5 Amazing Woodworking Tips / Hacks

[@DIYCreators]

What's your favorite?

[@TopCat2021]

My favorite is the clamp caulk gun, I already use the hacksaw blade trick. Keep up the amazing work.

[@yatagarasu1495]

you are my favorite. i inspire to become a man like u.

[@CReevesMakes]

Hacksaw blade paper/tape cuter! Nice job man

[@jaysonowen6160]

my favourite was the dust collection as i can barely afford to buy the tools never mind the accesories to go with them, love the vids and cant wait to see what comes next

[@NugeFireball]

Dust collection for the circ saw. My problem is there isn't a port on my saw though...

[@konnexions1259]

Milk jug ...brilliant. I,m going to spray my jug bright yellow so everyone will see that its a Dewalt attachment!

[@Whadatd]

Konnex ions haha

[@willyzook]

Konnex ions that’s genius! 😂

[@Beatlefan67]

Hehe!! Great idea!

[@ericericsedsoeos2vazquez983]

Hahahahahah!!! The DEWALT attachment; by spraying it bright yellow! "To funny, but a great idea at a very great price" 🤣😂🤣👍

[@humbertodominguez8842]

Thank u for smart over smar solutions 👍

[@evernote1276]

"chances of me not being able to locate the workbench are pretty low..." Love it!

[@Zack16Fair]

But not 0 😉

[@moseleymose]

Yeah that part made me laugh. This guy is a freaking genius.

[@thatguy3493]

I just choked on my coffee when he said that 🤣. Great tip too

[@wizardwillbonner]

The wife looked at me like I was nuts when I laughed about it. Because I know people who couldn't find their ass in the dark with both hands😄

[@carlaallen2323]

I was just going to comment the same thing😆

[@envigraphy]

I appreciate a man who has every tool in his arsenal, but only use a few basic one in these DIY videos. Really understand your audience.

[@4ucarla885]

Glen, you're too good. Your ingenuity is off the chart! The jug saw dust hack is ingenious.

[@rkfarmranch8214]

You are really clever and smart. We have a 20 mile drive just to get to the nearest Home Depot and a lot of the stuff I learned from you save us time and money. Thank you for taking the time to make this video you’re a nice guy.

[@jimmyron3195]

i had 30 years experience as a carpenter/woodworker, this dude gives good advice!!

[@karenhill3356]

He's very busy though, would you be my mentor, take questions, build a house with me lol kidding on the last one

[@jimmyron3195]

@@karenhill3356 sure! what do you need?

[@vanthadoun1]

I've been woodworking for 5 years now and didn't even think about half of the ideas you mentioned...wow!!!! Total Respect!

[@newbeginning8134]

15 years 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 and ikr

[@glorytogod4372]

In the words of my father, “It’s amazing what you can do with the wrong tool and a little imagination.”

[@CharlesNolanArt]

Man, I have watched this over 10 times, and, each time I learn something new. You are a very talented wood artist. Thank you for sharing.

[@bocarlsson3rd]

Great hacks. You can also use a vaccum cleaner bag with your saw. It will let more air through easier so it takes less positive pressure from the saw but will still filter out the sawdust.

[@Mixdplate]

That hacksaw blade on the bench hack....AWESOME! Will be a game changer at my craft station for cutting papers and ribbons!

[@pgjz7c1]

To be honest I picked up way more from that video than I thought I would. A+ video! Never even thought about making a dust system for my drill press or using it as a spindle sander. Also loved the circular saw dust jug and diy marking gauge!

[@sgibbons77]

Man, I wish KZbin allowed a two-thumbs-up - this was awesome! I especially liked the sandpaper/tape cutter - added to my work bench!

[@gr8scott198]

Man! I just turned 56, and I had one year of wood shop 41 years ago in high school. I don't have all the right tools, and I live in a small apartment, but I love wood working. I think I love you, man! Cause you're showing me some tips and tricks that I've never seen. TY! My dream would be to have a wood shop...with all the right tools.

[@louislandi938]

Glen, Enjoyed this video. You don’t start off the tips with a $600 planner. When you hit a snag at the job site, you figure it out and keep working. I try to do that but it’s much quicker watching you!😊

[@NAILGUNNER52]

67yrs old and still Learning....great Hacks, good job.

[@JoshNtheedrifter]

You helped inspire me to get into woodworking. Just bought my first table saw, miter saw, and I'm almost done building my first built in dresser and wardrobe. Good tips here!

