3 Beginner Building Methods for Wood Projects

[@talentonboard2456]

Your channel and the Kreg jig made me go from building nothing to building all my kids beds, a media cabinet, the garage shelves, bookshelves, the Adirondack chair, and a trombone stand to name a few! All from your plans except the trombone stand and used your skills and the kreg to design that. Once you realize you can join wood together in a way that is strong and not complicated (like biscuit joiner etc.) you can go to town! So thank you!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

That is fantastic!

[@ALANAYARSA]

Wow! I want to do that too. I have the tools but I am concerned I won't be able to do everything. Reading your comment makes me think that I can... thanks

[@amandawilcox9638]

It's great you're showing a limited tool set for my limited skill set! Those huge tools- that I imagine have huge prices-intimidate me. Ty once more, Ana!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Wonderful!

[@dko3623]

Just the basics I’ve wanted to know for ages! Thank you!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Happy to help!

[@SpideyScott72]

Still consider myself a newbie but whenever anyone asks me who to watch for ideas and tips on woodworking I always tell them Ana White and early Steve Ramsey. I can't tell you how many times I've needed inspiration and referred myself to you, Steve or both for ideas. Thanks!

[@lousterzenbach7235]

This is a great video. I just love how quickly she gets to the point and doesn't try to add a lot of "entertainment' along the way. Keep up the great work!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lizb7777]

I always learn something new from this channel.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

That is wonderful, thank you!

[@jljohnson9438]

I used to work at Home Depot so I got to see and use all the different types of tools you're using and teaching. I love the pocket hole joinery and I just recently bought the exact brad nailer you use, and I find that I use it more often than breaking out the compressor operated nail guns I own.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Yes, it's a must and so convenient!

[@nunyabizness3890]

I love this video for the teaching, Ana, because it helps a newbie like me to gain some much-needed confidence. For those of us who are learning via video, and not a hands-on teacher, this is so important. I never had anyone in my life who taught me how to build things. But now I do. That person is you. Thank you.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

I am so happy to hear that!

[@Maggie-Gardener-Maker]

Thank you! I been using the Kreg 320 for over a year, I had wanted to try it out at entry level price, I been wanting the 720 Pro set for months now and finally saw a sale so today I bought it! I bought an old farm house last year that was built in 1939. The previous owner had gutted out the kitchen and bath but then decided it was too much cost and work for them. So I have a blank slate to work with and although I wish they would have left the old cabinets I have decided to invest in more tools and build my own thanks to you. I grew up and worked mostly in the construction industry much of my life. I been watching your channel for many years, thanks for being there to inspire and share your knowledge. The Kreg jig makes projects much faster than traditional type woodworking joints that I had learned before but those take so long, and require much more skill and use expensive tools to accomplish. The first thing I used the Kreg 320 for last year was a gate I made from 1x4 and it's still working well in the garden area. I can't hardly wait to start using this 720 Pro.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Congratulations and happy building! Thanks for the support:)

[@tinachambers4887]

Great information Ana have a day love from TEXAS

[@donaldozuyakte2336]

Thank you Anna for your great tips, it sure does help!!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@Vk-mm4lf]

That was great. Thank you. So many things that I have been intimidated to even try, your particular way of teaching is a source of relief. Truly grateful.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

You can do it!

[@faashannah]

Just found your channel and I already feel at home. I'm tackling the shanty sideboard this weekend!

[@thawabu]

Ty for this tutorial. I love ur videos & want to do some. I’m 63 & just bought a home. This is going to help get tool so I can start. Ty

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Wonderful!

[@truenorthliving9557]

Great tips Ana.

[@cynthiabohli-nelson1824]

I recently bought a compound miter saw, & the Kreg 720 jig. I've been practicing using the saw. Next will be the Kreg jig. Love my tools!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Wonderful!

[@grat2010]

Yes! Back to basics is right up my alley! Thanks

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

You bet!

[@imamor3467]

I love this! Hope you create one for using circular saw.. still something I'm scared to use now.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you, I will keep that in mind!

[@bombshellbarbies9202]

Yes! I love you!!!

[@LinauLee]

You’re terrific! Love your videos. Thanks, Ana

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you Lee!

[@dlmwoodworking9253]

I love your videos. I have made some of your end tables and other things. Thank you so much

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Wonderful!

