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[@StumpyNubs]

Link to “CHEAP” Cool Tools video► kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXfdaX2cnaljnpI Links to stuff in the video► -Narex Richter Chisels: lddy.no/s9fl -ISOtunes Bluetooth hearing protection (Use discount code STUMPY anytime - Use STUMPY15 to save on XTRA 2.0 earbuds until 12/10/20): bit.ly/2mdAqcn -Trend router pod: amzn.to/2VMNAPr -Bora NGX edge guide: amzn.to/2VMKryV -Bora NGX saw plate: amzn.to/3otidWh -Clearvue Mini cyclone ((Use coupon code NUBS5): www.clearvuecyclones.com/) -Mortise Master jig: www.mortisemaster.com/ (We may get a small commission if you use one of the above affiliate links. Narex, ISOtunes, Trend, Bora and ClearVue are sponsors of Stumpy Nubs Woodworking Journal)

[@themegasexybasterd]

Thanks for ur reply. i was looking for the link for the router and it took me to the U shaped safety thing that u had not talked about yet and they were out of stock and couldnt find the link for the router plate. Hope this makes some sense for u.

[@SenselessUsername]

What @Zach notices is that the order of links is different: The Router Pod is where the Mortise Master is in the order of the video... So, ideally @StumpyNubs change the order of the list.

[@themegasexybasterd]

@@SenselessUsername thanks for clearing that up. I found it ,the cost is about $209 in ebay....

[@Bob_Adkins]

I've talked with so many fine woodworkers over the years that don't have a clue about the metal in their chisels. Pretty handles and fancy logos are more important buying features. So thanks for knowing that good, hard steel that will take and hold an edge are the most critical feature in chisels and many other tools.

[@patprop74]

A chisel that can cut end grain like that with as much ease as your video suggests is impressive, to say the least, you wouldn't want an idle minded person getting their hands on it to open up paint cans.

[@AndreaArzensek]

What a joy to see this video in my feed! Happy Sunday everyone!

[@Mbmoney1217]

There's a lot of good options here. I recently purchased some Narex Chisels and they are great!

[@chucks4328]

I decided to try out the chisels. Just a small fyi if you sign up for their emails you get 10% off your order.

[@Aaron-P]

That mortis jig blew my mind! 🤯🤯🤯So simple, but so versatile!

[@Cygnusvailand]

I had been holding off on buying chisels since I wanted to buy ones that I'd be happy to use regardless of my skill level. Back around August or September I watched a video on Wood by Wright's channel where he performed a fairly comprehensive analysis on several lines of chisels and the Narex Richter, with the data given, were indicated as being the best all-rounder for edge retention, sharpenability, performance in both hard and softwoods, as well as price. At the time I could only afford two and my project required two sizes of chisels, so I purchased the 1/4" (6mm) and 1/2"(13mm) widths. They are an absolute joy to work with and sharpen in no time at all. I will definitely be picking more up as finances and projects permit.

[@russellh1964]

I was happy to hear ISOtunes is in Indiana. I looked them up and they’re in Carmel. I work in Lebanon and live in Brownsburg Indiana. 👍

[@0student]

finally purchased Mortise Master, got to know about it from this video, thank you!

[@wabio]

I've had those Narex Richters for almost a year. They are fantastic.

[@garymittelstadt7821]

I went with the Dustopper for use with my shop vac. I looked at a couple of other cyclonic products but didn't want to spend $150-200 on a system. Dustopper cost about$50 and works great! It even separates out cotton wood tree cotton. The only time I need to clean my filter now is when I use it while cleaning up after sweeping my woodstove pipe. I don't think there is a better product anywhere that's beats it for value.

[@avryptickle]

You can use festool routers with the track, and you can use makita routers on the track with a little aftermarket doodad.

[@mururoa7024]

Indeed the Dust Deputy issues are long gone. I've had mine (small plastic version) hooked on a Festool shopvac for 4 years now and it still works great.

[@timort2260]

Same mine works just fine no issues only had it for a year or so.

[@ivancarrejo6551]

YOU DID IT AGAIN STUMPY!!!. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!! IM GLAD PAYDAY IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!

[@rpavlik1]

I saw you've got the metal Panto-Router in that cyclone separator video. As a long time Matthias watcher, I smiled 😁

[@tallyman15]

I have the mortise master. Works great. Looks like he upgraded the router plate.

[@adamatmortisemaster6556]

So glad you like our product. We upgraded the slide plate with the hole chart and numbered the holes. Available on our website!

