10 Quick Woodworking Tips | Paul Sellers

[@Barouche]

I like Paul Sellers for many reasons not least of which are the absence of irritating music, no amateur dramatics and no silly voices - Refreshingly just practical, concise information. Thanks Paul.

[@greatfun7316]

TRUE! Learned a lot in just 8 minutes!

[@samueldavis5895]

Also, he doesn’t try to sell us anything and doesn’t display an assortment of 500 chisels, 350 planes, 30 woodpecker squares, the best table saw with a festool arsenal of machines and some silly look on his face in every thumbnail. If there was a picture of an OG woodworker in the dictionary it would be Mr. Sellers, been following him for years now.

[@nickpatterson2149]

I couldn't of said it better.

[@Fraususemil]

Exactly this, I just found him and he'll definitely be the one I will look after first when I want to know a certain thing.

[@aarondavis9208]

And he just seems kind.

[@salemhardan1177]

This is the ONE AND ONLY channel on KZbin that you only read positive comments

[@jackstanford550]

I had the pleasure of taking two classes from Mr Sellers in Waco years ago. He is the master of his trade and a wonderful teacher.

[@steveiv9250]

The Man is a Legend , he has forgotten more than most will ever know. Thanks again.

[@TWC6724]

I am woodworking because of this man. So glad I found him years back when he came out with his first DVD series and book. Changed my life.

[@raccoon6072]

The Bob Ross of woodworkers: it looks easy, it's genius and soothing for mind and soul when you watch it.

[@darcyconroy8240]

raccoon Thank you! I grew up outside of the States so had never come across Bob Ross and I’m glad to know him, now. 🌷🌷🌷

[@bronzalba1159]

55 years of carpentry experience is very valuable, this time is more than half a century and I have a lot of respect for this man's art Good luck

[@jackeyley7708]

68 year old novice starting woodwork hobby during C19 lockdown. Absolutely loving this. Great stuff!

[@bighands69]

You only need a handsaw, chisels and plane to start woodworking.

[@bowlchamps37]

@@bighands69 But beware, if the constructor is Boeing or Airbus, you ordered the wrong plane.

[@bighands69]

@@bowlchamps37 Sorry?

[@raytry69]

Same here at 52.

[@danielh12345]

​@bowlchamps37 this gave me a good chuckle, thanks 😂

[@jkgkjgkijk]

This man is a gift to humanity.

[@jimmyrickard7217]

Yes.

[@rollinglama]

yes 👍🏼👍🏼

[@lvttvn9365]

Concise, reliable, repeatable tips, all I need. Thank you Paul Sellers.

[@SSLucretia]

He is amazing...... I am not very fluent in English, however , understanding him is very easy.... That's what I call a teacher... Perfect .. Many thanks Paul..

[@meganholloran373]

Oh my god, that last tip about sanding down the first few teeth of the saw is a lifesaver!

[@TrevorDennis100]

My goodness. Those were way more useful than I expected. The last trick with the saw was pure genius. Very much appreciated, so thanks Paul.

[@mkbcoolman]

I've struggled with that exact problem with my saws...I almost got chills watching that.

[@Furao80]

I wonder if it works the same for pull saws, filing the first few teeth nearest the handle?

[@theeddorian]

That saw trick is brilliant, and it seems to me that it eliminates the extra cost of a variable pitch saw. The one trouble I run into is that long ago now I learned to start the cut with the middle teeth of the blade and a drawing motion. It works quite well, but I still wonder how my grandfather, a trained cabinet maker, came to do that. I have to consciously remember to use the saw toe.

[@ikust007]

I was going to comment that trick also! Will do that on my last saws i filled...

[@vinic8687]

@@theeddorian the drawing back if the saw is the way it has always been done as far as I was taught. Starting with the tip of the saw isn't a good idea.

[@alsmith1025]

I would have never thought of that last one with the saw. It always drove me crazy. thanks so much for sharing this video.

