7 Ways to be a Better Woodworker

[@katzmosestools]

*Support What We Do at The Katz-Moses Store* lddy.no/stih *Table of Contents and Links to Tools/Videos/Classes Mentioned Below* 1:24 More than One Way to do Something/Fixing Mistakes 3:29 Taking Small Bites 6:08 Making a Plan 8:41 Practice and the Devil is in the Details 10:54 Measuring and Marking 14:33 Repeatability (Jigs, Jigs, Jigs) 16:14 Do What You Love *Videos/Tools/Classes Mentioned* Modern Glass Tables Video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2Gaq5qBq7t6fMk 7 Ways to Fix Common Woodworking Mistakes Video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4SkiYmKo7J4e68 The Katz-Moses Multi Sled Video (free plans) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZq8lYmdfL19e5o *Fusion 360 Class for Woodworkers:* bit.ly/Fusion360Class Joint of the Week Video Playlist - kzbin.info/aero/PLWpKyJXgeoFGIa10WFuigwV3EE57MvXDS Superior Accuracy in Woodworking Video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/naC4lGpqh7aFq9U Combo/T-Squares and Why they are the Most Important Tool in ANY Shop Video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3PZlWqAeZudj6M *Get Blem Combo/T Squares Here:* lddy.no/fdk9 *My Tool Apron and Katz-Moses Stop Block* lddy.no/stih Bridle Joint Jig Video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmakl5iNlJxpeqM

[@The_Conqueeftador]

I would say sanding is an underrated skill most people gloss over.

[@AssafOppenheimer]

after multiple emails to your store, facebook page, instagram and youtube asking a simple question about your Katz-Moses dovetail jig, and getting no reply whatsoever I bought one from a different brand. thanks for the great customer service (you keep saying you don't hide mistakes on your channel, I wonder if this post will stick around?)

[@jonmcdaniel3021]

You've taught me a lot in the last 2 years. You're inspirational and down to earth. You don't try to cover up your mistakes. Instead you allow others to learn from them. You are probably the easiest youtuber to follow along with, step by step. All the qualities that make a great teacher. So screw the haters, they're just jealous of your success. Keep on keepin on Mr. Moses!

[@PatJHeffernan]

“Be nice to people and build them up”!! Best line of a good video.

[@darylzorn7037]

Absolutely

[@marcslonik5096]

And Jonathan lives by that rule. One day I posted one of my little projects on Reddit and got a really nice comment from him. That was enough to make my day and was a huge boost to my confidence as beginner woodworker. The fact that he takes time to not just look at other people projects but also to give them a feedback - awesome.

[@katzmosestools]

That means a lot bud! Thank you

[@doubledarefan]

Remember what Bill & Ted said?

[@grbggaming6885]

Yeah too many woodworkers are busy tearing each other down. Great rule for life too!

[@johanflodkvist80]

Theres lots of woodworkers on youtube with skill and passion but you also bring a level of warmth and compassion thats realy nice to see. Thanks.

[@chriswindberg5010]

Loved the gatekeeping and building people up part. You see constantly people ripping apart epoxy/river tables calling them "plastic furniture." Personally, I think they're really cool looking and far beyond my skill level. I don't think people put enough stock in simple compliments. One positive, simple sentiment can change a person's whole day/week/year. I always go back to the old adage, "if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all." Great video Jonathan. Always love your content.

[@rw7532]

Great comment! I don’t get why people rip other people’s creations. Something made by one’s own hands tends be very personal. Affirmation is something all people need not just small children.

[@Aleph-Noll]

yeah those river tables look super awesome!

[@dbackhusker]

“Do what you love.” That’s key for me. My wife sells crafts and I often have to make ‘30 Christmas trees’ or something like that out of MDF and it’s awful! But if I change my perspective, I’m not cutting MDF like a robot, I’m helping my wife (and I love to do that). Good advice JKM.

[@johncware66]

You’re gonna have a long and happy marriage

[@JohnyW87]

You’re doing a great job.Let the haters jell...Morgan Freeman Said :“Don‘t take criticism from people,you wouldn’t ask for help“ Do your thing.You do it great.Best regards to you

[@sebastiendesormeaux1853]

French Canadian here ... kudoos for your accoutrement pronunciation, honestly was very good.