[@richa7812]

Another fine presentation, Ms. Ana. Well presented with good scripting, demonstrations, and quality voice. Thank you.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you! I appreciate this comment greatly!

[@gingerrobinson6483]

Oh my goodness! I thought I had to buy an air compressor to use a Brad nailer. Thanks for showing this. Also, have had a lot of issues with my keg jig. I think I need the one you have.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Glad I could help!

[@Michael-up1lh]

Love your videos👍 as a beginner, I was wondering if you could show the everyday tools used for most of your projects. Such as drill and nail guns ect.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you! This is the tool set for construction. I'll do a tool set for cutting soon!

[@lelbibb7321]

Wooo Hoooo love this one. Short, simple and chocked full of useful information. THANK YOU

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Wonderful, thanks for watching!

[@garynagle3093]

Great presentation of methods! Kreg jig rules. I’ve used it for many projects.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks Gary!

[@DownSpriggLane]

Thank you Ana, very helpful!!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@paulzinerco7036]

Hi Ana, I’m a big fan of yours and watched most of your videos, as I’m a beginner and your videos are so easy to follow and I have printed a lot of your projects and eventually will start making most of them but waiting till the price of wood to come down 😂 thank you so much for this last video great tips and hope you do some more 🥰👍

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you, I appreciate that. It's starting to come down a bit...

[@paulzinerco7036]

@@AnaWhiteDIY Thank You 🙏❤️👍

[@peterpan7976]

Thank you. I learned a lot

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@josephangelicchio6842]

You're awesome Ana, keep it up.

[@beverlymark2002]

Thanks Anna. I needed this video.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

My pleasure!

[@modeof8ed]

This is such a helpful video for us beginners Ana - thanks SO much.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Wonderful, I am happy to hear that!

[@sandylee1717]

Thank you for this valuable info!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

You bet, thanks for watching!

[@RealtorStacie]

Thanks as always! I really like the Kreg Tools that I have, but that 720 jig looks awesome and so much easier to use! Definitely putting that on my holiday wish list. I also recently purchased and used a Ryobi nailer to make pullouts based on your other video and I love that thing. Super easy to use! (Get yourself some affiliate links girl!)

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Wonderful!

[@moniquebaskett338]

Thank you for doing this. I have been watching you for years and I was nervous about starting a project. I have all of the Roybi drills and saws boxed and sitting in my garage. I’m going to try a project this weekend.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

YES!!!

[@SDMPoahway]

A very helpful video. Thank you Ana

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Wonderful, my pleasure!

[@name.terrie]

Thank you soooooooo much! This was very helpful information for me!!! Much appreciation and best wishes!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!

[@Ольга-к4ь1у]

Смотрю Вас постоянно, ничего не понимаю в языке, но понимаю о чем вы и как всё делаете. Спасибо)) Подписана на вас давно, очень нравится))

[@WarmFLBear]

Я ввел ваш текст в Google Translate и прочитал ваше сообщение. За Анной действительно легко следить, конечно, я знаю английский! (Надеюсь, переводчик понял это правильно!)

[@tayleanruatha]

Keep'n it real! Love you guys

[@nouraal-hazzani9615]

I loved it, simple & clear. Though buying those tools is too much committment for a project or two.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Yes it is an investment, but after a few projects will pay for itself! Thanks for watching.

[@AlaskaWorkshop]

Good stuff, love seeing your stuff. From a fellow Alaskan.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you!

[@GiMom19]

Thank you Ana 🥰

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

You’re welcome 😊

[@trinesandns4947]

Very useful video. Thank you, Ana!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@staceynewstead]

Thanks Ana..this is exactly what I needed! I have most of the tools but was a bit intimidating.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

You got it!

[@markvasiloff2217]

Another great video, Ana. Thank you 🙏!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it Mark, thank you!

[@kaffepojke]

Excellent instructions !

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you!

[@jessicawoods3547]

Thank you for sharing!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@StarTiffany]

Thank you for this video! I would love to see an instructional video on cutting angles with different types of saws and what the instructions look like written out. …can you tell I misread the instructions making a project and didn’t realize until we were building it? 😆

[@katinasnapp3572]

Thank you! I love your channel ! ❤️

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

You are so welcome, thanks for watching!

[@TracyHRodriguez]

Thank you 👍 really helpful

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

So happy to hear that, thank you!