[@gnarthdarkanen7464]

It's worth note somewhere that it's too easy to get lulled into a false sensibility. We buy a brand new tool, and bring it home to fix it for use... when "fixing" involves actively removing teeth, in part of all together... the very part of the tool we want most to work. BUT that's just the thing, isn't it? Nobody outside the craft even thinks of that sort of thing, and we still need Paul to let us know of it. ;o)

[@ironmantooltime]

Much cheaper than buying a Rob Cosman saw with graduated TPI!

[@barryallin8161]

I've seen this done on Japanese pull saws ( filing the first few teeth on the end nearest the handle of course)

[@boozoochavis7506]

It is so hard to argue with the amount and depth 50 years of experience brings to the table! Thank you for sharing your hard earned knowledge with the rest of the world, and please keep up the good work.

[@richardclarke9966]

That clamp/arch trick is genius. Cheers as always, Paul!

[@stefanr9653]

I just use a curve ruler for this... or a metal lineal....and just bend it. Or I use a thin strip of wood, and just bend it also.

[@mikeygee4564]

You've given me a whole new take on handsaws! I've struggled with that initial drag so many times. Can't wait to try this

[@wolverine1694]

Been wood working for 40+years and know 2 legends, and your both of them... God bless

[@rickwallin6724]

Took me 57 years to get them. Been having that exact difficulty with three brand new Lie Nielsen saws. Well since February. Put a knot in my stomach to take a file to my saws teeth, But It Works! Dull the first half dozen or so saw teeth and it now precisely Glides into the cut and starts smoothly! Thank you Mr Sellers!! Right again!!

[@bighands69]

You never actually really use the end of a saw during full stroke cutting you only use it to start the cut.

[@raytry69]

@@bighands69 When you copy the dovetail cuts to the pins that can be useful. But that can be done with this tool: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2qvi4Ktebh6obs

[@702ringo1]

Damn! You’re the teacher I needed in high school. Thank you so much for those useful tips! You’re a true Master craftsman and a credit to your trade!!!

[@k.i.t.tthebuild1243]

Started with power tools and honed my craft. But now I'm using hand tools and finding a real love of woodworking. I really enjoy these easy to do tips. It has helped me through the learning curve and made the woodworking process that much more enjoyable! Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@MrMcCawber]

Great stuff on this channel - as usual. On that curved template thing. The way my dad (a cabinet maker) taught me 70 years ago was to string the lath like a bow with 2 strings. Short piece of scrap between the strings and it tightened like a windlass until you had the curve you needed. On my first try (I was about 6) he said "One thing you don't want to do." A second later there was a bang as I wound too tight and snapped the lath. "That's the thing!" he grinned.

[@jimmyrickard7217]

Paul Sellers, the Bob Ross of woodwork.

[@4vinos]

You my dear fellow, continue to inspire me to go to my little shop and make something using your methods and techniques. May you continue to stay humble and friendly because your attitude is a tribute to humanity.

[@danceanddreams1]

my 2 absolutely favorite "paul Sellers" tips are: 2. starting with very light passes with a marking knive and my no1: marking with a pencil and use my fingers for reference the distance. i do that for years know and are happy to know it because its so fast. i also like "next level carpentry". he also has decades of experience an so many useful tips and gadgets that you find nowhere else on YT

[@xxDADDYDAYCARExx]

52 this year and I only knew half of those tips..... the others that I just learned are absolute GENIUS!!! Paul I bow to your superior knowledge and thank you. You are "The Daddy" (borstal boy reference) 👍❤👍❤👍❤👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@kvmaddog]

This video was the first from Paul I ever seen. I was in shock! This guy knows his stuff! My gosh 8 out 10 I never knew or even heard of those simple genius tricks! This guy is amazing!

[@jporterfield]

You will be blown away by what he teaches on YT. Check them ALL out.

[@zackwoodworking498]

Always fun to watch. Wish I had a garage full of equipment to actually try doing this stuff myself. Maybe one day...😞

[@KBorham]

Start with a hammer, a saw, a pencil and a block plane. Just START, that’s the crucial part….

