10 Critical Woodworking Don’ts Every BEGINNER Needs to Know

[@fiveduckstudio]

What's the biggest mistake you've made in woodworking, and what did it teach you? Share your story below!

[@curtdunlap6818]

Trying to rough in a blind dado on a bookshelf side, I had my feeding hand in line with the dado stack. While dropping the stock onto the dado stack, I missed my mark about 1/8th inch and tried to cheat it back. Bad move. The dado blades grabbed and shot the piece into my gut leaving my hand in disbelief which naturally dropped down onto the dado stack as the stock went shooting toward me. Fortunately, the event slowed the saw down enough that there was little injury to my hand and I was able to pull back in time to avoid a trip to the emergency room. I had done three of these dados prior to the fail, but after that disaster, I went on with a new piece of stock and ran the dados from the back of the piece and stopped on my new stop-mark which I had scribed on my saw table. Lessons learned: Never put anything you don't want cut in line with the saw blade, always use a push stick or pad, and routers make for better blind dados. Also, keep 911 on speed-dial!

[@Rhyming21]

Dude, can I just say how much I appreciate your honesty and genuine approach to woodworking. As a beginner myself, it's so refreshing to see someone willing to admit that they make the same boneheaded mistakes from time to time. Keep doing what you're doing. You earned a subscriber with this.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you! I'm glad you got something from the video. Woodworking is a journey and everyone is at a different stage of theirs. Welcome to the flock 🦆

[@user-vf2uf1kv8d]

Thanks so much for sharing. Indeed it brings learning for life. We can use this thinking to all things we do. Woodworking helps you too see clearly how to improve your life journey...

[@fiveduckstudio]

Absolutely! Woodworking has a lot to teach us about our daily life. Like how patience is a virtue and when we're working it's a great tool to have. And it's a tool we can develop through our time woodworking.

[@wefoxaround5575]

"standing looking around not knowing what to do next", i thought i was the only one. thank you for this honest take at beginner woodworking!

[@fiveduckstudio]

Same here I thought I was the only person doing that. Here's to 2025 and less standing around not knowing what to do!

[@susannebkvig4011]

When you look up a video about a woodworker and find a philosopher

[@fiveduckstudio]

😂😂😂 never been considered that before 😂

[@KevinD0905]

This is a relief. I’m a newbie and the thought “am I going to lose a finger doing this?” is constantly going through my head. Appreciate honesty and you’ve earned a like and new subscriber. 👍

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thanks for checking out the video! Honestly, that's a good perspective to have when you're starting a power tool . 😂 There is a level of danger with every sharp tool, especially ones that are powered, it's up to us to mitigate the risk. Glad you found it helpful, and welcome to the flock! 🦆

[@KramerKramper]

"Dont put it down, put it away." Perfect advice to keeping tidy and clean.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Such a simple thing that can save you tons of time! Thanks for checking out the video. 🦆

[@leojclarke]

Came for a practical wood working video. Did not expect motivational preaching 😊 feeling blessed 👍❤️

[@fiveduckstudio]

Bless you brother! thanks for watching the video!

[@Bearded-Viking-WoodWorks]

Decency for your future self , well put my friend

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you brother!

[@scottreynoldswoodworking]

You have gotten better each day! It's been fun to watch, good job, my friend!!

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you very much my friend! Your video was a blast!

[@worstworkshop]

That really encouraged me. Thanks!

[@fiveduckstudio]

Happy to hear it! 🦆

[@JEREMY-xq7sk]

The Lord knows that I have had so many close calls this past year from rushing. Scary kickbacks, broken tools from kickbacks, close calls with the miter and table saws. But, they have made me better, slower, and safer, just like you brother. Thank you for sharing and being around and here is to a Great 2025!

[@fiveduckstudio]

It's amazing what slowing down can do! Happy new year to you and yours! 🎊

[@leviathansclaw17]

Great talk there especially the safety part! If I may note something, a blade guard for your table saw is probably the investment that will contribute most to your safety. To be honest I wouldn't really work with a table saw that had no blade guard on it... It's just not safe. Depending on what you get it will also have dust extraction which is a big plus in my opinion

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thanks I'll look into it!

[@paulhume8083]

Some very salient points. My father was a joiner. He taught me to clear up at the end of each day. On the odd occasion when I haven't and walked in to my shop the next day it's a bit demotivating to start among the mess. Somehow and strangely I also seem to make more mistakes. Great video and excellent presentation. I can see a day when you have a much bigger shop and have subscribed to help in a small way. Good luck. From the UK.