[@willbephore3086]

Hey Joshua that's awesome. Have you been able to continue in this journey?

[@bobgarr6246]

Brother, you are a lot like me. I have been called MacGyver for years and years, and I enjoy being a master of improvisation. Rarely, and I do mean rarely am I EVER not able to figure some kind of work around to get out of a bind. Great to see someone else that can think on their feet and find an alternative way to accomplish a goal without making a trip to Home Depot. Love the simple but utterly efficient dowel marking jig. I've done the same sort of thing using a piece of 1×2, 9" long. I put an 8 penny nail exactly 1" from one end that sticks out 1/8" on the opposite side. Then put a series of sheet rock screws at the opposite end at 1/2", 1", 1 1/2", 2" and so on up to 4 ". I can use this to mark a line from a straight edge using any 2 screws on the one end, and marking out circles using the nail end as my center pivot point and any screw to get a circle up to 4" in half inch steps. Of course you can make this in any length with any stepped incremental deminsions you like. And there you go !!!

[@julieveitia2979]

bob garr, Why don’t you Make us a video? 😉

[@lonkaufmann4179]

The jug/dust collector is genius! Thanks. I'm amazed at how many of the cordless saws don't include an exit port somewhere. Have you tried attaching one of the black cloth bags made for sanders?

[@ZhemJZ]

That hacksaw blade cutter is genius - doing it now!

[@TimSavage-drummer]

Some nice tips, the magnetic-based dust port is a great idea, am in the middle of setting up dust collection and I'll be using that. Another tip for magnets, if you have an old computer and want to dispose of the hard-drive, open it up and remove the magnets, they have a couple of very strong magnets inside (also a great way to ensure the data can't be recovered!).

[@willbephore3086]

Thats a great tip, I never thought to get those magnets.

[@lightsnsiren79]

"because I frequently misplace anything smaller than a table saw" 😆 That is the truth.

[@nancejo]

I only buy yellow or orange tape measure. The silver ones disappear among the tools.

[@j10001]

“Chances of me not being able to locate the workbench is *very* low” Hahaha!! @5:20

[@terrywalpole5538]

😂 he knows us all so well..all my tools are in one of three places: In use.. It’s home... Or lost!

[@mgh_777]

The time spent looking for things = the time spent making things.

[@caleb532able]

“Chances of me not being able to locate the workbench is very low”. 😂🤣. Great stuff thanks. I may have to start attaching more stuff to my work bench. Thanks for the great video.

[@kevinthomas6585]

I love the milk jug idea. My shop is terribly dusty. Gonna give this a try real soon. Thanks for the tip.

[@ŁeChíí-Diné]

The jug dust collector is ideal for using sawdust and wood glue to cover recessed holes. Sliding off the jug with just the right amount is more convenient than opening the vacuum bag.

[@DeputyRJCH]

I used your idea on my saw, when to work and you're right, I did get a lot of kidding, but the next day a couple of guys showed up with their saws, with the jug. LOL

[@furynick4541]

Nothing like people laughing at you like you are a fool. Next day they join the circus as well. Last laugh.

[@nobytes2]

If it looks stupid and it works is not really stupid is working smarter lol.

[@jamessonke4411]

There has to be something else like a bag that would look more legit

[@gmanchurch]

DeputyRJCH Great Tip! Nobody laughed when they saw how good it worked!

[@wizardwillbonner]

@@jamessonke4411 LOL it's called a "Shop Vac".

[@janesway1646]

Not sure why the down-votes, for the mass of us who dont have every tool on the planet your uploads are ingenious. Keep up the excellent work, and thanks for all of the real-world advice.

[@allen3clara]

Those are all the guys who have 2345566 dollars worth of tools who are mad they didn't think of these ideas.

[@DonovanCYoung]

"chances of not being able to locate the workbench is very low" -- brilliant!

[@johnkramer9152]

LOW BUT NEVER ZERO! LOL

[@rayz2140]

Your videos are loaded with great COMMON SENSE tips and hacks that are actually sensible and useful. Thanks

[@ede-armond476]

I just did a YT search and you have 160 VIDEOS listed. Should be worth a subscription.

[@PhallacEye]

His channel is great.

[@bingoboyes5385]

Brilliant work fella! No long rambling talk, just straight into information, nicely demonstrated too. Wish you much success with your channel 👌👏👏

[@lourias]

I just cannot deal with the yappers.

[@TheHeraldOfChange]

This video was worth it just for the dust collection! Well done.

