10 Useful Tools You Never Knew About

In the spirit of TOP 10 woodworking tool videos, here are ten odd tools every DIYer and woodworker alike will find handy to have for their shop projects.
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[@Blindfacetweed]

Nice plug for Stumpy Nubs.

[@2get2Terrapin]

I'm sure the respect is mutual. How could it not be, really? 👍

[@michaelhamerin3814]

Portaline

[@mamabearssheshedtracykeato6941]

You just got to love him!

[@secondwinner]

I see what you did there lol

[@genericacct1]

Izzy vs James... Coolest tool contest.

[@allphornunn]

Easily beats other Top 10 Tool videos - he's really got a gift for hitting the sweet spot between being concise/to-the-point and having an entertaining, affable speaking style. All of us who've watched a lot of similar channels know that's a pretty darn hard balance to get right!

[@joshheitzenroder365]

I have a set of drafting squares that I am always reaching for. They are cheap, skinny and accurate.

[@JCSchaefer82]

I love my dwarf Brad bits.

[@GeraldJensen]

I have had a set of the stubby brad points for years ... love 'em!

[@robertharris8106]

An interesting array of tools and it's good to see you having fun in the shop. I needed to drill & tap some hardwood for a project so picked up a set of combined drill & taps, they worked surprisingly well and are, I think, oddball enough to fit this discussion.

[@izzyswan]

Agreed we use are drill/taps combo around the shop all the time. We love them. good call

[@niallmartin4098]

You beat me to it! I love them!

[@arthurmernard5879]

where can i get some

[@TheRockeye007]

so GLAD TO SEE YOU DOING GOOD. love your videos for YEARS!

[@jeffdavis7872]

Izzy, get you a speed vise for your mag base and really speed up the operation. Keep the great videos coming!

[@LeighHart]

Great list of tools! Can’t not correct the swapping of circumference for radius in two spots though.

[@jamesalexander7540]

Thanks for the chuckle. Thanks for the recommendations.

[@csimet]

I've had those stubby drill bits for years... brad point wood and metal ones. Love them. The metal ones are especially handy... chuck in & don't slip like most bits and don't flex like longer bits. Think about how often you drill deep metal holes... almost never. The short bits tend to drill straighter in hand drills.

[@raymondreyes4244]

I just noticed watching several woodcraft videos all these guys know and pick on each other..... sounds fun😅

[@davidt8438]

Too many cleaning sessions with a metal wire wheel and you’ll destroy your rasp cutting faces. I would recommend a brass wire wheel.( solid brass) Yes they cost as much as the rasp but you only have to buy each one once. Thank you for your quick delivery and clear views as opposed to loud music and endless talking because you want to be a you tube star. I found it a pleasure for once.

[@TheHandystanley]

So AWESOME Izzy! Really enjoyed seeing the Magswitch Vise Base....

[@cirrusdesigngroup]

Thanks so much...just ordered rototape.

[@twain3074]

since you asked, I have had a set of the stump brad points for a good long while, and they are super handy. using them in conjunction with the Milwaukee compact 12v drill driver makes most of my 'inside' work much easier.

[@davereynolds6912]

The magnetic tools work great. I've made all sorts of them. Fun and easy to make

[@richardperritt]

I only have one oddball tool in my shop. It's not always there but it's always there when I am. 😁😉

[@Amadeus2005x]

the clipper/stripper is bad ass

[@TheRockeye007]

love MAGGIE too.

[@AndrewKleinWW]

Excellent recommendations man!

[@AmIAntiAntianti]

I love brad point drill bits. Especially for hand drilling

[@WildmanTech]

My wire clamp making tool comes to mind as a handy tool most people don’t have. Good to learn about Kutzall rasps.

[@daviddura1172]

JUST ORDERED 2 OF THE CORNER CLAMPS COOL

[@MCsCreations]

Pretty interesting tools, Izzy! Thanks! 😃 I really liked the wire cutter/stripper! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@EasyAim1]

But concerning the wire stripper - what size wires will it handle?

[@alexfarres5624]

Thanks izzy! Great tools.

[@2000sborton]

Izzy, you really cracked me up with this one. Especially the Stumpy Nubs reference. My biggest laugh came when I started looking at prices though.

[@TheWoodLab]

Great lineup of tools Izzy! Love the humor 😂😂

[@BalkanHandyman]

Nice presentation 👏

[@allswildmmi6228]

Thank you for enlightening us These tools are interesting

[@Nathan-H]

I Love the tip about using a drill with a wire wheel to clean up rasps and files. Thanks Izzy

[@rodneydelin4364]

I knew you were a smart man and I've been following you for quite a while. So you remind me a lot of myself that you never settle for that is the better mouse trap

[@jeffalvich9434]

GREAT VID!!!! Short, to the point and one of the few that actually has real info!!!!!!

[@1mrsleepy1]

You sir are the man!

[@richardkatzman2066]

Hey Izzy, your odd ball tools are great. But I like your presentation the best!!

