Build the Square-Leg Craftsman Table (Part 1)

[@RexKrueger]

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[@Tony_Chalmers]

This feels more like the older videos that I followed you for in the first place, like your cabinet build that was multi-part. I really appreciate the return to this format.

[@harpintn]

Yes, it is good seeing him doing some actual woodworking instead of just talking about woodworking.

[@limnificant]

Agreed, I watched this all the way through for the first time in maybe a year.

[@raisinggrainwoodworking]

I love that you show your mistakes! We all make mistakes. Some can be fixed with no issue, others cause us to loose $100 of materials. So many want to film with no mistakes, but you show that you are human like the rest of us. Thank you Rex! I am a power tool woodworker (most of the time) but I love you videos because you are real, you make mistakes like everyone else, and you aren't afraid of showing the mistakes to everyone.

[@red58impala]

I like this style much better. I like that you showed your mistakes, explained the steps clearly plus provided your reasoning for your decisions, and there are chapters to easily review areas when review is needed.

[@V3ntyl]

I wanted to write exactly the same thing. But since it's already written the only thing left is +1

[@alysoffoxdale]

This. Yes. Polished, highly-edited videos are great for people who already know what they're doing and just want to glean a few hints, but this style is absolutely invaluable for less confident and less skilled people trying to work their way up, which I think is more the demographic you're trying to reach, Rex.

[@briannariceweber8834]

I love this format. The cleaner format videos often feel like theory while this video shows the actual practice. Nice!

[@coreygrua3271]

RK thinks out loud among the best workers of wood. I appreciate his practical, seeking state of mind and his easy admission of the mistakes we all make.

[@nevinmurtha1670]

I do like this extended and detailed approach.

[@rlamacraft]

Definitely like to see more like this. Having breaks with recapping where we're at/the main pointers might be a nice addition

[@rickettsdave]

I was impressed with your running commentary on what and why you were doing each step. Even if sometimes the information seems simple or straightforward, especially to you or to an experienced woodworker, it is great education for beginners. Seldom do you-tubers describe why they are doing something, likely because for them it's second nature and not something they consciously think about. But even for more experienced woodworkers, your commentary reinforces their own self-talk while working - and everyone benefits from some extra tips or reminders. Well done.

[@davidclark9086]

Rex's videos have become world-class. He shows us first what the final article looks like, then makes it with excellent instruction without annoying music and without BS philosophy about his past, etc.

[@mikesalmo]

I really like this format. Where I live, there isn’t a community to learn from. So even when I don’t care about the product, I get a lot out of watching you work. The way you hold the tools, etc. Tips and “how to” explanations are good, but I’m walking away from this with something to try and something to pay attention to on an unrelated project. And I’ll probably have something I wasn’t focusing on pop into my brain while working in a week or something. And I really love that you showed your mistake. It just feels better to watch someone else recover like I have to,even when I know everyone messes up. But this is content that differentiates you. The longer format, your practical approach, and just your personality. So yeah, well done. I’m here for it.

[@izgood2bking702]

I like this format, showing mistakes and how to recover is an under represented item. All woodworking projects have them, teach how to react is good for your audience. I don't think this should be your only format but a few projects a year world be appreciated.

[@ThePaganBorn]

Honestly, I love this new format for the videos. It reminds me a lot of the Woodwork for Humans videos and I do sorely miss those something fierce.

[@jacobennis1111]

As a new KZbin educated hobbyist, seeing the full uncut/sped up process helps me take in way more observational information as well as provide some framework on shop tempo and the time it takes to build something. Highly enjoyed this and can’t wait for pt 2.

[@johnford7847]

I like this format because you're very good at verbally explaining what you're doing as you do it. I think just watching you build for thirty minutes would not be as useful to me. Thanks for sharing.

[@jonstapleton3668]

I love this format! I really appreciate how you model problem-solving and your thought process about when and how to perform each operation. I want to especially highlight my appreciation for how you started with selecting stock on camera. I'm a beginner, and providing instruction and information about every step of the process (especially the stuff that I'm sure seems simple and easy) is really helpful.

[@slowguy56]

I like this format a lot. It's more of a teaching format than just a demonstration. The "talk over" is more natural than a voiceover or music track.

