7 TOOLS You Will Have To Make After Watching This.

[@startmaking1]

For your one month free trial of Skill share here is the link skl.sh/startmakin10241

[@MadNoisy]

Subbed 🤘🤘 Great video.

[@TheMeatyBoosh]

I like how you remind yourself/us that sometimes it's nice to just make something to spend time relaxing doing something with your hands.

[@startmaking1]

I had to do that just this week. Some time we spend all our time hustling to do things rather than just enjoying something.

[@SouthernBlades]

I just spent an hour trying to find this video for the rag box with a cutter. Thank you so much for sharing it!❤❤❤

[@startmaking1]

Not a problem. Im glad you enjoyed it.

[@joculator9820]

really appreciate you showing the process of exploration and the dead ends - adds a ton of value that few wood youtubers have

[@startmaking1]

Trial and error is about the only way I know lol. Thank you,

[@Hoochiemamawrangler]

For joining boards at 90 degrees, nothing beats the Woodpeckers BC4-M2 Box Clamps. I bought 8 of them and my home if full of built-ins and cabinets. Best money I've ever spent on corner clamping.

[@startmaking1]

Wow, not very often people use woodpecker and best money spent in a sentence. Not throwing shade, genuinely happy that you have something that works that well for you.

[@bernardmcmahon7434]

Thanks for this video. It's refreshing that you share the mistakes you make, Lord knows we all make them. Love the process you use to think through the problems. It shows you are no different than anyone else, just brave enough to show the mistakes and oopsies and how you problem solve. Again thank you

[@startmaking1]

I could not agree more Bernard. And thank you.

[@farrier2708]

Woodworkers do NOT make mistakes. However, we often have reasons for redesign.

[@Bluuuz]

Mark, I’m in awe of your ability to come up with new, amusing and useful videos every other week. Do you ever get any time left to do your own projects?? I love your dramatic re-enactments of workshop cockups. You’re either a natural actor or you really do film everything and share shamelessly (which is the only way to share, btw). 😂 The beauty of the workshop gizmos in this video is the rough-and-ready nature of them, encouraging me to actually, err, start making. I’m going to have a go at the clamp rests. I’m always struggling to keep my pipe clamps stable when starting a glue up. Next week, get your jigsaw out, make a hand out of 1/2 inch ply and use it to pat yourself on the back.

[@startmaking1]

Hi ROger. Firstly thank you. In all honesty my biggest worry in this adventure is that one day I will run out of video ideas and have to stop. So far though I have the next 10 planned out. To be honest 90% of my cock ups are exactly that. I cant act for toffee and I make so many mistakes it's easy to show the best ones. I am making a pallet wood project this month and I'm not exaggerating when I say there have been more errors than things done right. It's just constant head slaps. Hand on heart, the clamp rests have been used the most since making this video. I have used my sash clamps a lot with the pallet wood and these are awesome. Total fluke but the beauty is it doesnt matter what they look like. So long as they raise the clamp and keep it fairly stable. The corner clamps are not quite as perfect but a really fun experiment. As always bud. Thank you and dont worry I want to do a French cleat video asap.

[@jeffruffing2316]

I was thinking on the panel clamping part, inside of cutting out the areas, which may weaken the clamp, try putting in holes to accommodate pre drilling. Put little metal tubes in to prevent the drill bit from wandering. Once the pre drilled holes are in, then it should be a breeze to join the two corners together.

[@startmaking1]

I think this is the upgrade for sure Thank you.,

[@movinfawward]

Glad you put this together. The do-overs and the commentary were as useful as the commentary.

[@startmaking1]

I like to try and show the human side as there is no way I can do this without mistakes.

[@GoComm79]

Instead of cutting out those big notches on your corner clamp, I would’ve just drilled a big hole (5/8” or so) or maybe two holes. That way the jig stays strong and sturdy, but still gives you access to insert screws. Either way, awesome idea and thank you so much for making this video. Edit: I should’ve read the comments first. Somebody else already suggested this, lol. But with my idea, making the holes bigger, it gives you access to use different sizes of screws.

[@startmaking1]

I feel like I really have to do it now. Sounds so much better than what I have done. Thank you

[@tombrown6786]

I took about a half hour "break" today to make a rag cutter attachment for my cleat wall rag box. Can't figure out how to paste a pic here, but I shot a couple 1/8" dowels through the notches in the box cutter blade to help keep it secure in the groove I cut for it...I love your videos!

