DAY 22 I need your help with a project design | Catching up on recent topics | No woodworking today

[@jeremygunkel]

The best way to get an answer online isn't to simply ask, just do it, and everyone will be there to correct you.

[@danieltallent4243]

Reminds me when Steve did the bit about 9 out of 10 dentist agree..no matter how you brush your teeth...you're doing it wrong. Loved it

[@Not_TVs_Frank]

I've considered starting a woodworking KZbin channel for just this reason. I do projects and the Internet tells me how badly I did them. ...Now that I write it out that's not as appealing as I thought.

[@jeremygunkel]

@@Not_TVs_Frank it would be fun at first but sometimes the comment section can go from helpful to asshole in a blink of an eye.

[@TomsLife9]

Cunningham's law!

[@joshpirogovsky]

Hey Steve. I’m 15 and took a class in woodworking this year in school because it interested me. You have been a huge mentor for me from explaining pocket holes, safety precautions, and maybe even more important than safety, getting tools for cheap! All I have right now is a cheap table saw, a couple pipe clamps, a kreg 320, a drill, a sander, and some scrap wood that my school let me take home. Over the past week I have started on a small end table, made a crosscut jig (although the miter slots in the saw are those janky cheap ones), and I’m starting on a mallet, although the head is redwood so I probably won’t use it for any chisel work, just decor. You have taught me most of everything I know since my shop teacher wasn’t the best - he was missing a pinky. Please continue to be a huge inspiration to many. Thank you, mate.

[@AgrarianLibrarian]

Josh Pirogovsky Missing a pinkie? Gone by way of table saw?

[@joshpirogovsky]

Wendy McPherson yup

[@malonecustomdesigns]

Since I'm a woodworking newbie...I've been building out my shop. I just got a miter saw and I have built my miter saw station this past week!

[@rwind656]

What are you building into it? Features? How's it going? We use a rolling cart that I bought off of Craigslist at some point, and for infeed and outfeed, we put up some stanchions. I have been considering whether I should devote our limited space to something more elaborate as we use miter saw so much. But we also need to remove it and use it elsewhere. I've been looking at videos for various sleds and might spend my time making a portable sled for the miter saw instead.

[@malonecustomdesigns]

@@rwind656 I have taken over a shop that was behind my parent's home. It is about 18X24 And my parents used it for storage and a lawnmower. They had another storage shed that we combined, so other than a riding mower that I can move in and out...I have all the rest of the space! I do have a jobsite table saw, that I plan to make a better stand for. I built a shop table that is just a bit lower than my table saw to double as an outfeed table. It has locking casters on it. The miter saw station is 12ft long overall that I put on the end wall as a permanent station with plenty of room to hold my benchtop router table on it, along with a cubby for smaller stuff. Underneath the station, I have lots of storage for hand tools and such. Above the right side of my station, I have some lumber storage. And that's about where I am right now :)

[@taylortay7554]

I’d recommend checking out Steve’s weekend workshop course. It’s all about making efficient use of your shop space. I got in on the first batch of students back at the beginning of the year and it has completely turned my garage into a proper shop. I can even get a car in it now.

[@rwind656]

@@malonecustomdesigns how's it going with the workshop? I have definitely decided on keeping our miter saw stand portable and rollable and separate. But I just saw a tiny workshop,"8x6” on KZbin and it is a marvel of organization and absolutely amazing what he has fit into such a tiny space. I think it was on his channel but might have been somewhere else where I saw the table saw slide up underneath a work surface right above the table. We might go that route.

[@malonecustomdesigns]

R Wind it’s going well! Upgrading and adding as I can. I just got my dust deputy separator and vacuum hooked up. I built a cart to hold both and I love it! Wish I could share a photo of the ship here :)

[@natehaack4999]

Well I STARTED woodworking. Been watching your videos for a long time and finally got started. I built a wall-mounted workbench to start, finished that just a couple weeks ago and now I'm working on one of your shop stool designs. Plan to start working on the table saw cart and maybe practice my box making once the stools are finished. Thanks for the videos Steve! As a newcomer to woodworking, I really enjoy your approach.

