Colin's Favorite Woodworking Tips & Tricks / 500,000 Subscriber Special!

[@stellabelikiewicz1523]

This is one of the best and most accessible woodworking channels! Every time I see Colin’s face in a a thumbnail in my KZbin feed I get incredibly excited about what I might be about to learn! I wish you guys all the personal and professional success anyone could ask for, and here’s to many more years of solving all of life’s problems with magnets!

[@hjboots]

At 71 years of age i`m a novice in woodworking, and Thanks to you i have been able to improve my skills in woodworking. Your tips have made alot of what i do so much more simpler and i thank you for that. I`m waiting to see what next you`ll come up with to also make my woodworking experience a joy. Your the best!!!!!

[@konstantinusstoyanov9749]

You are wonderful, intelligent, soft spoken man, that is why I am here

[@creatingtogetherwithsandra7960]

Don’t be surprised. You do teach well. I have learned a lot of things, enough to be encouraged to start building my own tiny house on wheels. So I’m grateful. Posting my progress in my own channel. I hope to make you proud 🥰

[@SEJones720]

Congratulations Colin! You’ve helped this rookie woodworker much over the years! Many Thanks!

[@m215900]

Hi Colin, I watch allot of your from here in the UK, all very well presented, no rock music, no stupidly annoying comments and poor attempts at trying to be funny like some I could mention. Just great projects and great tips. Thanks Colin keep it going!

[@ashagon]

I can't tell you any tips, that is why I watch you. Thanks for all you do.

[@1958linedancer]

congratulations on making 500,000 subscribers, you are a great resource for the woodworking community, Thanks Colin

[@AndreiIR000]

Thank you Colin for all the information that you gave me for free for so many years!!!

[@cookinitmax]

I've always wanted to learn wood working skills. I bought a router many years ago well me the old lady parted I left it . Well many years later I've gotten out of my last trade and learning another 56 now with my new router table never to late I guess Im glad people like you are around and so many others to teach us who no nothing yet gain something from watching the great videos you put out thanks.

[@Idahoanghost]

Colin your channel is my favorite. You're my best Canadian friend! Thanks so much for all you do. You're the best! You so deserve this landmark!

[@woodsniffer]

Best part of your Video's....Short, clever and honest.Congrats to you both.

[@craigpeel5995]

It’s your way of presenting Colin, relaxed, easy and sometimes funny. Keep it up from the UK

[@sentpacking3879]

Congrats to you Colin on the half a million subscribers. I've learned a lot from you with your suggestions and tips and tricks, and I'm 66 yrs old. So you can "teach an old dog new tricks". Thanks for everything. Regards, Rick

[@martinebangs6520]

Hi Colin....I'm so glad I found your channel, your knowledge is a gift to us....Take care...stay safe...

[@larryd4747]

I bought 3 rules that solve that problem. It is a rule called "Lefty/righty" and no matter which way I use it it is always the correct way to be read. Love it! It has a pencil sharpener on it and a white plastic type material as a note area on the frot side to write quick figures on.

[@terryevans297]

I feel you're on the same level as Norm Abram. A woodworking genius! I stumbled across your sight when I first got into wood working. I've consulted it many times when I'm stumped on how to do something. You've shown things that I hadn't considered, like the magnet on the tape measure and checking tape measures before you buy to find one with the numbers oriented for a right handed person. Right now i have five tape measures all with the numbers oriented correctly and the divisions correctly marks on the tape. THank you so much for everything you do for us lesser experienced wood workers!

[@David-hm9ic]

The magnet for the chuck key on the drill press is my favorite. Brilliant!

[@lloydsimmons1906]

I have tried many of Colin's tips and tricks over the past few years and I really appreciate the effort Colin puts into sharing them. My favorite however is the one armed drill press. It is the perfect example of less is more. For anyone that has not tried this idea, you really should give it a go.

[@DaymeEdna]

I did this two weeks ago and it works a treat!

[@mogbaba]

In 2008 I was a person not caring about handcrafts at all. I had a fine walnut rack for cooling my homemade breads which was loosen and going apart. I wanted to fasten and make it good again. I made such an ugly job that even I, myself didn't like it. I began to think why I couldn't make it properly. I asked my friend Google and found a lot of woodworking articles and videos. It was 2013 and now I have a workshop at my home. I have learned a lot and that thanks to the university of KZbin and masters like Colin, thanks.