[@fiveduckstudio]

It is not till you experience the feeling that you can truly understand how much of a difference it makes. I'm the type of person that once I have an idea in my head... that is the way it is, so when I go out into the shop to work, thinking I'm going to get right to it, but get hit by the mess I made the day before, it ruins my attitude in the shop.

[@Travioli.]

Awesome video and plenty of wisdom! I rush all the time and end up redoing steps a lot of the time. I also liked the card trick at 8:17

[@fiveduckstudio]

@@Travioli. Me too, somehow I think I have time to do a step twice! I appreciate you checking out the video! 🦆

[@Ngry_W]

The bit about standing around wondering what step is next, then rushing it - that resonated with me. I thought i was the only one 😂

[@fiveduckstudio]

Same here I thought I was the only person doing that. But I have got a few comments today that show us that we are not alone in this! Here's to 2025 and less standing around not knowing what to do, only to rush the process!

[@BillA-fl9te]

Great video, and I appreciate the Spirit!

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you for checking out the video! 🦆

[@RandomBitzzz]

Just stumbled across your content - and I appreciate how real you are. Thumbs up and subscribed.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Awesome and thank you! Welcome to the flock! 🦆

[@fcschoenthal]

Joseph, great list, insight and video. Keep growing! - Chris

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you, Chris! Happy new year! 🎊

[@thedelawarevalleyworkshop]

Excellent Video. I'm guilty of trying to do things too fast as well. I like the the way you "shined" the light on these problems that most don't even talk about.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you! I appreciate you checking out the video. 🦆

[@midnightwoodcraft]

Great Stuff. Didn't expect such depth. Pleasantly surprised.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Glad you liked it! 🦆... I don't normally get on my soap box, but it was the right time to do it!

[@VelizarBishurov]

Awesome vid man! I'm just starting out woodworking myself and discernment saved me from a big injury recently. Wanted to run a really small piece through the jointer (and almost did too...) but remembered a youtuber saying something along the lines of if you're not sure it's safe don't make the cut (not an exact quote) so I grabbed the push block. The piece shattered and the blade hit the push block. That's one lesson learned the easy way!

[@fiveduckstudio]

So true! That’s a perfect example of how a little caution and discernment can make a huge difference. If a cut doesn't feel safe, you got to stop and think of a better way.

[@awlthatwoodcrafts8911]

I don't have the cleanest shop around but I am organized, at least in my shop. I know where to find what I need because I put it where it belongs when I'm done with it. Maybe it's an OCD thing, but I absolutely hate not finding something where it's supposed to be. So, for my future self (as you said), I put things back where they belong. I very much appreciate myself for it. When it comes to safety and the table saw, as an example, I will lay awake at night thinking about how I will make a particular cut on a project. I've never had a nightmare where I've cut something off but I've had many chilling thoughts about what if I did cut something off. So, I approach my woodworking like a chess game. Thinking 2-3 moves ahead, as much as possible. Even when designing something. I'll think about what it will take to cut a certain piece and if I don't feel comfortable with the idea, I'll modify my design. I've certainly made my share of mistakes in the shop, but I can thankfully say they've all been things like cutting something backwards or the wrong length, etc. I'm not going to say I will never make the kind of mistake that will cost me a body part, or worse, but I'd like to think that being acutely aware and mindful will lessen the odds considerably.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Love your approach to both organization and safety! Putting things back where they belong makes a world of difference - it’s like leaving a gift for your future self. Maybe it is a little OCD, but it’s the good kind of OCD! Your 'chess game' method of thinking 2-3 moves ahead with cuts and designs is brilliant - the table saw demands that kind of respect. It’s a sign of true craftsmanship to modify a design rather than force a risky cut. Mistakes like cutting backward or too short are frustrating, but far better than the alternative! Staying mindful and aware definitely stacks the odds in your favor. Here’s to thoughtful planning, fewer backward cuts, and always knowing where your tools are. Thanks for sharing your wisdom - happy and safe woodworking!