[@ZenoErwt]

Buy one of those cheap manual lawnmowers, works really well and takes you like fifteen minutes to mow a medium sized lawn. Good for your workout!

[@evanbarnes9984]

I love that idea! I wish everyone would use those, that would cut way down on noise pollution

[@ZenoErwt]

@@evanbarnes9984 agreed. It amazes me how everyone does everything with power tools these days. Some chores are just as efficient without all that noise and big equipment. Btw, here in Holland most of us actually do use manual mowers :)

[@johnjordan3126]

@@evanbarnes9984 At least until the paramedics are dispatched. Some have too much lawn or are too old, but I think a reel mower makes sense for Steve.

[@rickt151]

@@ZenoErwtthat is also true for the rest of the Netherlands. (to stay with the theme of wrong names ;) )

[@Autistic_Goblin]

I bought a manual mower when a flood took out our electric mower. Then we were gifted an old gas mower, but eventually the handle broke. We haven't bothered replacing it, because the $50 manual mower works just fine, thank you!

[@exectech]

My son got me watching your videos recently. We now have the garage cleaned up, workbench built, shelves installed, and a scrap wood caddy made from an old desk (we put casters on the desk surface, turned it upside down and added a few upright pieces and it holds all the scrap wood we had). My go-to "mate" words are friend and sir.

[@jameshinton8561]

I still say just call everybody "Steve"

[@pteddie6965]

That's a great idea, Steve!

[@alituzcu7497]

Or Phil, this dude steve reminds me of Phil Dunphy.

[@frederickwood9116]

I knew a guy who called all kids, except his own, Gertrude or Harry. Another guy I know at University called all men Horse! I guess it simplified things for him some how as he picked up girls like they where cups of coffee.

[@kinkjarfold3816]

@@frederickwood9116 I think he was saying Hoss, not horse. Like Hoss Cartwright-- better than calling everyone by Hoss' horse's name Chub or Chubby.

[@briankling5694]

I call everyone who I should know the name of Steve. Works great.

[@michaelt7191991]

I got my workshop totally cleaned and organized. I built the clamp rack from the workshop course. I've made a drill press table. I've been working on a commissioned entry table. Next I want to work on a picture frame for my wife and maybe build a crosscut table

[@supodin]

I've been working with my 6 year old son on a toy boat. He got to learn how to use a coping saw, clamps, a belt sander, and got to hit a chisel to test it out. He's been a great helper, when he's not distracted by being outside. He's been loving the time we spent together, as have I. When he gets a bit older, we'll work on other, more dangerous tools.

[@BeriBGood]

I just started buying tools for the first time in my life and started woodworking. What I did: Ninja Warrior mini obstacles like Cliffhangers, UFOs, Gibbons (moving monkey bars) and I also made a basic router table myself. I am binge watching woodworking videos everyday and I love it, I love the scent of wood and the feel of finished wood projects and the satisfaction to having made something myself, so that the day was not completely lost. Thank you Steve for the inspiration, I love your videos and your view on woodworking (that not everything should / can be perfect and that anything is better than nothing).

[@CptSpears007]

I made one of your stacking saw horses today. Made it from old garden fence rails. Not a straight edge or angle in the whole thing. Looks great though.

[@Imjeezus]

A couple years ago I built a very sturdy desk for my home office situation but it never got used all that often. The second this lock down hit, I was working from home and using my desk on a daily basis. It was 4’x 2’ and I was always quite cramped while sitting at it because I use a dual monitor setup for my work. So this week I finished my expansion project to extend the desk to 6’ in length. Essentially all I did was extend the top surface area and keep the base and cabinet area under it the same. It was fun remodeling the new wood top to match the existing base. The whole desk is just made of pine but I used a simple Shou Sugi Ban technique and darker stain to make it look more rustic. It turned out great! It was definitely interesting taking a project apart and putting it back together again. It made me realize how careless I can be with pocket hole placement... By the way, thank you for these daily videos! I look forward to them everyday

[@moosenmobile31]

Being raised in a military family and now living in the south I usually say sir or ma'am.

[@pteddie6965]

We also like to say "Ya'll" a lot.

