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- In this video, we borrow some handy gear from the electrical industry to build easy, practical woodworking cauls that don’t suck!
You can make these using readily available hardware, in less than half an hour, using one ONE tool!
* Glue and chemical resistant
* Super flat and rigid
* Quickly adaptable to any size work
* Quick and easy to set up, use, and store
* And best of all… CHEAP! 🤑
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Superstrut 10 ft. 14-Gauge Silver Electro-Galvanized Strut Channel: www.homedepot.com/p/Superstru...
OPTIONAL: 14-Gauge Blue Strut End Cap for B Series Channel (2-Pack): www.homedepot.com/p/Superstru...
OPTIONAL: POWERTEC 71502 Aluminum Cam Clamp for Woodworking, 5/16”-18 (4-Pack): a.co/d/45QJXg7
Additional bolts, nuts, and washers should be available at your local hardware store.
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Chapters:
00:00 Panel glue-ups used to stress me out!
02:17 Traditional woodworking cauls
03:02 Improved woodworking cauls
04:17 A better caul solution!
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Having used thousands of feet of this stuff as an industrial electrician I can tell you that the 1-5/8” version is much stiffer than the 7/8” you show here, there’s also 3-1/4” deep if you really need stiff stuff. In addition, they sell heavy square washers so you can use the strut with the flat side against the wood to minimize denting of the wood.
The washers are great, I recently discovered those during a random stroll through my local HD. I’m aware of the larger sizes but those are more expensive and probably overkill for most glue ups unless you need to go really wide. Thanks for the tips, very helpful. I love when the viewers are smarter than me!
@@BustedKnuckleWoodworksthere are magnetic washers too for uni strut. Makes placing them much easier.
@@akbychoice really? I've never seen the magnetic ones. Gonna have to check those out!
As a commercial plumber who has also used thousands of feet of this, I came to say the same.
As a former plumber I’ve used superstrut in the thousands of meter range. Installed equivalent amounts of pipe on ‘m, also used it to create mounting solutions in awkward situations and spaces, for all kinds of appendages. These struts are also excellent for making mounting points in basements, without having to drill once into the basement walls. On the deep end, I’ve used superstrut to reenforce the inside ‘retaining’ walls of my version of an Earthship, where I wasn’t allowed to use discarded tires at the specific location.
On the use of the carriage bolts, that’s of course a viable option. However, when one flips the strut with the smoothest side to the be glued object, the true value of the strut can be used. With the open side of the strut available, one can use threaded rod to length, put a slide nut on the rod, put this through the hole of the strut closest to the workpiece and then place the slide nut in position on the ‘fingers’ of the ‘C’. Following, this position can be fixed in position with a similar washer and hex nut. It secures the bolt at the location for several work pieces of the same width. Much easier than sliding the carriage bolt from underneath.
Absolutely agree with Kevin Stenger on the 1 5/8” version being much stronger, and for heavy duty the 3 1/4” is indeed excellent. Equivalent in metric R2 15mm, R2 20mm, R3 40mm, R4 46mm, R6 60mm. Of which the R3 version is a double sided (thick) strut, which may be an option for super heavy duty. Cheerio
Everything about this video is great. The teaching, the humor, the idea, the production quality. Thank you for sharing!
You’re welcome! Appreciate you giving me a watch 😁
@@BustedKnuckleWoodworks He gave you a watch? What brand, Rolex or Timex? Sorry, I couldn't resist. LOL
@@jerrysmigiel7998 smart 🫏
Yup, gave him a sub.
Thank you! @@AvianArmada
Hey, so not that you asked but here's a mod to this that would help keep them flat. For each caul, set a small offcut from the piece being clamped (same thickness) on the other side of each bolt to counteract any flex that would bow out the middle.
Amazing suggestion, especially for the wooden cauls.
@@kkarllwt also a great suggestion 👍
This is a great suggestion. I was worried about the possible bulge in the middle too. But it is probably not an issue for 2.5 ft, more of an issue for wider boards. In those cases, you could also load the middle with plywood sheets or dumbbells 😅
Genius. Like all the best ideas, it’s obvious in retrospect but I didn’t think of it.
they taught us back in school, you know back in the old days when they actually taught shop classes in school, anyways they taught us to put paper towel between any glue joins you didnt want permanent. you could easily break the glue join and sand off any excess glue. would be a good option should you choose the wooden cauls
Omg I don't even know where to start!