[@startmaking1]

Brilliant. Thats exactly what I mean by little wins. Thank you for sharing.

[@hamjudo]

I'm going to make a cutter based on your rag cutter. If it is handy, I will use it for cutting things other than rags. That means, I will want to be able to replace dull blades. Someone else suggested using wooden dowels in the blade slots. I will use metal rods instead. I will use nails that are cut to the right length.

[@startmaking1]

Very good ideas. Very good indeed

[@jimmylovesbikes]

Fantastic ideas!!! I cut rags down all the time, and your awesome little rag slicer will be a fantastic addition to my workshop. Thank you sir!!!

[@startmaking1]

Thank you for saying so. I appreciate it.

[@bobtaschler4561]

Brilliant content - Solving problems is what woodworking is all about. So not allow FOMU stop you from making.

[@startmaking1]

Never a truer word spoken. Thank you.

[@tvctaswegia497]

Agreed. If you don't fail, you won't learn from your mistakes, and the surest way to fail is not to try in the first place. Ingenuity through adversity. :)

[@raydriver7300]

You are a clever man Mark. Useful information and well delivered. One of the joys of the craft is the willingness of contributors to share everything. You could easily have edited out the trial pieces. It gives me hope 🌞

[@startmaking1]

Hi Ray. Thank you. you are very kind. I'm not sure there would be much to show if I didnt show mistakes and the like. Rest assured from the builds that will follow this that I have worked on this week, there are more to come. Lots more.

[@TheRealMagisD]

I retrofit all my clamps to self closing learned from Izzy swan. Grab a bag or rubber bands make a minor groove base of clamp jaws slap rubber bands on Boom basic clamp upgraded to the self closing model. But that corner clamp mod is nice.

[@startmaking1]

I saw him do this once and have never tried it. Smart man though so I am assuming it is brilliant. Thank you.

[@wesandell]

I genuinely enjoyed this video. I loved how you showed your trial and error with some of the tools and how after all that work on the card scraper solution, a simple and cheap alternative would have been way better.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you very much.

[@twfc7]

Love the way you experiment to solve a problem. Great ethos and some handy projects, thanks.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you very much.

[@hoa8954]

Thanks, mate... You're an inspiration! Cheers from the US!

[@startmaking1]

Thats really kind, thank you.

[@orangeskythinking]

Oh….the rag box and cutter…excellent! Thank you. 🙏 new wee project for my art desk. 🧡

[@startmaking1]

It's the simple ones that make the differences.

[@jimrosson6702]

Great video as always Mark so many great tips definitely going to make myself a rag box and a cutter to go with it and som of the clamp stands also love you channel and your positive energy on even the little wins and in this time of my life I can use that encouragement so thanks for always making such great videos. Keep up the great work.

[@startmaking1]

Hi Jim. I hope you are well. Thank you as always bud. It's funny how the rag box and clamp stands were just last minute additions to a clamp adaption video and they are the ones that everyone likes. And the ones I have used the most since making them. Thats the proof I guess. Enjoy the build.

[@michaelsorensen7567]

"that was the only time i had, and it made a big difference to me" That philosophy 3 minutes in is what got my like, off to watch the rest of the vid to see if it's a sub

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Michael. Much appreciated.

[@kevinthomson6324]

I like the clamp holders at the end. I may be making myself a set of those

[@startmaking1]

It's funny, they were an after thought but now are the most used from the video.

[@themictionary]

Thanks for this. I just purchased the table saw fence and mitre gauge via your link. Nearly AU$400 is a lot, but it sounds like a very decent bit of kit that will make life easier.

[@startmaking1]

I love mine. Genuinely I had to make 45 degree cuts the other day for a frame and have never managed it before. This made it really easy. And more to the point dead on accurate. The fence is a little heavy imo, not an issue for a cabinet saw but I plan to make some plastic skids so that it can run easier over the table saw top.

[@startmaking1]

PS thank you for support ing the channel and using the link. Amazing.

[@themictionary]

@@startmaking1 Happy to help! My woodworking journey is only just beginning but I'm enjoying gearing up and learning. My 'workshop' will be a tiny 2m x 1.5m storeroom and a carport. My neighbours will hate me, but you've got to have a hobby.