[@rwind656]

To thank store employees, especially if I have seen them more than once, I sometimes ask their first name or pay attention to their name tag, and address them by name when I thank them. That might seem creepy to some in huge cities but it's now common here for Taco Bell and almost all cashiers at fast food establishments to ask my first name to call out my order to a full restaurant. Turn about is fair play. Good practice for my memory, too.

[@lightdark00]

At the grocery store, for example, you don’t say, “thanks sir”, do you?

[@rwind656]

@@lightdark00 I do say Thank you, sir. Or Ma'am. Regardless of age, to anyone who has helped me or served me. And especially to very young children.

[@TomsLife9]

@@rwind656 I do the same thing! but I usually say "miss" to women regardless of age

[@nickxedge]

As an essential worker I'm working 5 days on, then off for 10 days. I start my first 5 tomorrow, which means I was just off for the last 10. I built my BMW as a first project. That let me tear out the old workbench that was in my garage when I bought the house. And I’ve been clearing out and cleaning up the entire thing. I have a roomy 2 car garage that my wife parks her suv in. Following your philosophy and planning to build several shop projects- all on casters. I need to keep tearing out some more built in storage I don’t like before I can build more usable shop fixtures. Watching and rewatching most of your videos. Next few things I plan to build are the simple shop stool, simple box and mallet. By then I should be ready to build a table saw cart, fold down workstation and some wall hanging cabinets. Thanks for everything you do, truly an inspiration.

[@markbryan9989]

Consider making the back posts higher than your head with the cross bar at the top. I won't get in the way there. I am in the middle of building built in bookcases around my fireplace. Took a break from that to make a new bird feeder, bird house (in process) and a lap board to put my computer on while in my recliner. Built that with wood from a "entertainment center" some was throwing out. It had a nice glass door that I need to use on some future project. Steve, we really appreciate the effort you are making during these times. The videos are terrific. Thanks.

[@andrewcompton8658]

This week, I made a hanging mountain landscape mosaic from 1/4” plywood pieces stained in a variety of natural colors and glued onto a 1/2” board. All scraps. Used my table saw, bandsaw, and random orbit sander. Cool piece. Your mosaic gave me some inspiration! Gave it to my mom as a gift and she was very impressed.

[@UncoveredTech]

Here’s what I’ve been up to during lockdown: - Made a picket fence - Ripped the workshop apart to rebuild it more efficiently - Painted all the benches and shelving white for brightness - Fitted an LED batten might - Made a disc sander station - Made a Drill/Impact station - Repainted Garden furniture My to do list is still very long so I shall crack on!

[@maartenpullen7218]

Most time is still taken up by working, but now from my home office instead of the regular offices. So far I started making a small mid century modern night stand. In the process of sanding and painting now, almost ready for install. Thanks for keeping up daily updates. Great way to relax after another day filled with video calls in the home office.

[@MartDorgelo]

I really enjoy your daily video’s Steve! I’m looking forward to it every day!!

[@bevaroni27]

Here, here.

[@AdamLarson23]

I've spent so much time organizing my shop. I built a rolling cart for my Shapeoko CNC with room for dust collection, foldable worktop, 4 drawers and 3d printed handles and mini organization boxes. Also spent a weekend building a plywood rack, which turned out really well, it can hold a significant amount of my lumber. I'm currently working on a cart for my planer.

[@valcom111t]

I'd skip the dip bars all together and buy rings to hang from your pull-up bar. Takes up way less space and more versatile.

[@mrupholsteryman]

Or even MAKE the rings! Fancy wood stuff! 😇😎

[@benely7480]

I second this, I have rings in my garage gym, they are far more versatile and you can adjust difficulty by changing angles. Check out fitness FAQ, he has a ring program and exercise library you can use

[@mrupholsteryman]

@@benely7480 I subscribed to Athlean X as well as Fitness FAQ. Both very knowledgeable! 😇😎

[@cemontalvo12]

valcom111t rings are great (love mine) but its easier to mess up your rotator cuff with dips on them if you dont have the proper form and shoulder strength. At minimum they are excellent for rows using your body weight.

