10 Woodworking tools you won’t regret

[@tylersmith1029]

I used strap clamps last year making a dozen picture frames for Christmas presents, and they were absolute life savers for keeping all of the frames consistent during glue-up, and when i was drilling to add dowels for re-enforcement afterwards.

[@bentswoodworking]

They really work incredibly well

[@CPBuilds]

Thanks for the mention Jason! Very happy to see you enjoy using our products! Great video too....love my iGaging calipers. Got the 8” and man are they nice.

[@bentswoodworking]

No problem!!!

[@cody1612]

I install cabinets almost everyday of the week and have used many different tools for installing the hardware but haven’t looked back since I bought the true position jig. It is so simple to use and the versatility is amazing. Great tool Great video thanks Jason.

[@bentswoodworking]

I love using that thing!

[@odinyusuf9683]

instaBlaster.

[@pacedestudio]

Thanks a ton Jason, this Practical presentation of yours of Tool/Accessories has wonderfully solved one of my problem in fabricating Interior Signage for a corporate. I really appreciate your Hard Work & Dedication...I truly Loved it...Stay Blessed & Merriment Dear +++++++++

[@fotopdo]

I Gauging makes a different model of calipers that I would recommend over the EZ-cal version. It's called the the Fastener Cal, and is only a few bucks more. It has all the same features, but adds a fraction mode intended for quick fastener or nut size identification. Standard fraction mode displays the closest 1/256", the "nut" mode gives you the closest 1/32" which is more than close enough for most woodwork. Both are great, but that feature makes it that much more useful.

[@mcelvycustomwoodworks9060]

I have some of the 50” clamps and have still needed longer clamps from time to time. The extenders just solved a lot of problems and saved a lot of money in the long run for me. Thank you.

[@MINGLE2008]

Thanks for sharing the video. Very interesting tools. I enjoy watching your detailed and informative videos. Stay safe.

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you

[@jimduhaime9]

Excellent information. These videos are valuable.

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@rodpotts2666]

I was just checking out the Harvey miter gauge this week. May go for the 4 hp Harvey table saw as well.

[@bentswoodworking]

Very nice. I haven’t used the table saw but know a few that have them and they only say nice things about them. I’ll probably be adding a bandsaw to my shop from them for more capacity.

[@michaell7877]

Outstanding vid Jason. You did a great job and I have quite a few of the tools you described.

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@bobby-c7731]

Tip on the Bessey strap clamp. I have had one for a few years and love it. One thing that was annoying was how often I accidentally loosened the side clip on the short end of the strap and had it slip out. It’s not elegant, but I tied an overhand knot in the end of the strap so it cannot slip out of the short side. Other than that minor thing, that is an awesome clamp. I am trying to justify the cost of several so I can batch out small projects.

[@bentswoodworking]

That’s a good tip.

[@michaelkaye4998]

Love these kinds of videos. Just ordered the Festool clamp rack.

[@CPBuilds]

Thanks for your support 👊🏻 hope you enjoy it

[@bentswoodworking]

Awesome, you will like them!

[@manuzach]

Got that Pica pencil ...awesome! My first use was for sanding ...these Mark really well between grits esp when you get finer which is where the carpenters pencil was falling short

[@bentswoodworking]

Yeah it’s great for stuff like that

[@josephnicotra8822]

Great video! Planning on buying the cabinet hardware jig. Really cool idea for the mft accessory storage.

[@bentswoodworking]

They are fantastic!!

[@Sebastopolmark]

GREAT video Jason. Aside from the tools, you state YOUR opinion why YOU like them. I can't see why, at this time, there are 13 lug nuts that give this review video a thumbs down? ?? ??? Thanks again.

[@bentswoodworking]

Because some people like to be negative and only see the tools and don’t listen to what I say. It’s fine, everyone is entitled to their opinion I guess. Funny thing is those people never leave comments. 🤣

[@lundyswoodcrease5876]

Love those Fast cap tape measures and I just picked up the blue one. And Thought I’d take the metric challenge since listening to episode 1 of the Green Suiters podcast. ;) Either way you have great taste.

