These oversized block planes are just toys. This Jack, the 164 smoother and the 7 ½ try plane are easy setup planes for the kids. Properly sharpen and adjust the regular bench planes for must better results and much better understanding of the craft.
@Michael-Makes-Stuff5 күн бұрын
Looks great, Dennis! I love that it was all hand tool work too. Merry Christmas!
@DIYwithDennis5 күн бұрын
Thanks Michael! Merry Christmas!
@ethanshannon18406 күн бұрын
That’s a great little project, Dennis. I’m jealous of how much better you have gotten with your hand tools. Were you using hide glue to assemble it? I noticed the little pit on what looked like a warming plate in the background.
@DIYwithDennis6 күн бұрын
Thanks Ethan! Yes, it's Old Brown Glue - it's easier to use that mixing flakes - it takes a little more work with heating it and so forth but I want to try it on a few projects going forward and I thought this was a low risk project to test it out. Enjoy the Holiday's!
@Patrick-z7d11 күн бұрын
You have some lovely tools Denis. May they serve you well sir.
@DIYwithDennis11 күн бұрын
Thanks Patrick! Much appreciated!
@TateLandis19 күн бұрын
Good advice, thanks.
@norcalimagesАй бұрын
I have this saw and no regrets. Went from a 10 year old Rigid to this.
@jlr3636Ай бұрын
Thanks for the review and your knowledge comparing it to high price name brand tools. I have an Hitachi that’s probably 25+ years, still works and all original, I’m in a situation where a second saw is needed and being 75 y.o. I can’t see spending the $ for the best, in the past I always tried to get top quality but ready to make the leap with this saw. I need to make 45deg bevel cuts on 2”x4”x1/8” wall aluminum tube.
@BonefishDicky2 ай бұрын
What type of plywood? Looks like birch or white wood?
@DIYwithDennis2 ай бұрын
I believe it was birch - I purchased 2 - 2' x 4' sheets from Lowes, one for each panel.
@GrimmWoodWoodworking2 ай бұрын
Way to go! Tom is a friend ,one of the best teachers!
@DIYwithDennis2 ай бұрын
Agree! His plans and associated videos are great! I also had the opportunity to attend one of his classes last year and he and Kris were great hosts, the location (Canterbury NH) is wonderful and of course the shop is classic! Hope to return in the future - thanks for the comment! Dennis
@k9crypto9982 ай бұрын
Did you use coarse threaded pocket screws? Is so, this could be why it split. Fine threaded pocket screws may have worked better for your cedar
@DIYwithDennis2 ай бұрын
Good point! I did use coarse screws - appreciate the comment! Dennis
@mattcannon68792 ай бұрын
What season of Curb is this from?
@Nyro2542 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍🏾
@johnbethel97252 ай бұрын
Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong, I stalled my vice Irwing 7 inch but when you close the vice the top opens up
@bobbrock413 ай бұрын
Hi Dennis, newcomer here. Very clear video, thanks. I have to say there are many many videos on KZbin about installing the Gordon tail vice amongst others. What I cannot seem to find is a video of someone actually using one. You at least took things to the point where you fitted a piece of wood in the vice. As a newcomer to woodworking I have never seen such a vice in action. I have to assume that it is for holding a wider piece of wood steady on the surface of the bench for planing, chiselling etc. It would be really good to see this device being put through all it's paces but the videos always end before that happens.
@DIYwithDennis3 ай бұрын
Hi Bob - thanks for the comment - here is a link to a short I did recently and although it's showcasing the plane, it gives you an idea of how I primarily use the vise - which is to plane material along the length of the bench - hope it helps a little - Dennis kzbin.infoqwDIcswPAgA
@bobbrock413 ай бұрын
@@DIYwithDennis Ah...that's better.
@kynasf3 ай бұрын
That’s the first plane I ever bought. Sounds like it needs a little wax on the sole 😉
@ethanshannon18403 ай бұрын
I got one last year that I used to build Chris Schwarz’s Anarchist Tool Chest. I love that plane. That tool chest could make a great series of videos with the hand tools you’ve put together.
@DIYwithDennis3 ай бұрын
Thanks Ethan! I will take a look at that tool chest
@Xdavid-rX4 ай бұрын
Oooooo that card scraper I need one of those.. I use a lot of grizzly I’ve never seen anyone who used that open end sander? Is it a drum ? I could google it of course I tend to like the their opinion have a good carpenter
@DIYwithDennis4 ай бұрын
Hi David, I think what you may be referring to is actually a Grizzly bench top planer since I don't have a sander - I'm looking at the segment at 0:18 into the video. Let me know if that is what you're referring to - thanks for the comment! Dennis
@ethanshannon18404 ай бұрын
That’s the most beautiful piece you’ve made on your channel to date. I have at least 3 more years to work before I can retire and afford the time to take classes like that. I’m jealous.