Ok, so first as a woodworker:
I wasn't expecting much from a video showing how to make some cauls. Boy was I wrong! What a great idea! I actually learned something and I will hit the hardware store this weekend and try to copy this!
As a content creator:
The editing is on another level! Wow! Yet again, there is so much to learn! The quick angle changes without beeing overwhelming, the great application of your humor, the flawless audio and light, the sharp and crisp video quality, the cleverly applied effects and filters, I mean every aspect is spot on!
As an impatient content consumer:
I wasn't bored for a second! This was perfect in length and very entertaining!
This Video is an absolute banger! I appreciate how much time and effort you put into this, thank you for sharing this jewel with the youtube woodworking community!!👌👍
Gosh Adrian, this may be the nicest comment I have ever gotten on a video! 🥲 I know YOU know how much work all this takes, it feels good that someone recognizes it. You know I'm a big fan of yours and so it definitely means a lot.
@@BustedKnuckleWoodworks I am glad I could add something positive to your day, you deserved it without a doubt!
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Also mad props for being able to make a great video. You strike a nice balance in your humour, teaching and video length.
I appreciate that! The encouragement means a lot to me ❤️
Hey Lee, I've been using unistrut as cauls for years and its great to see a quality video showcasing the different ways to go with this. I would add that there is also a deeper throat version of the strut which is what I had used in the past, especially for wider glue ups. One way to save a bit and have an even more flexible system is to use all thread which you can but in 5 or 10' lengths and cut it to length for thicker projects with 2 bolts and 2 washers per side. Few more pieces but it really gives an additional level of flexibility. Great video!
The all-thread is a good idea, but I like the carriage bolts because you don't need to hold a wrench on the bottom nut. I like Unistrut too, but it's not as easy to find for most people (most of the big box stores don't carry it). I used to know a guy who worked for the city in Public Works back when I lived in Maine, and he used to give me old green sign posts to use!
I found many struts I'm using on junkyards -that's the cheapest option, I guess.
I don't remember how I came to struts, but it was years ago.
Funny presentation. 😉
@@m1ha1mateescu junkyards are full of of cool stuff! I should do a junkyard video!
🤯mind blown. Saved us $100 from rockler and $600 from woodpeckers. Calling this the real Clampzilla.
Saving that cash 🤑 is what it's all about brother!
I absolutely LOVE practical, simple solutions like this that are also cost effective. Well done!!
We agree!
As a general contractor and finish carpenter, I mostly ignore all these DIY channels, but I have to admit, that this is a great solution!
Thank you! Keep watching, there's more coming 😉
Super glad UA-cam Recomended your Channel! Thank you Lee!
Welcome Rich! Thanks for stopping by! 👋
Great idea, low cost, flexible, and easy to use! You nailed it.
Everything I strive for when I make a video! Checked all the boxes ✏️ ✅
One add-on for the sticklers out there; you could add some blue tape (or other thin shims) to the middle if you're concerned about getting full pressure at the middle.
Unistrut is a great idea - I never got the hang of making a curved caul on the jointer anyway and you're right, you need 6 hands to put them in place.
Yep - shims, tape, even some strategically placed nylon washers might do the trick!
Just found your channel and love your style (and your workshop)! Thanks for keeping it both entertaining and informative.
Welcome! 🙏
35 years ago when I bought my Shop Smith I got 2 of their caul - clamps. These will clamp and put pressure on the flat sides at the same time. It works for glue ups that are 16 inches or less. Then somewhere I found generic ones so now I have 4 and I remember seeing the clamping parts (no wood included) somewhere in a book...
This was my first video of yours that I have seen...and I LOVED IT! Great practical and cost saving solution, and I was extremely entertained by your sense of humor...you had me quite literally laughing out loud! Keep up the good work. And thanks to all the folks who offered great additional tips in the comments.
Awesome! My viewers always offer extra tips, love that ❤️
Lee, these videos are outstanding. Your idea far exceeds the idea I had. Thanks.
Awesome! These really work, trust me!
As a plumber, I’ve been cutting unistrut for years.
And this is genius!
I hope you can cut it straighter than me 😬
Thank you so much, I had a rough weekend, I clicked this video expecting just some explanation but you did more than explaining something, you put a smile on my face. Thank you for that, I loved this video and I’m a new subscriber now
Sorry about the rough weekend. We all have those from time to time. Glad I could make you smile for a little while! 🙂
I loved this idea as I do lots of panels for cabinets (never use plywood). It was smart to show the different options as well.
