I love this. I would've like to see the lights on though

5’10” is short where I’m from, source, I’m 5’10”

I would start over using metric.

I could build that with all those tools and you are gate keeping my procrastination.

And people say a level headed response gets no views.. thank you for presenting all the arguments and context behind decisions, not just "rules" that folks should blindly follow

It would be neat to see a solution to be able to pull these down one level at the same time, or even move over a bit to use the back of the end.

Yes to agree with your statement "You could find a bookshelf or a coffee table online or in a big box store for less" (Most of the Time) but you will never and I mean NEVER get to the quality of material as you choose what to build with and you are the one building it with pride. We have lost this across ALL walks of skill based working over the last 2 generations. I am just getting started in this adventure of wood working after 50 years of growing up around automotive racing/hobby. It is a bit daunting but no more then if I look back now at the tools and knowledge acquired from cars/trucks, as you also stated...."It's a Marathon not a Sprint"

So I agree with you about the not trying to make 2x4s look like walnut. But and I think this is something those of us making stuff need to bear in mind. Normal people LOVE that look. Just talking from normal people feedback here, even showing them examples and real walnut/other exotics they always turn and point to some brown stained pine thing and say that's what they want. Or even worse painted wood. My point is there is a difference in what people actually want and what we as woodworkers want/like to do.

One pair of slides per drawerbinet? Everyone knows what would happen...

Great video and I agree with most of what you said. But I'll throw out something, both when your starting out and oddly this got worse the more tools/wood I got. Big Assembly tables like yours are hard to fit in small single car garage shops, I'm totally agreeing with how important they are. Not having a good one screws me daily. Just more pointing out it's actually one of the harder things to fit into a tiny shop

Have you guys considered adding a second hand no. 4 hand plane to the beginner tool set? It's a hell of a lot more fun than sanding, and it comes in very handy for flattening panels and straightening boards that aren't too warped - without costing an arm and a leg.

Really enjoyed this video. That last tip was something I hadn't heard before. Thanks. Btw sometimes, used tools cause bigger issues. Like a used bandsaw. That after you buy it you discover the main bearings are bad. Lol

Great advise, thanks.

This was great, thank you!

As one who is just beginning my woodworking journey, your videos are golden. I have now put an assembly table at the top of my to do list, thanks to the advice given in this video. Another point that you made that resonated with me was the one about hardwoods. I have access to big box stores but haven’t located good sources for hardwood. Purchasing S4S boards for a given project makes sense to me but how reliable is online purchasing vice hand picking the wood yourself? I have heard good things about woodworkers source so might give them a try. Anyways, thanks for the videos they are welcomed and appreciated.

Since the give-away ( contractor saw is history ) now that the video is a year old; please consider removing the aid that you’re attempting to smooth over with a give-away. We all know there are far to many running the gauntlet of aids to to reach the star of a video, to the point I immediately stopped watch and have considered no longer using KZbin due to aid burn-out.

why not make the cabinet lever down off the wall ? that way everything is easy to see and access. Obviously something for another project as catering for the counterbalance might be a challenge

Love that clamp jig that spreads them out evenly for the table tops, Would love to make a small version of that for doing serving trays. Great video. Thanks for all the tips!

I enjoy your videos but I think you’re a bit too defensive about people’s comments, which I never read anyway. I said I don’t read comments, not I don’t write any 😅

9:33 Love the nod to Mr. Drew Fisher.

OK. So I've been seeing y'all advertise the BBWCP... And just figured it would be the priced for, well, not me - a 62-year-old-I'm-not-your-demographic-woman… but I was watching Four Eyes this morning and decided to click and just see. I was so so so surprised that it is actually priced affordably for beginners like me! It’s still an investment but so was the last tool I bought and not used because I’m terrified. So, thank you. Thank you very much.

After retiring, I still have a steady stream of friends, neighbors and family who want custom woodworking pieces. My simple rules: they come to the shop, use my stuff, build their own piece and I assist. Most people agree. So, I have had the pleasure of teaching lots of folks about woodworking. Measuring everything seems to be a big misconception. A neighbor showed up with a tape measure clipped to his belt. After he "whipped it out" a couple dozen times, I took it and hid it from him. Cutting to fit is the most important measurement. Also, I get the comment about tools every time. I explain that my collection is the result of 50 years of woodworking. Another good point you made is the strength of glue. I still haven't figured out a good way to convey trust in glued joints without a home tour demonstrating glue-only joinery. Another very good info-taining video. Thx.