[@vincentcozza99]

Mark you have an Engineering Brain!!! That's why I love watching your videos!! If you were born hundreds of years ago you could be a billionaire lol. You should contact a Patten company and show them your work and ideas. Definitely always looking forward to watching what you come up with next!! Peace Brother!!

[@startmaking1]

I must get that from my Dad. Though I never thought I had one. Brain that is lol. I would love to be an inventor years ago but sadly now you need a good PC and the know how to use it and a 3D printer. None of which make me happy. I just like throwing wood together until something works,. Thank you for your kind words. Much appreciated.

[@howarddavies3744]

I love the fact you are brave enough to show that mistakes are made. Kudos

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Howard. It's important to me to show everything .

[@charitiekbyrd1]

Another great video! I love the clamps idea, I'm definitely going to have to try that one. I always have a hard time lining the 90 degrees up and clamping. Your videos are always helpful and I always watch for you to put out another one. You are one of my favorite woodworkers to watch too. Keep up the great work and stay safe. Can't wait to see what you do next!💯😁

[@startmaking1]

Hey, how are you doing. And thank you. Such a kind comment as always. I appreciate it.

[@charitiekbyrd1]

@@startmaking1 I'm doing good thanks. Hope you are well. I'm just staying busy and doing woodworking where I can. Having the time to do it is what's a bit difficult for me but I do love doing it. Your videos are very helpful too. I learn something new every time I watch your videos so thank you for that. Can't wait to see your next one, have a great day and stay safe 💯😁

[@davewest6788]

Great ideas and skill builders for novice. Keep the videos going.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Dave. Much appreciated.

[@iainrutherford184]

Ingenious. Love the '2 scrape fail' test... and more importantly, some inspiration for garage playtime 😂.

[@startmaking1]

Yes! Enjoy the play time bud.

[@Strippy5]

Great stuff again mate. Love the jig work and how you’re thinking of small wins. Love the discussion in mental health a few videos ago. Keep up the great work! 🎉

[@startmaking1]

Thank you so much as always. Small wins are vital in my opinion.

[@shaun30-3-mg9zs]

Hi Mark, hope your well, great idea the corner clamp and the rag cutter such a simple design and works well. Just amazes me where you get these ideas from, this is why I enjoy your videos. As always a great video, catch you soon take care

[@startmaking1]

too much watching woodworking content and experimenting I think Shaun. Fun to have a go though. Take it easy bud.

[@timch5227]

you already got me with the first one, its always a pain to use the scissors for cutting tissues, because you have to keep it tightenend for it to cut. Thanks for this video

[@startmaking1]

This is what prompted me to make one. Thank you for sharing.

[@timch5227]

@@startmaking1 i just built one yesterday and it f*cking rocks, never gonna get rid of it

[@startmaking1]

@@timch5227 brilliant.

[@billyblackie9417]

That is genius idea to add to the rag box. very necessary and convenient and great idea to add to other projects

[@startmaking1]

|Always the simple ones. The clamp raisers were an afterthought and are the most used since making them. funny how it goes.

[@billyblackie9417]

@@startmaking1 simple is best, I always like to keep my projects simple which leads to other ideas. Like your rag box cutter. The design of cutter itself you have gives me great ideas with the safe aspect you have around the blade can be adopted for rolls of tapes, paper towels andd rolls of paper that can be used to draw on, cut off stick on timber and cut around

[@ianpearse4480]

Great share yet again Mark. I love making prototypes, always worth the time. I also like the little wins concept.

[@startmaking1]

Hi Ian. Hope you are well bud. And thank you. I have to say the biggest surprise on the video is the clamp stands. I have used them more than any of the others from this and the last video. And they were a last minute addition. Who knew?

[@ianpearse4480]

@@startmaking1 We are all good thanks Mark. I think the clamp stands are really nice and I will be making them out of hand cut 2x4s very soon I feel. I am suffering with "lack of get on with it fever" but must move on with my latest build this next week. I will let you know once it's ready. Stay safe out there my friend.

[@edwardsierpowski3839]

I was thinking with your clamp you were going to drill a couple of holes either side so it would have guides for a drill or a driver into the spot you needed, giving it accuracy as well as access and would keep the rigidity rather than weakening the clamp by taking away material.

[@CeeJayThe13th]

Yep. He overthought it again lol

[@startmaking1]

This would have been an excellent idea.

