8.5 Tools to FAKE being a good woodworker

[@Saskajohn]

Seriously it’s incredible how quickly you’ve gained a ton of on camera charm and confidence. Keep it up I love all the videos!

[@Lincolnstww]

Thank you! much appreciated. Yes those early videos were roughhhhhhh

[@aaronwinter447]

You've quickly become my fav wood youtuber. I bought my 1st table saw a while back and I'm learning so much. Channels like Pask are jaw dropping inspirational, but at my current stage less practical. Youve made a lot of this accessible. Thank you!

[@chazzlavely3398]

Fantastic videos. The best feature is you get straight to giving good information in a concise, accurate fashion. No spending 3 minutes telling us why we need this info. I hate the other videos that waste my time. I already know what you're going to tell us just from the title. Great job!

[@nicholasyeager4927]

Another 9 minutes of well-thought-out discourse on craft as it relates to tool acquisition. I learn something every time I watch your videos, and usually, I watch them twice in a row, then go back when I need to remember the finer points. Thanks for continuing your excellent output!

[@jean-baptistemahe7379]

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[@jean-baptistemahe7379]

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[@haroldmorick2965]

His content always blows me away. Always original. Always learn something new and useful.

[@Lincolnstww]

Thank you Harold - truthfully comments like this make 10000 of the shitty comments mean nothing. I appreciate you more than you know

[@peadookie]

Hey dude, new woodworker and I just found your channel. Just wanted to say thanks for breaking this stuff down so simply - I watched your finishes video and it immediately demystified the wall of finishes I see at the store. I cook a lot and your videos have a very America’s Test Kitchen-ness to them - simple and to the point. Subbed and looking forward to more, thanks!

[@Hvn1957]

Absolutely agree about the Dewalt router. It is bar none the best of its class. Like most shops (pro or not pro) we have numerous routers, including PC, Festool, Bosch and Makita. I use the dewalt more than all of them for everyday work. We did buy the circular base for it, which I find makes the router a little more nimble. We also have the plunge base, and the two dust collector attachments. Annnnnd, we have the 20v battery version. If anyone who reads this is on the fence about the battery vs the cord… get. The. Cord. Thank you for your wonderfully paced and whimsical videos. I have to say though, that I don’t like the click-baity title here. These are all professional quality jigs, tools and suggestions. They’re things that I use every day in a professional shop. Well, maybe not the cute puppy paws… Your observations on production and repeatability are spot on. Anyway, thanks again for an enjoyable view, and keep it up!!

[@CALDues]

Nailed it on everything. A previous video you advised the fractional labels on the tape measure, what a head slapper. I went straight out to the garage to see if the tapes that are bright enough to see from the ISS (or from anywhere in my garage) and stay extended until recalled were going to make me want to hang my head in defeat for not having the biggest advantage I didn't think to look for. Nearly dizzy with relief, success, fractions to the eighths (good enough). Now I dont have to feed all 6 to The Sarlacc. Love your content, keep killing it.

[@Cecil_X]

I have the Dewalt trim router and I love it. I also use Fast Cap tape measures, but mine are 5 meters. I am in the US, but I have switched to metric in the wood shop. It is so much easier. One of my tapes is a flatback. Since the tape is perfectly flat, it lays flat on the work. I really like that one on the bench.

[@coolbugfacts1234]

The fastcap metric tapes are essential if you use the 32mm system for cabinets

[@IndianaJBird]

I bought a flat back tape measure but I’ve noticed the end pops up when I pull it taught. Subsequently it moves the tape down a small fraction. Does this happen with yours?

[@Cecil_X]

@@IndianaJBird I never pull mine taut. I use it on the bench almost exclusively, and I start by laying the 100 on my begin point, subtracting 100 from my final measure. I tested tautness today, and yes, it does lift a bit. I have a couple of Fastcap's non-flatback metric tapes as well.

[@jeffw8611]

I’ve started making my runners out of used heavy plastic cutting boards from the thrift store. Usually under a $1, slick for travel through the slot and I haven’t experienced any of the season movement I did with hardwood.

[@wvp07]

Great tip! 👍

[@terristroh3965]

I’ve done this a few times too. They work great

[@aaronbeard3926]

Genius

[@ilive4livemusic]

I just love the humor you inject into your videos. And thanks for some great tool ideas. I already have the Fast Cap tape measure and am really happy with it. The same for the DeWalt trim router, although I still need to get better at using it.