[@mitch60mccoy]

I've only watched a few of your videos, but I am impressed. Smart solutions. Efficient videos. Entertaining and informative. Keep up the excellent work! Love it.

[@helenbarron47]

Hi Glen As a DIY woodworker, I have only just come across your videos….. I’m hooked! About to start a binge session of your tips and advice. Excellent ideas, that my late father would have appreciated too. Keep up the good work and thank you so much for sharing. Stay safe. Helen B.

[@brianm8633]

The Milk carton tip looks really handy. I don't own a shop vac so usually end up with dust all over the place. Will try your idea next time I use the sircular saw. Thanks

[@aflyr]

"trouble keeping up with anything smaller than a table saw..." ha, ha, love that, and soooooo true! Another great video - thanks!

[@Andy-df5fj]

The holes in the jug do help. In fact, they are critical to allow air flow.

[@pj6366]

Beautiful! Thanks. My favorite? - using the speed square as a guide for the circular saw!!

[@MrWolverine108]

Milk jug as a quick dust collector. GENIUS!! Wish I saw this video a few days ago. We made a mess in my buddies garage building his new work bench.

[@cooper8d60]

G’day mate! I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed, clearly, I never thought an empty milk container would be so simple yet effective. I’m going to implement a few of these for various cordless tools I have. Keep these tips and tricks coming, love them. Cheers 👍

[@corcaccia]

Are you an engineer? You seem to have an easy thoughtfully-designed solution to many minor/major dilemmas.

[@alfredomarquez9777]

It is said that there are two DISTINCT types of engineers: The ones always seated at a desk, and those who get their hands dirty... guess which ones are better!

[@kneticmusic]

The hacksaw blade cutter!! Awesomeness. "I'll lose it if it isn't the size of a table saw"

[@cd619g74]

Glen, I love your hacks and tips (the jug as a dust collector was really cool). More tips and tricks videos when you can, please. Peace and stay creative :)

[@emmkaa2099]

This is great stuff! I can't think of anyone in, like, the WORLD, who can't identify with not being able to find what you KNOW you have. With tips, tricks, and hacks like these I can decide after I've looked for "it" for more than five minutes it's time to bust out one of your hacks. You remain, sir, brilliant! With love from the Southern California desert, MK ♥️🌵🏜️

[@scottmaldonado6540]

I really enjoy your videos and knowledge On projects. You inspired me to do a lot of things and I thank you for that. Keep them coming because they’re great.

[@ThePremiumChicken]

I love the idea of using the drill press as a drum sander! Thanks

[@steelman774]

ThePremiumChicken I was starting to think that I was the only one that thought that was new 🧐

[@silveravnt]

My solution for a missing caulk gun is the same as my solution for missing fingernail clippers. Buy one every time you can't find one until you have one everywhere.

[@leifprice8836]

They seem to have the mindset of keeping themselves found when needed.

[@gcunn1]

Then, instead of using a clamp as a caulk gun, you can use your caulk guns as clamps.

[@handytbutler7380]

i have about seven caulk guns lol, but 12 tape measurers too... wife gets pissed...

[@Chrisc9467]

Lol you too ?

[@heli400]

@@handytbutler7380 I have 3.5 tape measures.... 3 are awol, and when I can't find that 4th one, it likes to pop into vision when I can't seem to find my car keys to go out and buy a 5th

[@stevenjernaginii7748]

Call them hacks or call them alternatives.... they were some of the best I've seen to this day

[@barbams4414]

Your video here is one of the most honest and actually useful shop hacks I have seen. Keep more coming . How about hacks on clamping down projects for every type of cut with a circular saw? Thanks

[@jimbethards7303]

I don’t know if I would use any of these as shown, but this video has given me an idea on what I might be able to do with dust collection off my planer. Much thanks on showing solutions from outside the box!

[@kurtc6372]

Love it. You’re too cool. Glad I found you. I got one for you. I’ve used this idea many times and its saved me a few times. (You have a hole where the screw has wore the hole too big and you can’t use a fatter screw, what to do? You get some wooden tooth picks and shove them into the hole and put your screw back in.) Works great.

[@Inventor101]

Amazing just found this channel and I love it👍👍👍

[@tooljunkie555]

Your in for a treat this dude has hundreds of awesome project and ideas in general !