[@katzmosestools]

Thank you. I always get worried about my French pronunciations

[@davecurda2350]

Jonathan for every asshole that tries to hurt you there are 100 people who think you are great just remember that. I have learned so much from you and I am truly great full just keep doing what your doing. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@mikecowley7515]

100% agree from another Canadian

[@robbie6625]

Based on the like/dislike ratio, it's closer to 100:1... He's pretty well liked it would seem

[@cardboardorigami]

That’s a pretty good ratio!

[@benbuckley2738]

One of the best tips I've learned from JKM is to use the front of the apron to wipe the sticky stuff off my fingers. FELLAS!!

[@scottroy6195]

Gentlemen

[@katzmosestools]

LADIES!

[@jamesalexander7540]

Thank you for the chuckle.

[@SSBailey77845]

JKM; I’m old enough to be your father but, dang, I learn something every time else I check in. You’re a philosopher...who knew! Keep up the good work brother!

[@OzSawdustMakers]

Thanks for this JKM, this really spoke to me. I recently quit my job to do woodworking full time and you really reaffirmed many things for me. Here in Australia, our little community of KZbin woodworkers are really supportive of each other, we all do things differently but have the same passion. You've got the right vibe mate! Cheers!

[@kashel83]

"Do what you love" that's not only great woodworking advice, but life as well.

[@mccarthydesign1429]

You forgot one really important one! Number 8: No Zero Days. There will be times when things don't go as planned or maybe the project doesn't turn out as well as you had hoped. Sometimes you may feel like you should just give up and find a new hobby. However, don't let that discourage you from getting back in the shop. Take what you've learned from your mistakes as ways to improve next time.

[@robertbamford8266]

Sounds like the successful experiment. “I’ll never do that again”. Find another way or do it the long, slow way or ... .

[@MrRackinroll]

A few things about this video. Great. The last comment was right on. I have been things about this skill that none ever talks about. That is understanding what sound will tell you. Drill, cutting all require understand what sound will tell you. I think you know what I am talking about so I need not expound on that subject. Your sense of touch is yet another skill that will tell you tons of stuff. Go for it. RC

[@BeauChampion]

The balance of making folks feel good about where they are (in terms of tools and ability) and yet pushing them to get better is incredible. That combined with the persona of JKM makes this one of my very favorite KZbin channels. Keep up the fantastic work. You are making better woodworkers and just possibly better people!!

[@katzmosestools]

Thank you my friend!

[@joshwalker5605]

“they try to hog out huge amounts of wood with underpowered tools” Mr. Katz-Moses please stop spying on me in the privacy of my own shop.

[@13daniel1974]

mine, too...

[@treydrewett4123]

Dude, you're the Bob Ross of woodworking! I always feel better about myself after watching your videos. Also, I love my apron! Thanks man.

[@Max-hw6lv]

Jonathan "I live my life one 1/4 inch at a time" Katz-Moses

[@darrylportelli]

I used to get really pissed off at making mistakes , now as I advance slowly, Im seeing it as a challenge to FIX my mistakes - and it is REALLY rewarding when you manage to fix a mistake rather than chuck that piece away and restart ..... and if you restart over, you'll always end up making some sort of small mistake here and there and would probably end up giving up on the project

[@twothreebravo]

It's all about learning. The first step is recognizing that you made a mistake, next comes learning from that mistake, then comes having learned enough to fix it and finally comes never making that mistake again and moving on to new and better mistakes :)

[@ZackWilliamson1]

Few people on youtube are this wholesome, educational, and consistent in the content they produce. Thanks for all that you do, I love my apron!

[@dutchwalters4450]

started woodworking in 1955, no power tools but a great number of corrections. your video just reintroduced what uncle Carl beat into my head between 55 - 65. he was a great woodworker someday i might be as good as he was. great video hope folks take it to heart and the trolls aren't too mean to you on this one.

[@bradmcnamar5679]

JKM - you hit this video out of the park!! I got a lot out of it and will, no doubt, get more from reviewing it. Thanks for the motivation

[@sparky1044]

You reminded me of a time I was arguing with someone on a friend's Facebook post about joinery on a specific cabinet. When I found out he was a framing carpenter, it just crawled under my skin even more...I was accused of being a woodworker nazi for using "big words " like half lap and box joints. 🤦‍♂️

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Thank you for your honesty about making mistakes and genuinely trying to build others up.

[@bingobango8777]

People who think poorly of themselves try to knock others down to raise themselves up. Screw the haters. You do an awesome job.