[@davidbernick2158]

I have to say, you have quickly become my favorite KZbinr! I appreciate your no bs approach and good content.

[@Lincolnstww]

Thank you David - I appreciate that

[@FredGCopping]

LOL, I thought I was the only one that measures "one line past the big line"!

[@marioatencio1959]

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve posted a link to one of your videos. This will be another one. Thanks. I appreciate your work.

[@Jackson-T23]

#1 tool to fake being a good woodworker. A no limit Visa card. 😛

[@timothymbess]

Love seeing you hype up Izzy Swan. He's a legend and fewer people know about his work.

[@Lincolnstww]

a legend indeed

[@timothymbess]

@@Lincolnstww I still need to get one of his DPT wrenches. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX20n3d5h8-Lnsk

[@kevinstraitiff6318]

Love your wit and knowledge.

[@chrisivy4090]

My god, that's the first time someone has pointed to a video in the corner and the link actually appeared. Strong work!

[@jgalt1981]

Love your videos and your humor. Keep making them.... helps hacks like me get better.

[@MikeSmellie]

Just found your channel and was in the middle of binging when I realized you’re in the same area as I am. Love the channel and the content. It’s already helping me decide I’m ready to start stepping up my projects. Keep it up

[@Lincolnstww]

Thanks!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Excellent work on this one jon!

[@FierceSleepingDog]

Your video are getting better and better. Thanks!

[@RonRuminski]

Love your videos. Informative and entertaining. Keep up the great work.

[@timothysears6970]

I love your videos and you have a great sense of humor!

[@richd8537]

It says a lot of your work when my first thought on seeing this in my feed was "Oh, I am going to like this!" And I did! Happy holidays to you and your family!

[@Lincolnstww]

Thank you, Rich! Happy Holidays to you as well!

[@BriantreVino5]

Great video and congratulations on your new puppy!

[@FiendishFuManchu]

As someone who has been watching creator content for many years, it’s so nice to see a channel that is fresh, unique, and isn’t actively trying to ape established creators. If I have to hear someone say “I turned my attention to…” one more time so help me god

[@Lincolnstww]

Thank you - that means a lot

[@gamer2101]

Lmao. I thought I was the only one. 😂😂 Everyone does the same thing. I used to love certain channels but then they have turned into a wood workers QVC. They are just selling something. It’s great to see someone different

[@talram3347]

I know right! This guys amazing

[@SullySadface]

the way this guy talks, you'd thing "youtuber" and "video" were racial slurs

[@paulhume8083]

Really like the video. Just a suggestion about the measuring - switch to metric, it's SO much easier. I'm not a fan of metric in all other areas, I'm old school from the UK and my dad was a joiner but we both use metric for measuring.

[@blackworx]

I use metric because being UK based I basically have no choice, but I grew up during the time when the UK was switching from imperial so am ok with it and quite often find myself roughing out in feet and inches because I find it an easier system with which to guesstimate stuff, especially on site. I'm kinda on the fence about metric for fine woodworking even though I use it every day. The mental arithmetic isn't as simple as it can be with imperial and when designing stuff I'm often found hunched over the workbench with a pocket calculator, grimacing at the fact I've yet again ended up with fractions of a millimetre. Marking out and designing is so frequently about finding the middle, or equal divisions of something. A system that is literally based on the halving and doubling of fractions imho has clear advantages and I do frequently find myself a bit jealous of the ease of use that is obvious when watching US woodworking KZbin channels.

[@davegravel3740]

​@@blackworx The only woodworker I know of off hand that uses metric for wood is Dennis from Hooked on wood. All the rest, UK included use sae measurement system.

[@CarlYota]

I want to do this but in the US wood is milled to SAE. I guess if I milled my own stuff that wouldn’t be an issue. I still have to contend with the fact that my brain thinks in inches. I don’t have any idea how long an 80cm table is intuitively. Whereas I understand immediately what 3 feet is. It would be a lot of work to shift over mentally and I would still be living in a world where everything around me is SAE.

[@adrianscarlett]

​@davegravel3740 the only youtube woodworkers I can think of outside of the USA all use metric. European channels barely even acknowledge imperial measurements.

[@adrianscarlett]

The whole point of metric is to eliminate the various subdivision scales of different measurement types and have them all follow a common base unit, e.g. decimal. Makes calculations in STEM subjects so much simpler to know that all measurements can be scaled to match each other by adding or removing digits

[@CaptainSpock1701]

I enjoyed that markings on the tape measure. Makes me glad to live in a metric country. All jokes aside, what a great video - as always! Much appreciated. Thanks.

