils.
Also I would agree thin kerf blades can be bad but not all thin kerf blades are bad. I have heard higher end thin kerf blades from the likes of Forest or other high end blade manufacturers are quite good blades and don't have the issues low quality thin kerf blades have.
I do keep my tools in boxes. I went with modular systems for my storage for more versatility and they work nice for my construction job. I like the boxes but when I am working in the shop, generally a tool is taken out of the box then it stays out until I am done with it at the end of the day which is kinda a compromise. I don't work in the shop for a living so time to put tools in boxes is not as big of an issue. Also it makes more sense for my situation because my shop needs to be able to be put away when two vehicles need to be put into the garage.
What saves the most time for me is not only a dust extractor/vac but one with a clean filter. I was surprised at how much longer the sandpaper lasted by not only using a dust extractor but one with a clean filter. I had to sand off some stain on some boards and I hooked up the vac and started sanding. I went through 5 pieces and half of a 6th when the day was over. The next day I cleaned the filter and the results were incredible. The half used piece of sandpaper almost got as much work done as the other 5 combined. I even got a bit of extra use out of the 5 pieces that were not useable the day before. The less sand paper used means less material cost less time changing paper and less time sanding. Would save quite a bit of material and labor on larger jobs.
Thanks for the tips
Very useful tips, but I must be a bit weird as I can accurately read a rule in any direction, upside down backwards sideways strange? I'll have to look out for that type of tape as hear in the UK we get metric only or combined metric imperial (feet inches)
Would Autodesk 3ds Max be acceptable rather than Sketchup? I'm already extremely familiar with 3ds.
Shop Apron!!!!
Tried it. They don't work.
I love my shop apron. I keep a pencil and small tape measure in the right pocket and a center punch and utility knife in the left.
Where abouts are you guys moving to in the south? I’m in Greenville, SC.
Haven't decided yet!
-Davis
Central Tennessee is nice. No state taxes. Or Fairhope Alabama (look it up) close to the Gulf and warm!
Check out fastcap lean manufacturing. Essentially it's a place for everything and everything in its place. When you work lean, you save time. You're definitely right about the track saw. It changed my world in my renovation business. I use mine all the time.
Nicholas Smith: fully agree about the track saw. I bought one for breaking down sheets of plywood but use it more for other things. Last used to trim the bottom of a couple of interior doors 👍
Guys with all do respect if you can’t cut a straight line or trim a door without a track saw or choose to use a tracksaw…..you are in the wrong profession.
It’s a skill-saw….where is your skill?
Planer?
What program did you use to design your logos?
Illustrator
Instead of a track saw, I bought a WORX WX530L.9 20V 6-1/2" Circular Saw with Exactrack. I use a 1X4 and a couple of clamps and it cuts a very precise line on plywood. For $100 for tool and $50 for a 40 amp battery that lasts all day, SO much less than the average Track saw out there and just as actuate!
Yeah but that sounds like a lot of time spent to set up the 1x4. Glad you found a different solution that works for you!
-Davis
@@jennieanddavis less than setting up you track.
I have used both methods. It is more expensive, but it would be hard to go back to clamps for the track, and the dust collection on my track saw works really well, and I rarely have to sweep up after using it.
I want to ask about SketchUp if you could help me, how to change the inches for cm on SketchUp?
Where did you get that clock?????
High school graduation gift from a family friend. I think they ordered it form a Sporty's catalog
Is it wrong to say that my favorite feature on the fastcap tape measure is the fractions? I suck at reading a tape measure. I can do it but im slow lol
Bonus reason for a mechanical pencil... better accuracy because you consistent lead (line) thickness
So true! Mechanical pencils are the real MVP.
-Jennie
If you guys are moving down here to Southeast Texas, forget the heater, but you WILL want the A.C. Dang it gets hot down here. Maybe one day I will have a dedicated shop with A.C. and not be in the garage, but it's miserable at times.
Yeah, Davis grew up in east TX so he's used to the heat... I on the other hand grew up in Wisconsin.... So we'll see how this goes. 😂
-Jennie
@@jennieanddavis Yeah, you might be in for a wake up call, but you'll get used to it after awhile. Good luck!
Shots fired at my TERRIBLE tape measure management!!! I have my eye on you! lol
Great video you guys, as always.
Yeah I have 3 and I still lose them
You show a propane heater and then a dehumidifier. The propane combustion adds a significant amount of moisture to the air by nature of combustion.
I just gotta say one thing. I’m weird. I can’t read a tape that has the fractions wrote on it. It confuses me for some reason.
I use a .9mm mechanical pencil for marking. The lead almost never breaks.