[@ernesthowe170]

Thank you Mr. Katz Moses. I am a very inexperienced novice wood working wannabe, working in a small shop. I learn much from listening to you. This is an excellent video for all. I make lots of small (and large) mistakes in my efforts to work wood but I learn many small lessons with each mistake. The best time of my day is in my small shop. Thanks for your inspiration, it keeps me coming back to try again to try to create something I am proud of making.

[@boyscout419]

As a 70-year old geezer who's been woodworking since 1964, I can only say that if I can suck in even 25% of your passion and enthusiasm, I will be miles ahead! I'm going to start by getting back to those marking knives. When I first tried one, I stabbed myself a couple times and promptly hid them away in a drawer. I'm gonna perservere and take your advice! Thanks so much for creating a great video!

[@anthonydtobias]

Great advice! One thing that helps me is actually just telling myself to slow down and enjoy it...I used to (and still do sometimes) get frustrated when seeing other woodworkers bang out projects and here I am taking a week to get only 1/2 way through a small project...I just do this for fun on my time off so I can't compare myself to full time woodworkers... Slowing down makes me appreciate and enjoy the process and avoid some mistakes while keeping the quality up 🙂.

[@dwightl5863]

I agree with you that it seems to take me so much longer to complete a build. And youtube is part of the problem. Most always the videos are either sped up or edited. And that is fine for the video because real time wouldn't be practical. But what would be eye opening and helpful is at the end of the video they would say how long it took to accomplish. Maybe sanding alone took two days! It took 2 weeks just to get the material. Case in point: KZbin poster Kennyerrings1 did a series on wooden models. At the end of each segment he'd say that took X number of hours to complete instead of the 20 minute long video. Helpful stuff to realize. Just my two cents worth.

[@theofarmmanager267]

Absolutely agree. (Self-imposed) pressure is the enemy of enjoyment. You might read the comment on here that I posted today and you might find something useful in that. After 47 years of doing this, I still make mistakes but I try never to make the same mistake twice (okay, four times). If you take your time and enjoy the experience then, yes, it might take you a month longer to build that box. But in 10 years time, everyone will look at the box and see how beautiful it is and not how quickly did you make it. People do admire the things I make for them but nobody has ever said “forget that mistake because you did it so quickly”

[@johngalvin1653]

"Accoutrements"..."gato Moisés"...Jonathan, you've been practicing more than your joints. And thank you for your videos.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Killer job on this video man! Keep up the great work!

[@SandyMasquith]

Thank you, Jonathan, for the inspiration. You’re always so positive and uplifting. You can’t see how horrible my practice dovetails have been, you give me the confidence and drive to keep trying. Try a different way, try changing saw, clamping, marking technique. Eventually I’ll find the way that works for me. You give me the uplift I need to keep trying!

[@KIDxCUDIxFORxLIFE]

Feel like a little more personality made it into this video, really enjoyed it, of course along with the great content, thank you!

[@lsjohnson20]

Always sound and positive advice. Now I don't know if I am saving up for a band saw or a Makita track saw. Beautiful comments at the end. You are a great teacher of woodworking and how to BE. I need my special rag in my Katz-Moses lefty apron to dab at my eyes. It suddenly got so dusty in here--or my allergies kicked in. Haters gonna hate J. Keep doing you and we will all keep watching. You know the haters have their notification bell set for your latest just like we do. Walter Payton said it best: "when you're good, you go around telling everyone. When you are great, everyone tells you." Take a look at all the comments and you know where you stand.

[@joeblow7489]

Thanks JKM! Both my boys studied music. With or without natural talent musician need to practice, practice practice. One if my son's complained one day saying, "this is hard!" To which I replied, "if it was easy everyone would be doing it."

[@5zwoodworks]

Make an entire video about mistakes. Please. I feel the community doesn't understand that getting to YOUR level cannot be accomplished without screwing up.

[@katzmosestools]

Agreed. I've broken a lot of eggs hahaha

[@secretwoodproject]

Love the videos you do and I am learning a lot. I really appreciate all of the great advice and instruction.

[@TheFPSCENTRAL]

The single greatest thing that absolutely transformed my woodworking was switching to a marking knife. Your saw blade has tooth set. Having that positive mark let’s me put the tip of a saw tooth into the line and your cuts are dead nuts on. One additional tip, get into a habit of measuring and marking from the same side every time. I’m a righty, so I always measure from the left side of the piece. I don’t think I’ve ever cut on the wrong side of the line since I started doing that.