[@pemtax557]

I truly appreciate your shouting out for the Mom & Pop side of this industry. There are some insanely talented, everyday people like the rest of us, just trying to eek out a living while making the rest of our lives a little better because of it. Thanks and keep up the great work you do ... Cheers, Dave

[@LogHouseFarm]

I have the Bora Edge guide and it works great for breaking down large sheets to make them more manageable for the table saw.

[@pawpawstew]

@@davebennett5069 Wood moves and there is no 2x4 that is perfectly straight. Now, some folks make edge guides with MDF or plywood. Those are decent, but the longest one-piece you'd be able to make is 96". This is extruded, machined aluminum that isn't affected by humidity or warpage, has built-in clamps, and two sections equal 100", so it gives you a stabile edge leading into and out of a rip cut on plywood.

[@georgenewlands9760]

The Mortise Master looks great and a much cheaper alternative to a Festool Domino. The bared chisels look very good too, though in truth, I don’t think I’ve ever needed a fine bevel edge on a chisel bigger than 1/4” for those dovetail corners.

[@baraksinz]

You’ve got a smart young guy in your shop there. He’s a woodworker, an archer, AND he shoots a Mathews! 😜

[@btdga]

I've made wooden "router pods" myself, with rubber feet. One thing I do is use my CNC to cut a shallow recess just bigger than the baseplate of the router so that the bit is always centered in the hole and I'm less likely to accidentally chew up the "pod". This also negates the need for the anti-slip material on top. I've made them double sided with one size/shape of baseplate on one side and a different one on the other. They have feet on both sides outboard of the recesses so I can just flip it over and use it for a different router. They are really handy for repetitious work like small radius or chamfers on multiple pieces and when mortising hinges on a batch of doors and jambs. Sometimes I don't even turn the router off. I have something similar for my random orbit sander. In my case the front handle fits in a socket that suspends the router. If you don't have a front handle then a u-shape that fits the narrow part of the body will work. I have a bench top version and one that clamps to the edge of the bench for a lower "reach". They work much better than the commercial "sander sitter" IMO.

[@redas2008]

I bought a set of the in ear iso tunes a few months ago. Another cool feature is you can connect two different phones. Unfortunately I have to carry a work phone (which rings way too much) and my personal phone is used for music, pod casts, etc. Its nice that I can leave the ear buds in and manage 2 phones without having to pull the buds out to dig in my pocket to fish out whatever phone is ringing. That was a cool feature to discover when I started using them.

[@ndothan]

My wife just ordered me a set of the ISO earbuds for Christmas. That new set of buds looks pretty cool

[@alanyoshida45]

You can make custom molded ear buds with a product from radians. It is a two part material that will mold to your ears and improve comfort, fit and it only costs 10 or so dollars. The custom mold feels great and the fit keeps them from falling out as well

[@StumpyNubs]

I can not recommend changing the ear pads on ISOtunes earbuds because I can not speak to the sound reduction quality of the product you refer to.

[@alanyoshida45]

That makes sense. Maybe do one ear and compare the perceived sound reduction. I personally find the improved fit helps

[@Tool-Meister]

FYI, Festool has router attachments for their routers to their guide rails, some with precision adjusters. I’ve adapted my Porter Cable and Hitachi routers to the Festool tracks with simple Baltic birch blocks too.

[@mikeherbst1825]

Hi James, i've made just a few simple planes used basically to clean up awkward dados & rabbets. What I got the most use out of was planes to clean up extremely worn aluminum window guides. 1 set was used to remove the sharp edges on both sides of the guides & to remove jagged edges to allow easy window operation. These were sort of last chance repair tool sets on company housing. Necessity is a mother (period)!😉✌ Great video.

[@sambiscits6711]

A carpeted shop, my feet would love that. :-)

[@trollnapf1670]

They make router bases that work with tracks and another great video and tank you for supporting small businesses.

[@TarekElBaradie]

I wish I can hit that "Thumbs Up" button more than once. Great content. Thanks.

[@nightcatarts]

Hmm, that Mortise Master really is a smart design.

[@tick_magnetedschaper5611]

I really like the Mortise Master. Just today I was thinking about how to cut nice mortises with a router easily. Thanks!

[@jeffreyhill1011]

Order the plans for Matthias's Pantarouter! Super easy, you should be cutting in less than 2 months of wood fab! I kid of course but it is an amazing set if plans compared to other sets I have seen.

[@hartzogLovesScience]

The chisels look particularly attractive.

[@Yawles]

Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa was taking notes. The elves are going to be sooo happy in the workshop this season.

[@curoimacdaire3630]

I always love these Cool Tools videos. Great stuff.

[@MrArcher0]

Best new tools that I’d actually use.