[@bentswoodworking]

Lol glad you found it helpful 👍👊🏼

[@chashint1]

When I saw the Harvey miter gauge I thought I wanted one. Unfortunately I don’t like that the angles on the fence are more appropriate for a right tilt saw vs the more common left tilt. I recently ordered the Rockler fence for miter gauges and will see how well that works for me once it finally gets here. I enjoy your videos, thanks for doing them.

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you

[@northernbrent6334]

Great video thanks! Always enjoy your videos.

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you

[@a.dejesus792]

very helpful info. Thanks for that. And keep the vids coming.

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@joem2209]

Love the tool videos. Keep them coming.

[@bentswoodworking]

👍👍

[@HeliRy]

Digital callipers are a must-have in my opinion. Without them, you cannot guarantee your table saw is perfectly aligned. And you also can’t hone in your cross cut sled to Starrett levels of accuracy.

[@bigmonkey999888]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

[@bentswoodworking]

Same to you

[@kiwdwks]

Nice recommendations...thank you!

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@ericjackson2915]

Good info - thanks! Bessey's extender really came in handy on few projects. Have you seen the Vario K Body REVOlution, these are quite handy as well.

[@bentswoodworking]

I haven’t but I’m definitely gonna take a look.

[@hibcha1]

Great video, Jason!

[@bentswoodworking]

Thanks buddy!

[@steveblack4576]

Awesome stuff Jason.👍

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you

[@joegonzales6735]

Great information!!! I’m getting some of those pencils!!

[@bentswoodworking]

They are great!

[@jeremiejey3130]

Great tools

[@bentswoodworking]

👍👍

[@rickherrick1732]

Great reviews, thank you. At 14:30 I think you said the mounting clips come with the MFT trays. From their Etsy site, those clips are an additional $15. Hopefully I am wrong but thats how it appeared to me. Thanks again Jason.

[@bentswoodworking]

Yes, they are additional. I misspoke and should have said they are also available

[@AlAmantea]

Great video, with some great gift ideas! Thanks, Jason!

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome!

[@noquartercraftsman9007]

The ONLY problem I've had with my green one from Fast Cap is it doesn't lock in place. It slowly retracts. However, I still MUCH prefer these for super accurate measurements!

[@HelloAnthony]

The Harvey sure is a nice looking piece of kit. If you had set up your Incra 5000 on the right side of the blade, would you have a need for the Harvey?

[@bentswoodworking]

Well there is always a use for a stand alone miter gauge so I would definitely still have a need

[@rjtumble]

I recently saw a video where the guy showed how to use the calipers to measure an outside depth. Instead of balancing the end of the caliper and extending the little bar down (which can be inaccurate) he used the top of the gauge. Flip the calipers over and notice when you extend one side, how there's a ledge. Put the part that doesn't move on the top of what you're measuring and extend the other part down. Sits nice and flat on the thing you're measuring, neat trick. I think it was "You are using your calipers wrong!" by Erik Cortina

[@bentswoodworking]

Interesting

[@LordHog]

Thanks for showing off the Harvey MG-36 Compass Miter Gauge, it was on sale for XMAS, so saved a bit of money which is nice. There contact info shows Montclair California which is only a few cities over from where I live.

[@moderntouchfurniture]

Jason great video, I just sent my list to Santa.

[@bentswoodworking]

I hope he is good to you

[@bobby-c7731]

Question on the woodpecker rulers. They have a divot for the pencil. Does that mean you have to account for that divot in measuring? Otherwise the flat part of the rule and the divot for the pencil is not the same distance from the edge

[@JamesAllen-mh9ms]

The divot is to make up for the offset of the lead. You make your mark "outside" of the actual measurement without it. By marking in the cutout, your mark is actually on the measurement.