[@johncware66]

Nice addition .

[@rwind656]

Can you tell me how to pick out a good marking knife?

[@toddhoward6076]

You tricked me Jonathan, I thought Danny DeVito was on the show. Lol.

[@keithbrock6410]

Thanks for taking us to woodworking church on this Sunday morning, great content and tips as always my friend! I have learned so much from you

[@JamesWilliams-en3os]

“Do what you love doing.” Damn right. JKM, your love of what you do shows in all your videos, and I really appreciate that. To heck with the mean people, keep doing what you’re doing. Even the corny dad jokes.

[@chm1701]

Brilliant tips. I’d also like to suggest that when things have become a little more normal, that perhaps joining a local college or a woodworking course too. I’ve learnt so much from that. And I’d also like to say that no matter what the trolls say, Jonathan, that you’ve inspired so many people with your great video content, enthusiasm and generosity. You’re a great guy, which is why I’ve bought some of your products (dovetail jig, alignment board and an apron, which are fantastic!).

[@TheEveryMaker]

Love the tips. I haven't been in the shop in nearly 2 years, but especially that last point really makes me want to get back out there and shoot some new videos, make some new projects. Just got to get the space organized and get back out there! Until then, I'll live vicariously through you.

[@luisbvs]

Be nice to people and build them up! - Jonathan Katz-Moses

[@halsti99]

If you want a cheap but accurate combo square, go to a hardware store, take a super accurate machinist square from the shelf and go through the combo squares, checking them against the machinist square. Also slide the combo squares around, sometimes they are only correct in one place. Most cheap ones are off by a landslide, but there are occasional good ones in there.

[@katzmosestools]

Good luck finding a machinist square in a hardware store hahaha

[@halsti99]

@@katzmosestools is that not a thing in murrica? pretty much every hardware store here has some that are more than accurate enough for woodworking

[@paulobrien426]

Seriously good at what you do John Katz.

[@dukeengine1339]

Love your videos!!! JKM for president! ⭐️

[@MrBrewzr]

I’m a beginner and your videos have really helped me. Especially the one “don’t point out your errors”, I made so many obvious errors on my first project, a coffee table, but she loved it! That little tip really helped my confidence. It also helped make me proud of my effort when my wife was showering me with compliments. So thanks, you’re awesome. I really hope this post is the one that sticks with you all day, and maybe brings a little joy.

[@katzmosestools]

That's a good one. Nobody will know except you unless you tell them!

[@johngraham4912]

I always, ALWAYS enjoy and get something from your content. Your apron rocks, and I got one for my son and future son in law. As for those insecure people who feel the need to try to pull you down, Illegitimi non carborundum.

[@loganphillips5142]

7 Ways to be a Better Woodworker (feat. Danny Devito)

[@DavidMcCabe]

The way you ended the video really hit me. I needed this today. Thank you so much for what you do.

[@christophermckinney984]

Okay, I think this will make me better. Common sense mostly, but so often that is forgotten or overlooked.

[@gnlman]

Thank you. This hits home for me. I make mistakes and get frustrated, but I actually enjoy working through things and in the end I am always happy with they way they turn out.

[@richdoty839]

Love your videos and you gave the best advice ever...do what you love and ignore the haters. Thank you for producing content!

[@alecweber8893]

FANTASTIC reminders and insight. Really appreciate the heart behind this video!

[@michaelclark4893]

Thank you for making great videos JKM! I have become better woodworker and also learned to make it fun again. Too many times the pressure of getting a project done has caused mistakes. Definitely having fun again! Thanks! Keep up the great work!

[@JoeMakes]

I NEVER knew that I had a scribe on the end of the square! I just thought that was the design. What a great tip!

[@bassstellar]

POSITIVE COMMENT ALERT: Thanks for making this. Your channel is excellent. Keep posting and I'll keep watching!

[@AndrewSzeto]

love this video jonathan! you are the goat! ps. bought the. makita track saw and i love it!

[@didz2064]

Isn't it kinda weird to have your dad always looking over your shoulder? Just kidding! Good to always have someone who loves you nearby!

[@Katmanish]

Dude, I've got my eye on you too.

[@MrSeminole77]

Pivotal statement: Don't talk about your mistakes- they are features of hand made goods. Not mistakes. LOVE the perspective!