[@WoodworkingWarrior]

3M worktunes are also another great option and the battery last a long time.

[@traillesstravelled7901]

It's really awesome to see someone supporting quality, and or American made products. 🛠️🇺🇲

[@MorgenPeschke]

Those over ear ISOTunes are great news! I've pretty much given up on ear buds, as I'm apparently prone to ear infections, so these existing is awesome!

[@BeauChampion]

I picked up the Isotunes Extra 2.0 during their Black Friday sale. Looking forward to getting them for Christmas! 😄

[@JimHester]

Good that Bora upgraded the circular saw guide and the edge guide for the new system. The clips on the saw guide were pretty easily broken, and I got about three uses out of mine before it went into the recycle bin. And the binding issues on the old guide were a pain in the butt.

[@mastermaker666]

Shooters have had electronic hearing protection for a loong time that allows conversation but cuts out harmful noise and there are bluetooth enabled models from most manufactures(Peltor, Sordin etc)

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for sharing with us James. Great information you gave out. 👍👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@atlas227428]

Wow those Narex Chisels are beautiful !! And i really appreciate your cool tools episodes !!!

[@WilliamDumoreGlobz]

if you say the word "like" just before the cost price it makes it seem more practical

[@stevenkingma9228]

A ward about NRR ratings: That is in decibels - "C" weighted (dBC). So your NRR 27 (dBC) will reduce sound levels by 27 dbC, most equipment is measured in decibels - A weighted (the ear's frequency response). Your NRR rating is reduced by 7 dB (e.g. NRR 27 - 7 dB).

[@raymondrobinson5251]

I have a love hate relationship with woodworking. Hate the cost for an idea shop but love using quality tools and great advice. Your KZbin channel is in my opinion the best out there. By the way, how's you hand done on healing. Split of a nanosecond can result in a bad injury to body parts. People need to be aware that hand tools can also be dangerous. Chisels, hammers, hand saws, screwdrivers and knives etc... I recommend you highlighting a few reminders on this subject. Yes I know it can be redundant, but all of us could use reminders often. My main profession was a machinist for over 40 years. Woodworking as a teenager gave my baseline skills in metal working. Granted, I used CNC equipment in a factory setting for a majority of my machining years. Actually I was the only programmer that knew the language of some of the old CNC equipment that was common 20 years ago. I just begun my social security disability this last month due to my feet and legs. I just bought some wood working tools for some ideas for extra income and I love the refreshing pointers of your programs. Thumbs up on all you videos!

[@5josullivan]

Those chisels were beautiful ! Thank you.

[@geoffsemon7411]

If you have a plank of wood that has a bow, the bora edge guide can be flipped and used with a table saw to give a straight edge if you don't have a jointer

[@StumpyNubs]

Yes, we plan on making a tip video about that sometime :)

[@geoffsemon7411]

@@StumpyNubs That would be great.Really appreciate the great content that you put up.

[@kyoopihd]

That Mortise Master looks awesome. Who needs a Domino, anydangway? :)

[@tjbarke6086]

Bone conduction headphones are a good workaround, in that you can use traditional ear plugs, and the bone conduction makes it so you can still hear them.

[@toysoldier46552]

Heh, my Dust Deputy has lasted for years now James. The plastic is more rubberized now and isn't brittle making it a great solution for those of us with just a shop vac.

[@TheTranq]

I love my Isotunes Xtras. If they upgrade the battery life on them they’d be even better.

[@bobwolinski1608]

While I like Narex Chisels and always thought they were a great value and good quality. One thing you didn't notice on the Richter Chisels was when they polished the backs, they most likely used a buffing wheel of some kind, and it rounded the sides off a bit leaving a radius on the corner. This was all the way to the tip. it took me better than 90 minutes of a lot of elbow grease per chisel to take the back down to a reasonably useable condition. Since that they are great but the claim by Narex that the back needs little or no work is not true at least with the set I received.

[@StumpyNubs]

It took me less than a minute each to lap the backs of mine.

[@bobwolinski1608]

@@StumpyNubs well mine had radius' along both sides that prevented a sharp corner at the tip. they were flat, I'll give you that.

[@mattg7207]

The mortise master is a great tool. I pretty much only do loose tenons now, and I've almost mastered it 😉

[@trcmf]

ISOTUNES for me for Christmas. I can’t wait

[@larrystrayer8336]

I’m a metal worker who does some dead carbon trap fabrication Last year u promoted the iso ear buds. They are fantastic. Ear muffs are not an option with helmets on. Stumpy; I just wanted to thank you for your excellent tool reviews sorting through the good and bad and featuring quality tools. Thanks!!!!!

