Excellent video. my grandpa a life long carpenter, taught me the same tips but with some cussing and funny phrases. "Use your g d guide finger" "slicker than greased owl sh#&t" Every tool in his shop was razor sharp. His little stanley block plane goes to work with me every day. Thanks for encouraging to help the less fortunate!!! Great videos keep them coming!
Do more of these tip videos, James! They’re VERY helpful. More importantly, thanks so much for taking the time to mention the Ukrainian people. The charity you highlighted sounds very effective and worthwhile. Thanks!
That is a cracking shout out for a fantastic charity, don’t know how well known they are in the U.S, but I have not had of them here in the UK, everyone needs food to survive .Great channel by the way, big shout out from Wiltshire in the UK
I live on the other site of the oceaan where the people are running, the Netherlands. And yes, if you see how glade they are with the help they get. Even if it is a bit of food. Here we also have a lot of people that take them in there home. Don't let them stand alone. Thanks.
Thanks so much for the charity shout-out. It's so important for those of us who are fortunate enough to pitch in and help folks in need. Also, thanks for the tips and/or arguments!
JOSE ANDRES IS A FREAKING SAINT! World Central Kitchen kills it; you are a Legend for using your platform to spread some good in the world! Thank you James as always, -CY Castor
Super Video,,, loved the heart felt comments of donating to help others ! I've had a actual account with St. judes childrens hospital and research for yrs. That way it jus comes outta my bank account every month
Some good tips James, don't understand how any of them would cause an argument though, all seem fairly straight forward and legit, no real other ways around/to do them. Only thing maybe is how quickly you sharpened that chisel, that might confuse or anger some people who take a 1/2 hour to do the same :LOL: Once again, showing your heart and shouting out such a great charity, helping in such a horrible situation, did what I could ;-)
The great tips. What a great shout out to amazing charity. In England there’s loads of charity work happening but we’re all thinking of them out there at this time
Great video, James. I really appreciate you mentioning the charity. I’ve been wanting to donate but wasn’t sure of the best option. I will be looking into that charity. Thank you.
One tip, use a 1-2-3 block as a guide for chiseling square shoulders. Drop the chisel into the scribe line and then hold the block against the chisel. Then chop.
That trick about connecting a line on all four sides JUST made it click for me why you can't make all four corners of a piece perfectly 90° on a jointer, even when you're using "square" 4x4 stock.
David Charlesworth would panic watching you sharpen a chisel ahah! But honestly, no hate to him, I think both approaches are valuable and everyone should find their happy places between methodical and freestyle sharpening!
Thanks. It is for balance. If you've ever made a mallet without a long handle on it, it feels really weird. You get far more control with 5 to 6 in of handle sticking out behind the hand.
Good info James but I have a (silly) question. If the correct use of the mallet is to choke up on the handle and/or even grip it by the head, why don't they have a stubby handle instead of the long one? I appreciate all you do. Thanx, Greg
Thanks. It is for balance. If you've ever made a mallet without a long handle on it, it feels really weird. You get far more control with 5 to 6 in of handle sticking out behind the hand.
great tips and no arguments, but i do have a question: Why do you have te bent a scraper? I cannot get my head around the mechanics. Not bending seems more logical to me. Any one know why?
If you don't bend it, then you have a 6-in wide cutting surface. And you'll usually end up gouging in on the corners. A 6-in wide cutting surface sounds like a good idea, but most people do not have the hand strengths to push that. If you bend it, then you can focus on a small area and most of the time with the card scraper you're just cleaning up for tear out and other spot fixes. On top of that, when you bend it, you actually get a little bit more control over where and how you're scraping.
I see commenters harassing you tube creators that back drag files on metal, most of them do it from lack of experience using them. But due to contrary believe files do cut metal on the back drag and even more contrary believe it does not dull them. But when you tell this to guys that are familiar with them and have been told all their life back dragging a file on metal is a no no they will fight you to the death on the point, I myself was once one of those guys. But it’s true it’s a myth back dragging a file over metal will cut and the dulling is so minute it is not noticeable, don’t believe me set up a experiment and test it out the results will shock you.