[@chrisnash2154]

Completely agree about the Makita palm router. I think the battery operated router does have a light. Jessem has an incredible router lift.

[@xsasx]

I so appreciate what you are doing. Making something decent in woodworking is hard enough without having to deal with all the issues of maintaining/creating a KZbin channel. I am lucky to work on projects once a week. My day job does not involve using a tape measure. Using less brain cells on remembering if I said 12 1/4 inches or a foot and a quarter, oh wait that was 1/8 mark...right? Measure again...why was I cutting this piece...is a good thing.

[@Lincolnstww]

Thank you!

[@canest387]

Great video. Just starting out and your channel has been a great help.

[@kencoleman7762]

I enjoy these tool videos because woodworking is primarily a marvelous excuse to buy more tools.

[@BronkBuilt]

Great vid. I can't recommend the Jessem dowel jig enough. Super easy, super accurate, and a GREAT company. I bought mine a few years ago right before Christmas. I wanted it as fast as I could get it, because I'm like everyone else. They were actually closed for the, I think a week or two, during the Christmas/New Years holiday. There just happen to be a guy who went into the office to get something he left. He heard the phone ring, picked it up, took my order, and gave me next day shipping for price of normal as a Christmas gift to me. How awesome is that?!

[@Daniel-Pap]

I am an amateur at wood-working, but I also decided to invest in the Jessem Dowel Jig, and I must agree, it is really nice. It cost a fair bit for basically a dowelling jig, but when I got it in my hand the first time, I immediately knew it was worth the money. I have managed sofar to do a fair amount of joints with it, and every single time I was satisfied with the result. The precision machining on that jig is really beautiful to look at too.

[@JimMcDermott-en1du]

Thanks for being fast. I can watch you on normal speed, unlike these other jokers online.

[@fuzzynuggetsbees]

I love your videos so much. I’m a beekeeper turned woodworker in order to make beehives. One thing leads to another as they say. Your videos make me laugh and make me feel welcome to this new adventure because of your sense of humor and your content and approach. I’ve learned some really really helpful info from you and these tips for faking it until I make it are perfect!! That strap clamp looks perfect for assembling all of my bee hive box components.

[@paulheitkemper1559]

All good recommendations. I like the Kreg runners as well. Also, you can buy a larger one and cut it into two smaller ones. I made a big crosscut sled, and I have two smaller runners for another, future sled. The aluminum cuts easily with a chop saw.

[@Lincolnstww]

Yep - I do the same thing. Definitely worth the price

[@JustinShaedo]

Good/great tip. Personal opinion: *Runners*? Cut up cheap kitchen chopping block, same plastic, much cheaper. *Battery*? extension leads last longer, weighs less, less room, cost less.

[@JohnCHansen01]

I own two of the FastCap Left Handed Lefty/Righty tape measures and they have become my favorites. I was not able to find them offered at Amazon. I found them at a local tool retailer near Chicago.

[@espressomatic]

I love that Adam Driver has a woodworking channel.

[@ursulawinn]

I thought it was the original guy from Blues Clues.

[@carboranadum]

"spinning death ball" Gosh, I love this! Great video!

[@TheWoodFly]

The Fastcap also has a paper-like side you can write on to record those measurements. Use mine constantly! I too am tired of my Makita router - Dewalt here I come! Thanks.

[@Edupion]

Right to the point no filler THAAAANKS !!!!

[@fixorrepairdiy4609]

Nice to see another GVL artist. In the /s spirit of your channel, keep up the above-average work! 🙂

[@Erik_The_Viking]

I bought the Fastcap tape measure and what a difference that made. I huge upgrade from the older ones I had. Ready to replace the others with Fastcaps.

[@JasonGrissom]

I think the only time 9 minutes has passed by faster is when I hit snooze on my alarm! Another great video Jon! Very entertaining. Your pacing is top notch! Love the shout outs for the small businesses. Even threw in the great @ScottWalshWoodworking.

[@waynehanshue712]

Great info. Thanks so much. But I’ve used the tape measure with the printed measurements. I always make mistakes. Lol. I’m old school. 65. Thanks again. Your videos are awesome.

[@KillerSpud]

Those plastic dead blow hammers are some of my favorite. I teach for them over the sledge or framing Hammer when all the time.