[@edwardsierpowski3839]

@@startmaking1 looking forward to the updated model😂

[@claytor920]

​@@startmaking1 Seeing the thought process and iteration is actually very helpful in understanding the final design as well as applying the same thinking to other shop problems.

[@chriscollins9717]

I was thinking the same although that will limit you more to where you put your screws on whereas this way there's more options

[@Damon_Barber]

Thanks for another great video, Mark!! 🎉🎉 I really enjoy watching you work through making something new and following your thought process!

[@startmaking1]

Hey Damon. Thank you bud. Appreciate the support as always.

[@bradhicks9847]

Rag box and rag cutter are going on my project list! As far as sticking things to card scrapers for greater comfort - what about using a flexible magnet by itself?

[@startmaking1]

What a wonderful idea. I have to give it a go now. Thank you.

[@davidtaylor8244]

I am a professional woodworker running my own joinery shop, and I must pick you up on your push sticks. What you have created there is probably more dangerous than no push sticks at all, they are far to tall to have any control over the material you are pushing, the silly saw handle ends you have cut into them has left them incredibly weak so the minute you get a piece of timber that starts to spring against the riving knife, you will automatically put extra pressure through the handle to push the material, the handle will snap and your hands will go straight into the blade. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE bin these stupid push sticks and use a conventional 1/2" thick 3" wide 14 - 18" long push stick, ergonomically shaped with a birds beak to give downward and forward control. Sometimes you just do not need to reinvent the wheel!! Anyone reading this comment please do not make these. If I caught any of my guys making and using these in my shop I would sack them there and then.

[@startmaking1]

I appreciate your comment. I personally don't get the control from the plastic push stick that came with the table. The downward pressure just isn't there for me. The push paddle is too thin at the handle, that's why I have made one thicker. It won't break any easier than what you are suggesting now. But the handle gives easier leverage. My arm is moving forward, only a tilt of my wrist is needed for downward pressure. With the other style I felt that you drive your whole arm downwards. I don't use it for all applications but equally I would feel have to say that sacking someone for making one of these is very extreme. Anyway, as I said, I appreciate your opinion. Thank you for sharing.

[@davidtaylor8244]

@@startmaking1 I wasn't suggesting you use the plastic ones that come with the machines, we always bin them. I am saying the best push sticks are made from solid timber, which I think is preferable to plywood, thin say 1/2 - 3/4" max, quite deep say 3" or so and long enough to keep you well away from the blade, the downward pressure is determined by the angle of the birds beak you cut into it. You shouldn't need a lot of downward pressure, the revolving table saw blade should keep the material down, unless the blade is crabbing to the fence, or out of line with the riving knife, in which case the back of the blade can try to pick the material up as it passes. You are right when you say sacking someone for making one of these is extreme, but then again, they would be making one of these on my time and I bet it will take a lot longer to make one of these than the minute or so it takes to make a simple push stick on the bandsaw, so maybe not so extreme LOL😆

[@LORENRussell-x4y]

After watching this I realized that he doesn't comprehend the concept of work smarter not harder

[@startmaking1]

@@LORENRussell-x4y who me. You are probably right lol

[@marksandford1522]

Harsh but true.

[@DaveGDesigns]

I love those clamp stands I’m definitely gonna make some of those 👌🏻

[@startmaking1]

Most used tool from the video so far. I had no clue how useful they would be

[@DamianDArienzo]

I like that you're real. Nice work.

[@startmaking1]

Thats really kind. Thank you

[@anthonygriffin3147]

Very good mark belting video will defo come in handy aspeshly the clamp

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Anthony. Very much appreciated. Honestly, the clamp raisers are the most used so far. Who knew.

[@bakerfx4968]

That corner clamp jig is awesome. Thank you!

[@startmaking1]

IT does work, I promise, not perfectly but enough lol

[@patfishingandcamping5543]

Haha! I didn’t form that sentence very well. I love your channel I’m yet to start my woodworking journey. Just finished building a shed so starting soon

[@startmaking1]

Thank you. I dont form many well in truth. Well done on finishing the shed. Next step is to get inside and have some fun.

[@ehRalph]

I made a wood handle grip for my scrapers from a thin strip of wood. It has slightly raised truss head screws on each end to slide in the edges of the scraper and a thumb screw pusher in the center to bow the scraper out. It works, but I only use it for heavy duty scraping jobs.