[@Furthermore-b6q]

A few years ago I was working on my crown molding and made a mistake. 1. Having the TV on. It was a long weekend so I had all the good old movies to keep me company while I worked. 2. Rushing to get the job done. 3. Working when I was very tired. It was my house so why not cut crown molding at 3 am? Well, I managed to cut my lower arm. The miracle is that I didn’t hit any tendons or major vessels. Needless to say, lesson learned. Thank you for your tips. I will take heed.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Ouch! Glad it wasn't anything major. I have done all of that minus the cut my arm part. Rushing to get something done when working with a tool that can remove body parts... How is that something we thought was okay!? Here's to 2025 and not rushing the process! 🦆

[@joshuagharis9017]

I nicked my thumb tip on table saw, I always think of safety first now, everything I do.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Just be careful of getting comfortable! Time has a way of letting our guard down. I too have done that to my thumb. I find putting a reminder up helps me.

[@cobaltwoodcraft4365]

Man, it is really nice to know that I'm not the only one who's shop becomes utter chaos in the middle of a project. I feel seen! 😂

[@fiveduckstudio]

Yeah, it's nice to know that we all have those moments! 😂

[@SeaFanStudio]

Solid tips from you and Scott. Thanks for sharing your experiences!

[@fiveduckstudio]

Always happy to share a few tips with the community! Thank you for checking out the videos!

[@shadeTreeWorks]

You've made great progress on your space and builds. Kudos my friend.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Much appreciated! Working to get better everyday!

[@measuretwicewoodworks]

You guys are entertaining so keep up the good work!

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you for the kind words! 🙏

[@Azumb34]

I have never related to a KZbin video more. Earned a new sub. I look forward to following the channel.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Awesome thank you! Welcome to the flock 🦆

[@turnedinaus]

Enjoyed the two channels lists - I certainly fit into both of them fairly evenly. (More yours - I tend to rush things) Your honesty is something I respect, and is something I try to incorporate in my own videos. Try, Fail Often, Learn - that tagline has now become engrained in my channels footage. My latest video (released Christmas Eve) showed some prototyping fails through to a final successful product. I received a lot of comments about how dangerous my actions were on a short, but as you pointed out - knowing the risks and mitigating or understanding how things can and probably will go wrong, is the first step to avoiding danger/personal damage.

[@fiveduckstudio]

I love your tagline 'Try, Fail Often, Learn' - that’s the heart of every good project. Sharing prototyping fails alongside success will makes your videos not only authentic but a fantastic learning experience for all. As for those 'dangerous' moments, awareness and respect for the process make all the difference. Keep up the great work, and here’s to more trying, failing, and learning in the new year!"

[@rarecraftsman]

Great video! Thanks for sharing

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thanks for watching! 🦆

[@andysanchez3030]

Wow. This video found me at the right time. Thanks!

[@fiveduckstudio]

That's how it goes sometimes, the video finds you when you most need it.

[@BlueTurtleStudios]

Great content, I headed to Scotts!

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thanks! Awesomes thank you!

[@coolabahwoodworking]

Great video mate. I have been guilty of many of those things! Keep crushing it 🦆🦆💪🏽

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you and happy new year to you and yours! 🦆

[@coolabahwoodworking]

@ happy new year mate 😊

[@Griffinwoodworks]

I love your whiteboard quote. I actually have a verse on my whiteboard as well - Isaiah 6:8. My work gets prayed over before it goes to its new home as well.

[@fiveduckstudio]

That's awesome! I love that. God bless you and yours brother!

[@BearhawkStudio]

Good one Joseph! Careful with those Safety Crocs too - I broke my toe with a 4x8 sheet of plywood once. It was un-pleasant. 😆 Happy New Year!

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you! Ohh that sounds painful. My crocs have kept me safe so far 😂 Happy New Year! 🎊

[@robw95]

Just found your channel, liked and subscribed! I like your humble approach to life and woodworking. We are all our worst critics and we need to stop that. I'm a beginner and I make plenty of mistakes and go thru way too much wood. I have to remind myself that 'perfect is the enemy of good' and that my niece's cats won't know or care the storage box that I making for their toys is just a little bit out of square, for example :) Keep up the good work!

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you. It’s all about the journey, everyone's is different and the road isn't always smooth. ! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@walterhuth4975]

Outstanding video, sir! Keep up the good work.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thanks, I appreciate it! 🦆

[@matthewhardesty6872]

I've come across a saying recently that helps with my "rushing the process" which was, it takes as long as it takes. I seem to put an arbitrary deadline on a project (much less the tasks within the project) and I rush to meet that deadline. What deadline? Am I dying tomorrow? No? Well slow down and let it flow.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Yes! Arbitrary timeline and deadlines set up by ourselves... At the demand of ourselves. Is crazy! 😆

[@johnparker7945]

I like your scripture in the background! God Bless!