[@robira1313]

Congratulations Colin. You've helped me on more than one occasion. You deserve the success you've earned!

[@rdf2190]

Congratulations Colin. Yours was one of the first woodworking channels I subscribed...great job.

[@paulalbright6829]

Im sure somebody has already said it. Measure twice, CUT once. Love your videos. Learned a lot.

[@polemack]

Congratulations Colin, you certainly deserve it ! Thanks a lot for your videos !

[@jivanildomiranda2010]

Thank you for all you have made for us. Stay safe. Cheers from Brazil.

[@thegreatgazoo]

Congrats from a fellow B.C.'er over here in Pitt Meadows. Hope to run into you one day so I can thank you in person for all the hints and tricks you have taught me. As a new-ish woodworker, I cannot express how much all your videos mean to me. You are like the shop teacher or dad I never had. :)

[@marcelrey9533]

Congratulations! Reason you have so many subscribers is because you deliver great content , plain and simple. Your tips and trick are not always gold, but always beneficial because sometimes they spark other ideas. Thanks Colin 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@mammothfilms]

I love your videos. What a comfort it is to know a pro like you has made many measurement mistakes.

[@horeseplayinc]

Thanks Colin - your presentation, advice, tips, and explanation are second to none. You're a pleasure to watch, and a treasure :)

[@RickJones222]

I've never seen a tip from you that wasn't GREAT, and useful! I never miss these videos. Thanks, Colin!

[@georgiemae11]

Congrats to you on half a mill subs and thank you for your intuitive videos.Well done

[@moisesluna3624]

Colin congratulations. Espero puedas entender. Más allá de tu conocimiento que compartes, me gusta el sentido del humor y la manera que explicas. Thanks from México.

[@minicooperusaf4624]

I have learned more from Colin than any other on KZbin. Colin’s knowledge is simple and understandable. I am a better woodworker because of you Colin. Congrats on 500K subscribers!

[@jackoslowley2472]

Totally enjoy everything you do colin you have opened up a new world of carpentry for lots of people..I didn't know about the left hand tap I seem mess up regularly on measurement.

[@AC-xz6iv]

I am just a beginner at trying to do some home projects. I came across your page and subscribed to it. I've been watching as much as I can. I appreciate how much you have to share.

[@mrwarlock5070]

TIP: I put my Pillar drill chuck key on one of the wire version retractable badge holders that I fixed to the side, that way as soon as i''ve used it, I let it go and it retracts on its own. Its handy as I always know where it is, and its impossible to misplace as I found no matter what I put on the key itself, I still managed to misplace it somehow :) Also for my Dust extractor, I fitted a remote control switch and put sticky backed velcro on the remote, and then put opposite velcro part on every machine so no matter what machine i'm working on, I just stick the remote on the velcro patch and cant lose it. I also have a central place I put it when i'm finished so I don't have to look for it every time.

[@MiserySage]

It literally puts itself away! Nice !

[@shaineriches4369]

Thankyou for everything colin. Really appreciate allthe content. Sending peace happiness an health to you and your family. All the way from london. England.

[@jannitert6576]

Dear Colin, I started a few years ago with making woorden objects and found your video tips on You Tube. Therefor Many thanks! I hope you will make a lot of such interesting video,s. Greetings from us in Holland 🌷🌷🌷

[@andrewbieger5004]

I gotta order a leftie tape measure. I am somewhat ambidextrous, but setting my rip fence on my older Delta saw (fence to the right of the blade) has caused me more aggravation than imaginable. It is VERY easy to go "8-5/8" (you think) but are actually doing 7-3/8. On the plus side, I NEVER run out of scrap lumber !!! Congrats om the 500K subscribers. Your content is always very valuable.

[@000207poosh]

You’re an amazing craftsman Colin, thank you for providing quality videos, with realistic outcomes.

[@dougdavies2146]

Colin your years of educating us has paid off my friend congrats on a half million. Another tip for cleaning sanding belts. When they are very full of sap and wood spray them with oven cleaner and water and use a soft brush they come out like new and allows me to use them 3 to 4 times longer.

[@jbb5470]

Colin, another helpful video! Congratulations on your achievement of 500,000 subscribers. Always helpful and interesting content keeps me coming back. Thank you

[@jorgenj1]

I am new in woodworking and your videos are very educational. Thank you for share your knowledge

[@marca5883]

another great show, I can't understand the people who dislike these...