[@startmaking1]

I think I am going to try something like this. Sounds like a really good idea. Thank you

[@dougdavidson175]

Thanks Mark! Take care & stay safe.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Doug. Very much appreciated. Stay safe bud

[@paul-57]

I think the rag box and cutter are a great idea.

[@startmaking1]

THats very kind. Thank you.

[@bgpappy30]

Thank you for sharing. I am a new subscriber and today is the first day I seen your channel. I hope you have a great rest of the weekend and a great week. One love!!!

[@startmaking1]

Hey, I hope your weekend was great. And thank you.

[@David.M.]

I enjoy making these type of projects. Thanks

[@startmaking1]

Me too,. Thank you too.

[@TheYesnoyesnoyesno]

Love the 'live' bit, especially the relatable 'of course it wouldn't work'... My first thought was to drill a 8mm hole then put in a hollow copper tube as a guide for a 6mm drill bit. I would have tried it but who knows if I also hit the 'of course it wouldn't work' stage.

[@startmaking1]

I just could not see it before. I had to see it in practise to realise I had not succeeded. lol. Love the tube idea. I think that is the real solution.

[@Greyotterstudio]

Nice work Mark, useful stuff, although I HATE chiselling out plywood, I can never get it clean enough haha.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Alex. Could not agree more.

[@jimweisgram9185]

Check out the card scraper sold by Crucible Tools in the states. Instead of a rectangle the scraper has curves on the 2 long edges and the corners are "radiused." This means you don't need to flex the scraper to do its job. To deal with the hot steel, it comes with a piece of flexible magnet. Your thumbs go on that. You can buy one but you can also grind your own scraper to the shape you want. And flexible magnetic sheets are inexpensive and can be cut down with scissors or a knife. No burned thumbs.

[@startmaking1]

Very good advice. Thank you.

[@paulmaryon9088]

Another great video, thanks Mark, had a little chuckle with the clamp thing, Thanks again, keep 'em coming and, yep...... stay lucky!!

[@startmaking1]

Hi Paul, you have to laugh when these things happen. and I seem to have them happen a fair bit lol.

[@paulmaryon9088]

@@startmaking1 Yes me too, thanks buddy

[@rosstifer07]

For the card scraper. Just grab a thin fleximagnet from your fridge. The kind that you can get for free from businesses. Sticks in place well enough and insulates your fingers from heat.

[@startmaking1]

A few people have said this. I will give it a go, thank you.

[@bigredracingdog466]

3:12 You have all those nice dog holes in your workbench that I assume are square to one another. A few dogs and some in-line clamps will hold your workpiece so you can drill or whatever.

[@startmaking1]

square is a stretch for the dog holes. I did it without a jig. good for clamping less for reference.

[@bigredracingdog466]

@@startmaking1 I used a Parf guide for mine. I'm amazed at how square it turned out. It was a lot of work though. Next time I'll pay to have it done on a CNC.

[@jackson2uk]

Great video as usual, thanks for showing the mistakes

[@startmaking1]

Thank you. Always appreciated,.

[@globyois]

On your first project, the cornering clamps, I believe I would have drilled four holes, two on each side of the clamp wooden jaws, about a 16th of an inch greater in diameter than the screw heads that I’m going to screw into the edge of the boards. That way you can slide the jaws and clamp up and down to the desire point you want for the screw to go in. And if you make the holes an appropriate and exact distance from each other, you can be guaranteed that the placement will be the same with each fastening. Thanks, I very much enjoyed the video.

[@startmaking1]

This is such a good idea. And one that I am itching to try now. Thank you.

[@dannymurphy1779]

Great fun with that corner clamp build Mark, this whole 'butt joint' business is a lot harder than it looks, I have learnt the hard way myself! They are lovely clamps, but with butt joints the power of the drill is an issue too. Best way I have seen is to have one piece in the vice and one flat on the bench, do not give these joints any opportunity to go on the wonkus when drilling because they will always gladly take it! For bigger butts I have seen a jig of a plywood base with some blocks on that are squared up and you need a stop and wedges I think to hold the wood in. Anyway great vid!

[@startmaking1]

Could not agree more. I need at least 2 other people to help join 2 boards together. I like the vice idea. I will try and lock one down to the side of my bench with my microjig clamps. Great idea. I am thinking about a corner guide on the bench similar to what you describe. Would be a fun experiment. thank you.