[@johncware66]

Very solid message especially at the end. It’s so sad that we have to constantly remind people about basic human decency on the Internet, but I appreciate that you did it.

[@robbie6625]

7:20 The dovetails that are just to the left of your head (from the camera's perspective).. How in the heck did you make those, the skinny part looks to only be like 1/32 to 1/64" thick and they are so long... I'd love to see a video about that specific piece of joinery

[@katzmosestools]

There's a joint of the week video called Houndstooth Dovetails

[@robbie6625]

@@katzmosestools Of course there is! I should have expected that, no one can make something that beautiful without documenting it... I'm going to go watch that tonight.

[@lauramarshall6376]

I love your attitude. I'm in a few beginner groups on FB and it's amazing how many people love to tear down others. I never do. I can either find something great to comment on or a kind criticism, if they ask, or I keep quiet. I find that when I ask questions, people are also kind to me. Anyone who doesn't like you can just not watch - I hear they took away the law that said you have to watch everything. :). Thanks for the great videos and products, too.

[@MrJauxT]

I have not had a chance to really work with hand tools but it is something I want to start perfecting soon. Thanks for all the great tips! I have enjoyed my woodworking journey because of encouragement like this from builders like yourself. Btw, I love my apron! I'm so happy I got one from your shop. As always, keep up the great work! ~Joe

[@dalgguitars]

Your last point is the most important. thank you. I would also add that, "perfection is the enemy of accomplishment." Do your best, have fun, then move on to the next project.

[@openroad988]

I just watched this - great. I try to watch everything you create, even when it's a subject I normally wouldn't pay that much attention to. Why? I end up learning things, I like your style and I believe I'm getting integrity and authenticity. As far as comments from nay-sayers in the cheap seats: they are getting this free and they don't have to watch. I know criticism often is hard to ignore, but don't let the Dragon win,

[@joefaraone977]

JKM, yo left out the most important part of the philosophy.... "Do what you love, and you'll never work a day in your life." It's so true. One other bit of wisdom I shared with my son -- "Find what you're good at, and stick with it!" You sir, are an inspiration. Thank you! One of these days I'll stop working extra long hours, get back in the shop, and finish my moxon vice!

[@WoodWorkTherapy]

Loved the video! I have learned a lot about woodworking over the past few years, and I think the number one thing you pointed out that really hit home, is you really do learn something new on every project. That I have found is SO TRUE! Even this video gave me some different opinions about what I do. Thank you for posting this. :)

[@profcah]

Thank you so much JKM. I learn so much but today the one thing you said, do what you love, really hit home. I’m a chem professor and I get hate and criticism every day. I developed a thick skin. But I do what I love. Now I am a newbie at woodworking and while my stuff looks like junk to the pros, it is still beautiful to me. Not that I’m satisfied and not trying to get better (I am) but it is what I love and it makes me happy. I hope to follow you for many more years. You are amazing.

[@sgsax]

Finally getting around to watching this one and I'm glad I did. I felt each and every one of these and the last one doubly so. The other one I might add is: Don't be in a hurry. Let the process take a long as it takes. When you rush, that's when you screw things up. That's been a hard one for me and I'm still working on it. It goes right along with "take small bites". Anyway, thanks for your continued inspiration!

[@chrispierola5269]

Your a great person, and an amazing woodworker! Thanks for the inspiration and for always providing great content!!

[@MMWoodworking]

We love you Jonathan! As the cool kids say, "Fuck the haters". There is no wrong way to work with wood. If you want to paint that expensive wood, go for it. If you want to use pine for everything, and keep seeing people bragging about expensive wood, screw them, pine is awesome. If you see people bragging about expensive tools, screw them, you can do so much with cheaper tools. Have fun, improve every day, and most importantly, don't be afraid to set aside a project for a while and move to something else if it is becoming frustrating and starts to make you want to give up.

[@guitarsandsuchetc]

Where's Danny's devito

[@greatbigz]

Thanks man, that last tip solidified some thoughts I have been having lately. Great video, great tips.

[@nateb9768]

Started my first project today. Finishing it up tomorrow with some staining and extra sanding. Learned so much!

[@1320crusier]

Your thumb did it. It prefers routers to table saws and jointers >_> Rule of thumb for end mills is depth cut = to the diameter of the mill iirc. Would be a good standard for router bits too.