Love to know if you give this a try, how it works for you 👍
I will be fabricating more panels in a couple of weeks so I will give this a try. I actually have this material on hand from a left over electrical project. I will be fabricating both oak and elm panels for the cabinets. I generally use DeWalt 24" one-hand clamps for clamping as I bought a couple of dozen of them for a massive project. For larger lay ups I use pipe clamps, both 1/2" and 3/4" with lengths up to 6'. I think 2 of your cauls will work for each panel glue up. I usually do 4 to 6 panels at a time so I will have to make a few sets.@@BustedKnuckleWoodworks
@@EOTE_TX love this! Email is on my About tab, send me pics!
dude, your contest is fab and you present it in such a fun way you deserve FAR more subs!!!!
Thanks dude! Spread the word for me! 😊
He totally does.
Hate to disagree but the heavy smoker's voice is like fingernails on a chalkboard to me. The over-the-top goofiness doesn't transfer to comedy on anyone's level very well. If you remove the grating, annoying silliness, the substantive content (which is actually pretty good) could have been made in about three minutes.
@@kerryflatt5391 I don’t smoke but I did have cancer. Radiation treatments in my neck almost left me with no ability to speak at all, so I’m grateful for whatever voice I have left. Sorry about that 😢.
@@kerryflatt5391 Not a George Carlin fan, are you?
This is my first time watching you and I have to say, love your presentation!! Also, I'm building me a few of these. This was awesome and so simple.
Welcome aboard! Simple solutions are kind of my jam 😁
Yep, made my set of these. Found the spring loaded nuts for the rails work well. Make lots of calls to keep from denting your work piece.
Thanks for the video!
Gotta try those spring loaded nuts on my next glue up
30 seconds and you taught me something that solved a frustration for years. Thank you.
I’ve had a lot of years to come up with this stuff 😂
That is certainly a good 'off label' use. Gotta say, I have found the Rockler panel clamps darn easy to use, not fiddly at all, they even used some sort of paint that allows any glue that runs out onto them to be knocked off easily. With a couple of shims, I'm using them lately to clamp up some coopered chair seats, saving me having to build a special jig for the job.
All the Best to you. -Veteran '66-68
"Off-label" use? Oh no 😱 please don't tell the FDA
I'm really not a fan of clickbait titles/thumbnails, but yours struck the perfect balance to actually make me curious about the video. Your presentation and clear explanation got me to subscribe.
I'm in the process of boxing in a trailer, and seriously considering framing it with that U-channel. It just makes so many built-in opportunities for securing work areas and cargo.
I’ve used it to build shelving frames, very easy to work with and it’s all nuts and bolts so no welding necessary! (You can weld it of course, but I suck at welding unfortunately)
Definitely one of the best channels I've viewed on youtube. Great ideas presented by a real character.
Wow, thank you! I feel like I just won an Oscar 🏆 😁
Lee, I have recently been looking for a solution such as this. Considered angle iron, tube steel and others to provide the strength that wooden cauls just don't give. Had not cosidered this option. This is a great solution and very "do-able". Thanks for sharing and another great video.
Thanks Don, glad you found it useful!
I busted a rib from coughing a while back. This video got me laughing so hard, its busted again! Thanks for making my day a little better and giving me a way to save some money while you're at it!
Glad you enjoyed! Just don't hold me responsible for the medical bills! 🤕
Good stuff sir. I often purposely create more work for myself because Ive never used cauls. My stuborn pride results in more time milling and using unnecessary fasterns or techniques to keep wood as flat as possible. This is one of those simple and affordable solutions we ALL should be using. Also, never gets old using and sayig "wingnuts."
Takes a wingnut 👈 to know a wingnut!
That was most excellent, used superstrut in the hvac world for years, never thought about it. Thank you
Love these crossover ideas 💡 for sure!
I remember seeing you comment in a woodworking group on fb about your UA-cam and I subbed being shocked you had less than a thousand subs. Now seeing this video and seeing over 6k subs already is amazing with the videos you do. Can't wait to see you get into the millions of subs
Thanks for the sub! One more step to a million! 😊
I stumbled onto your channel and I really enjoyed the video. Great production quality, I get your humor, and most importantly, it's a great solution.
Welcome aboard! If you truly get my humor, you are in very rare company indeed. 😊
Yes I, too, stumbled on your channel. Very interesting clamping system. Thank you, Lee.