[@careykitson1155]

Rex I think this format is great! Though maybe not great for your channel on a regular basis. Like many skills. As we grow and get into complex areas of the craft, it’s great to see videos like this. You working through each piece and using fundamental skills is grounding. Bring all of back to how simple it can really be. 👏

[@americanstudyingrussian9062]

While many comments say that they like this format better, I'm going to be more analytical about your awesome teaching skills to enhance your understanding of which details are specifically liked. Other hand tool youtubers focus on a project, but generalize each of the many hands-on skills & decision making skills involved in 1 project (Ex: Plane your joints so they're square! But how?). You teach how & why to do these things (marking a line, how to position your stance, how to hold a tool, point out the sound difference of plane skipping & not skipping, choosing to use 1 long board & why, etc). I loved your Woodworking For Humans Playlist. The first video making a project with only 3 tools is my absolute favorite because it's short, but still teaches many skills. I had a hatchet, so I immediately went to work & made round tenons on some cheap 2x2's I had and used padauk hardwood for my gage & couldn't believe how easy it was! But you also taught layout skills for drilling holes angled 2 different ways. I had been trying to figure out how to do this for a long time & I have sheet metal layout experience, but couldn't figure it out. Basically, there are a lot thoughts and decisions involved in 1 project, and you express them vocally every step of the way. A side note: My favorite 2 videos of yours that I saved & re-watch now and then are that 3-tool rustic bench & the how to choose your wood video. I also would like to suggest that you add the choosing your wood video to the Woodworking For Humans Playlist because I think it would be very valuable to those interested in that playlist.

[@williamharrison8875]

Rex, thank you for the extended format. More like these please. I don’t mind this being broken into 3 parts, although I would be fine with longer videos, I enjoy your content!

[@peteseddon5819]

This format is when you really connect with the viewer Rex. You were in “flow state” from beginning to end. Absolutely fantastic.

[@ninjaduck3534]

I've been watching your videos to amass a lot of tips, theories and ideas but I think this'll be the first full build I'll follow along with! Love that you are experimenting after all these years and seeing the KZbin side of your work grow always makes me happy.

[@iangatley199]

This format is my preference for sure, but I enjoy all your videos. One of my favorites was your workbench style comparison. That was hugely helpful. Maybe you could do a similar video for different styles of furniture: shaker, mission, arts and crafts etc. looking forward to part 2!

[@salimufari]

19:00 this is also a place where the Japanese saws shine with those vertical rip cuts. Love this format Rex. Much more learning potential for us as viewers & encouragement for those moments when we also make those minor mistakes to push ahead. 👍

[@albertoalonsoyglesiasfilho6278]

Just come here to comment it too. I ended converging to this instance naturally when using a rioba with a side mounted vise..

[@GraemePayne1967Marine]

This format reminds me a lot of high school woodshop classes in late 1960's. Especially the decisionmaking about wood type and grain. I suspect that you have a background as an educator.

[@aodhanhudson7711]

Loving the longer format. Rex your work is so inspiring. Please keep the excellent content coming

[@johnfreiler6017]

More of this, Rex! Videos that focus on a singe technique are great, but you also need a project from start to finish like this one. Bravo!

[@bbrachman]

I wondered what was different about this video. (You explained it at the end) I probably learned more tiny tricks and tips (like sawing a kerf first and angling the saw) in this first part of the project. It kind of gives me confidence to actually try to build this table. I have all the tools you show. I have some of the moderate skills you show. Oak is easy to get. Nothing fancy. Rex, I really like this style of video. There are no steps left out. Each part is detailed and explained really clearly and completely. My two cents.

[@danratje6993]

I’ve been watching your videos for over a year now, and I really appreciate these longer format vids. They show many aspects of the woodworker, especially the “Oops”. Which give the novice hope, because they have seen that even the very best can have an off day. Thanks again for excellent content!

[@randybecker7339]

I agree this type of video is a better, more realistic way of showing how to make something. I vote for you to do more of this style. Thanks!