[@hafizipudzi7595]

Who's know, maybe they not agree or they have other method that they think more better .. but i like to watch other woodworker method to gain knowledge.. judt to keep simple, 1 destination, many road with many type of road to use..

[@robertnelson4750]

I find it bizarre as well in certain genres of videos.

[@pierremartin9744]

Thanks for all you share and best wishes from France :-)

[@mlubecke]

I’ve loved this channel since day 1... congratulations 🍾🎊🎉🎈! And thank you for sharing your knowledge and support to this great community.

[@leonelrichard2350]

Looking forward to the next 12 years of videos. Congratulations

[@wolfgangsons4421]

Hallo Mister Collin, ich bin ein großer Fan von Ihren Vorstellung. Danke

[@cobberpete1]

Congratulations Colin. Well deserved. I pick up lots of tips from your channel

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Congratulations on the 500K subscribers , Collin !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also thanks for the tips an tricks for woodworking too !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mg4695]

Congrats on hitting the 500K mark! I'm honored that you like and frequently use my spirit bubble idea. I've learned so much from you. It's nice to be able to give back a little.

[@chrisnorton2837]

Congratulations Colin and thanks for all of the great videos!

[@rsamaran]

Colin, congrats and so happy for you. And very grateful to have your channel as a reference guide as I began my woodworking journey during lockdown. You come across as so very knowledgeable, down to earth and personable 😀

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Colin, Many , many Congratulations on 500 K subscribers. It is truly deserved. Great look back at some of your favourite tips as well. Take care Colin. Cheers, Huw

[@bigsparky65]

I love your channel, so many things that i'm learning. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of woodworking

[@randallmacdonald4851]

You have so many subscribers because of how good you are at teaching.

[@kalijasin]

That bar stock tip is amazing 👍

[@DobryBoj]

You are the Best Colin. Congratulations.

[@carmgitto]

Congratulations on this milestone Yes measure twice cut once but I cut this piece of wood three times and it is still short You are a great teacher and you sound honest and easy going, watch your videos as soon as they show up! Keep up the great work!

[@georgequalls5043]

Hope you reach 5 million subscribers, Colin.

[@shorn8156]

Congrats Colin for your Channel from Gippsland Australia, I am a newie following your channel after buying a Table Saw. I love your tips and tricks as well as your experience and advice. You make to look easy but to a non wood working person, the small things and more, I appreciate. Thanks again.

[@arneberg6814]

Congratulations Colin. You are my go-to channel for years. Hope to see a million subscribers soon.

[@FieldGuidetoDIY]

Colin, just LOVE the metal thickness/height measuring bars. I never saw those before. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@cherylmatthews4066]

Congratulation on your half million subscribers, very much deserved. You give so much information and in good detail. Well done Sir. Cheryl from UK x

[@Kkuts37]

CONGRATULATIONS, COLIN!!!

[@krn14242]

Congrats Colin. Looking forward to 500K more...

[@TheLoachman]

Congratulations, Colin. I'm one of your more recent subscribers, and I am here because of the quality of your content and its presentation. Your channel growth is testament to that. I have already learned more than I will ever use, and, for each lesson and tip, I thank you.

[@LcarlosCiceron8254]

Gracias a Usted. Siempre es un placer ver y aprender de sus videos!

[@keithbowlin207]

Thats why i use the little stanley tapes .. I run a cabinet shop also i love your tips and tricks keep them coming

[@SuperAnuproy]

your teachings helped me to improve my carpentry skills ''THANKS ''

[@ehudgavron9086]

Colin, you've helped me a LOT. Congratulations on half a MILLION subscribers :) You set an example not only in how to do woodworking better, but how to be a nice person (on video ;) and helpful to others!

[@roynielsen1911]

Congratulations on the milestone Colin!

[@totobill22]

Merci Colin :) Et même en France, nous sommes nombreux à suivre vos conseils !

[@shawnmanuel9817]

Colin,Congratulations on your 500k subscribers!!..I can see why because your videos are so interesting and very informative..Thank you sir and again congratulations..👏👏

[@paulplumb1648]

Congratulations Colin 🎉 Well done.

[@i8skeerd]

I'm not amazed. when you put out a great product, they will come. keep up the great work.