[@ImusNoxa]

I came to find out how you fake being a good woodworker but there was nothing fake anywhere... Honestly these are legit techniques, especially for beginners, and the video is really well presented

[@hansangb]

@8:43 I *LOVE* their flat tapes. It takes parallex out of the equation and you never have to rock the tape to make sure you're marking the right measurement! Also, it's so ironic because as a DeWalt guy (mostly) I got the Makita trim router due to it's size. But It's really for chamfer/rounding so I guess I can't complain too much.

[@rjohnson5120]

You consistently put out the sharpest content on KZbin and this is no exception. Trust is the word that comes to my mind and I’m now going to pick up the dewalt trim router. Plus likely a couple other of your recommendations that I actually need. No bullsh-t is right but you’re more than “a little funny”. Keep up the cuss words. It really helps narrow down my decisions.

[@Lincolnstww]

Thank you! appreciate the kinds words it means a lot. You will love the dewalt

[@tommanseau6277]

I second the Jessem dowel jig. I've got one and it works as advertised.

[@michaelenglund]

To all that complain about your measuring. Go stuff it 😎 Thanks for great content 😄

[@angeladawn805]

So dry, deadpan, and hilarious. Excellent video, informative and entertaining 😘

[@marting.7564]

Good stuff 😊 and I greatly appreciate your humor 😄

[@Joemama-km9np]

Just stumbled across your site and I like your reality of woodworking concept, most of us won't get farther than an occasional project with tools from HD or Lowes! Gonna check some more videos out though before I subscribe.

[@workingclassless84]

Pretty cool stuff. I started off with a corded makita palm router with a plunge base and had no issues with it and can still appreciate it. I got a dewalt 20v with a plunge base and that thing is awesome! The light is absolutely a necessity now, the adjustments are much easier, the dust collection option is superior in the positioning of the port, and the plunge locking/ unlocking lever is much more intuitive than the makita. I am looking at getting a second dewalt since I do alot of high volume batches and it would be easier to just swap routers instead of bits and that is best achieved with no cords. Ultimately what I'm saying is get you the 20v dewalt with a plunge base lol.

[@michaelwest4325]

When I did framing and sreel roofing by myself and had to recall several measurements from up there to the ground and make cuts I often just remembered one line past half, or two past the third (3/4), etc. If it works, you're good! And if not, measure once, cut twice!

[@quantumleap8888]

One tool I never see mentioned in any top tools videos from the channels I follow is a clothes iron. As an example, ( though I do love the splines you add ), those indents from the wire spring clamps can be ironed out with a damp cloth.

[@Lincolnstww]

very true!

[@WolfCatBirdPigMan]

another great video. thanks man.

[@Gil276]

I love watching your youtube channel sir

[@campingkids]

Thanks for another video with great humor in it! I still have not made it either but am trying and even have gotten a few "that looks great" from family. Not sure if they are being nice or what but I will keep on trying!

[@Lincolnstww]

thats all we can do!

[@sidicer33]

I used that Dewalt trim router and it is indeed awesome! Thank you for all the suggestions bud.

[@Lincolnstww]

You bet!

[@TheHandystanley]

GOOOO Milwaukee!!! Great video.

[@frankdesign8723]

I have had that tape measurer for three years and never noticed it had a pencil sharpener! You can also write in pencil on the white area to remember a number and it erases cleanly

[@zvipeshkess8536]

Love your videos, keep up the good work. thanks.

[@chrisdemeo3062]

Please consider making a video on picture framing and the jigs used, etc. Very helpful videos.

[@Mr.GucciClass1A]

Simply put: Brilliant, Fun, Concise, Clear, Informative, Useful, and Entertaining CONTENT!!! Thank you! By the way: why Hollywood or TV Networks haven’t yet discovered you bewilder me. 😜

[@snapjamwoodworks710]

Informative and entertaining!! Keep making videos!

[@BentusiProgenitors]

Thanks for your recommendations. I'll be buying a good number of these. One day I'll be a good woodworker!!!

[@joetoner8848]

Appreciate your comment re: router table. As a 20+ year hobbyist, that thing still scares me. I have great confidence in my table saw skills…which is gonna land me in the E.R., no doubt😂. I have been seriously rethinking my safety strategies. Been making/using jigs a lot more. Thanks for another great vid!