[@orbitalair2103]

Red oak table. I just made a large one for my wife to craft on, those knots like the one you showed, will drive you nuts. Its nearly impossible to plane without tearout in some direction. I like this kind of format.

[@onZampie]

I enjoy this new format. It's nice seeing things being done in real time and picking up on smaller details. However i also really like the old format. I find that style really entertaining and highly rewatchable. I'm a little embarrased to admit i may have watched each of your furniture and tool build videos almost a half a dozen times lol. I think doing some videos in this style and some with the old format would be the best of both worlds.

[@Hawkeyelaotzu]

Definitely like the real time build format.

[@luvjoychoker7807]

Really liked this video. Hope you do more of these. Reminds me of old vintage Paul Sellers videos. At the end of the day, I wish you will do those formats that help your channel grow the most, but I just wanted you to know, this was really appreciated.

[@norcent892743]

Love the new format! I was able to see the details and improvisation that is usually cut out of shorter videos. Can’t wait for part 2.

[@kennethbezanson4266]

I appreciate you showing your mistakes. It makes me feel better about making my own. Talking through your thoughts and decisions also really help. Thanks!

[@TheDesertSkier]

I like this format because you see how you actually solve the issues as they come up

[@willtor]

I prefer the long-form videos. It helps to see you reason through all of the cuts and shaping.

[@TrevorLongino]

Great look over what it takes to make this little table. Love the relaxed pace you went through here.

[@nathanpayne3611]

I really enjoyed the long format style for this video. I don't think you need to do every video this way, but every once in a while would be enjoyable.

[@lrochfort]

I agree with all the other comments that seeing a multi-stage project in this first hand, real time, and transparent format is great.

[@johnbuck477]

I also like this format for this kind of project. Knowledge of how to build it always helps. Seeing the little tid bits is key. Well explained Rex!

[@jeffreynolds6804]

I like this new format. Mistakes are the foundation to learn to build something better!

[@kennethnielsen3864]

My OCD is screaming at you, for not putting the small strip in the middle😊

[@FinalJesse_]

I have to say I agree with you

[@Sigh_Bold]

He did explain why he placed it on the end as opposed to the middle, but I personally would probably have flipped the boards around to try and get that small peice in the center.😅

[@roadtriplover.]

As a newbie, why is this important? Is it a composition issue or is it structural?

[@FinalJesse_]

@@roadtriplover. I beleve it is just that it looks uneaven/not semetrical

[@kennethnielsen3864]

@@roadtriplover. It's just for the look, no structural difference.

[@shookings]

Rex, with this video and videos like it, you're becoming the modern Paul Sellers.

[@Clark42EoC]

Hey Rex...nice f***** job. I mean that. Ok first the planing stop then the anti-racking stop for the vice...Well done.

[@jimneely4527]

Nice job of working around problems. That's the secret to wood working. Thanks for sharing this.

[@obsessivemadman]

I have never watched any of your videos but I really appreciated the detail and tips and tricks that came with you taking your time explaining the different processes and reasons you chose to do certain things. Thank you I love this format personally and have subscribed hoping that you don't abandon this

[@johnbowell7423]

Yes, a very nice way to walk us through the process. I also don't mind when you explain the basics or use "your " preferred method. Enjoyable, entertaining and enlightening.

[@seanfischer5856]

I love this video, Rex! Taking us through your whole process from start to finish reassured me that I’ve got the right ideas as a beginner woodworker.

[@keithbockmon3264]

Very instructive and enjoyable video. You have helped me gain a greater appreciation for hand woodworking tools. I used to want to do everything with power tools, but now I am beginning to enjoy the mental calmness of hand saws and planes.

[@g5flyr169]

Love this format. Keep it going. Two part-ers and more detail might attract more viewers. As for me (?)… I’ll keep coming back no matter what. Can’t wait for next week!

[@TheCatNipGardener]

One more thing, seeing how you choose from your woodstock is great, from a beginner carpenter perspective, I really need to see stuff like this on each project.

[@louisjackson4634]

Love this style of filming. Feels much more intimate and informative. Great work Rex.