Allright, Old-School, you got my subscription. I like your style, editing, and personality. You kept my attention, and I learned something.
I would like to see more, please, so keep it comin'!
Appreciate that! Shooting more footage as we speak! 🎦
All I could think after watching this video was "Wow, I like that". They look so professional and the options seem almost limitless. One of the best hacks I've ever seen. Thanks. SUBSCRIBED!
Yay 👏 so glad you found this useful!
UA-cam served this video up to me at random and the tip was so good, I decided to subscribe. That doesn't happen very often! Thanks for this!
Thank you Tom! Sometimes UA-cam gets it exactly right! 🤌
Im not even a wood worker and im excited. 😂
Maybe we can teach you. It’s fun! 🤩
Personally I use wooden cauls rounded on one side to keep pressure in the middle, but good tip, and I love your style! Hitting subscribe right now!
Cool, appreciate the sub! 👍😊
I was going to post that, take the wood and plane off each end just a few times from about a third from the edges to form a slight "bow". Then, when you tighten the ends down, you'll get more consistent clamping force across the entire width. I was also thinking to turn the wood caul on edge instead of the "flat" side as it should be stronger and less chance of flex.
my favorite woodworking channel by far - thank you for the entertainment and this awesome solution!
Wow, thanks! It’s my mom’s favorite channel too 😁
@@BustedKnuckleWoodworks ROFLMAO🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂!!! Have a great day man!
Love finding creative uses for super struts. Very clever and I'm going to be doing this for sure.
Have fun! A thousand uses for this stuff
Great idea and how-to. I've been using the non-stick backing from mailing labels to protect my wooden cauls from glue, but this idea is better. And I can still use the backing paper if I feel nostalgic. I really like the mountable cam-clamps.
richard
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Don’t aggravate someone serving you a foamy drink.
Go with the doilies, trust me, the wife will love you for it ❤️
You Lee missed your true calling as a comedian. Your delivery is flawless. Facial expressions dead on. Also have the "believe you me" presence . Very entertaining.
Why won't anyone give me a TV show? 🤷♂️😂
@@BustedKnuckleWoodworks They're not the brightest bulbs!
Good idea, Lee. Turns into a very professional quality caul, especially with the clamp fitting.
And you are fun to watch. I expect your subscriber numbers to grow fast! Thank you.
Thanks! Still waiting for that growth thing though 😆
grew by at least 1 today...
Great video. Reminds me a bit of The Science Guy when I was a kid. Well done!
I am literally shopping for these today and your video saved me a ton of money. Thank you! God bless!
Cool 😎 love it! Thanks!
Here’s another quick and easy workshop tip! One hour Miter Saw Fence: Part 1 ua-cam.com/video/gP7AVmdyzlM/v-deo.html and Part 2 ua-cam.com/video/aZWcFabXnGk/v-deo.html
Excellent tip & well thought out & shown!! Thank you Busted Knuckle!!
💯 🎯
😅i made an entire greenhouse spanning 20' of pure glass using strut. It's strong. On my channel.
@@TheRainHarvester I will check that out!
i like this cuz its a kind of answer where you get, where others have said "CANT BE DONE"
@@rebeccachambers4701 thanks Rebecca, really appreciate that 🙂
Excellent idea! As you say, some of the off-the-shelf solutions are overengineered, and overpriced.I just love affordable, clever alternatives that can be modified to suit. Thanks for sharing.
That's what I like to do on this channel!
Great idea Lee will definitely be using this one thanks for sharing
No problem 👍
That's an excellent solution for making clamping cauls. Thanks for sharing your idea.
You bet, it was a fun video to do. And I got to wear my lab coat again! LOL
Just wondering, if you put the caul with the rails facing down, what about marring the wood from the pressure being focused through the rails?
As I say in the video, you don’t need to crank down on them that hard…
Such an awesome DIY solution. Will be picking a section up soon, thank you!
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
Love the humor added in as it makes the info more memorable. Keep these videos coming. Got a new subscriber with me.
Thanks so much, this makes my day 🌞
There’s my doilies 👉🏼 caught red handed.
Sorry not sorry 😆
Use rubber bands on both ends of the cauls prior to clamping to keep them from shifting about.
Oooh 😮 good tip!
Best thing I've seen in the last 12 months. Love it.
So happy you liked it, that's why I do it! 😊
One of the best woodworking videos yet!