[@Mike-xi1iu]

Great video. these are exceptional choices for small shop tools.

[@frankligas2249]

Thanks for the video.

[@donaldshimkus539]

Thanks Izzy.

[@gbjones54]

The shop looks so organized! Miss ya all.

[@izzyswan]

We miss you too brother.

[@lindboknifeandtool]

All about these types of videos, thanks!

[@johncostelloe743]

Watching in Ireland thank you for share these great tools

[@natetremblay8537]

Great video, keep ‘em comin!

[@thejoshthat]

Loved this!

[@danharvey61]

Good Job! And entertaining too.

[@diemman70]

These were super useful reviews. I haven’t used any of these tools and now have to buy the wire snips/strippers first!

[@AtriumXP666]

Just looked for them on the affiliate link, and Amazon is sold out of them 😕

[@diemman70]

@@AtriumXP666 Yeah we all jumped on that link and ordered them.

[@mikeyb7793]

Great vid love the tools

[@davelevy4394]

Love the power cord idea!! I am going to do this on my Dremels, and then they can go in a single case. WAY COOL!!! Thanks so much!!

[@stevenm3141]

I'm saving this video for future need and reflection. Great video very useful!

[@garybrown9719]

Its the best wire stripper I've ever used had mine for 20 years

[@ianpearse4480]

Great fun video.

[@oldschool-rt7lr]

Best shop tools vid. Haven't stopped smiling.👍

[@andrevdv1171]

Really like the drill press vise accessory. That's brilliant

[@krzysztofmathews738]

Neat! I had never known about those rasps! Just bookmarked those for a future holiday or birthday gift!

[@tomfull6637]

Stumbled upon the stumps yesterday when looking for something else. Fell in love directly only to discover they don’t sell in Sweden. Yes, I know the drill if I want them.. Drill.. Got it?😂

[@woodbineshark]

Hi Izzy good to watch your channel again I like the top 10 review...I have had the stubby's for year the most used bits when woodworking, take care and great videos as always.

[@locomotioncreations]

Great video!

[@dancin4]

Wow I have only seen the first of the top ten tools. I see you have a really organized shop wall and workbench...something I need to get done for my shop.

[@SnowOwlCNY]

Nice group of odd ball tools. The marking gauge I can see using often.

[@usd25674]

Always like your vids . Like adding to my knowledge base with a dose of good humor.

[@rickmasten6409]

Love the stumpy nubs

[@rolandstockham1905]

Love that magnetic drill press holder but $400!!!

[@allswildmmi6228]

You referred to the “circumference “ when discussing the first tool. When you set the radius to 5” and marked out the circumference of the circle the 10” measurement is the diameter . Thus the circumference of this circle is approximately 31.4”

[@iamnegan1515]

yes, then he refered to the circumference as radius. Geometry must not be his strong suit.

[@michaelsimpson9779]

Nice info, good applications. Thanks for thw content.

[@ianmoore525]

The main reason I reach for a hex drive drill bit, is when there is an obstruction which prevents u from getting the whole drill/driver close enough. You can get hex extensions or multiple of same to virtually any length. The whole show can get a bit wobbly tho. Keep up the good work.

[@m2lumber]

I need that mag switch vice thingy! That is awesome!!

[@peterkatznelson12]

✔️great!

[@matolittleelkwells5377]

Great video I'm thinking about getting a few of these thanks for the info

[@fieldcrafttips12]

Really liked the power cord tip.

[@greggcoulter6008]

You should do more of these. Great video

[@izzyswan]

More to come!

[@nzlemming]

Nice callout to Stumpy Nubs.

[@chrisward8031]

The magswitch vice base looks great, but that price is absolutely crazy.

[@prslespaul]

Everything by Magswitch is, it’s crazy. They must hold patents or something because it’s such an easy idea and no one else makes them.

[@taylorhickman84]

$400 is a hard sell

[@michaelm748]

@@taylorhickman84 far, far far too expensive... unless you use it every day

[@1nvisible1]

*Yeah, I was going to buy one thinking $79.99 and yikes! There's got to be a cheaper competitor. It's either one large rectangular or four smaller magnets and a knob that raises them with four bolts coming out of the top to connect it to your vise.*

[@jonodeluca4149]

Those combo wire cutters and strippers look great. Never seen a design like that before.

[@JoelCHopper]

lol. vintage Izzy. vbery enjoyable video sir. good info and fun to watch. nice work

[@jdeshetlerII]

These tools, especially the first two and the corner clamps are perfect for building speakers.

[@squarelevelplumb]

Stumpy Nubs is beautiful

[@CalvinRoyHarrison]

Really good job with the video. Thank you for posting this. I really appreciate it.

[@tomcrotty1498]

Over thirty years ago I bought a Milwaukee magnum drill that has a cord that detaches from the grip. This cord also fit the magnum sawzall. At a reasonable I bought an extra long cord that fits both tools. Don’t know if they still make them but convenient. Love these tools.