[@fiveduckstudio]

@@johnparker7945 God bless you and yours brother! 🦆

[@CaptainofmyShed]

Happy new year!

[@fiveduckstudio]

Happy new year!

[@jonathanaustin1360]

Respect just went up to level 10. Was using a circ saw. The spring in the guard was broke. Lost the tip of my finger and about a month of work.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thanks you. Dang! That sucks. Hope it wasn't too much of the tip. Sometimes risk is out of our control.

[@a9ball1]

Here's mine. I started using table saws, bandsaws, miter saws and such in 1976. In all those years I've never been injured from a power tool. Now the humor. I have however been cut twice, both times requiring stitches, from hand saws. Yep, the big powerful table saw didn't get me the helpless handsaw did. And after the second time my wife bought me those Klein cut resistant gloves. That was last summer so I'll see how next summer goes. Also, I never make mistakes. I just change the plans in the middle of the road. Ask my wife and she'll tell you. She'll also tell you I've never answered a question wrong. Why, because I wasn't wrong I just answered a different question. And when you need to cut a board at 6 inches but you cut it at 5, you didn't make a mistake you just changed the size in the middle of the project. 😊 Cheers and happy sawdust making

[@fiveduckstudio]

Love this story! It's funny how the simplest tools can sneak up on you while the big ones stay in check - a true tale of the handsaw's hidden danger! 😅 The Klein cut-resistant gloves sound like a wise investment; hopefully, they keep you safe next summer. And I have to say, your philosophy on 'changing plans in the middle of the road' is pure gold - that’s some next-level problem-solving! I’m sure your wife must have a few stories of her own about those 'different' questions. 😂 Thanks for sharing, and here’s to more sawdust, fewer stitches, and endless creative 'adjustments'

[@thelionsdencreations]

Great video! I recognize myself in a lot of these same situations, especially just standing around in the shop thinking about the next step :D

[@fiveduckstudio]

I thought I was the only person doing that. 😂 Here's to 2025 and less standing around not knowing what to do!

[@thelionsdencreations]

@fiveduckstudio Haha nope you are not alone! But I find it quite therapeutic just to be in the shop so I dont mind that much 😁

[@fiveduckstudio]

That is very true 🤣

[@SmallProjectCentral]

Great video! Wishing you a blessed new year (and safe one) 😊

[@fiveduckstudio]

Happy New Year to you too! 🎊 Hope you and yours are doing well!

[@fathogwoodworking]

Great video. We all make mistakes. This years best one was dropping a bean 4ft onto my head. Luckily I got it on camera.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you! Isn't it hilarious how when you make KZbin videos your first thought after you hurt yourself is I hope I got that on camera. 😂 It's like I don't want to waste an opportunity. If I'm going to hurt myself at least I can show others so hopefully they don't do it too . 😆

[@themakerway]

I misread your channel name LOL! "how is it allowed?"...great video man, I've been guilty of rushing more times that I'd like to admit, my dad (who still is a full time woodworker) always scolded me for that when I worked with him.

[@fiveduckstudio]

😂 😂 😂 😂 last year my goal was to keep clean, this year it's slow down. Looking forward to not making as many mistakes I need to fix 😆

[@Lincolnstww]

I’m the king of standing in my shop staring around doing nothing….no one stands more often and better than me!

[@fiveduckstudio]

I would never claim to be the king of such a thing.... My kingdom is far greater... I am The King of OSB. 👑 🦆 😂😆

[@EmveWoodworks]

I almost lost a thumb to an industrial drop saw when I was 15, come away with 32 stitches in it. super focused when around machines for the last 21 years lol

[@fiveduckstudio]

That's the kind of story that makes you respect the machine!

[@steveout6971]

Like in a part of your video I tend to procrastinate/think too much. I am always looking for the thing that is going to get you. Even so I stuck the end of my left hand first finger in to the table saw, just enough to remind you to keep your eyes on what you are doing. The reason I got caught was something, bird/big insect flew into my view and I went to look at that just as I put my hand forward to catch a piece of wood on the table saw. Did someone say "Squirrel"!!! The envy part is really good because we don't know how come someone has all those great tools. Hard work, no children, great business and so on. I have a lot of tools, one I used the other day for the first time in 20 years since buying it. It was a good bargain from a large box store. One day if I start my own channel I am sure there will be people envious of me as you see my workshop is 12m X 10m (120 sq m = roughly 1300 sq ft), 5 meter high front door to get trucks in. Basically a small factory. And one day I will get it set up nicely, the next thing will be a proper dust extraction system. This was a great video.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thanks for sharing your story-glad the table saw reminder wasn’t more serious! Those 'squirrel' moments happen to the best of us. Your workshop sounds amazing-1300 sq ft with truck access is a dream! I’d love to see your setup if you ever start a channel. Thanks for the kind words and for watching!