[@hfiacco1]

I appreciate your comment regarding seeing you make mistakes and how to recover. Real world

[@J.A.Smith2397]

Thinking about it making a square, truly dimensioned as best by hand told only is one of making the one of the hardest things even else is just repeating in longer varied versions. Also like the hardest thing on a lathe or carving but making a perfect sphere...

[@pitsnipe5559]

Like the slower pace and taking time to explain what you’re doing. Needing a small table for my entry hall, this might be the one.

[@martinparmer]

Rex these type video's are great. i'd love it if you'd show both the hand tool approach and the power tool like you did on that bandsaw cut. Yes I'd bet many of us would love to go total hand tool but I'd like to be able to do both well. That way if Im crunched for time i'll use the power options and If I'm after building hand skills, i can go that route too.

[@tommanseau6277]

Reminds me a lot of Richard Maguire over at the English Woodworker, just without the whole English accent and piano accompaniment . I really appreciate the emphasis on workflow and knowing when and where to focus and where not to fuss. This would have been very helpful when I was starting out. I had to learn the hard way.

[@soofihasan]

Rex, thanks. You and your channel is amazing to teach me and give confidence to take on things that i dream of doing. God bless man ! Greeting from Pakistan

[@stufarnham]

Rex, this was a great video. the level of detail held my interest and ensured that there were a few things I learned along the way. More of these,please!

[@B.A.Bassangler]

Great job, I love both styles of video. I can appreciate how well you know the material by your ability to walk and chew gum at the same time!

[@WebMaster-vh7ek]

Really like this style of video. Even if I don’t build this project there are plenty of good techniques to pick up. I still might actually build it. Feels like I spent some time in the shop with my straight shootin’ buddy.

[@adamcope734]

I like this video format. I like the regular format, with a short video about a particular tool or technique and can often think if a particular aspect of a project I could apply the knowledge gained from the video to, however I often struggle to figure out how I'd do a whole project, or tackle specific problems the best way, and I think your longer videos (like this) which show a project done start to finish really help with that, and if I'm short on project ideas I can follow the video exactly or adapt the item a little. Love the videos, keep up the good work!

[@jaimeoscarrojascabrera866]

Interesting format, was really entertained by it. Overall you explain things quite well, so it's a nice experience to have you go through this long process with little to no cuts in between the work and the teaching. Would love to keep seeing more videos like this!

[@joytotheworld9109]

I thought this would be a baby steps how to guide, turns out while it is accessible to new woodworkers it's jam packed with great tips, worth rewatching while working on this or any relevant project.

[@manfredchicken2042]

Love the format, Rex. Good length, good pacing, and the commentary as you go on what you're doing and why is priceless.

[@johnjensen5540]

I found the new format much nicer and more educational. Thanks!

[@dave-qh7qr]

Love this format! Showing us weekend DYI’rs on small projects like this really helps us to build confidence. Thanks

[@PeteLewisWoodwork]

This is uncanny but absolutely true...earlier today, I was going to suggest that you introduce a new project and do it in greater detail for a change, like the cabinet you made a few years ago. That's more or less what this is. Yes, it would be great to see something more like this popping up a bit more often. I'm aware that projects take time to find and plan and film and all the rest, but just occasionally would be nice. Great work, very enjoyable - and a nice little project, too!

[@pbjae8140]

17:43 that little jig is one of the first wooden jigs I made for my vice. I have 2. One is made like a stepped pyramid of 1/4 inch pieces, the other is 3/4" pieces.

[@pettere8429]

Would like to see more of this. That piece you messed up ripping on the wrong side of the line could be the prime candidate for the cleat. :D Planning to pledge a bit on patreon once I get some money stuff sorted out.

[@tobiasfrancisco5879]

This is great! I'm inexperienced with doing things %100 with hand tools so getting the order of operations in a project from start to finish is really nice. 🤙🏼

[@brettjohnson9453]

For those building lumber racks, if you evenly space the vertical supports apart, you can use them to roughly measure boards in much less time than it takes to find the tape measure which was "on the table a minute ago"

[@phi1n0]

More content like this!! Love the video style. I just completed your minimum timber workbench last week and used it to build a floating desk for my wife's office!