@DIYwithDennis4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Ethan - that made my day!! I've had an opportunity to take a few classes this year by Frank Strazza and Garrett Hack, all focusing primarily on hand tools and I'm finally starting to incorporate more hand tool work in my projects which I really enjoy. BTW, the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship is an outstanding school. Others that I've been to that I'd recommend checking out are the Connecticut Vally School of Woodworking in Manchester CT and Epic Woodworking in New Hampshire run by Tom McLaughlin (youtube channel - EpicWoodworking) - Thanks again! Dennis
@JohnnyRogers4 ай бұрын
I have had the same saw for about three years and very happy with it. I’m certainly no expert wood worker but the saw has worked well so far. Great review and I just subscribed to!
@DIYwithDennis4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment Johnny - much appreciated! I’ve since bought some other Bauer tools for home remodeling and no complaints with those either - Dennis
@chrissy13104 ай бұрын
Great teaching video! Our 20 yr old bays boards are rotten. I am going to use the pvc board like you and then I will not have to put up new vinyl siding. Thank you! I have been up since 3am thinking about this window. It is hard to find a handyman lately. No appliance men either! I get water leaking into the bottom of the 3yr old freezer of the fridge. KZbin says it is clogged. No appliance repair. Probably have to buy a new fridge! 53yr old little lady is going to fix the bay window! I will get a $25 midas saw for great angles. Thanks again!
@tuner79614 ай бұрын
The knob you pull on the back for the bevel has tension on it. Tilt the saw a little to the other side, and that knob will pull out very easily
@nathanielsnyder15115 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for this! This video along with instructions that came with the vise. I did a clean install last night on my Holtzapffel workbench.
@DIYwithDennis5 ай бұрын
Excellent! Enjoy!
@willianaleman61145 ай бұрын
Thank you for the detailed and informative review. It would be interesting to know the distance from the miter gauge slots to the blade, which seems to differ.
@DIYwithDennis4 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for the comment! Left miter slot to the blade = 6-1/16". Right miter slot to the blade 4-1/2". - Dennis
@acacct5 ай бұрын
which moulding did you use for the frame? it looks great, is it from Home depot, can you give me the details. thank you so much.
@DIYwithDennis4 ай бұрын
Hi, I purchased the moulding at a lumber yard and it's considered a 'panel moulding' which is a very broad title for a range of products. Here is a link to a product that most closely resembles the product I purchased www.gardenstatelumber.com/mouldings/8412-panel-moulding/ Although I didn't purchase it here, it looks like this company is a distributor, it most closely resembles the look and dimensions of the moulding I used. But you can use their search engine to view other panel moulding styles and dimensions as well. Hope this helps. - Dennis
@danstetson60535 ай бұрын
How about giving some dimensions
@brucecomerford5 ай бұрын
Thanks mate - good video.
@jimrosson67025 ай бұрын
Looks great nice work. Thanks for sharing
@DIYwithDennis5 ай бұрын
Thanks Jim! Much appreciated!
@tcbridges6 ай бұрын
What where the wall braces and where can I order them.Ty
@DIYwithDennis6 ай бұрын
Hi TC - Here's the link www.fastcap.com/product/speedbrace
@corwind38886 ай бұрын
I purchased a similar inset vise from Veritas five years ago and found it didn't work correctly -- the jaw in the vise would lift up as it was tightened. So, I removed it and got the HNT Gordon tail vise which is far, far better. I've had no issues whatsoever with the HNT Gordon vise. This is a very well made vise that should last at least a couple lifetimes. I'm sure you will enjoy yours.
@DIYwithDennis6 ай бұрын
That’s great to hear! I love having it! Thanks for the feedback - Dennis
@gryff84006 ай бұрын
Thanks. I built a similar outside table using your video as inspiration, hand tools and reclaimed pallet planks. I had the same problem with pocket screws 🤷♂️ annoying. I dowelled and glued everything, because I didn't want visible screws 😉 only the lower shelf is nailed on to the carrying slats. 👍 Nice work, thanks!
@DIYwithDennis6 ай бұрын
Nice solution! Thanks for the comment!
@johnnyseely84736 ай бұрын
Harbor Freight has come along way with their tools.
@johnnyseely84736 ай бұрын
Harbor Freight has come along way with their tools.
@Not-a-GSD6 ай бұрын
I use 40 to 60 psi air to clean the filter. I really don’t like beating the pleats on the filter. FYI I have the upgraded HEPA filter cartridge.