[@chedvah623]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@christynowen4647]

Thank you! This was great❤️

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

You're so welcome!

[@tammy7759]

Thanks you so much for this great info!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you for watching!

[@8Kexperience]

Really good content!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you, I appreciate that~

[@bruddahj3323]

Your really skilled

[@renitameares3838]

Great tips!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kelvinjenkins136]

Do a video on saw blades for mitre/table saws please!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

request noted!

[@kelvinjenkins136]

@@AnaWhiteDIY thank you so much lol. I finally bought one of each and the stock blade that comes with them are terrible, but I also have no idea of what blade to actually get. Thank you Ana!!!

[@PeterFloyd678]

Great video to really explain woodworking basics. Pocket Holes have been my goto since I discovered them many years ago. I am not sure if torque screws are available in Canada. Square/Robertson screws are an excellent choice.

[@MoranGuyVideos]

brad nailer can be used a clamps to hold two pieces of wood together while the glue drys.

[@s.a.w5493]

I'm going to try pocket holes on a divider wall! (Just having trouble sourcing wood)

[@wyattselleck7236]

Thank you for sharing

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@wyattselleck7236]

Good information.👍

[@nancysnider5348]

Very informative. How did you get started in builds?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Here is a brief introduction kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5WUp6WDd7CssLs Thanks for watching!

[@joyscranfield5527]

When you made the inset screw sample, you put screw on each end WOULD it have been a stronger joint if you had added a 3rd screw on opposite side in the middle? Really love your videos & learn something from each of them.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

What would make it stronger is adding glue, adding a 3rd screw is not necessary. Thanks for watching!

[@logekarl8584]

Are you near west virginia? So helpful. Thanks

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

No, we are in Alaska, thanks for the visit!

[@buddytaylor6983]

Would really like to know how you built your work table. The one with the T trac in it. Do you think you could do a video on that? Thanks!!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

I'm sorry, we didn't get any video footage of that build. There are a lot of great videos out there installing the clamp track system, check out this one by Woodshop Diaries kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4LPZ5mLfs9ln7c

[@buddytaylor6983]

@@AnaWhiteDIY thank you so much!! Maybe a future video idea

[@avyannadean]

I really needed this. I never knew what kind of screws to purchase. Each time I go to the hardware store, I get overwhelmed by the various types of screws and end up leaving.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

This is the only type I buy anymore - star bit or "torq head" - it's too frustrating to use other types of screws and I waste too much wood by splitting it out.

[@antonioayala8691]

Did you ever make DIY gable triangle vents.

[@mahmoodkhan6623]

Ana, I read that panhead screws are a cheaper alternative to pocket holes screws. Would you agree or do you only recommend pocket hole screws ?

[@christibond7220]

Thank you Ana! I am a visual learner and you are like “my dad”.. when asked where did you learn how to do carpentry the answer usually is “from watching/helping my dad”. Do you do any hands on building clinics? I would love to come to a workshop/build to learn from you.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

I have done workshops in the past, hope to again someday! Thanks for watching!

[@ashleysniffen7249]

👍

[@jimcooney9019]

good job

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks!

[@mayramartin2208]

It would be awesome if you teach us how to do a easy entryway console table.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Request noted! Thank you!

[@mayramartin2208]

@@AnaWhiteDIY awesome thank you. 😊 can't wait.

[@SoniaBDorsey]

Sometimes when I am building things, the frame ends up racked/angled …kinda like the shape of a rhombus (ever so slightly). Even when I in assemble and reassemble. How can I prevent this from happening?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Yes, it's important to check square at each step. Also nice straight boards and exact cuts. This video may be helpful kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWrdpZeJoqp1bKc

[@rogersinasohn3250]

Isn't screwing into endgrain a fairly weak joint? As I understand it, in such a situation, the fibers of the wood run parallel to the screw and can compress, allowing the screw to come out. This is why pocket holes are a much better option -- screwing from the piece whose end is attaching to another allows the screws to go into the face of the other piece, where the fibers are then perpendicular to the screw, allowing the threads to grab onto them much better.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Yes pocket holes are a better, but I haven’t had issues with screwing into 2x end grains with good screws. Our farmhouse coffee table is still going strong and my kids literally jump on and off it everyday. It really just depends I the application. We do try in plans to give best recommendations (which is usually pocket holes) 😂

[@stilcrazychris]