[@jimmowers7675]

I like your little man in the opening.

[@jeffreyhill1011]

"any size mortise you will want to cut" Nice try Stumps I timber frame haha! I'm kidding, well I do timber frame but the MM is a really REALLY nice tool jig

[@whiteheadcustomcrafts3555]

i got them tools today that was fast set of chisels set of knife markers and a set of scrapers

[@bigburlymikesmswoodworking]

I love that you gave the Mortise Master a shoutout. I've used mine a few times and it's a great and cheaper alternative to something like a Festool Domino for making loose tenons.

[@mattbach7001]

This is exactly the reply I was looking for and, exactly what I was thinking. Thank you Mike and as always, thank you James.

[@TheDWZemke]

Nice job I purchased a couple of products and put a couple on my wish list.. that is rare!

[@vickijohnson9425]

I also love the chisels. I have never done a dove tail joint. Did my first box joint on my table saw building drawers this summer. It was cool, but daunting. Built a sled and ran 3/4 ply through it. Cool part was it was so tight I didn’t just eliminate my need for fasteners but glue as well. It was super tight. I know it was a rookie mistake. Yet not bad for no feeler gauge. It was neat to play though. Most of what I do is regular finishing work. Door installs, base, casings, liners, I am boring myself mentioning it. Love the shop stuff. Love the down home feel. Love that you help out your local businesses. It’s the way it should be, cheers!

[@bhaygood7306]

Thanks very useful information 👍❤️🙏

[@ragincanadiangmail]

Got the ISOtunes PRO from your recommendation and they have been amazing. Great product, super happy with them.

[@FSEAirboss]

Thanks for the latest update. Appreciate the mini reviews. The ISO tunes headset appears to have a nice airgap when wearing a hat as shown. The cups seem quite long (that's just an observation), but I would think it would prevent an effective seal with a hat which is critical to prevent sound leaks. The seals would have to be very soft to conform, which would also make them have shorter lifespans.

[@StumpyNubs]

They seal around my hat very well. I am not sure what's in the padding, but it seems like there may be a very soft layer just under the surface, then a more dense layer under that. That may be why they conform to the hat and seal well. But I'm just guessing since I don't want to dissect mine to be sure :)

[@TheDevnul]

Cool stuff, I bought a new drill press a few months ago and on your recommendation I bought some Fisch forstener bits. They drill wood like butter. I also replaced the chuck with a hand tightening one. Another one of my tools I’m really happy with. Thanks James!

[@seanchips]

Thanks for all the cool recommendations, just ordered the isotunes flex with your discount code (works on the EU site if anyone is wondering, £8 off). Cheers from France. :)

[@RichardMerrill3Hawk]

I've also held off on buying chisels. Too confusing for a beginner. chisels. I'll try Narex when I can afford to upgrade from my single Stanley 3/8" chisel from the hardware store!

[@johncassidy4646]

Thanks for the Information

[@lwcd2833]

Great information. Those chisel's are beautiful. Thank you

[@wilcoxtube]

Thanks, James! Just ordered up the IsoTunes muffs, with your discount code. Much appreciated!!

[@mariushegli]

I have nothing to say really, but I appreciate your content, and wish to help with the yt-algorithms.

[@bstr3000]

same, here is a reply :v

[@crazytomato4845]

Here here

[@kyoopihd]

[@user-sd1ji7py9i]

Thank you for the wonderful work video. It was very helpful. I will subscribe to the channel.

[@markproulx1472]

There is no shortage of clever people!

[@change_your_oil_regularly4287]

Unfortunately there is an equal number of twats

[@lechatbotte.]

Wow those chisels are a thing of beauty, makes me not want to use them, just look at them.

[@whiteheadcustomcrafts3555]

just bought the set and some other stuff from the site thanks for the link

[@anthonyendean5188]

Hi stumpy I've got a festool hoover i was a bit pissed off with the price of the hoover bags so i took them too a local seemstress she fitted a zip at the bottom right across 9 euros their now resusable I've used 1 for 7 months so far give it a try

[@StumpyNubs]

Since the bag is a filter, putting a zipper on the bottom defeats half the purpose. But I suppose if I used it so much that I was changing bags every couple weeks, I might consider that.

[@watermain48]

Thanks James.

[@4x4Moses]

Wish I had seen this before buying my Dust Deputy!