[@fuyu5979]

Saw your woodworking tips. Kudos to you: very helpful. What you could have showed: HOW to make and install a DUST port for a circular saw that does not have one. Hope you include it in your next video. I'd like to make one for my older circular saw. Thanks !

[@michaelbowie6599]

I like them all. Between the military and 30 years in maintenance in manufacturing plants I have learned that there is always more than one way to get the same results. This and videos like this are my favorites.

[@josephhanley668]

Brilliant jug hack I have used the plastic bottle many times it works fantastic many thanks.. Joe from Ireland ☘️🇮🇪

[@Patty-qd1lz]

Dust collector and hacksaw sandpaper were my favorites. Fantastic!

[@limey3r]

Thank you for the tips! LOVE them, especially how you share ways we can use other materials to make tools we don't have. Super helpful and please keep making the videos!!

[@billybobfudpucker5817]

I love the simplicity and practicality of your hacks. Awesome channel mate glad I discovered it.

[@garikezov1265]

Талантливый парень, спасибо тебе! Многие вещи взял для руководства. Уважение!✊

[@jaimegarcia2422]

Young man you are amazin I am learning more from you I am 71yr old and I like DIY during this covid-19 it help so much to my boredom.

[@davidiand7]

I liked the screw marker gauge, so simple, so brilliant but they were all good ideas! 👍🏻

[@marrazzowoodworkingdiy8118]

Hi Glen, I really enjoy your videos and the hack in this one about the marking tool is great. I've actually had a marking tool in my tool box for 25 years from a former career byt didnt realize what it was lol. It wasnt until I started woodworking and doing handyman work did I realize it. It was actually placed in a pile for AmVets as a give away when I realized it's value in my shop! I quickly took it back! For those who don't have one, the screw is brilliant.

[@fevvvers]

Brilliant! Loved the sandpaper/hacksaw-blade cutter. More hacks, please!

[@Jenuin]

A veteran construction worker who does pretty much everything. I have used these hacks on my daily. The jug and circular saw is something I have done when I need to make a quick cut in a finished condo. Worked real well. The caulking gun one. Yup been there. Did a whole window job after I lent my actual caulking gun to a fellow worker and said I don’t need this. I’ll make one.

[@alancarlyon340]

The one thing diy workman/girls know - they will never be stuck, they will always find a way - this is why we view new hacks from around the globe on you Tube as we help each other by sharing our ideas in what one had created or discovered! Many thanks!

[@willem878]

That suction hose is always giving me troubles when sawing perfectly. I rather don't use it because it's an annoying thing to work with. Your solution is a great one. Thanks.

[@1thinkhealthy]

Great ideas. Actually some hacks I haven't seen before. You should do some more of these in between your projects.

[@738polarbear]

Actually some of those tips are really good.The magnetic dust collector especially.And the milk jug skilsaw one.

[@Hushai1979]

I think your show is great... I am a school bus driver... that loves woodworking any good tip are wonderful.. Go bless. Upstate New York Fan

[@dorriethomas6930]

Absolutely subscribed. You so encourage others to not flinch when figuring and using work-arounds plus judging 'workable enoughs' to stretch a buck while getting the job done. Thanks, be back soon.

[@ZacJones]

My favorite is the hack saw sandpaper hack! Great use for an old blade

[@PLBIV]

hahaha.... "WHERE THE HELL DID I PUT MY WORKBENCH!?!?!"

[@Louise1107]

🤣 🤣 🤣

[@DaRooMN]

it was in the small tool box with the screws a couple of minutes ag ...

[@RamonMcNally]

These tips are nice, especially with beginners. More like this! 👌🏽

[@DIYCreators]

Thanks!

[@TheGolfdude7]

I like your ideas! I plan to make three of them, the circular saw dust port but I'll collect it to my dust collector. The hacksaw blade attached to my work bench and the dust port for the drill press. Thank you!

[@dougearnest7590]

I don't have a problem locating my work bench. Actually getting to it - that can be challenging. Nice video, thanks for posting.

[@Jcrombie213]

Favorite line: “as long as you don’t mind being that funny looking person on a job site with a bottle attached to your circular saw...” 😂😂 Great tips!

[@pcm7315]

What an incredible hack. I can't wait to try this. I'm thinking the drilled holes are necessary to relieve pressure. Now that's thinking!

[@emmycon4514]

Hacksaw blade for the sandpaper will definitly come in handy thanks!!!!