[@loream]

I reeeeally enjoyed this video!

[@AnthonyBowman]

Immediately bought the cutter/strippers and the stumpy nubs!

[@izzyswan]

Sweet

[@utopia2112]

The stubby hex bits are a nice addition for some small (but surprisingly capable) hex bit cordless drivers. Sure, you don't have tons of power but when you're weak like me and have to drill holes overhead, having a lighter tool is a godsend. I have "normal length" hex bits, but those seem interesting.

[@kentuckybeardsman]

That power cord thing just blew my mind!! I'm on board 1000%

[@johndoe1201]

In 2006, at an A.S.H.R.A.E conference in Chicago, IL. I saw this oddball tool and the vender said they were only $10US(2006). I bought them and have never once regretted buying them. Yes, I still use them often in 2023. Then I spot the same ones in this episode, I had to laugh and 100% agree with your review of those oddball wire cutter/stripper. Keep being you Izzy, we enjoy what you do.

[@joujimiichi1]

Those wire stripper/cutters are BALLER! I have some chunky Klein brand cutter/strippers and though they do strip and cut wire super cleanly, they are large and a bit cumbersome. I would definitely like something that strips clean but small enough to throw in my pack out bag

[@patrickohara1653]

Love the humour - Poor old Mr Nubs 👍😁

[@josephkickbusch340]

Very nice

[@MarcGyverIt]

I'm ordering the flush cutter strippers for sure. Will use your link.

[@xXxJonnyLavaxXx]

See you using the Makita Sub compacts. I freakin' love that drill/impact combo and have been using them for years and they are workhorses.

[@cindyharrison4191]

Gotta say thanks 😊

[@davidb.7223]

Nice video! I have the wire stripper/cutter. I thought I was about the only person that had one. Bought it when my electronics store saddly went out of business. Thank you for sharing!! .

[@dennisclayton1225]

What is the brand so I can find them easier

[@bobd.]

05:00 I have the stubby 1/4" hex shank brad point bits, they work well and are helpful when working in tight quarters. I also have the combo stubby drill bit and tap set with 1/4" hex shanks.

[@d.thorpe2046]

As a dealership mechanic you have to install mudflaps on some newly delivered cars. These and a right angle drill means you don't need to take the tire off!!! Flat Rate!

[@woolval52]

Izzy, you're killing me! I ordered those wire cutters (very cool!) and the drill bits. I had more stuff in my cart but I had to reel myself in...

[@izzyswan]

Sorry. lol

[@InfiniteCraftsman]

How have I NOT seen those wire strippers before?! Those are great

[@heyb6268]

I don’t have those particular bits but I do have hex shank bits that I use in my impact driver. I also always use my spade bits in my impact. I’ve seen people say that’s “wrong” but I’ve never had an issue and it doesn’t try to take my arm off 🤷‍♂️

[@billparrish4385]

One odd tool that's worked well for me over the years, especially before I had a drillpress, but which has seen a surprising amount of use since, is one of these hand drill drillpress attachments. It has a collar that goes between your chuck and drill, which has 2 round holes on either side that ride 2 vertical posts, which attach to a base. Some have a base that rotates for drilling at different angles. All have a drill stop (usually a simple set screw collar). And the base usually has v-channels in its top surface for drilling into round stock, pipe, etc. Even with a drillpress, it's often critical to get a straight (or precisely-angled) hole in something too large or awkward to put into the drillpress, so these are very handy. I've seen them from $15 to $65.

[@jimbetzing3587]

I've had one of these for several years now. Still don't have a drill press but, with this I can drill a straight hole.

[@Cecil_X]

I also have one of those. For about 20 years, that was my drill press. I still use it often, even though I now have a couple of drill presses.

[@marz6243]

I need one of these. My shop is pretty small and often needs to be portable. Do you have a brand or model recommendation?

[@censusgary]

I have one of those. It’s a little fiddly to work with, but it works, and it takes up much less space than a whole drill press.

[@censusgary]

@@marz6243 Mine’s an old Craftsman, but I haven’t tried any other brand, so I can’t compare.

[@freesk8]

Good one! Thanks! :)

[@izzyswan]

Glad you liked it!

[@warrensmith2902]

Izzy is having to much fun. Been cutting my power cords short for years to use with my dust hose / power cable combination hooked to my auto start switch for my dust collector. Prepare tool, hook in dust collector hose, hook in power cord, away we go. Even cut my Festool TS-55 cord short. Have all both stub sets great things to have in your kit. Still using my corner jigs and wedges I made from your design years ago.

[@MattLitkeRacing]

I found those stubby bits at Menards a couple years ago. They are handy

[@rfischer1955]

Cord end was a great find! I hate cords too... problem solved!

[@scottharris6423]

Izzy that was a great video. I am going to buy at 6 items to make my life easier, especially those power cord connectors.

[@Eg-tl2js]

The cord trick is LIFE CHANGING