[@aarong402]

My biggest mistake in the shop is I made a stupid cut and was rushing and ended up getting the tip of my thumb on the table saw in mid November. I learned (hopefully) to slow down and try to make less stupid cuts on the saw

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thanks for sharing! Glad you didn't get hurt too bad. Yeah slowing down and thinking through the cut before you make it helps a lot. 🦆

[@TCoffman]

The Bill Belichick of woodworking!!! LOL Well said.

[@fiveduckstudio]

😂😂😂 thank you!

[@tbro97]

A couple things I’ve learned over the years: 1) slow is smooth and smooth is fast And 2) the only person who you have to be better than tomorrow is the person you were today

[@fiveduckstudio]

Absolutely! 💯

[@johnduffy6546]

A very well produced video. Every point is valid. Appreciate your reference to The Creator...Nicely done!

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you for checking out the video! Everything we do points back to Him, got to shout him out! 🦆

[@rw7532]

Why did the piece on the router table kick back? Looked like you were feeding it in the right direction. I have not used a pattern and router …yet….but it’s in my next build plan.

[@fiveduckstudio]

I was cutting into the end grain and because the piece was small I was trying to avoid getting my hands as close as I could to the router bit. So I was barely holding on to the piece. Which caused it to snap out of my fingers. I need to make a jig that will help me with smaller pieces when using the router.

[@scottreynoldswoodworking]

@@fiveduckstudio That bit looked like a fluted flush trim bit. I didn't have much luck using one of those either. Spiral flush trim bits or compresion bits are way better and less likely to have kickback from my experince.

[@fiveduckstudio]

I recently got one of those bits. I haven't been able to fully test it out yet to confirm. But you're correct on the bit I was using.

[@YESITSWILL]

Keep a tube of Super Glue in your shop to quickly close cuts and small lacerations. Cut the bottom off of the tube. Pinch below the wound to slow the bleeding, wipe away excess blood and apply the glue while continuing to pinch, and hold for 30 seconds. No emergency room visit, less pain than stitches and will heal quicker than stitches. This will also help keep the wound clear while you wait for it to heal.

[@fiveduckstudio]

I'll have to remember that one. Thanks for sharing!

[@MrMistyEyes]

This is not always good. You will trap bacteria and foreign objects, Its better to clean it and apply presure. If its bad enough get to an ER

[@YESITSWILL]

@@MrMistyEyes It goes without saying that you should wash the wound first. I suffered a deep gash lateral gash on a finger last year that also split my finger nail, that would not stop bleeding. This is how I stopped the bleeding. Super Glue itself is not anti-baterial, but remember that CA glue was originally created as a field expedient method to close wounds on the battle field.

[@MrMistyEyes]

@@YESITSWILL i wish it was without saying you shojld wash it first. Too many people do not know this and would just glue it shut. Also if you need to glue it shut it is probably deep enough that you should have a professional look at it regardless. The glue is fine to use short term but it would still be safer to have someone make sure everything is alright

[@fiveduckstudio]

Yeah that is correct.... It does have to be said on the Internet. One can never assume that people know what they should do.

[@Ngry_W]

Great advice, subscribed

[@fiveduckstudio]

I'm glad you got something from the video! Welcome to the flock 🦆

[@OneofaKimeCreations]

@7:42 In case you haven't heard it yet, you're fingies were a bit close there. I've heard good things about the million dollar stick, but I made myself a zero clearance insert and fence. For cutting small pieces like in the video (or smaller), I use some double sided tape and take my fingers out of the equation entirely.