Wow, thanks! Appreciate you watching it 🙏
Great idea, can't wait to try it out. One suggestion -- I would use some industrial spray adhesive to line the sides of the metal with some leather or other type of padding that would be touching wood just to give it some extra protection against marring my work and add some additional grip!
Great tip! Never thought of that one!
Simply awesome idea Lee. Thank you for the tip and I will be purchasing some this week!
Glad it was helpful!
Wow….just….wow. I’ve made culls out of 2x4’s turned on edge, with 10” of threaded rod on each end. Not exactly stiff enough, not adjustable. My dad always said “simpler is ALWAYS better”. This is genius. Thanks
Glad it helped!
You just won a case of my latest lager for having THE best woodworking tool tip I've seen over the last year. Woot yeah!!
Download that lager straight to my face hole sir 😋
One of the best videos online..
I'll be going to Home Depot tomorrow.. thanks for sharing
Thanks for the kind words, glad it was helpful!
I have a bunch of uni strut from work and never thought of using it as a wood clamp. thanks for the video I'm gonna make a few of these now.👍
Awesome! Can’t get it any cheaper than free!
Thanks for sharing this tip with us, I loved your intro and outro, keep up the great work.
Some of my videos have two versions of me: Smart Lee and Dumb Lee. Dumb Lee is my normal self lol 😂
Wow, what an incredible video! Great production quality, great writing, great info... you're killing it!
Thank you so much! Welcome to my channel 👋
This is going to save me so much money. I've been eyeing those Rockler clamps forever!
More money for wood! And glue! 🙂
Ok you got a subscription from me for this one, only the second one of yours that I watched. I just did my first glue-up with these new cauls. Amazing! No more struggling, juggling wooden cauls with tape on them just to have to adjust them and they fall off to start over again. I did take your advice and get wing-nuts as well as hex-nuts, but I ended up threading the hex-nut on the bolt after putting it through the bottom bar, therefore keeping the bolt in place. I love how you can loosen them up and slide them around without falling apart. The only thing is....now I have to make about three more! Thanks man!
Awesome! So glad these are working for you! ❤️
One of the best videos I've seen. Very entertaining, funny and informative.
Thank you good sir. 😊 Appreciate the kind words!
Nice job Lee. Will definitely be making a few of these.
Awesome 👏 they are pretty slick if you ask me 🙂
Love this. Love how simple and organized this idea was presented. Definitely doing this in multiple sets/sizes. Thanks Lee!
I have these in a bunch of sizes too! They make even thicker struts, that helps with the really long ones.
Great Idea Lee I currently use the 1x2 with clear tape method
That works too of course 😁
Hi Lee, Thanks for the super idea. Your video is terrific. Makes me feel as if I've been practicing woodworking in a dark cellar for 50 years and someone just turned the light on for me.
You are too kind. Glad to have you here. I'll leave the light 💡 on for ya!
First time watching and now you have another subscriber. I enjoy good humor and it helps with the learning curve. Now I have to spend the day going back and watching more videos from this channel 😊
😊 thank you so much, this makes my day! ☀️
This is a great hack! I've been looking for a simple solution, and you provided it. Thank you! The only change I would make is put the flat side on the wood to minimise denting, and add a little block of wood or any other type of spacer, really, for the bolt and nut.
You can place them either way. I find having the open side down is easier, and it’s not usually an issue as long as you don’t over tighten them. If you put the flat side down, the wing nuts don’t fit, so you would need large fender washers to span the opening, or some other method for fastening them. The spacer is a pretty good idea too!
great idea, will have to give this a try! Love the video production!
Thanks man, I appreciate the visit!
Good call. Tried the 12g on 2 panels... great results. Tnx
Oh man, that’s awesome 👏 haven’t had any comments from anyone who’s actually tried these yet. Super happy they worked for you!
Loved this video for the entertaining presentation and, as a bonus, practically informative!
Bonus indeed! I always try to slip in some learnin’ with the goofery! 😂
Great video - terrific content, nice production, funny and entertaining and to-the-point!
Thanks for the generous compliment, I appreciate it! 😊
I remain ever jealous of your content. Looking forward to seeing this channel become one of the big ones!
The jealousy is mutual my friend!
Great idea Lee! Thank you for sharing!!
You are so welcome!
Very impressive, and well worth attempting. Thanks!
Thank you too!