Pocket screws are non-repairable crap.

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why am i watching this i dont even work with wood

let me know when you put a screw into electric wire because you don't know where it is

I've been away from woodworking due to a divorce and some health issues. Hoping to get a shop set back up after the new year. Found your channel again and this is exactly what i needed. Between you, Tamar, and Stumpy Nubs i feel like I'm coming back home. Thanks for your advice. Will say a prayer. Go do the honey do now!!!

Cost

I love these

These videos have just become long, boring commersials. 👎😞

Great advice. Should be shared with all beginners.

Very cool and I like your therapist

Love the Vader shirt!

I love your videos man, including this one where you address a lot of issues I dealt with so far ranging from thinking what tools to buy based on my needs and dealing with so called “experts” or “ gatekeepers” which often times come out as negative and over critical and eager to tear down other people’s work. Thanks a lot and will watch your other videos. I’m kinda a beginner but have done quite a few projects so far and debating whether I want to do this long term since I do enjoy woodworking quite a lot even though it’s got challenges sometimes

Just purchased the course. Beginning to get my starter tools now so will be ready by release date. Really excited for it!!!

Different Speeds!

Dont do this. Doooooont do this. I dont need the stupid translation. I will block you

Thank you for this video. I needed to hear this... I am a perfectionist. It's tough. I also can't seem to read a tape measure mark to making an accurate cut kinda beginner but learning every attempt. Most of my tools were given to me, yard sale or harbor frieght over time. My goal is making projects for my daughters - they're very young.

I wanted something close to this in my old house. The washer and dryer had cabinets over them, but they were so big none of the short people in my house could reach them. I thought it'd be neat to pull them out and replace them with slightly narrower cabinets on slides so you could pull the whole unit forward to reach the cabinets, then push it back so you had access to the top of the washer and dryer. Nobody builds for us slightly shorter than average people.

If I could start my shop build over, the first thing I would do is plan for electric. I was so anxious to start my shop build out, electric was an afterthought. Big mistake.

Even Shop Shades are useless when they aren’t over your eyes.

"Varnish" is actually referring to a natural clear coat , originally made from pine sap. Lacquers were originally nitro cellulose made from cotton. Urethanes are basically carbon products made from petroleum distillates. Shellac is made from the residue of bugs which grow in Asia. The resin is mixed with grain alcohol to make a usable liquid. They are not generally readily compatible either one upon another as dry coats, or mixed as liquids. "De-waxed" shellac is often used as a barrier coat between these different finishes to make them compatible. De-waxed Shellac is often used under water based finishes to give that warm, non-plastic look lacking with them.

Jesus…insurance is gonna start putting ads in my toilet paper

I’m thoroughly enjoying your videos. I’ve built a few random projects, and have always been somewhat handy with tools, but recently got into woodworking seriously. I stumbled across your channel and have been watching your back catalogue whenever I get a chance. Overall you are a good mix of entertaining and educational.

Hey bud can I ask you a question? KZbin woodworkers are always going on about wood movement, and using screws with space to move, like you have here. But what if you are building with traditional joinery, dowels, mortices, etc. and not screws or bolts? I am building tables using no screws, and I am concerned that I will run into problems with wood movement. But how can I know if a design will have future problems?

Slide outs have been part of standard cabinet design for decades. Typically used for spices since people organize their storage accordingly. For example the glasses you can’t reach in the back should be the same as the ones in front of them, therefore there is no reason to reach them unless the ones in the front are dirty, making the ones in the back accessible. Smart to use more in a shop setting. Pretty common too. I also use cabinet drawers that slide out as well that way you can get bigger things out without removing the stuff from in front.

Great Video!

so many years in and your humor is always on point. Thanks man. Hope you're making bank. Keep it up.

I hope I run into you in a GVL brewery someday. Beers on me. You've been an inspiration in my woodworking journey.

Could you put rails on top with a center balance on the bottom?