[@fiveduckstudio]

It was a calculated risk for sure. I knew I could make the cut safe enough. But I definitely need to make some miter saw jigs to make it safer. I really like your idea of double-sided tape. That's a simple solution that I wish I would have thought of! 😂

[@gdworkshop]

Great video. I've so many mistakes in woodworking but taking shortcuts is my biggest failure and the lack of knowledge but ill keep trying. Happy new year all the best.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you! Yes, short cuts are often shortsighted. Happy new year to you and yours! 🦆

[@just_a_quick_ride]

Mmmm, this is interesting. Perhaps patience is the greatest skill of all. Taking a step back and looking around and noticing the things around you that need just a little more effort to clear the way to success. Like, literally ... I put nine feet of 9 inch wide cherry through a thicknesser yesterday, took an eigth of an inch off, and somehow I have a shipping container-sized pile of curlies all over the place. Never found that pencil I was using.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Absolutely! 😂 There is a reason patience is considered a virtue 😆 it's very useful! Especially when you're prone to wing in it 😁

[@vulgarwoodworks]

I would have been here 10 hrs ago when this went live, but I was too busy in the shop NOT being a discerning maker and needing to spend more dough to fix a mistake 😂😂😂

[@fiveduckstudio]

It's just like the saying goes - "experience is something you get right after you need it." 😂

[@vulgarwoodworks]

@@fiveduckstudio TRUTH!

[@michaelfairchild]

Now think how many mistakes "professional" KZbin woodworkers do, but hide it under the blanket of postedit making them look flawless. I respect people admiting to their mistakes, than lie.

[@fiveduckstudio]

I think it depends on the type of video you're trying to make. If you're making a project then no one is ever going to attempt to build, then you might not want to focus on mistakes and focus more on the difficulties of the build itself. To each their own. To me it's important to understand sometimes what type of video your watching. My videos are more about the journey of trying to become an experience woodworker... So I see no reason to hide mistakes. But for others they might feel different.

[@michaelfairchild]

@@fiveduckstudio But then is the problem of comparing to others. Someone will see that youtuber A doesnt make any mistakes and everything is 100% perfect, yet his project look like something found in the dumpster. Hence I do respect people who own to their mistakes or make videos like yours or where they state that woodworking will never be perfect. But I do agree to each their own.

[@fiveduckstudio]

It's definitely one of those things where discernment is needed on the internet. Some channels are looking at this like they're a TV show. And just like you wouldn't take sitcoms literally you have to have some discernment with KZbin videos. Because I'm just a dude in a garage. I make mistakes and I'm not always going to be right in my opinion. And just because something I do it one way does not mean it's the best choice for somebody else.

[@michaelfairchild]

@@fiveduckstudio If someone believe other person is flawless or what he or she say is the truth, then its more of a cult follower, than a viewer. I do agree with TV analogy, but new DIYers or people starting in trade are like kids who see an action movie like Fast and Furious and think you can jump a canyon land perfectly and car will be intact too. With time they will learn there is something fishy about it, but there might be a time where they will question themselves and not people who they watch. Hence I respect channel like yours.

[@fiveduckstudio]

@@michaelfairchild totally agree! It can definitely be deflating for some, when others just make it look so easy... But it is more about the angle the shot that was taken than the quality of the work.

[@Bearded-Viking-WoodWorks]

My biggest mistake left me with 9 3/4 of fingers left 😬

[@fiveduckstudio]

Ouch! 🤕

[@THDSCornwall]

Happy new year brother

[@fiveduckstudio]

Happy new year! 🎊 Have you moved in your new place yet?

[@THDSCornwall]

@ no not yet, not going as smoothly as I would like! Here’s hoping….

[@fiveduckstudio]

Fingers crossed! Hopefully it gets all worked out soon for you.

[@woodnotestudio]

I definitely have that tool envy sometimes. Especially when it comes to the festool sander. One day!!😂

[@fiveduckstudio]

One day! 😂It is a nice tool for sure. I do find it a better tool for Sand epoxy as that was the main reason I got mine. But for a normal wood project my dewalt works just fine.

[@themeat5053]

I guess I've had a zillion opportunities over 30 years of mistakes. Luckily, I learned at the foot of a master cabinet maker and not KZbin.

[@fiveduckstudio]

That sounds awesome! KZbin is a poor substitute, but better than nothing.

[@themeat5053]

@@fiveduckstudio Very true, and it has helped many people get off their duffs and get stuff done.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Yes indeed!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

01:20, I fully expected to see a gun show 😂

[@fiveduckstudio]

😂😂😂 missed opportunity for sure!