There was a youtuber that got told this loads, so he did a test, and found that it made basically no difference. Fireball tool is the youtube channel, very good content. I think This Old Tony also touched on it too saying 'you don't care on saw teeth, why would it be any different for a file.'
That one came from a wood pile up in Minnesota. Three long winters stickered and stacked and nothing still will grow in that. It's one of the nice things about getting lumber from the north. Bugs aren't usually a problem.
@@WoodByWrightHowTo makes sense of course but good to know. Summer in the south will have that piece and everyone around it crawling with juveniles. Thanks for the reply and content. 🙂
(civil) argument time: I highly doubt that pointing your finger gives you any better control, but I acknowledge that it is accepted myth and that indeed the handles are designed for it. Perhaps it's only true because the handles are designed for it.
I think it maintains steadiness, definitely. When holding a saw, you should have a light grip. A four fingered light grip would allow the saw to move left and right. The finger gives the saw that solid reference point. Less so on a plane, but a pointed finger maintains the position of the plane, so if you're lifting up rather than dragging back on the return stroke (for example, if you're using a planing stop rather than fixing a workpiece in the vice) you maintain that straight line from elbow to plane front. I've just planed some zebrano to a glass smooth finish, so I must be right!
More points of contact mean more stability. Wrapping your fingers round the handle is only one point, pointing your finger gives it 2 points of contact, increasing stability. Practice a bit with it yourself, you'll see it does make a difference, how much, well that depends, like most things. The only one I don't really agree with here is the file one, unless it's short or needle files. But, if it's more comfortable, it will be inherently more accurate, so do what works.
Number 3 is not a even hack or tip, that’s actually just the right way to use tool, like to measure everything from the one end. And it seems like I’m already starting an argument;)
I remember being told by my woodworking teacher, my tafe teachers, my tradesmen. and even my personal trainer that the reason for pointing your index finger was because that finger is connected to the smallest muscle in your arm. So if you engage that finger when gripping things your arm gets tired faster. The control thing seems like a happy accident
I actually have a video comparing different items and how accurate they are. Washers actually aren't as good because they tend to turn easily on center and that can give you false readings.
Lost it at the first tip. If I tried that with a chisel, I'd have three different bevels from three different stones and a rounded-over edge from the strop.
@@WoodByWrightHowTo How does one avoid rounded-over edges specifically? Whenever I try to use the strop for anything except getting rid of a burr on the flat backside, there's a good 60-70% chance of the edge just being ruined in fewer than ten strokes.
@@jarkkolaiho462 Using too much pressure, a light touch is all you need - basically put your bevel flat on strop and then just "think" about applying pressure, without applying any pressure, that's about the touch you need. The goal of stropping is more to do with the microscopic burr on the edge, rather than any "sharpening" - the burr is so fine and tiny you can move it just from the weight of the chisel itself , and when stropping you only need a couple strokes on either side, really to wiggle the tiny burr back and forth til it breaks off, then a few extra strokes on the bevel to "straighten" tiny strands of burr (you likely won't even be able to feel them, you'd have to use a microscope to see them) - the stropping compound just adds a little extra "polish" to things and helps remove burrs much quicker (by honing away the fine bit of burr left) but again really only a very light touch is needed - far far less pressure to strop than what you use for honing. If you press the tool down too hard the strop material will compress under it then spring back up, which is what is rounding off your edges.