[@AlphaGeek64]

I'm really enjoying your daily videos, I look forward to watching it during breakfast. Over the last couple of weeks I've finished a couple of the weekend woodworker projects (mitre saw stand, tool organizer), built a jointer sled and just yesterday finished up a mitre sled for my table saw.

[@waltwashburn17]

For the first time in 8 years, I don’t have anything sitting on the floor that shouldn’t be. I should clean more often!

[@hansdegroot8549]

What was the reason 8 years ago?

[@waltwashburn17]

Hans de Groot Thats when I moved into that shop!

[@hansdegroot8549]

@@waltwashburn17 I could have thought at. Same with me (20 years ago). Still a mess here I need some more months.

[@GlueC]

It felt good a year ago. Do it again!

[@waltwashburn17]

@@GlueC Shop is currently getting expanded but once everything is finished I intend to have even better organization than when I cleaned out last year!

[@justinwilliams2602]

Currently I am working on some floating shelves we are going to use to make a minimalist style all wall mounted entertainment center. At this exact moment I am making some stain test boards for the birch plywood. Love these videos, Steve. You're keeping us all sane!

[@boarfat3004]

In communist times in Russia they used "comrade". Quite nice address, actually. Comrade Steve.

[@seandarvishi9369]

I have spent the last 2 weeks building two daughters matching farmhouse twin beds with cubbies and drawers as part of the frame . Moving into a new house so they get new beds. Has been very gratifying. And let's just say the Kreg Drawer Slide jig is like a gift from God keeping me sane lol

[@Bjayblack]

I cleaned my workshop. Then I realised that there where some improvements, I always wanted to do. I did and cleaned it again... Until I realised, I should improve my dust collection. Then I cleaned again.😅

[@antonsworkshopco]

Then you realize your lighting isnt good enough so you clean your shop again

[@garyweyers9182]

One good thing about this lock down is you are doing more of the projects that you did back in the day. that is one or the reasons I liked watching you. Not only are you entertaining but you show how to make a project bloopers and all. I love the projects you make even tho I don't make them myself I do get lots of how to ideas on my projects. I hope when all the world gets back to normal you continue to do different projects more often on you channel Thanks for being you Love watching

[@jambartow]

Man, these really help me get through each work-from-home-kids-homeschool day, dude

[@Mannfr3d]

I'dd add holes to the uprights so I could adjust the heights of the dowels. And I'd also use steel rods instead of dowels. Wood is nicer to hold, but I'd rather not fear for my life every time doing dips.

[@ThePaulRayner]

Good call on both counts. Could the height of the cross-brace somehow be adjustable too, for different exercises? Thinking about it, I'd probably use Steve's patented "2 2x4s glued together" technique for the uprights - it's probably even more important to have that strength for something which holds your weight than it is in a BMW.

[@C_More_Butts]

Maybe use pipe from the pipe clamps

[@NinjAaaron87]

Dip bar looks great! One thing I like to look for when doing dips is that the bars slightly flare, I've always found those more comfortable on my wrists shoulders in comparison to bars that jut out at 90 angles, something more around a 75-80, just enough so that my grip and arm placement is natural. A few years ago I bought my fixer-upper house and after replacing my floors early this year I decided to make my own baseboards. I just completed routing, staining, and installing them in my wife's sewing room last weekend! Next project is garage clean up and planning how i want to fix up the garage to support my growing interest in woodworking. As someone who's familiar working with tools for repairs on a house, yard, or general fix it stuff I'm growing into woodworking as a hobby. Baseboards were my first real creation of sort and I'm looking to expand my skills, which is how I stumbled into your channel, thanks so much for the inspiration!

[@mikecif4123]

When you first said "cali" I was like "ouch nobody in california says 'cali'" and then you went on to explain that exact same thing. haha

[@xellbe]

Yes! And as someone from San Francisco, I was glad he said that we never call it "Frisco". It's almost always "the city".

[@myxology]

Plus one.

[@phrebh]

Tell that to LL Cool J.

[@mobius7188]

Big word. Many syllables. Few better.