[@B_COOPER]

It takes several decades (or if you have the money) to acquire a shop with that amount of equipment. Don’t be fooled by shops full of tools, 3/4 of the tools in everyone’s shop haven’t been touched in months because they’re not the favored tool or its specific purpose

[@steeleanderson1172]

I was thinking, "here we go another same old, woodworking tips/hacks video". If only I could give a like for everything new I'd never seen before, Some great tips I've never seen and will be adding to my arsenal.

[@brad_nailer]

The spoke shave tip was great, I'm going out right now to try it. All the tips were great, thank you Paul.

[@LuckyEleven1177]

These little gems are so helpful and bring us short-timers into the real heart of fine woodworking as we hone our skills. Thanks for taking the time and for explaining so well what you’ve learned.

[@hiker64]

I'm just starting woodworking at 56... the number of years you've been doing your craft. Just interesting to reflect on... I have so much to learn.

[@ccv1616]

Love the straightedge as a scraper tip. Genius!! Thanks Paul.

[@richardgoebel226]

When I get to feeling good about my woodworking skills i just have to watch one of Peter's videos. A humbling experience every time to keep things in perspective. Always more to learn from an experienced and knowledgeable craftsman willing to share.

[@mikeconroy1543]

richard goebel Erm 😒. I think you mean “Paul”! Peter Sellers was inspector Clueseau in the Pink Panther movies 😂.

[@richardgoebel226]

@@mikeconroy1543 Absolutely correct, Mike. Had a bit of a brain freeze there.

[@mikeconroy1543]

richard goebel No worries. Made me laugh anyway 😊

[@anthonypaynter828]

As a newcomer to woodworking, these tips are GOLD. Love the saw tip, that was the best advice I have ever had. I found it always is difficult to not make a mess when you start sawing. Problem solved so easily. Brilliant.

[@darkspeed62]

I love the no BS straight to the point with this video. 30 second intro then straight to the tips. No waffle like a lot of content creactors and some genuinely good tips.

[@gavinfeargrieve4874]

Tip #10 is golden! Why didn't I think of that sometime over the last 30 years?!

[@edt9666]

Efficient delivery of knowledge. Thank you sir.

[@aintgonnahappen]

He makes it look so easy, like a true pro.

[@orpheusuk8762]

Lovely stuff. This, and other videos from your series, have enabled me to raise my standards when working on wood and timber projects. Woodwork has never been so enjoyable.

[@bigredracingdog466]

Love the saw tip at the end. Thanks, Paul.

[@robbie6625]

Good god, this man is a genius. It definitely goes to show that experience really can outweigh academic knowledge.

[@karkalho]

The sound of that saw you used on the last tip is so beautiful!! Very nice tips, by the way!

[@jomichat1975]

Very useful tips and so well presented. Straight to the point (no pun intended) No waste of time talking about the Mother-in-Law or the neighbours' dog. Thanks Paul.

[@xxlordbelxx1368]

Tip#8 the other side of that hammer is also known as a punch out.. when you need a small clean gap between a frame and panel space you can make small 1/2in x 1/2in spaced cuts and use the hammer to punch out the section between along the grain. Great for small spaces where you dont want to over cut and mar the wood to leave space for a wire or pipe.

[@noormuhammadnoor1076]

65 years in woodworking, I do a big salute to you.

[@namelesswarrior4760]

Work skills amd EXPERIENCE is something that money can't buy! It has to be accumulated and thank you for sharing it with us Paul!

[@nigelross6123]

You're a mad wood genius. Always amazed at how simple you make things seem

[@JimmySpencer-z1x]

Thank you Paul❤

[@michaelgartner6663]

I’m sure glad the KZbin algorithm sent this to me. You earned my sub sir!

[@peterattfield]

I that Paul should be knighted for all the good and inspirational advice he gives to so many. Arise Sir Paul

[@argentorangeok6224]

She's too busy knighting musicians and other useless celebrities.

[@CommercialForest]

I love the idea cutting off the head of a nail and drilling it in to make a snug fit. So simple yet Brilliant!!!

[@winston3031]

Try this. I a time served shipwright of some 45 years this tip is much easier, take the nail turn upside down place the nail any size on a hard surface I.e vice, flatten the sharp end of the nail with a couple of hits with your hammer and then drive your nail into the wood, no more splitting of the wood it goes straight home. I hope it helps. It works with any size of nail.

