Looks great nice work. Thanks for sharing

What where the wall braces and where can I order them.Ty

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.

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!

Harbor Freight has come along way with their tools.

Harbor Freight has come along way with their tools.

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.

20 amp breakers tripping are most likely old breakers, they get lower with time. Second is other current draws on the circuit.

Hi, Dennis. Great video. New follower from Norway.

Looks great!!! Can't wait to see the final reveal!

Nice work. Thanks for sharing.

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?

Really liked the simplicity of your design.

Beautiful ! Thank you for all your time and effort. 1in7

Hi Dennis, great video - thank you

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.

$150 vs $40 Amazon set. The Amazon ones are exactly within .001. That’s good enough for me.

Wood Wisperer recently tested the same clamps and had one of four fail. The failed clamp was replaced under the HF warentee.

How would I make the base without those tools? I have a jigsaw 😂

what about end grain ?

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.

Nice tool. Lie-nielsen makes Nice tools if they are available in my country i will also buy but unfortunately not available.

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.

Great vid. Clear and to the point. Thanks for the information.

I absolutely will not buy stuff made in China. remember, every time you buy a made in China product you are depriving an American of work.

Well done! I really like your final design. 🪚

Nice setup , nice tools as well , enjoy woodworking 😊.

Why miter all three boards? Why not leave the meddle uncut, ie square, then 30 degrees on each side piece.

Newbie here; making my first cabinet with the help of a cabinetmaker. Your cabinet is almost exactly like the one in my laundry room, except that mine will be placed next to two walls (back and right). Love your solution to the wood countertop and backsplash -- so much wood gets wasted when cutting a sink opening from a large wood slab. Thanks for showing the steps you took to make it work; it's the only video I've seen like this!

This was super useful. For my first project I went down the path of trying to build something with 2x4 posts and learned the hard way about unforgiving concrete floors are in terms of level. I’ve been getting so frustrated with how unlevel and out of square it is. This is great!

How is it holding up? I was looking at them today and it seemed pretty good for the price. Thanks.

Each purchase we make is a vote within a free-market system. It is the greatest power any of us will ever wield; we should use it wisely. My decision as to what to buy depends on several factors: Budget, quality, my needs, country of origin, brand reputation, etc. The perceived value of each is always viewed through the lens of one’s budget. An unlimited budget might bring product quality or country of origin into sharp focus. The more constrained the budget, the more important cost becomes. With a limited budget, the diversity of tools one owns is constrained by the premiums paid for each. Compromises must be made. Does spending more for one tool justify not owning another altogether? All things being equal, i prefer to support local economies. I prefer products made in the USA. I prefer products made in my state. I prefer to buy from a local store. I prefer to support locally owned stores. These things all have value to me, so i’m willing to pay a premium to support each. The perceived value is, however, finite. Its value, to me, is proportional to my budget. Unfortunately, things often aren’t equal. Especially cost and quality. Often, local stores (or certain brands) don’t carry/offer the quality i’m seeking, or the premium they’re asking exceeds the value it has to me. So i may purchase online, or a different brand. Brand loyalty is usually born of one or more of the following: Consistent quality, value for the cost, customer support, or technical support. Or good marketing. Unfortunately, some companies with a loyal following price-gouge. Companies which charge 2x for comparable products are likely relying too much on their name, and not offering customers a good value for their money. They would likely expand sales, brand loyalty, and make higher profits if they didn’t price-gouge. The economics of free-markets are nonlinear and can be tricky. Although i perceive the Woodpecker brand as top tier, and i value quality tools, i don’t own any of their products. My purchases have always gone to competitors which offered a better overall perceived value for my money. Buying a quality tool generally means it may last longer, be more versatile in application, perform better, be easier (or more of a pleasure) to use, etc. That has value. The more often i’m likely to use a tool, the more valuable the quality aspect is to me. This is especially true for hand tools, which are more likely to last a lifetime than power tools (which may wear out more quickly, or simply become obsolete). But for rarely used tools, paying a premium for quality becomes far less important, provided the quality is adequate for the intended task.

It's only simple if you know how!

Lie Nielsen makes great products. I bought a low angle block plane when I visited their location several years back.

Can't help but wonder, in English it's "THE lie Nielsen", but in French??? "LES lie Nielsen"? :D

А купить такой реально???? С уважением, коллега и тёзка)))

New subscriber here -- definitely like how you raised the top on the sides giving some storage spaces as a lot of other approaches show building a drop area to site the saw. I'm copying this method because I already have a workbench in place. Nice doubling up on the plywood sheets. I recently removed a formica-covered countertop and was surprised that it was double layers of particleboard. The thing was solid as a rock!

Great, concise install video! I see you got several questions about the mounting hardware. In case it helps anyone, when I mounted my smaller 7-inch version under an adjustable height worktable, I used a combination of 2 carriage bolts for the rear slots and 2 lag screws for the front holes. The heads of the bolts are buried between the spacer blocking and worktable -- and I used square-hole anti-turn washers to ensure the carriage bolts won't ever spin. Not that that was a big concern for me as my local hardware store now stocks those washers (because our code now requires them for through-bolts in deck construction) I figured what the heck. A combination of bolts and screws makes it uber secure.

Have you had any issues with the quick release? I have the same vise and I can’t get the clutch to engage (clamp)

Do you have a cut list? How long to cut the boards? Or am I not seeing it?

Unless you put in strain gauges to measure the comparative forces that each clamp exerts, your tests may be inconclusive. Also, I have and use both Bessey and Bremen clamps and have not had any problems with the Bremen clamps. However, both of my Bessey clamps have very stubborn movable jaws. For the money, the Bremen clamps are just fine. If you need more than 1000 pounds of clamping force for a panel glue up, then your joint preparation needs to be improved.

I love mine 😊😊.

If the carcass is not square at the point of construction, how on earth does one expect to resolve problems "later on"? Too few tails and too large

Com ferramentas ultra-pro fica facil ne...

Trivial point. . . I find the terminology of upper and lower jaw confusing, as I see no reason for either one having either name. Fixed and movable are the terms I would use. I wonder about one thing with the test for squareness when clamped. The black plastic face is a separate piece of plastic, and it seems like there could be some very small freedom of movement or flex in relation to the supporting structure behind it. Just something I wonder about.

I waited for almost 1 1/2 years as well. I know the feeling, its a beautiful very used tool in my shop.

If it's so vibration free why was the glass sliding around?

What sized lag screws did you use? (length and diameter) Would 3/8" x 2in work?

An awesome plane. I often use a tight T&G to glue boards together. A better way than just butt jointing. I have a shaper and router table. Also used a table saw for this. Truth is, this is a set up dedicated tool. Unless your making millions of the same item, you will be pleased to do this joint on the bench. Minimal fuss and test cuts. The glue joint is self aligning during glue as well. This plane does not disappoint. Mine is an org stanley and it’s ok. I am ordering the LN now that it’s available again. The one I really need is the 049. Same plane but for half inch stock.

Mega Thx for such an amazing video on the comparison of three different brands of like items showing that their are great quality measuring tools available for those of us that have a more restrictive budget and can still achieve exceptional performance in our woodworking.