[@charliepetricone8974]

Great video Jonathan! I'm also loving the apron I purchased off your website. Quality product!! I'm a carpenter trying out woodworking. First project was a walnut / ambrosia maple box for my daughter. Now I'm finishing a walnut, ambrosia maple and purple heart mallet. I absolutely love doing this so far!!

[@justjmart5970]

Really appreciate your content, specifically the end of this piece. All the sh#% talk and endless criticism has become so tiresome and weary. I've been in the trades now for 6 or 7 years now and I've met less than a handful of people who have acted stewards, or mentors. Your words just helped in such a major and refreshing way. I really wish their were more people like you in this field.

[@dulcebellz3857]

I whipped around to my table so quik and grabbed my square, was like where that pointy thing and I unscrewed this nub (I was like please dont let me be ruining this thing) anywho, WALLA!!!! I have one too! TEEHEE!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@wabio]

I'm not a master woodworker by any stretch of the imagination......but my $0.02 contribution: "Anything can be made out of wood". Not just furniture, houses, or picture frames.....but some of the most complex machines and devices man has ever created. Violins, Grand pianos, and Queen Anne's Revenge all made out of wood. The British Morgan roadster and the Spruce Goose.....also made out of wood.

[@ElizabethFranquiEsq]

You are an awesome human being. I have never cut a dove tail, but you've inspired me to try to make something hopefully close to as magical as what you've demonstrated week to week. Love you, dude!

[@peteholzman]

Just checked out your apron. Love it and will be ordering one. I'm sure, with all your knowledge, you've figured a way to get the sawdust out of the pockets at the end of the day????

[@doncripemc3certifiedsr.med326]

Thank you. Being mean to someone trying to help is unforgivable. I learn SO MUCH from you and your KZbin colleagues! We need to remember: different is not necessarily wrong, just different. Tool snobbery really frustrates me. But just like EVERY consumer good, people have preferences and budgets. We also need to learn: if we disagree, change the channel silently and move on. Thank you for your hard work.

[@TheMrchuck2000]

Jonathan, second comment today: speaking of building people up… you did something (can I get away w/calling it a mitzva?) for someone, I can’t even remember the basics, but it was some sort of manufacturing issue, where you worked to improve something in a way that benefited both you AND the other company… err… forgive my brain… the POINT IS, what I remembered is, it was a situation where you could easily have profited from another’s mistake, and you didn’t. It sucks that that is so rare, but you make a good example, buddy. That’s the part that has stuck with me. Good on you.

[@walterrider9600]

thank you Katz . you discovered the secret of life . i am a simple man if you are not feeding me or putting a roof over my head . or f#cking me the ugly things you say to me do not mater . thank you again lol words from old geezer . love your stuff . keep showing stuff i am a learning old and retired to a wood shop in the garage

[@davidbristow944]

Luv your videos. I have the same affliction. I thoroughly enjoy every aspect of each build. Except sanding. Sanding sux!! LOL 😂

[@AlaskaWorkshop]

Great advice, just retired and took up the hobby of woodworking. I am at the point to start challenging myself. Joint a day!

[@David-hm9ic]

I just want to than you for your inspiration. I'll try not to write a novel here. You're right; I realized about a year ago that although I owned many "squares," they were off by as much as 3/32" over 12" and I had been using them for years building larger radio controlled airplanes. OK, now I know why I was having squareness issues on the airplanes. I got a good 12" rule, a Kinex square and a good double square from Taylor Tools. They changed my shop life! I have a ton of tape measures. I know now that a good brand doesn't mean they're accurate. Three out of all I tested matched the Taytools rule. The rest have been removed from the shop. The rule on my incremental table saw fence was off by 1/8" every 10"; not just in the first inch so it's been replaced. Right now I'm jut trying to outfit a new workshop with cabinetry and more/better tools than I've had previously. Later I'll have a lifetime of work (I'm retired) from She Who Must Be Obeyed for about 50 new door and drawer fronts in the kitchen, cabinets in the master bath and no telling what else. In the mean time I want to get back to the whole point of the project which was to build a few giant scale model airplanes. I've been a viewer for a good while now. The detractors have to just be jealous. They aren't worth worrying about.