I'm behind on my videos Ana. Trying to catch up. I loved the demo of this video. When I get ready to redo my camper, BC of ruff leaks, I'm going to becoming to your playlist to show me how to build stuff like kitchen set, bed set, lofts, & on & on. I'm going to have to pay an electrician though. I'm not that skilled yet. Only if my Dad was alive & grandpa they could of helped me. Maybe I'll summons them for there help. Do you think that's possible? I sure don't want the devil to show up. That's not going to fly. But maybe their spirit will come to me when I'm resting & walk me through everything. I sure will tell you if that happens. If you don't mind? I'm a little crazy, but I'm harmless. I guess you've got to be a little crazy to attempt fixing your camper with no experience. Right? IDK...... but am going to try. Have a great & wonderful day, be safe, & God bless, Chris from Missouri

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

You got it, just start somewhere and work through it as you go!

[@stilcrazychris]

@@AnaWhiteDIY thank you for encouraging me. That means a lot to me coming from you. You really have no idea how that really lifted me up. Thank you!

[@pinklemonade1300]

I bought an extended star driver for my drill so I can use regular screws for my pocket holes.

[@rogersinasohn3250]

Regular wood screws shouldn't be used for pocket holes. PH Screws have a flat head (on the screw side) that stops the screw at the shoulder of the hole. Regular screws have slopes and the screw can go right through the shoulder and split your wood.

[@judyl.761]

If you add wood glue, then the joint is much stronger. 😊

[@matiasg97]

Does the Kreg jig ever go on sale or specials?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

I've seen them on sale around Christmas!

[@matiasg97]

@@AnaWhiteDIY Cool, thanks. The only reason why I ask is because I may only use it once, ha ha. Next thing you know I will be using it constantly. I love your channel and everything you do. Please keep it up.

[@dymondwillow2]

That kreg jig could be a whole video of its own. I have a kreg jig and wonder if they refer to actual size wood and not what it is supposed to be...i.e. 1" x 4" is not really 1" thick. So would i use the 3/4" size instead?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

I would recommend testing on a scrap piece for those thicknesses that aren't exact, the collar on the bit can be adjusted to a bit less or more when that applies. Thanks for watching!

[@aaronalquiza9680]

i've had 2 jams with my ryobi brad nailer in 3 years. both were my fault.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

I've had good luck with mine too, as long as I make sure the nails don't jam!

[@Zamboni-0805]

1. Screws.....you can screw into a 1"x1" if you pre-drill.....and if one wants they could dip the screw into wax before drilling to help with splitting the wood. 2. Nail Gun....I thought Ryobi (any tool) is for beginners? And if you use glue with the brad nails you should be fine for most things...glue is stronger than the wood. 3. Pocket Holes....You said "the pocket hole method is be beginner woodworkers with limited skills", then why do you use pocket holes Ana? I personally try to find other ways of joinery before even thinking pocket holes...Yes I hate pocket holes! But love you and your channel

[@soul60s3]

Can you link the nail gun you use?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ONE-18V-Cordless-AirStrike-18-Gauge-Brad-Nailer-with-Sample-Nails-1-4-0-Ah-Battery-and-Charger-P1855KSBN/313979109

[@helenmoore8743]

Hi, where did you find that particular kreg jig?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

www.kregtool.com/shop/pocket-hole-joinery/pocket-hole-jigs/kreg-pocket-hole-jig-720pro/KPHJ720PRO.html OR Amazon

[@roramos5913]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@pinklemonade1300]

I wish these tools were linked

[@gregorhay7351]

❤👍👍

[@aaron_leishman7617]

What about wood glue?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Yes, I would recommend wood glue to strenghthen up your projects, thanks for watching!

[@phineaspowell]

Props for this video! It truly helped me figure out some things that had me stumped lol. I haven't started with Hyezmar's Woodworking Bible yet, but I go'ogled him and yep, it's still available to download. Have a good one!

[@keithostep3561]

Sorry, was busier earlier, but yep, I think Woody is still giving away his woodworking book, but I'm not so sure. I managed to get it go'ogling Woody Hyezmar, and was surprised to see his "Woodworking Bible" up for grabs, hope this helps.

[@aaronfoster7990]

This project reminded me of Woody Hyezmar's Bible somehow…, although you can currently get it at no cost, the projects are worth a good look. Maybe try go’ogling his latest.