[@skippylippy547]

This was a fun video! I loved it.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@patrickfee5065]

loved this video great ideas!

[@startmaking1]

Thank you very much Patrick

[@victorcarmelo8606]

I have some squeeze clamps but the cheap ones you think they grip but slowly get loose. Have you experienced this, if yes what was your solution? Always a great video, thanks for sharing.

[@startmaking1]

These ones never seem to slip to be honest. But they are not the cheapest, nor the priciest.

[@gary2632]

Blinding video - totally get the dopamine reference 😉

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Gary.

[@richardanderson1152]

Very cool ideas thanks

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Richard. Very much appreciated.

[@dspeerelec643]

I think on your cutter, I would not use glue. The mortised retaining space makes sense as do the retaining screws. Finally, why not expose more of the blade. You are using 15% of the blade length. Reset the position so you can turn the blade over to use part of the other side of the blade. I love your creative ideas. Just a few suggestions to consider.

[@startmaking1]

this is a good point. thank you.

[@patatje1434]

very useful video, thanks buddy!! 👍🙂

[@startmaking1]

Thank you very much.

[@williambuckley1185]

Good ideas Mark, thanks.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you William. I really appreciate it.

[@ianmurray3820]

Hey mark I use a stanley no 80 but you could easily make a wooden one nice piece of hard wood couple of slots to house a blade , maybe a magnet or two and a threaded insert/ thumb screw for tension, having said that you can pick up an 80 pretty cheap at the moment.!!!👍

[@startmaking1]

I think that this has to be in the next video. I really need one. Although I think I got a no80 in my auction lot. Though it is more fun to make stuff.

[@TheRealMagisD]

for the card scraper even easier and cheaper .. some old fridge magnet/ business card works wonders

[@startmaking1]

I hadn't even considered this. Thank you bud.

[@andrewgraves4026]

Inspired me to pick up a sharpie. Omg why isn’t there a line on my table saw - THANK YOU

[@startmaking1]

Before you do it with a sharpie, make sure you don't have different kerf blades. Mine is pencil for that reason

[@alifelongfriend]

excellent video

[@startmaking1]

Thank you.

[@LouisBarry-wc4qv]

The addition to the bar clamps is more difficult to use then necessary.

[@startmaking1]

I disagree. I wish I had made it before. Honestly.

[@DeenHussain-zz3gs]

Mark just wanted to say don't put yourself down buddy as the videos im watching is much better & educational then most the Americans you tube rubbish out there so buddy keep doing what your doind & bringing new projects to watch....

[@startmaking1]

Thats really kind bud. Thank you.

[@lcjrio]

I have got those clamps and by far they are the best ones (i must say that i didn't spend too much money in quality clamps). They are BBB (Bueno, Bonito y Barato, in English, Good, Nice and Cheap)

[@startmaking1]

Could not agree more. These are ones I buy every Black Friday sale.

[@themeat5053]

Mark, these are cracking ideas. The rag cutter is brilliant (sorry for this nitpicking comment) but, since the blade is glued with CA is it difficult to change when it dulls? No matter, knowing you, you will make a whole new improved appliance before you'd change out a blade. Your clamp is excellent and I like that you recognized a problem and tried a work around. Could you just drill holes through the jaw creating a "sight/access" hole, closer to the joint? I'm not saying I know, I'm just spitballing. If I may and please take this in the spirit it is intended (that is I respect you and your efforts; but that I want you to be as safe as possible), consider, at the table saw, to have your cutoff come off opposite the side of the fence even when using your miter gauge. In your case, I'd say that would be the left. You may see why when you watch your video again, and then think it through. With what you were doing there, it is not as big a deal, but it's a matter of habit and you might not want to get into the thinner piece between the blade and the fence. Sorry. You can obviously disregard if you are more comfortable or have more experience doing it the way that you did. As always, as many Thumbs Up as I have.