[@toddmccormack1637]

Good on ya colin well done for reaching 500k! I enjoy your videos alot, keep up the good work cheers mate

[@stanmashek3085]

thanks colin i watch every one of your videos and use allot of your ideals all the time. thamk you and congralutations on 500000 viewers keep up the great job

[@sapelesteve]

CONGRATS COLIN! Very well deserved! I have been watching you videos for a long time now & always enjoy the content. Keep up the great work....👍👍😉😉👏👏👍👍

[@Bogie3855]

I have a wall of pipe clamps. I bought 4ft ant 2ft pipe threaded on both ends. A pipe coupler will make a clamp as long as you need. The short ones are handy for big glueup where you are doing groups. I leave them mostly in the 4ft but they swap out in minutes.

[@bcole6502]

Congrats Colin on your KZbin journey!!

[@TheGrandpaddy]

Well done Colin , fantastic achievement, fantastic woodworking videos , long my it go on helping this great community.

[@keithleggett3737]

An oracle of excellent skills .. have learnt so much .. thanks

[@alanmullock381]

Well done Colin,half a million subs is monumental! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😲😲😲😲

[@TheR1200clc]

Collin,I really enjoy your videos, they have been a ton of help. Thank You! Colin, I have a very small shop and like every wood worker dust control is an issue. I had been using my shop Vac for dust collection on my power saw. I built a small cyclone using a Lowe's 5 gallon bucket and that kind of worked for my table saw. It still was a pest because the shop vac was always in my way and tilting the blade the Cyclone just did not work. I got the idea, if chop saws have a dust bag why not the table saw. I have a 2.5 inch opening on my saw dust chute. I bought a 2.5" rubber union, two 45 elbows and a length of pipe. At a garage sale I got 2 pillow cases for $.50 cents each. I coupled a stub of the PVC to the union and clamped the other end of the union to the discharge chute. I put 1 45 on the end a shot stub then the other 45 with about 1 foot of pipe hanging down. Using a hose clamp I clamped part of the pillow case to the pipe and closed off the rest of the opening with spring type paper clips. It has worked like a charm I would estimate I collect over 90% of the saw dust. Do not substitute a 90 degree for the 2, 45 degree elbows. The 90 makes the turn abrupt for the dust and the collection efficiency drops. By not sewing up the balance of the opening of the pillow case, emptying the case is a breeze, Turn it inside out and shake.

[@joebrown1382]

Always a great show with great tips. Those brass measuring blocks are the bomb.

[@30jamesnelson]

thank you and i am glad to be one of the 500,000

[@cplstony]

Congratulations on reaching this subscription milestone of 500,000 Colin! You're highly instructional presentations are sure reaching a lot of folks. I am also grateful to you for your personal and professional support to our local Woodworkers' Guild!

[@gary2417]

Remember Colin, you have done so much for a lot of us

[@TIRCQ]

Great Intro Colin & happy to have you. Learning from you and other guys around to improve my weekend woodworking projects :) Greetings from Costa Rica PURA VIDA !

[@williamday1311]

Congratulations on your other 499,999 subscribers Colin! In my opinion, you have earned it my friend - as I have learned AND enjoyed watching your videos. Keep on keeping on!

[@naturaIIydifferent]

Congratulations bro! I hope you continue to grow and thrive! You are a huge help to the woodworking community and have inspired so many people! Nuff respect ✊

[@Eric.Mercado]

Congratulations Colin! 🎊 I'm fairly new to woodworking and you're one of my go to channels for sure. Appreciate you & your sharing of your knowledge. 😉

[@stewartew]

I have a sanding belt cleaner that I have been using for a long time at least 15 years, but I also discovered that when you are finished with silicone caulk there is quite a bit left in the tube, cut the cardboard tube near the top just abut where the plastic thing is that pushes the caulk out, pull this plastic disk out, and then remove the spout and metal end cap, set it aside for a few weeks the silicone set up, cut away the rest of the cardboard and you have a belt cleaner that works as good as the store bought ones.

[@ashraf61]

Congratulations for 500,000 Subscriber , you deserve more and more than that.

[@robertmccracken72]

Thank you sir for all of the great tips that you bring to us all!!!

[@colrajdhan]

Congratulations on reaching half a million. I didn't know there were two kinds of tapes. Thanks for educating me.

[@dacutler]

Congrats Colin. You've taught me a lot over the years. Thank you.

[@woodworkservice-com]

Always intuitive, and handy. Thank you!

[@jimaronson2323]

Congratulations on 500K subscribers! I enjoy your videos and learn a lot.