[@bobby-c7731]

@@JamesAllen-mh9ms ok. So, when cutting the true length is right down the center of the mark, rather than just inside it? Makes sense. Thanks for the speedy reply

[@bentswoodworking]

What he said for sure Bob ☝️

[@11211lcb]

Again on the Carter set up blocks, They measure from the body of the blade to the fence. The set in the teeth will cut narrower. Are these supposed to be accurate or just "sort'a close?

[@pctatc66]

do you know if those k-body extenders would work with jet parallel clamps? though I suppose you could make one out of wood if not

[@bentswoodworking]

Not sure, that’s a good question.

[@1debblueeagle]

Do you have top 10 projects for complete beginners? Looking to find out best projects to learn woodworking, how to pick wood, proper ways to use the grain of the wood, how to dry wood, proper way to use oils and types of wood seals.

[@bentswoodworking]

I don’t but may be a good idea for a future video.

[@marklittlejohn1457]

Can you get Bessie clamps in the uk

[@fotopdo]

There is one imperial measurement on the True 32, 16” on center.

[@bentswoodworking]

Correct

[@bobjames5781]

Wow you are the second American to realise metric is better, coming from a Brit who grew up with imperial that then changed to metric

[@dafirnz]

What's the 32mm system?

[@bentswoodworking]

It’s a widely used system for cabinetry that uses multiple of 32 mm for the reasons of standardization. Very helpful

[@courtneykachur9487]

Call that strap a cord just one more time. I dare you. 😆

[@bentswoodworking]

Cord

[@manuzach]

no metric for paolini rule ?

[@bentswoodworking]

They are both metric and imperial

[@kwiknikk]

3 small rulers $160 "relatively inexpensive" I think you're in a different league there bud

[@element8687]

Rulers look nice but 160 is to high is rather put that money towards a table saw

[@azizwaheed1078]

bad trading your 1st item is Pica Pencil then then on Pocket ruler you use different pencil .....!!!

[@adriaan7627]

I have used and hated the Fastcap metric (blue and yellow) measuring tapes. The problem is it is all in mm. In Europe we like the separation of 10 mm is 1 cm (10:1) and as soon as you get above 1 meter: that's 1000 mm The amount of digits is getting mind-boggling. So different from the European style metric tape measures. So I HATE the Fastcap metric versions. I have three of them and can't return them to the shop because they are only a Fastcap reseller not Fastcap themselves. Don't buy the Fastcap metric tape measures !!!

[@davidhall4914]

32mm thats an inch and a quarter, it may be 320 mm

[@bentswoodworking]

What may be 320 mm

[@davidhall4914]

@@bentswoodworking H

[@davidhall4914]

Hi Jason, Happy Xmas, on the tape measure i am sure you said it is marked off every 32mm, If iam wrong ,I apologise. Have a great 2021, look forward to more great videos. Regards from the UK.

[@bentswoodworking]

It is marked every 32nd mm for use on cabinet building on the 32mm system

[@brentprosser5563]

I’m gonna need you to stop making these videos! I continue to be broke because of all of these cool tools. Lol. For the love of my savings account, stahp!!! Hahahaha

[@1thinkhealthy]

The only ones I could afford are the tape and pencil.

[@brentprosser5563]

@@1thinkhealthy too many more of these and that’s where I’ll be. Lol.

[@bentswoodworking]

Yeah I may be a bad influence 🤣

[@mrxmry3264]

2:39 "metric and standard" let's not forget that metric is the standard in the vast majority of countries around the globe. only countries that refuse to join the rest of the world in the present insist on using the stoneage system.

[@bestyoutubernonegraternumber1]

There are even more uses/ways to use those calipers - check out some vids on all the ways to get measurements with calipers. I just ffound out about more than those three recently, mind blown.

[@bestyoutubernonegraternumber1]

I would definitely regret those quick-to-dull pencils that get thicker on the first line.

[@bestyoutubernonegraternumber1]

Why you using a normal, superior mechanical pencil to mark that line instead of those bad, inferior green pencils you just showed us? :P