[@robohippy]

Saw the Oregon Duck thermos on the shelf.... Our Ducks didn't do so well yesterday. All Chip Kelly's fault! If we learn from our mistakes, then I must be far smarter than Einstein! Some one said that half of being a master is learning to cover your mistakes.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Yeah... The ducks .. that hurt to watch. 😫. Unfortunately experience has to be developed much like patience 😂

[@robohippy]

From Will Rogers, "Good judgement comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgement." or some thing like that...

[@fiveduckstudio]

😂😂😂😂 I love that!

[@jackasscou]

I'm discovering your channel with this video and if you dont want to make another mistake, please get rid of the crocs when you're in the shop and get appropriate shoes ! Trust me, it's a mistake you dont want to try 👍

[@fiveduckstudio]

I get that and I almost talked about my crocs in the video. For 95 % of what I do crocs are fine in the shop. For those other times discernment is needed. A cart to move the wood around would be nice. I don't do too much heavy lifting work, but when I do I need to think safety for my toes. 🦆

[@jackasscou]

@@fiveduckstudio It's not just for heavy lifting, trust me you can hurt your feet in ways you cant even imagine ! And when you have a broken feet you realize how nice it is to walk around freely in the shop 😅

[@fiveduckstudio]

In my roughly 10 years... Crocs have been great to me 😂. The most I dropped on my foot is a drill and the holeless crocs I wear had it just bounce off with no pain. I just can't see wearing more than Crocs for 95% of the things I do. 😂

[@Belzebub_real]

Hi. Thank you for sharing. Generally, humans need a lot of luck to go through life and not getting hurt because of our ignorance. PS 7:38 is really dangerous. PS2 I'm just starting with woodworking and not trying to teach you in any way. Grateful for this video. We all need both what to do and not to do.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Yeah that was a calculated risk. Need to build a jig for those types of cuts in the future. Until I build it, I'm going to start using double-sided tape to hold the piece in place while I make the cut. This was an awesome tip shared with me yesterday. Thanks for checking out the video I appreciate it!

[@jackspeer2127]

NO LOOSE CLOTHES !! In summer I wear short sleeved shirts and in winter I wear a hoodie to keep warm but the hood strings are tied under my chin and I wear rubber bands on my wrists, outside the sleeve and pull the sleeve up half way to my elbow so I stay warm and safe.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Yes Sir! All good things to do to stay safe.

[@jackspeer2127]

But your solution is great too. The cool thing about woodworking is that it has been done for so many thousands of years that there are generations of WW tools......sharp stones, then axe and adz, chisel, handsaw, then steam brought powered recip saws and the Amish/Mennonites invented the circular saw, then tons of power tools, now CNC and 3D printers. So whenever a cut or process doesn't feel just quite right to me....there is ALWAYS another way to accomplish what you are after. If saw cut 4.0 is too iffy, try saw cut 3.0 or 2.0 see what I mean?

[@fiveduckstudio]

Yup that's what I love about woodworking... There's so many different techniques and ways to do it but everybody can do it their own way to put their own spin on it.

[@avbauwel]

My biggest mistake? Not starting this hobby earlier. Second biggest? Thinkong itd be cheap. ;)

[@fiveduckstudio]

Oh Yes! But you started that is key! And yeah you quickly find out money saves you time in this game. There are so many great tools out there that can save you time.... But they normally come with a big price tag 😂

[@avbauwel]

@@fiveduckstudio I've got some money to burn.. bought me a new jointer/planer at about 3000 euro, then started lookign at good hand planes, and for just 3 hand planes I'd be at about hald that price again.. say what??? OUCH! So I'll probably go for wooden planes first, a little bit more economical :)

[@fiveduckstudio]

But then with wooden planes you will need to buy things to sharpen them and cheap rust away... The cost never ends lol

[@Hog-g2z]

Happy New Year 🥳 😂, Boots 🥾, As people comment, lose clothing, very dangerous, when I was at school Many MMMMMMM, Many 😂 years ago, there was a guy in a different year in the school , wood turning, how to tie a tie, how to stop a lathe, sadly he is no longer with us, I have had a Makita belt sander, take hold of some loose clothing, I ended up having to get somebody in the workshop next door to put a socket and wrench on the machine so unwind it, this was a long time ago when I first started, I’ve even had a serious kickback of the saw, ended up in hospital, I ended up selling my business couldn’t work for nearly 6 months, safety is Paramount, Now retired living in France , though it doesn’t mean that I have stopped work, I’m actually working on my property, and even to this day, I have done stupid things over the last month or so, as you get older, you forget what you’re supposed to be doing, and lose concentration, And constipation , when you realise you’ve hurt yourself, from France,

[@fiveduckstudio]

Loose clothing and power tools are definitely a recipe for danger. That belt sander incident sounds like a nightmare, and I can only imagine the kickback that sent you to the hospital. It really shows how critical safety is, no matter how much experience we have. I couldn’t agree more - as the years go by, it’s easy to lose concentration (and maybe even a bit of patience!). 😂 Like always thanks for sharing your journey - Here’s to smarter, safer projects in 2025!