[@dbnoho]

Best info I would like to share as a novice wood worker is. Getting upset happens. Doubting yourself happens. Realizing what you could have done that would have saved you hours and made your project better, happens. But no matter how much you cuss. No matter how frustrating it gets. Enjoy the process, stay positive, wear safety gear and keep your body away from the sharp spinning bits. If you make a mistake that just, rattles you right up and you get all the cuss words you know out and are start rushing out of anger. Call it a day. Even if it cost the 25 hour project and the glue up and whatever else. Call it. And wear an apron. Keeps your clothes clean. Adds pockets. And this is just my untested theory. My apron is a waxed canvas. If kickback occurs. It might slam into me and hurt, but unless it’s a very sharp pointy edge, the canvas will stop what could be a puncture. Ps. It’s okay to get mad. Just not, mad mad. 🙃

[@01f4irider]

Good video Small nit pick CAD= Computer Aided Design CAM= Computer Aided Machining

[@krissk77]

Its very good to know how to use hand tools.. sometimes machinery fail when in a project and times are tight... we hv some workers who hv no ideas how to use manual tools.. with no power they can't do a thing. Especially the self taught artisan who only uses expensive tools and then thinks that's all in artisinal work. When the machinery fails , just continue with manual tools... like a planer.😊

[@theofarmmanager267]

Excellent, excellent video. I’m not a religious or spiritual person but I do understand that I need to be very calm, very peaceful, “in the zone” (we used to practice that when I was playing rugby and it’s almost meditation except that you were going out to impose yourself on your opponent). If I’m not all of those things (had a bad day; body complaining), then I don’t go into the workshop except to clean up the place. I have only one poster in my workshop - well, I have several copies of the same thing - and it’s a phrase that emirates from the arts and crafts movement over a century ago. There are only 3 words Patience Precision Perfection In other words, the first 2 lead to the 3rd. My biggest mistakes were made when I was tired, when I was rushing and, particularly, if I thought that I should just get this glue up down tonight or I’ll put the first coat of finish to let it cure overnight. After only 67 years and 47 years of woodworking. I finally worked out when to shut the door of the workshop and walk indoors. One of our sons has taken up carpentry/joinery/cabinet making as a job. He builds the cabinets for the insides of upmarket RV’s. It has been inspiring watching him grow his skill set from just watching me work through me watching him taking his first few steps into woodworking to now being very good. I’ve never said anything negative when a mistake has been made - the most critical thing I’ve said is along the lines of “you’ve made that mistake; now your genius is not to make the same mistake again” So, my contribution to this episode is to say that the right mental approach to a woodworking session is the most important thing. With that, you know that you will sharpen your tools to perfection; double and triple measure everything; think not only about the next step but all the steps and make sure you couldn’t do it better.

[@TheMrchuck2000]

What a great video. I keep re-discovering you, love your teaching, and really enjoy your “vibe”. Gonna recommend you to a good friend today who has a kitchen full of cabinet doors to knock out, and have a (R-handed!) apron on my shopping list.

[@jaimemanerodelpino634]

Ive been working on refurbishing a boat for 2 years so far, and now its my home. This adds a lot of pressure of getting things done , to the point I call it "work". Frustration and feeling unmotivated have been strong in the last few months. The last part of your video made my eyes watery, "do what you love", It reminded me why I started such project. Thank you for the giving my motivation back and congratulations for such great channel !

[@marykayryan7891]

It makes me sad when people I love on KZbin mention the mean comments. I LOVE your channel and I don't even do the same kind of work you do. But I have learned so much from you. Accuracy. Measuring. Jigs. All great stuff. And I find the whole Katz-Moses logo so fun and funny. It always makes me laugh. I offer a suit of armor to you so that the mean comments just cannot get in at all. Some people just have way too much time and their hands and are frustrated in their own lives. Their problem. Not yours.

[@thomascook3544]

I am finally able to get into my wood working hobby. I am building first jigs to make Mortising and Talons I found a great book for $4 at Thriftbooks called Router Magic which is awesome. Best jigs I have found yet for this routine process. I am eventually going to build there stand up Router table. very exciting. I think the biggest issue I have coming up is recalibrating the measurements when the wood thickness is no longer available in stores.

[@IAMTHESWORDtheLAMBHASDIED]

LOL OH WOW TOO serendipitous-have been going mad over the last month or so trying to figure out where I am and where I need to go-just started watching, excited! You're my fav on the YUBE!

[@rickryan4321]

Thank you, I'm 69 years old and love making keepsake boxes. I'm not great but because of your videos I get better all the time. Just haven't got the pricing down.

[@DrLFV]

I needed to hear this. I've made a few of these mistakes. Thanks for this practical and informative video!