[@startmaking1]

hi Meat. Apologies for the late reply. Hope you re well bud. You re spot on regarding the blade and no need to apologise bud. Honestly your feedback and advice is priceless. And I think you are right Mark 2 and 3 will correct the issues. Holes for the clamp are the solution I think, maybe even lined with metal pipe. We will see. If I can be bothered. Someone also sent me their idea to have extendable brackets for larger and smaller applications. It's interesting that you mention the table saw thing. I tend to mix it up as there is more space for the mitre gauge on the left and usually I move the fence well away from the cut. I assume the issue is that the thin off cut will catch between blade and fence. It's interesting as when cutting a board I always have the larger area closer to the fence where possible and the smaller bit on the left of the blade. Not sure which I like more but I will try the gauge on the right and see how it feels. thank you Meat and as the saw is still less that a year old for me I know I have a lot of learning to do. Like putting the crown guard back on which I was getting lazy with. Appreciated as always bud, thank you. Mark

[@themeat5053]

@@startmaking1 You're more than welcome. As for my recovery, the shoulder is probably 85%. But at my age, one tends to wait for the other shoe to fall. I made a new gangway door for the chicken coop and when I installed it I did something to what I'm saying are both my hamstrings. Just another thing, but nothing serious. I can't emphasize enough how much I enjoy watching your process. You see, woodworking is not for dummies. You are thinking through processes and being innovative. As we would have said in my former profession: "Drive On." Cheers!

[@agn855]

Young Phill Collins has gone into woodworking? 😯

[@startmaking1]

Honestly. I never got this until I changed glasses lol. I'll take the compliment though.

[@aravenstale824]

Great ideas

[@startmaking1]

Thank you.

[@andykynaston1261]

Another great video. 💯

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Andy. Very much appreciated.

[@avroncotton]

Just came across your channel. You so much look like Phil Collins!

[@startmaking1]

Thank you. I thin k.

[@markduggan3451]

Great ideas.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Mark. As always I appreciate it.

[@matthewharper9615]

I didn't know the Geico Gecko did woodworking videos too :)))

[@startmaking1]

Brilliant. I had to google what it was but I will take the compliment. Thank you.

[@gan314159]

Rather than the plywood to hold the corner clamps on, perhaps 3 short screws, bedded in so the head (ideally a dome head) holds it to the clamp?

[@startmaking1]

took me a minute to picture this. I think you are on to something for sure. Thank you .

[@LB-W]

Where do you buy your wood. I notice you don’t use a lot of cheap pine. Hardwood is soooo expensive. What do you use for different projects and what is the cheapest way to get wood when you are a beginner. I am a lady that is learning from Uncle KZbin as I didn’t have a handy man to teach me. I love your vlogs. ❤

[@startmaking1]

Thank you very much. I am lucky to have a timber merchant within half a mile of where I live and for hard wood I order online. But to be honest I dont build large enough things to need a huge amount of wood. The hardwood I am very sparing with for sure. I use ply for jigs, workshop projects like French cleat holders and benches. I use hard wood for small projects like boxes and gifts like bottle openers and coasters. I use pallet wood and cheap pine to experiment with. For instance at the moment I am making a mini chest of drawers and as it is for the workshop I am using pallet wind but man is it labour intensive but it teaches you a lot making it work. I learnt everything from KZbin to be fair. I know wood is expensive but sometimes hard wood is easier to work than pine. The softness of pine can make it hard to use chisels and the like on whereas a nice bit of white oak can be a delight. I learn by slicing bits off an old off cut of oak counter top. Wasn't easy but it was cheap. I hope this helps. Oh and my timber merchant lets me dig through their hard wood off cuts. Maybe approach a local cabinet maker or timber merchant and ask.

[@CharlieMikeWoodworks]

Very good ideas, thank you! You've got a subscriber out of me.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you very much and welcome aboard.

[@JohnColgan.]

Your corner clamp was a good design. Drillingg a 12mm hole ar appropriate locations would let you drill & screw without sacrificing strength, alignment and clamping force.

[@startmaking1]

A few have mentioned this idea and I think you are spot on. thank you.

[@holwu]

Nice video and great ideas. Consider using chapters / timestamps next time to improve watching experience.

[@startmaking1]

Now that is a good reminder. Thank you;.

[@Choedron]

You should always draw the card scraper towards you. Not push it. I do not understand why so many do it wrong. When you push, it tends to bend. It should stay straight. When you draw, you use more fingers and it can stay straight.

[@startmaking1]

I did not know this . And in truth find it far harder to do. I find I get lots more control pushing,

[@stefanward-bradley7006]

Love the content. Though once the cuts are done it's a good idea to mute those clips as the hoover drone makes it frustrating to focus on your speaking.