One of the best disaster relief programs that I know of is UMCOR (United Methodist Council on Relief). All of the organization administrative costs are paid by United Methodist churches, so every cent that is donated goes directly to relief efforts. Secondly, if you use Amazon, use Amazon Smiles. That creates a monetary gift to the charity of your choice. (At least, that's the way I understand it) If my comments are out of line, please delete
Please think about supporting those that need it. donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkout
Excellent video. my grandpa a life long carpenter, taught me the same tips but with some cussing and funny phrases. "Use your g d guide finger" "slicker than greased owl sh#&t" Every tool in his shop was razor sharp. His little stanley block plane goes to work with me every day. Thanks for encouraging to help the less fortunate!!! Great videos keep them coming!
The last tip -- give to a charity -- was the best of all of them. 👍
Do more of these tip videos, James! They’re VERY helpful. More importantly, thanks so much for taking the time to mention the Ukrainian people. The charity you highlighted sounds very effective and worthwhile. Thanks!
Thank you James for addressing the need for helping out in these dire times.
That is a cracking shout out for a fantastic charity, don’t know how well known they are in the U.S, but I have not had of them here in the UK, everyone needs food to survive .Great channel by the way, big shout out from Wiltshire in the UK
great tips, but even greater expression of humanity. That's why I love this channel.
I din't keep my diamond stones handy when I'm chiseling something, but I do keep a strop like yours nearby, and I'll strop the chisel as I'm using it.
Thank you for using your platform to help those in need. You are more than a good woodworker. You are a good person.
The woodworker James is nice but man is wonderful! Thanks James and family
I live on the other site of the oceaan where the people are running, the Netherlands. And yes, if you see how glade they are with the help they get. Even if it is a bit of food. Here we also have a lot of people that take them in there home. Don't let them stand alone. Thanks.
Thanks so much for the charity shout-out. It's so important for those of us who are fortunate enough to pitch in and help folks in need. Also, thanks for the tips and/or arguments!
Great video and excellent shout out to the charity. 🙏🏻
JOSE ANDRES IS A FREAKING SAINT! World Central Kitchen kills it; you are a Legend for using your platform to spread some good in the world!
Thank you James as always,
-CY Castor
Super Video,,, loved the heart felt comments of donating to help others ! I've had a actual account with St. judes childrens hospital and research for yrs. That way it jus comes outta my bank account every month
Top work dude, supporting those that are in need
Love the channel, I learn a bunch about woodworking.
James, today I also learned how amazing, warmth, and kind person you are. Thank you
Thanks for the donation suggestion. Very meaningful to our community at WbW. Oh, and great video too.
Some good tips James, don't understand how any of them would cause an argument though, all seem fairly straight forward and legit, no real other ways around/to do them. Only thing maybe is how quickly you sharpened that chisel, that might confuse or anger some people who take a 1/2 hour to do the same :LOL:
Once again, showing your heart and shouting out such a great charity, helping in such a horrible situation, did what I could ;-)
The great tips. What a great shout out to amazing charity. In England there’s loads of charity work happening but we’re all thinking of them out there at this time
Great video, James. I really appreciate you mentioning the charity. I’ve been wanting to donate but wasn’t sure of the best option. I will be looking into that charity. Thank you.
Thanks, James!
One tip, use a 1-2-3 block as a guide for chiseling square shoulders. Drop the chisel into the scribe line and then hold the block against the chisel. Then chop.
I actually have a video about 1,2,3 blocks coming soon.
Donation sent. Thanks for the inspiration.
I keep a small bottle of water with my glue. Handy for whenever I need a bit of the most universal solvent there is.
Strops are a amazing way to refresh an edge on chisels!
Thank you for the video. And thank you for bringing World Central Kitchen to my attention.
Great video James sir lots information
That trick about connecting a line on all four sides JUST made it click for me why you can't make all four corners of a piece perfectly 90° on a jointer, even when you're using "square" 4x4 stock.
Another great video. Thanks for the simple, yet still so helpful tips you have us today!
Excellent tips, James! Thanks a bunch! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Good on you mate! 👍👏👏👏
Oh my! I have issues with everything you said! Just kidding. Awesome instruction as always.
Your blue shirt looks very elemental
David Charlesworth would panic watching you sharpen a chisel ahah!