[@Mondkuss_by_DS]

Biggest mistake would be not to pray before starting to work, and second worst would be not to pray in thanksgiving AFTER work session is over. Sure, I still get some minor cuts and splinters and bruises; but after that night when I saw/felt my hand being miraculously pulled to the side, out of the path of a chisel going towards my finger, whilst also feeling how the selfsame chisel was pulled in the opposite direction... I know I'm not alone in my shop and that my safety does not entirely depend on me, but mostly on He Who made me. 🙏

[@fiveduckstudio]

That’s a powerful experience! I pray before I work on a video and upload it, sometimes, but I never thought about praying before I go into the shop. You bring up an area of growth I need this year: more prayer. Thank you!

[@susannebkvig4011]

Thank you for your definition of a dumb question as The question you do not ask. I have never heard it put better.

[@fiveduckstudio]

You're welcome! I accidentally cut out a part of the video where I was going to mention comment sections and Facebook groups... Where "experts" disengage people from asking beginner questions. This is where the idea for this thought came from. I find experience can make you jaded at times and sometimes you need questions from somebody who doesn't have years of experience. As often their questions are simpler solutions.

[@dikrot]

Show me a man who's never made a mistake and I'll show you a man who's never made anything

[@fiveduckstudio]

Absolutely! Too many of the mistakes I made last year had less to do with lack of experience and more to do with rushing the process... Working to fix that this year. 🦆

[@jaredvandyke]

Is your French cleat wall made with 7/16 osb? And how is it holding up? I would be worried about it lasting. But if it’s been good, that is an affordable option I might try. Thanks for the video.

[@fiveduckstudio]

It's 23/32 OSB. It's holding up great! I have had no problems at all. I don't move things around on them a lot. Once I set everything up in place it's pretty much staying there. cut the tops to not make them so pointy. Screws in the stud are doing the heavy lifting. I totally recommend it. I also made all of the holders out of scrap OSB as well.

[@jaredvandyke]

@ thank you! That’s fantastic

[@fiveduckstudio]

You're welcome!

[@subjectgaming417]

That Bible stand is sick do you have a video on it?

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thanks! Unfortunately no, it was a gift for my mother in law that I didn't fully record.

[@theocdogg]

This video gave me anxiety

[@fiveduckstudio]

It gave me anxiety making it!

[@Lixmathing]

dang brother!! keep it safe!!

[@fiveduckstudio]

Always better safe than sorry! 🙏 My goal this year is to slow down to avoid some of my boneheaded mistakes.

[@atcjmas]

I'm digging the subtle Biblical worldview!

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you! It's the way I try to live every day so it flows into my videos.

[@matthewhardesty6872]

Bro, you absolutely have ADD. Lack of discernment is definitely a symptom lol.

[@fiveduckstudio]

😂😂😂 possibly... Most likely, a hamburger sounds good right now

[@michaeltrivette1728]

Ok but, but, but. If the store I'm shopping at can't be bothered to hire enough cashiers then I can't be bothered to return my shopping cart sorry. I ALWAYS return my cart at Publix. Never at Wal-Mart.

[@eitantal726]

7:39 Yikes!

[@fiveduckstudio]

It was a calculated risk for sure. I knew I could make the cut safe enough that one time. But I definitely need to make some miter saw jigs to make it safer. Till then I'm going to use double-sided tape to hold it in place, per a comment I received. That's a simple solution that I wish I had thought of when making that cut.

[@eitantal726]

@@fiveduckstudio I run into such situations often. I just hold it down with a stick, works good enough

[@fiveduckstudio]

That works too!

[@EngraversNearMe]

bro you are hilarious

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you! Now If I could only convince my wife and kids 😂

[@luvwahraan]

Et encore une vidéo avec un horrible doublage IA… Allez « ne pas recommander la chaîne » et désabo.

[@fiveduckstudio]

😂😂 what? Or turn off the KZbin AI dubbing and put on the KZbin AI generated subtitles 😂.