[@rollinglama]

you are my guru . you explain it , you demonstrate it, you make it simple. Spending 10 minutes on your video gives me a knowledge that I can use for my entire life. ❤️❤️👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@MatrixSentinel777]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience for those of us who know the value of this information.

[@larrykirkland8891]

Paul, You have the BEST tips that I can use all the time...Thank You..You are the best...

[@barrykery1175]

Wow. What great tips. I found out about the ruler by accident. Actually for me it was a putty knife. I used it to remove some access glue and noticed I started to shave off some wood. From that point I started to experiment with the putty knife and came up with a few different ways to shave off small amounts of wood. Thanks for the great tips. Great video. Now I have to move on to more of your videos. Barry G. Kery

[@bostonbitch]

That saw tooth tip was AWESOME!

[@ikust007]

I am the living proof that learning everyday doesn’t make you brilliant ...! Damn I have much to learn ! Thank you Master .

[@joergwiesmann4261]

.....thank YOU soooooo much !!! that YOU show us all this very good tips !!! kinde regards from Switzerland !!!

[@clementcharlebois]

Paul, you are an inspiration for us all.

[@davidandrews6089]

86 years, first time trying woodwork. Great basic tips. Can you do one on making timber square/curing bowing./twisting please

[@iggysixx]

For glue spatulas (or small stirring sticks), I reuse the wooden sticks from icicles (they're the perfect small form factor already)

[@Cadwaladr]

I learned that nail drill trick from my high school shop teacher. It's served me well over the years.

[@chrisharpe4916]

Cadwaladr Another method my dad taught me here in the Southern US was to clip the point off of the Brad or nail and just drive it in. The wedge of the tip is now gone, and the square edge shears the wood fibers rather than wedging them apart and causing a split!

[@davidstansbury3204]

Thank you for your time and knowledge. Great tips and as cihelmrich said no irritating music. Straight to the point. Again thank you.

[@seedubyu]

Saving the best for last eh....I am glad I have seen that tenon saw tip for filing the first bit of the blade, I have had trouble with starting with a tenon saw and having to be drawing back repeatedly before it would start cutting, very infuriating and spoiling accurate beginning of cut, that is a great tip, thanks Paul.

[@k4kfh]

That clamp/arch trick is brilliant! Never would've thought of that, but it's so simple.

[@emgee8483]

Simple,short and effective tips ...just the way it has to be. Many thanks!

[@thomasarussellsr]

Thanks for the tips, Mr. Sellers. And here I thought the flat head on a Warrington hammer was for pulling the wedge on old wooden planes and the like. I had never considered using that end for setting tiny nails, brads, and tacks. Now I have to get one of those hammers for sure. The "top of the nose" or butt tap has always worked for withdrawing the blade and wedge for me, so I never bought a Warrington as it was not needed. The wife is tired of seeing bruised fingernail beds and finger tips, so she won't be able to argue the need for the hammer. (She always spouts on about me having too many tools.) Love the ruler scraper tip as well. In fact, all of these tips are useful, and I only knew a few of them before. I don't do Instagram, so I guess I'll just catch the tips on this channel when you offer them.

[@kerryfoster1]

Some great and useful tips. Everyone a winner. You should make a DVD Paul. I would buy it and recommend it.

[@andrewk-majordochomerepair6014]

That is a super tip for getting your saw going smoothly into a piece for detailed work, thank you!

[@georgepretnick4460]

You have done an exemplary task of teaching joinery and tool care. I understand you are about to begin making furniture for the new house. May I make a suggestion? In addition to showing us the woodworking process, please include the planning and dimensioning process.

[@dannyUk-rg1ne]

Love the idea with the arch in a sash cramp. Will definitely be using that.

[@lindsaychristie1804]

The dovetail saw tip is priceless! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world 😁 hi from Australia!

[@KevinRay_man]

Genius. Respect. I'm going to download Instagram just for this.