[@JoeC92]

Depending on the tracksaw brand they make router attachments. The bosch I have has an option and of course Festool does. Not sure about the Dewalt or Makita options though. but since the makita can use the festool rails you could probably use the festool option, but not 100% sure on that. The dust collection to me was worth getting a tracksaw vs a circular saw guide system. I love how your channel doesn't just use all the festool fancy stuff though. Makes your at home hobby wood worker feel more like they can actually do a lot more since a lot of the other channels just show every top dollar tool.

[@jeanneosias5521]

just ordered the iso tunes Bluetooth hearing protectors and used your discount code thank you!!

[@kristilbilyeu7682]

Hey, James! I love your “cool tool” videos, and I find myself doing a little online shopping almost every time I watch a new video 😂 Just wanted to let you know about a slight error in your video. On the first part when talking about the 100-year Narex chisels, you mentioned they freeze the tools to -190°F. According to their website (shopping again 😂), they actually freeze them to -190°C, which is -310°F. Thanks for the videos and your newsletter!

[@OmegaGamingNetwork]

That Bora NGX actually looks really interesting. I had almost given up on edge guides as every single one I've found just didn't live up to expectations and frankly was barely better than just clamping a regular straight edge. This one actually looks really well designed and honestly the price is far more reasonable than I anticipated.

[@bretts4343]

I, too, was pretty impressed with the prices of the Bora NGX saw plate. It's interesting, though, there are a lot of negative reviews - mostly indicating that it doesn't hold very well on the saw. Have you purchased it? What's your feeling on how it clamps to the saw? I've got some similar edge guides already (had 'em for years) and would love to find out that the saw plate would fit on them!

[@OmegaGamingNetwork]

@@bretts4343 I hadn't gotten around too it just yet as the stack of projects I had didn't involve any plywood. That said, I will probably be picking it up here in the next month or two tops as I have a few things coming up. I'll try to remember to post my thoughts on it here. I imagine that how well it holds on the saw might be more related to the particular saw used than anything.

[@ecaff9515]

Excellent video

[@magicdaveable]

Cool tools. Thanks Stumpy.

[@pezzye]

Love you videos, you're honest, upfront and give great tips for learners like me 😁😁😁

[@MrMarkpeggy]

Thanks for the great video James 👍

[@dpmeyer4867]

thanks....appreciated....there goes my Christmas bonus :)

[@codyhufstetler643]

Anyone know what hose attachment he uses on the carpet? It looks like it has brushes - maybe turbine powered?

[@chrischristenson4547]

How much expansion gap do you leave around the edges, under the baseboard, and around the island

[@Rage-of-War]

I love this series!!!!!!

[@davidleard816]

I’ve b.even looking for some nice chisels for my first set. I pulled the trigger on a set of 4!

[@skizzik121]

I would have had to re-polish the back of those. Don't care if it took an extra hour, it would have been worth it. I don't often give too many fucks about the look of my tools but when they start out that damn pretty the extra effort of the creator should be respected.

[@christopherlarime4095]

Would be REALY cool if you did one of these videos about wood turning tools specifically. I have already bought a couple of your recommended tools including the CBN wheels from woodturners wonders and more recently the Harvey HW615 15” Industrial Bandsaw to be delivered soon. I love the CBN wheels. Only wish I had found them sooner. I am sure I will enjoy the bandsaw also. Great stuff. always look forward to your videos?

[@StumpyNubs]

I use Carter and Son turning tools as much as I can. Best in the business, both in quality and service. It's another great family business.

[@bluewanderer9903]

Great upload this my man. My teacher told me about narex he loves them and I already have them on my mind, would live a set but cant get them yet. However that cyclone looks interesting. much better than diy solutions, would love something like that for my metabo, anything that saves on bags and filters without compromising suction power is a must imho. PS. I wont mention earphones for the workshop in the class or he will fail me forever, dismissed, gulag...

[@gregj2647]

Nice review and I too like to support the little guy. I have the original ISO Tune ear buds and the one thing I really dislike is the flimsy cover that goes over the charging connector. I surprised I haven’t lost it yet. I complained to the company and their comment was this was going to be fixed in the new version. Wonder if they did but I’m not buying a new set to find out.

[@xoxo2008oxox]

A BIG thank you for the ISOTunes Link. I needed an over the ear replacement (my gun muffs just were too fragile) and pre-ordered a set.

[@WreckDiver99]

I'm on my 2nd set of Isotunes Pro. They still suffer from connection issues. Why? I do not know. I am looking at the "IsoTunes Free" because I hate the rubber cord as it sticks to my neck. They should move to a braided cord so that it won't stick to your neck. I've had to move to the unsafe "Cord in the front" look, and yes, it has gotten caught. I dislike over the ear hearing protection (just me), so the Iso Tunes free are looking better and better for me.