@Stan_in_Shelton_WA7 ай бұрын
20 amp breakers tripping are most likely old breakers, they get lower with time. Second is other current draws on the circuit.
@vt35537 ай бұрын
Hi, Dennis. Great video. New follower from Norway.
@DIYwithDennis7 ай бұрын
Thanks VT! Much appreciated!
@toripetrillo14947 ай бұрын
Looks great!!! Can't wait to see the final reveal!
@seanpatterson16097 ай бұрын
Nice work. Thanks for sharing.
@DIYwithDennis7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@ethanshannon18407 ай бұрын
Don’t know how I missed this video when it came out but found it tonight. Great job as always. I see that you picked up what looks like a Lie Nielsen No. 7. I’ve been kicking around the idea of adding that to my collection. Do you find it substantially better than the No. 5 for a project like this?
@DIYwithDennis7 ай бұрын
Hey Ethan! It's actually a #8 and I do like it for jointing longer boards, like the sides in this project, and flattening larger panels when needed. I also use it with my shooting board. The overall weight, with a sharp blade, just powers thru material. That said, did I absolutely need it for this project .... hmmm, probably not .... If I just had a #5, which is probably my favorite plane, I think I would have been just fine but a #7 or #8 is definitely a nice to have and I use my #8 quite a bit. As far as purchasing a #7 vs a #8 - I think the #7 is a good choice. There is not much of a difference in length and weight between the two and the #7 is LN best selling jointer plane. Also, the #7 has a blade with of 2-3/8" and that means it's compatible with the LN 4-1/2", 5-1/2", and 6". The blade width of the #8 is larger and not compatible with others. As always, thanks for the comment and happy woodworking!
@vjgonza7 ай бұрын
Really liked the simplicity of your design.
@214rwoz7 ай бұрын
Beautiful ! Thank you for all your time and effort. 1in7
@DIYwithDennis7 ай бұрын
Thanks IM!! I appreciate the feedback!
@djjoeykmusic7 ай бұрын
Hi Dennis, great video - thank you
@DIYwithDennis7 ай бұрын
Thanks Joey! Appreciate the feedback!
@thadstuart85447 ай бұрын
I have a Bosch 12" sliding compound miter saw, which is phenomenal but its extremely large and heavy. I am going to pick up the Bauer 7.25" sliding compound miter, which is the 20V variant. I can get it on sale right now for $142. I already have some batteries, and I'll have to buy a blade. I think it will be a great addition when I just need to grab something and go to a different spot than my shop where my huge Bosch is. Thanks for the review. Yours is obviously 10" and runs on 110VAC, but I think the build quality and accuracy will be similar to the one I'm getting.
@SavageVoyageur7 ай бұрын
$150 vs $40 Amazon set. The Amazon ones are exactly within .001. That’s good enough for me.
@glencrandall70517 ай бұрын
Wood Wisperer recently tested the same clamps and had one of four fail. The failed clamp was replaced under the HF warentee.
@Aliba20218 ай бұрын
How would I make the base without those tools? I have a jigsaw 😂
@matthiasbecker-ql6pb8 ай бұрын
what about end grain ?
@FearsomeWarrior4 ай бұрын
Super rare you’d need a tongue and groove on end grain but it works fine. Easier to cut end grain with a power router. Again, very few situations where you’d need that. Maybe if you were scabbing material together for an unseen cabinet back. Could see it happening if you had something complicated and got stuck having to do it. One in a thousand tongue and groove.
@frankvucolo62498 ай бұрын
Thanks Dennis. Well done. I agree with you. Sometimes buying to a quality standard is important and sometimes it is not. In the case of set up blocks, it is not. If you rip a piece of wood to 4” and measure it with a dial caliper, then come back and measure it again a few hours later, it will be different. Even a Mitutoyo or Starrett dial caliper is only accurate to .001. All that said, many of us do woodworking for the pleasure of it as well as the practicality. So I understand when the value proposition is measured in joy and not dollars. If you find joy in using a tool that offers no or minimal improvement in quality, at 2 or 3 times the price but you love it in your hand and smile a little when you use it, I say it was worth every dollar.
@DIYwithDennis8 ай бұрын
Thanks Frank! Appreciate the feedback!
@muhammadzeeshanali2689 ай бұрын
Nice tool. Lie-nielsen makes Nice tools if they are available in my country i will also buy but unfortunately not available.
@MJHanegraaf9 ай бұрын
Dennis - thank you VERY MUCH for the plain-speak, sensible research you did and for sharing your results. Thank you also for differentiating the needs of a machinist from a woodworker (I fall into the latter group). Your video was a great help in making my decision.