But honestly, no hate to him, I think both approaches are valuable and everyone should find their happy places between methodical and freestyle sharpening!
Thanks. I donated.
Donation is complete
Great tips! I know the rag in a can oiler was a big tip for me in helping ease friction when planing.
Thanks, we in Ukraine appreciate everyone’s support and help.
Okay...now I'm thinking of making a carving mallet without a handle, maybe with groves for the fingers to grasp on the back.
There are a few of those for sale. It's basically a rock. Having a handle is nice to have just a little bit of balance on there.
Great tips. Thanks!
Really enjoyed this video!!
Thank you!!
Thank You James for the video and Your support. We still think how can we help Ukrainians more.
Check if your employer matches donations. Great way to DOUBLE what you can give. Mine did, I'm happy to say.
Thank you for encouraging support to Ukraine- good man. The world would be a much better place with more men like you and less like Putin
Have a coffee cup with the periodic chart
one thing I always wondered but just accepted is why mallet has such a long handle then. balance?
Thanks. It is for balance. If you've ever made a mallet without a long handle on it, it feels really weird. You get far more control with 5 to 6 in of handle sticking out behind the hand.
Good info James but I have a (silly) question.
If the correct use of the mallet is to choke up on the handle and/or even grip it by the head, why don't they have a stubby handle instead of the long one?
I appreciate all you do.
Thanx,
Greg
Thanks. It is for balance. If you've ever made a mallet without a long handle on it, it feels really weird. You get far more control with 5 to 6 in of handle sticking out behind the hand.
great tips and no arguments, but i do have a question: Why do you have te bent a scraper? I cannot get my head around the mechanics. Not bending seems more logical to me. Any one know why?
If you don't bend it, then you have a 6-in wide cutting surface. And you'll usually end up gouging in on the corners. A 6-in wide cutting surface sounds like a good idea, but most people do not have the hand strengths to push that. If you bend it, then you can focus on a small area and most of the time with the card scraper you're just cleaning up for tear out and other spot fixes. On top of that, when you bend it, you actually get a little bit more control over where and how you're scraping.
RABBLE! rabble rabble rabble 🤣
Donating right now.
Thanks, Richard.
I see commenters harassing you tube creators that back drag files on metal, most of them do it from lack of experience using them. But due to contrary believe files do cut metal on the back drag and even more contrary believe it does not dull them. But when you tell this to guys that are familiar with them and have been told all their life back dragging a file on metal is a no no they will fight you to the death on the point, I myself was once one of those guys. But it’s true it’s a myth back dragging a file over metal will cut and the dulling is so minute it is not noticeable, don’t believe me set up a experiment and test it out the results will shock you.
There was a youtuber that got told this loads, so he did a test, and found that it made basically no difference.
Fireball tool is the youtube channel, very good content.
I think This Old Tony also touched on it too saying 'you don't care on saw teeth, why would it be any different for a file.'
@@autumn5592 awesome I will have to. Check those out. I know I follow this old tony I’m not sure about Fireball tools
Thats alot of bug holes in that first piece of wood. Did you treat it with pesticide before it was brought in to the shop or is it no biggie?
That one came from a wood pile up in Minnesota. Three long winters stickered and stacked and nothing still will grow in that. It's one of the nice things about getting lumber from the north. Bugs aren't usually a problem.
@@WoodByWrightHowTo makes sense of course but good to know. Summer in the south will have that piece and everyone around it crawling with juveniles. Thanks for the reply and content. 🙂
(civil) argument time: I highly doubt that pointing your finger gives you any better control, but I acknowledge that it is accepted myth and that indeed the handles are designed for it. Perhaps it's only true because the handles are designed for it.