@Benjamin Cadotte Good point. I use a marking knife for fine details, like dovetails and lap joints. Knife lines are are too hard to see for power tool work, and the precision of a knife line is not really necessary for the larger parts of a build.
I have to be the devil’s advocate. I purchased that same tape measure because of how cool it looked but in use I discovered that the push and pull measurements are off by a 1/16” of an inch. The hook plate doesn’t have enough give to create an equal measurement.
I went back to the store to see if mine was a fluke but every single one I checked was the same (this was about 4 years ago). I stay with my tried and true Stanley Fat Max.
The GRS-16 guide rail square by TSO products, it's worth every penny and saves time squaring up your saw track on your piece. I have 3 clocks in my shop and only one works so I just go back in the house when I'm ready for a different kind of joint.
Thanks for sharing your suggestions 😂😂
Have at lease 1 completely flat work surface to assemble things on. This will save you a boat load of time sanding down table and bench legs or correcting things out of square. Also never buy a battery powered sander unless you plan on using it for less than 10 minutes at a time. They just aren't worth the time charging and switching out batteries
Pencil sharpener on measuring tape. Always useful.
But you need one anyway 😂
Use a knife like a man or he/them/we/us/our/him/mine/my/ours
Nah mean ?
What about these employees you keep talking about? I'm considering hiring a few people to help out. I take on about three projects every couple weeks. My wife's a great help but she home schools our three kids. Years 8,6,3. They are a handful I know you can probably only compare that to your military careers, but putting trust into my employees and my shop's easy use. I only see you guys
I lost time looking for my tape measure and I have 7 of then .. and pencil
Remember that injuries are expensive. Not only can large ones cost trips to the urgent care center, and all the money that can cost; but even the most minor injuries can take a few minutes to a half an hour to clean up and bandage. Even a band-aid costs cash, but losing half an hour of production time can be a killer. Trust me, I am very old.
Wait, a pencil sharpener and mechanical pencils?
Time saver = Domino..BUY IT!
🙆 ugh I know!! Working on it!
-Jennie
@@jennieanddavis it's my favorite tool..get the xl with the adapter for the 500 cutters..
5:04 It's not Google SketchUp anymore, just SketchUp :P
Great list though!
I think you should put indexing of the stuff in your videos most of your video are you talking
7: I would say Fusion 360. Feels more intuitive to me and is fast to learn. An added bonus is being able to output directly to CNC.
$500 a year vs free?
@@martindoran5744 Nope Fusion is also free, except if you are using it as a company and have yearly revenue above 100 000 dollars. I believe Sketchup has also a pricing strategy by giving limitations to the users. Fusion pricing is a bit different.
What's up with the rebranding!? I actually clicked the subscribe and like buttons this time around so maybe you're on to something. +1M on ADEQUATE dust collection as well as the track saw. Clamps seems like common sense until you don't have the correct type on hand and the "glue clock" has started. This leads to- ALWAYS DRY FIT. It costs time but can save a ton of frustration and possibly save a product from disaster.
Build a finishing booth complete with filters. Save your lungs and time from cleaning up overspray.
Ice fishing tents. Put them up quick, take them down when done.
Tape measures all over the shop. They are inexpensive
your IG link dead ends. I tried even from your website.
Fixed it. Thanks for letting us know!
Please get rid of that hideous taco bell sign. Love your vids tho!
You can unsubscribe any time you want.... How dare you insult our Taco Bell sign!!! 😂
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I highly disagree that Sketchup take so long to learn an be proficient at it... It is quite possibly one of the easiest programs to learn. Good video though.
How long did it take you (in hours) to learn?
@@jennieanddavis I am not sure but it is a great program for beginners. I didn't mean to hate on you guys! I enjoyed the video for sure! There was a great tutorial series I found but I'll have to find it again for you and your subscribers.
Yeah, I get you. Relative to other programs sketchup is fast. But it still takes a ton of time up front to learn. Especially if you've never used any kind of 3d software before and you've got jobs lined up to finish.
I hope you find that series! It would really add a lot of value to the people scrolling through. Thanks
"The more time you spend in front of a power tool the higher chance you are to injure yourself" I don't think so, If you have safe practices, and are professional this doesn't happen.
You're appealing to a statistical truth with subjective special pleading.
Can you explain slowly because of the other countries people will understand you properly,
Thank you.
Click the ellipsis (three little dots) in the corner of the video and you can adjust playback speed. Playing at .75x May help you. I tend to watch UA-cam at 1.5x or 2x. When I’m learning a second language, I have to slow it down too. Best wishes.
track saw = garbage, get a Panel Saw!!
Bic pencils suck , sorry