[@startmaking1]

I thought this video was entirely voice over. apart from the one live bit about the clamp. Do you mind telling me when this happened so I can check it out please.

[@skasteve6528]

With that rag cutter. You've glued the blade in, glued the wood together. So whenever you need to change the blade, you will have to make a new one. I don't think the recess is overkill, it hold the blade in place, so no need for glue.

[@reddogknives]

He did mention the overkill of the super glue. The CA glue is not really that strong, it sticks to the wood better than the steel, so you can pop that blade out of there pretty easy for a replacement, and just a dab or two would do the trick

[@startmaking1]

Glue was probably too far and in honesty screws in the right place would have made it replaceable. never mind.

[@jeghedderhenrik]

about the dcardscraper being unconfortabl... a pair of gloves is an easy fix, and you can get them with a not slipery rubber on the inside

[@startmaking1]

Thats a great idea. Thank you.

[@kenerickson4923]

Half lap is what I call your clamp holder joints

[@startmaking1]

Thank you. you have no idea how long that bugged me while I was editing.

[@JamesScalf-q5k]

I wouldn't have glued the 2 faces of the rag holder box together. The blade will eventually dull and need to be changed out. I would have opted for threaded inserts and a removable face...

[@startmaking1]

Great idea.

[@chriscollins9717]

Nice video. I was wondering if the 45 degree clamp would work out better the other way round, so the weight of the clamp was over the work and therefore less likely to tip?

[@startmaking1]

Thats is such a good point. I did it this was incase you use more than one so they would not clash but weight wise you re spot on bud.

[@DanCasey810]

Have you done a video on your table saw indeed? I need to have a look at one for my saw I struggle on larger pieces!

[@startmaking1]

Yes, There is the picture of the table saw and says something like fix your table saws biggest weakness. I have to say I am releasing a new fence extension to follow that video but the indeed table shelf is a great addition.

[@DanCasey810]

@@startmaking1 the infeed is a killer I think! Must have a look at it! 👍

[@mhudzinski1]

Double sided tape to hold corner clamp, would work

[@startmaking1]

Thats would work well.

[@richardh1764]

Good to see you messing up and coming up with solutions, like we all have to. Great video.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Richard. It happens a lot.

[@SteveBadger-l9c]

Hi. I have just been given 2 boxes of amazing old tools from a friend at work ( they belonged to her father and grandfather). One item I have no idea what it is or what it does. But I can see one on your shelf next to the 2 hand planes. ( The wooden block with a peg sticking out) . What is it and what is this for. Thank you

[@startmaking1]

That sounds like a hags tooth router plane. Basically an early version of a router plane. Very useful for cleaning up rebates. I hope that is the one you mean. Enjoy the tools.

[@SteveBadger-l9c]

@@startmaking1 THANK YOU. I have searched and you are most correct. I will lightly restore the item , and put it into the cabinet ( dated 1795). It will look amazing. The cabinet is under restoration, as some of the wood is split and covered in paint and glue. It appears to be oak ( except the back which has has a ply replacement sometime in its history. I also am looking forward to restoring all 3 planes. ( One is wood , just like the one you found ). I really admire your open conversations about health and the happiness wood working gives. I make loads of shite, and I love it. My summer house is my zen domain to learn some woodworking. Have a jolly day, and keep making great youtube. You viewers love all you do, even if 10,s of thousands never actually tell you

[@farrier2708]

4:14 You go to all that trouble with home made push sticks but actually use a proper one? I can't fault you. 😎👍

[@startmaking1]

lol, Im still learning, but I like having 3 or 4 different types. for different jobs.

[@farrier2708]

@@startmaking1 Even after 7 decades, every day is a school day. 😉

[@warhammer_studios]

You should have made the blade removable in the cutter at the beginning of the video.

[@startmaking1]

True. But I will probably make a different update soon enough. Probably before it blunts. It's where I find my fun.

[@shermantank]

I just wear gloves when i use a card scraper. Keeps my thumbs from getting too hot, and stops the sharp corners from inevitably stabbing me.

[@startmaking1]

Thats a really good idea.

[@dan-3268]

First. Finally!

[@startmaking1]

lol, well done.

[@roy.h.barrett]

Nice content. Purpose build jigs and tools.. Wonderful. Thank you for the insights.

[@startmaking1]

You re welcome and I appreciate the kind comment.