[@oshtoolman]

The only one I knew about before hand and have used, was cutting the head off a finish nail and using it as drill bit. My dad taught me that one many moons ago. Wish I would have know the others before this!! Like the planing backwards!!! OMG and so simple.

[@connorhart7597]

This guy has knowledge and wisdom by the leagues, I don't think I'll ever finish watching his videos hahaha

[@richardkandalec4128]

I like the little glue spatulas. Also, I find when driving in a brad near the end of a board like you do in tip #3 that sometimes the head of the brad when set flush or below the surface can split the wood. I turn a brad over and lightly hammer the head in to crush the fibers so when the final brad is put in the head will not split the wood.

[@lucianlauriejr7365]

I've had a little tack hammer like you showed for years, and never knew what that back end was for. I saw this, and was driving some brads into a piece of wood, it worked flawlessly! I tapped the brads right from between my fingers and then flipped to the ;arger face once they were started. Very cool!

[@MrMichaelcurran]

Down loaded this video from your web site and have been reviewing it often to keep in mind, how to avoid earlier mistakes. Your the best I have seen in applied woodworking.

[@Wateringman]

I can say I love to learn from whereever I can, and I am an extremely knowleadgeable and skilled ex-UBC woodworker. I still learned a few new things from you. Still, for end grain nailing, one can just tap and flatten the point with the hammer face, instead of snipping it off. It works. And I use large bags of popsicle or ice cream sticks as spatulas. Or use a horsehair acid brush for deep holes or mortises. Buy a bag of 10,000 popsicle sticks. You will not have to buy another bag for a long time. For the flexible curves, use instead a flexible curve layout tool used by architects. They come all the way up to 5' in length. Or even a quilters curve tool. You decide what you need.

[@brw3079]

He didn't say to snip the tip of the nail, he cut off the head of a nail to use as a drill bit, then used an unmodified nail in the hole. There are some situations where the old "blunt the end of the nail" tip doesn't work. Just for the record, I learned both of those tios from my Dad in the 60s, and I'm not even a woodworker, just a wannabe.

[@MrMNRichardWright]

Always worth the time to catch your tips

[@markgoode4109]

Always a pleasure to watch and learn from Mr. Sellers. Excellent tips; will be using them all. Thanks for posting

[@davidjennings9253]

Love that tip on the saw blade and the rule scraper

[@douglafferty7688]

Thankyou for sharing your tips. Helps me to improve my wood working skills. Thankyou again!!

[@Karaon]

The ruler trick! Love your skills Paul.

[@tomthompson7400]

tip 2 , the gauge one , ive drilled the other end of my gauge to take a pencil , i keep a pencil about three inches long in there , and a small hole with a panel pin just crossing the mail hole keeps the pencil in place , just a quick swap from one end to the other and you have a pencil gauge that stays accurate ,,, just my tip some of our tips are great

[@DEG1985]

You are a genius, your wisdom is abundant. Thank you very much for helping those of us who are learning to work with wood, I have subscribed to your wonderful channel ...

[@Bogie3855]

Thanks Paul. Always helpful. One can never know too much.

[@jigmelepcha826]

I salute those who is ready to wood work.

[@John..18]

On tip 3.. I cut off both ends of the nail, it sits in the drill chuck a bit better..,, superb video..

[@Morantay]

Tip Number Ten is great!

[@graymouser1]

Per tip #10, instead of flattening teeth, I use a triangular file to alter them from perpendicular rake to a very back leaning one. You still keep some cutting, but the leading edge will bounce at first instead of catching/tearing in the wood.

[@Tommy-Goon]

My favourite KZbin woodworker.

[@francollins4036]

Cripes, I was literally in awe of such brilliant tips.

[@bluesky6327]

Paul Sellers, you’re my hero! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@11blackcows76]

Im a completely self taught woodworker and little tips like this are awesome

[@cynthiakey1258]

Great tips. Hope I can remember them when they are most useful!

[@davidquirk8097]

Wow! So much useful info in such a short video. Thank you so much.

[@bigbazzak]

Brilliant ! Great tips .. and ... no woffle !

[@christophschumacher640]

He is a real craftsman . It looks like he loves what he is doing👌