[@Lincolnstww]

Yeah theres something about the router table that makes uneasy. But I dont feel the same way about a normal corded router. I think im going to do a safety video soon. I did so many things starting out that make my sick knowing what I know now

[@dieabsolutegluckskuche5174]

Weird, statistically and spec wise tablesaws are the most dangerous tool by far, especially in America because so many American woodworkers don't use a shoe and anti kick back splitter, and no emergency turn off

[@howler5000]

Great video as always!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

We need more of that summer sled guy.

[@ScottWalshWoodworking]

hell yea!

[@williamstead6354]

The cordless version of the Dewalt router, with the plunge base, is one of the best tools I own. My bigger corded router has been gathering dust ever since I bought the little Dewalt.

[@Lincolnstww]

I need to check it out

[@nightcarverdesigns]

Jon my friend you are killing it with your videos and as someone who has carved many signs by hand with a router I agree the dewalt is the best trim router and I have tried many.

[@Lincolnstww]

Thanks tiff!

[@jacklawson3769]

There's no better way to start a long day in the shop than with a great woodworking video from Jay Baruchel!

[@Lincolnstww]

Thank you Jay!

[@jacklawson3769]

@@Lincolnstww nothing but love, of course. Your channel is an inspiration for guys like me to keep working at this hobby and hopefully turn it into a career.

[@jimrosson6702]

Great video lots of useful things

[@christianlemieux9027]

keep up the good job very inspiring ! 😁

[@willwyatt7023]

GREAT, (and short) video. Thanks

[@briannewton3535]

Lights on my Makita trim router I want those. I am also with you on the adjustment on the Makita trim router. I have a bunch of DeWalt gear, additionally some Bosch, and some Makita, I didn't notice a DeWalt trim router when I bought mine about five years ago.

[@davidmeyer9204]

Thank you! I want the collins spring clamps.

[@theclosetcarpenter7172]

Omg the puppy is adorable!!!

[@etbman7]

You showed a strap clamp example of a box and I always have trouble using a strap clamp for that. I see you're using a couple other techniques. Could you show us sometime? Thank you for your hard work and sharing your knowledge!

[@daifeichu]

I'm a Makita guy as well. I have their trim router but bought the Milwaukee trim router because the adjustment is just better than Makita's. The working outside move is a great idea. I made an outdoor workbench and love it for sanding or grinding steel or just extra room for glue-ups.

[@barciniega]

Saving this vid for future purchases.

[@ykkfamily]

Thank you for the video. Great way to start Saturday. I wonder how good is ridgid trim router (cordless) but I don't feel like checking bunch of reviews. Glad you told me about Makita v DeWalt 😊

[@bedwards1822]

I love my Fastcap tape measure! It really makes me feel like I know what I’m saying when I’m reading my measurements off aloud when I’m alone in my basement! Haha! But really, it does help reduce mistakes

[@Lincolnstww]

lol

[@alanf403]

I bought the DeWalt cordless router as an early Christmas present (read: Black Friday impulse buy ) and you’re right it’s the bees knees. I’ll chime in also, I enjoy your content and approach. Nice jab at affiliate marketing!

[@chrisgardner3426]

Great Video as always.

[@Lincolnstww]

Thanks

[@MakingMadeSimple]

Congrats on the puppy!

[@heystarfish100]

The favorite jig that I dance to is my Leigh D4R PRO but agree that jigs make the best investment of time and money.

[@tonydavis6487]

I've been using that fastcap tape measure for years... Its awesome

[@IsaKocoglu]

Other than your eyes wandering, I freaking LOVE this video! A ton of useful info, short and to the point! I believe that I speak for a lot of aspiring woodworkers out there that are procrastinating, such as myself, you really make very valid points and make this work seem very approachable. Thank you 🤗 Lots of respect 🤙 from Down Under 🇦🇺🦘

[@shermantank]

For the record, in the first video that you measured the first little line after the big one, I laughed so hard and have never felt so called out in my life. This coming from a woodworker who was raised by and around carpenters, construction workers, and tradesmen. There might be some correlation to the fact that I only became a "hobbyist"...

[@baddogcreative]

Your videos are superb man. Learning a lot from you!

[@LV-lb7dt]

I love my outdoor cut area .. never thought of this !!

[@officialknowhere]

Just find out your channel and loving it 💜

[@Wayneooo]

Nice to see a Woodtuber not showing the same 10 tools for Christmas, good job.

[@kluno1966]

Excellent video!

[@tomjkelleher]

100% agree with the Fastcap tape measure comment… sure, I can read a traditional tape measure given enough time. It’s just so much easier on the Fastcap. And the have measurements on both sides of the tape!