Great idea, I have a 28" square panel I need to glue up from 4 smaller panels and was going to use wooden cauls/calls?? Now I'm headed to home store for some of those rails and bolts and 'wingnuts'😊. Thanks for the video.
😂 yep! Or be like the dumb version of me and just “call” someone!
i use this stuff all the time for stuff like battery tray clamps etc on my projects its great.
I know, so useful right?
I use this method. Two suggestions. 1. Turn the unistrut over so that the perforated face is against the timber - this spreads the load and avoids marking the timber.
2. Stick some PTFE/ Teflon tape on the face of the unistrut to make it totally glue resistant.
Both excellent suggestions, thanks
You rock! Glad it showed up in my feed.
Rock on! 🤘🎸
Awesome video! I made the same kind of thing but used old steel bed rails and they worked decent enough. Think I'm gonna upgrade to these!
I used to use old sign posts 😂
I have used wood cauls in the past that worked ok but found I had to create a slightly crowned surface in order to clamp flat because of board flex. This looks more resistant to flex. Nice touch with the quick clamp instead of the wing nut. Think I’m going to get some of this next time I have a glue up. Thanks!
A couple of things I didn't mention in the video... for one, they have two larger sizes that are even more flex-resistant if you are doing something like a large table or whatever. Second, they make spring nuts (kind of expensive though) that make the setup a little quicker as well. Thanks for stopping by, really appreciate it 😊
@@BustedKnuckleWoodworks thanks for the tip... very cool when you find products from other use cases that work perfectly for woodworking. Similarly, I was upgrading my 5 gallon bucket on my smaller dust separator, and had issues of the bucket collapsing. I found for like $25 you can get a big sump pump basin that has a great top and beefy plastic walls too that has worked out excellent. haha!
This is the first video of yours that I have discovered. I like the idea of this and will give it a try. I also dig the presentation and editing you've done here. All around good job, brother! You've earned a new subscriber.
Awesome, thank you! Welcome aboard 🫡
Thanks for this. You gave me an idea for another application I have been trying to figure out. I have been looking for a way to make consistent router groves for the Microjig dovetail clamps for large surfaces. It appears these superstruts are very heavy duty, nice and long and will stay in place once you screw them down. All I would need to do is place square templates made of MDF on each side, make sure the measurement is consistent throughout, and route my t track slot. From what it appears by the thickness there shouldn't be any flex at all. Thanks!
Oh yeah, there's a thousand uses for this stuff! Very stiff and straight! I've used it for shelving, fencing, you name it. They make it in two larger sizes, for big heavy duty jobs too.
Going out to make these this weekend! How have I not heard of this channel until now?!
I think maybe UA-cam has been hiding me? 😉
Great video, and the timing is perfect for me. Recently I did a glue up with cauls that wasn't perfect and required hand planing by someone who is not very experienced with a hand plane...me. I have another project that I have been putting-off because I want a better plan than planing. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! (By the way, hand planing is hard for everybody at first!)
Important safety note though: Galvanized/zinc plated stuff does NOT like heat. The zinc will vaporize, its state change temps are really low. You really really do not want to breath in zinc, so wear a respirator at best and work outside in the open air at worst when you're applying serious heat like using an angle grinder
Excellent tip, thank you! 🙏
Really enjoyed the sense of humor in your video!
I'm glad! Not everyone "gets" me 😄
As a woodworker of 30 years, I still learn new stuff.
Me too! 😊
Dude, you had me at the super-strut guitar. Love it!!!
I am the Eddie Van Halen of Strut-acasters 🎸
Entertaining as well as a practical tip. Love this!
Glad you enjoyed it!
What a great video and a great idea! Thanks!
I build (awesome) electric guitars and thus glue up blanks all of the time for guitar bodies. I'm going to switch to this. It looks way better (and more fun) than what I've been doing!
Cheers!
I built a butcher block guitar once. I wish I had used this for the glue up, that was a tough one!
My new favorite channel! 😂 Please keep the content coming.
Excellent! It’s my mom’s favorite channel too! 😁
Wow Lee, this is amazing. Thanks!
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed!
Great idea, will def look at getting some made before my next panel job. Awesome
Yeah, go for it, well worth it my friend 👍
I just watched this. Thank you! I subscribed. For not much money I will have four 2-1/2 foot long cauls. Perfect! I will be going to Lowes this weekend.
Thanks for the sub! You will find these very useful, trust me 🙂
That is actually a very clever useful idea. Thank you
You are very welcome 🙏