[@mmarte1622]

Thanks for the tips. My favorites are the drill press vacuum set up. The magnet!!!! And the caulking tube with the clamp,

[@mnovo]

The circular saw dust collector is a brilliant idea. A bigger hole and cloth covering might increase efficiency and disguise what it really is made of. Thank you!

[@philrutherford6486]

I have a very well equipped shop, and these are still some of the most useful tips I've seen.

[@akabolbs]

Hahaha I love how you put “Caulk” on the screen every time you said it so people wouldn’t think you were saying... something else😂😂

[@anasmrright]

You mean.................Rooster?

[@heli400]

I was over at my mom's friend place for supper and she told us her story of earlier that same day her husband Harold who was working on the house needed some Caulking and didn't want to stop working so he sent her to the store to go get it. With car keys in hand and as she was closing the door he blurted "Make sure you get the BIG STRETCHY BRAND!" (as a joke).... so she went to Canadian Tire and found a young lad (maybe 16-17yrs) on a short ladder stocking the higher up shelves and she walked up to him and in these exact words said; "Excuse me,.... I'm looking for Big stretchy Caulk.".... without a word, The boy climbed down the ladder, turned away from her and quickly made a B-line straight into the back room (about 10-15 ft away), with the backroom door still swinging he was out of view (just around the corner from the door), but she heard him call a co-worker over, and he repeated what she had said to him and they both cracked up laughing... It was at that moment that she had realized what was interpreted. She turned beat red, and left the store as quickly as possible. When she got home Harold looked confused and asked "Where's the Caulking?!?" We all pissed ourselves laughing when she told us what had happened.

[@brianwilliams8873]

I like this. Don't have a specific tool? Use your mind to find a different solution!

[@ArtGardenFoodExpressions]

exactly

[@StevePage1]

I came in to see what you were doing with that milk jug, but I stuck around bc of the high quality of your video production. Great skill, nice video! Thanks for sharing your tips.

[@johncrumpley8702]

You Sir are a genius! Thanks much for all the "hacks". My favorite is the use of a magnet to hold my hose from the shop vac. Nice.

[@marymahoney233]

Hearing how you misplace things makes me so happy. I am constantly losing items in my shop and I thought I was alone!

[@funkophone]

That hacksaw blade mounted to the bench is an excellent idea

[@Toolboxdiva]

These are great tips! I especially love the two dust collection solutions. I'll hang on to a couple of milk jugs in the future 😁

[@adrianb9081]

Same here wonder what would work better big jugs or small ones

[@Toolboxdiva]

@@adrianb9081 Good question

[@promixedactions]

Are u a carpenter

[@promixedactions]

So u are a carpenter

[@rlgroshans]

I love these suggestions. Especially the hacksaw blade sand paper cutter.

[@normanjacques4092]

Great stuff. Very creative. I know I've had to leave the job many times because the chalk gun broke. I've actually cut the tube open to apply by finger the last little bit to finish a job. Thanks for the ideas. Keep up the good work.

[@kmfkmf5305]

Having just watched this video, I am so glad I stumbled across your channel. I feel like a kid at Christmas, I can’t wait to watch more of your videos!😊 Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge, especially with a beginner like me, who is dyslexic and not the best at maths,😬. Also being a visual learner, your videos look to tick all the boxes. You are the first channel to make me turn on alerts.😊 Thank you.

[@basacis]

The dust collection thing was pretty smart.

[@GarmanyRachel]

I have three caulk guns but no large clamps, so I'm going to reverse your hack and use a caulk gun as a clamp on the rare occasion i need a larger one! :)

[@aeromedical6750]

LOLOL. I’m dying.

[@roho4373]

dayyyuuuummm!! I was watching your channel when you had like 10K subs ...... now 2.5 Mil!!! Well done!

[@catjensen847]

Like the bottle idea for dust, remind me of my Dad and Grandpa, I have all kinds of custom tools that I inherited.

[@fredsumrall]

I these tips are great. I have been working with wood for years, I truly believe that true woodsman can never stop learning your tips. Thank you

[@80RedRock]

"Chances of me not locating the workbench are very low." Classic.

[@whitetiger432]

DIY the milk jug... this is just outstanding thanks for the heck

[@anatoliyalvari7481]

Like your videos, learned many great ideas and techniques! Thank you and keep posting more!

[@CesarGarcia-is1ek]

Nice job. I gave you a thumbs up. I can't believe over 1k gave you a thumbs down. You're straightforward with your information. Good camera angles and shots. You speak very well and get to the point. Thank you for taking the time. Nice ideas.