[@user-ko7bq1xh3u]

I enjoyed watching you build a project. The thought process of how to make the parts and then selecting, surfacing, rough cutting, and smoothing them. I like to find a picture of a project and then figuring the size and a method to make the parts.

[@AdamDrew]

I really loved this, Rex. I apprecaite seeing all the steps, and hearing you talk through all of the options and decision.

[@Linkyboy321]

Great video! Seeing you go other some "obvious" things that I have been missing in my own woodworking was really helpful. I can just never seem to get a good square edge in thin material without planing down half my stock, so watching you taking the time to do it and seeing how thin the shavings/how little stock you take away was really helpful. Looking forward to trying again in my next project!

[@user-pp8pt6ni2g]

Yes, these types of videos are good. Pick up a few tips along the way that Im sure I can use in my own shop. Keep doing these Rex.

[@user-os7jz1oc5y]

Everyone loves this video- and why not? Rex is playing to his strengths as the great explainer & educator.It's great to see such a blow by blow account dealing with basics that we should all be on top of.

[@etesla]

Yes please to the new format! Especially including mistakes. I too can make mistakes, it helps make the project feel approachable. 😂

[@StieglitzWoodWorks]

Rex, I really enjoyed this video and its format. It flowed well, I like that you kept mistakes in it (because that’s what we learn the most from, right?), and also liked that you tossed in tips along the way!

[@mdbrown683]

been watching your videos for quite some time. This slower format really does remind me of the earlier videos you made.... I LOVE IT! Great work overall and I really appreciate the extra attention to the details of the build. Thanks!

[@mattparker8304]

I’m glad to see some project videos come back

[@snteevveetns]

I like this format, can’t wait for part 2

[@delgoldthorpe4005]

Fantastic format, keep it going mate.. much clearer and easier to follow for everyone, no matter the level of competency.

[@johnbuery687]

This is great! I like you're overview stuff, but a detailed walkthrough can't be beat!

[@dwainlambrigger3769]

Love this style of video. This is the type of video I enjoy most from your channel. The added detail is definitely a big plus, so, keep it going!!! Thank you!!!

[@daveengstrom9250]

While you were working, I helped out a little by taking a coffee break. I like this format.

[@user-sd4qj8bh7i]

excellent video. Slow is steady, steady is fast

[@joeleonetti8976]

Long term viewer. I like this format. Thanks for providing this video.

[@raymondsmith2154]

As a beginner I love this format.

[@themodernarmbruster]

OMG curve bow!!! I constantly run into this problem- now I have the solution. Thank you!

[@kenny1006]

Please more of this! I really like this format a lot.

[@danmontondo6056]

Great video I like the format and am glad to know that I'm not the only one to wreak a cut.

[@rjtjtckt3998]

It makes a change to see how the stock is prepared for the project. Good video.

[@windhelmguard5295]

just a few pieces of advice to improve your glue joints: -as you've said, don't use too much glue. -for hard wood, apply glue to both sides. -after applying the glue, leave it for five to ten minutes before you start clamping, so the glue can diffuse into the wood properly, when you start clamping, you're closing the pores and the glue won't properly bind to the wood, a properly done glue joint is always stronger than the wood itself, if your glue joint fails before the wood does, this is the most likely reason.

[@fngrusty42]

By the wavy sure like seeing you use an American handsaw. I used 5 when I started. We built homes in the woods could not get power cut everything with handsaw early 70s generators were very expensive and did not stay running. By the late 70s was no problem but over the year I've watched how no one used handsaw anymore. Nor hammers lol got faster not easyer.

[@transmundanium]

I have ripped lumber like that for many years. A very effective approach.

[@elterga6224]

I’ve really missed these longer format build videos!

[@Kymlaar]

This has been great so far. I appreciate all of the attention to detail, especially discussing moments of risk, and showing how to recover from errors. I am looking at getting into hand tool woodworking again this summer, and have been gathering some basics. One thing I noticed is that you don't choose to use a mask. Do you find hand tools keep the level of sawdust in the air down enough that they aren't necessary most of the time?

[@RexKrueger]

Yeah, a mask is almost never necessary with hand tools. They just don't throw the dust into the air. I do wear a respirator when i sweep up. That's the dustiest thing i do all day.