I think it maintains steadiness, definitely. When holding a saw, you should have a light grip. A four fingered light grip would allow the saw to move left and right. The finger gives the saw that solid reference point. Less so on a plane, but a pointed finger maintains the position of the plane, so if you're lifting up rather than dragging back on the return stroke (for example, if you're using a planing stop rather than fixing a workpiece in the vice) you maintain that straight line from elbow to plane front. I've just planed some zebrano to a glass smooth finish, so I must be right!
More points of contact mean more stability.
Wrapping your fingers round the handle is only one point, pointing your finger gives it 2 points of contact, increasing stability.
Practice a bit with it yourself, you'll see it does make a difference, how much, well that depends, like most things.
The only one I don't really agree with here is the file one, unless it's short or needle files.
But, if it's more comfortable, it will be inherently more accurate, so do what works.
Nibs are purely decorative. Let's argue.
Number 3 is not a even hack or tip, that’s actually just the right way to use tool, like to measure everything from the one end.
And it seems like I’m already starting an argument;)
I don't think I would even put in there other than the fact that I see it constantly.
@@WoodByWrightHowTo “correct” does not necessarily mean “commonly known” :)
Exactly what the world needs right now. Ten tips to start arguments ....
Planes are designed to be placed blade down on a workbench.
Amen brother preach it.
@@WoodByWrightHowTo Yes but I didn't manage to start an argument. We must have won that one!
I remember being told by my woodworking teacher, my tafe teachers, my tradesmen. and even my personal trainer that the reason for pointing your index finger was because that finger is connected to the smallest muscle in your arm. So if you engage that finger when gripping things your arm gets tired faster.
The control thing seems like a happy accident
If the mallet is to be held close to the head, why is the handle so long?
Balance. If you create one with a short handle, it takes a lot more wrist force to handle it.
Let us see this same info presented by a True Left Hander. You just hold every thing so Wrong!! Put Up Your Dukes - Get Ready to RUMBLE
For people that don't wear rings in the shop do to safety, a washer works just as well for determining a drill is level.
I actually have a video comparing different items and how accurate they are. Washers actually aren't as good because they tend to turn easily on center and that can give you false readings.
How Dare YOU!!!!!!!!! :)
You spelled Kitchen wrong.
Welcome to Wood By Wright. That is how we roll around here.
What's your woman gonna do if some Ukrainian woman thinks this is her chance out with you offering rings!!!😯
Lost it at the first tip. If I tried that with a chisel, I'd have three different bevels from three different stones and a rounded-over edge from the strop.
Freehand sharpening is an amazing thing once you spend the time to learn the skill.
@@WoodByWrightHowTo How does one avoid rounded-over edges specifically? Whenever I try to use the strop for anything except getting rid of a burr on the flat backside, there's a good 60-70% chance of the edge just being ruined in fewer than ten strokes.
@@jarkkolaiho462 Using too much pressure, a light touch is all you need - basically put your bevel flat on strop and then just "think" about applying pressure, without applying any pressure, that's about the touch you need. The goal of stropping is more to do with the microscopic burr on the edge, rather than any "sharpening" - the burr is so fine and tiny you can move it just from the weight of the chisel itself , and when stropping you only need a couple strokes on either side, really to wiggle the tiny burr back and forth til it breaks off, then a few extra strokes on the bevel to "straighten" tiny strands of burr (you likely won't even be able to feel them, you'd have to use a microscope to see them) - the stropping compound just adds a little extra "polish" to things and helps remove burrs much quicker (by honing away the fine bit of burr left) but again really only a very light touch is needed - far far less pressure to strop than what you use for honing. If you press the tool down too hard the strop material will compress under it then spring back up, which is what is rounding off your edges.
One of the best disaster relief programs that I know of is UMCOR (United Methodist Council on Relief). All of the organization administrative costs are paid by United Methodist churches, so every cent that is donated goes directly to relief efforts. Secondly, if you use Amazon, use Amazon Smiles. That creates a monetary gift to the charity of your choice. (At least, that's the way I understand it) If my comments are out of line, please delete
BTW, great tips! you'll get no arguments from me.