[@DarrinCalvinRoenfanz]

I call it "Cali" ... when I'm speaking to people outside of California, mostly because I'm too lazy to write out the whole word and I don't wanna put CA because that can get confused with Canada. I *could* say Cal, but that always sounds like I'm trying to say I'm from UC Berkeley.

[@bythestump]

I have to say, watching you release so frequently has really hit me just how much I missed and really look forward to getting that video in my feed.

[@kevinsmalts5722]

I’d like to begin selling my projects, so, in the last few weeks, I’ve been repairing/maintaining my tools andre-organizing my garage so I can work more efficiently.

[@garylinker69]

I'm sorry but I wondered whom Andre was for a bit then. A tidy shop is a safe shop (I don't practice that though).

[@lastbuc]

I have been working my way through the Weekend Workshop projects and enjoying it. It is helping me clean up my shop some and since most things are mobile very useful since my wife insists on parking in half my workshop.

[@FallenOutlander]

1" wooden dowels won't be strong enough long term. Think about the physics of it, your weight + how much you need to "pushdown" to accelerate yourself in an upward vector against gravity. Your safest wooden design would be a 2x4 or 2x3, with the longer direction vertical. Especially if you're going to make the wider so you can do some hanging rows. Think of the old wooden ladder, first thing everyone always says, make sure not to step in the middle of the rung. As for the linear movement of pushing out or in, nothing you can do if you want to get in there from one side, unless you build the side higher than you are tall and cross member the top.

[@thisguy349]

I built my own large shed last year (12'x10'). So far this year I have been organizing things to make it into a workshop. I made a circle jig inspired by your videos Steve! Also I am finishing off my own dust collection cart. Next I need to get in some built-in cabinets for a more permanent workbench.

[@riuphane]

I laughed so hard about the pentagram thing... People could easily figure it out if they just looked at your previous videos, but still. Lol

[@nsquid78]

Excellent series so far Steve. I too have been working in my shop and working on my Mostly 3D printed CNC machine (MPCNC) and rebuilt a dust filter unit that hangs from the ceiling. Plus with extra free time, I've been organizing the shop and doing some needed cleaning. Keep up the series and stay safe!

[@wartlme]

Menards had good wood. I like the Home Depo tools but Menards has much better wood and I feel it is cheap. I live in Minnesota so we have plenty of trees. Glad you can take constructive criticism well. I do what I want and glad you do also. We tell you that because we care about you. Keep making videos, the workout bros enjoy them. I made this in my shop in the past few weeks. Drill press table, 2 work benches(2x4 builds), wood box to store tools, 2 knives, stairs for my dog to get in and out of truck, hoop houses on raised beds(Live in Minnesota), accordion trellis for beans and I have been starting seeds for the garden.

[@farmboy5129]

I wish Menards was available west of Kansas, After 20 years in WI, when we moved to NM I really missed Menards.

[@pedalman4595]

I completely set-up my shop. Made 8 cabinets. Complete DYI Dust collection systems with blast gates. Out feed table / Work Bench, Clamp Racks. You name it I'm doing it!!!!!!!!!!! Oh yeah and a Table saw sled that I saw this guy Steve Ramsey make. SOOOO Cool!!!!!!!!

[@hunterhippensteel]

I've been wondering for a long time now what the tape all over the floor is for?

[@taylortay7554]

Hunter Hippensteel just a guess but it’s probably to remind him where to position shop furniture for different camera shots.

[@kevinmrandolph]

Yup. And where to stand for the shot

[@original12thman]

Quarantine projects: I’ve recently made a zero clearance insert for the table saw, a PVC adapter for table saw dust collection, and I’m halfway through a cross cut sled. The cross cut sled is mainly so I can finish a pencil holder (parts too small to cut on miter saw). Love the videos!

[@KevinLitman]

I live in Ohio and I've never heard anyone say Cali. In fact, you're the first person I've ever heard say Cali.

[@brycejacobson5773]

Started the year with an empty 10' x 16' shed, bare walls, exposed studs, etc. Ran power to the shed, insulated the walls, framed in for a future A/C unit, paneled with OSB, built a set of shelves in one corner. Have moved about half of my tools in, have covered about 1/3 of the walls with French cleats with tool holders. Getting ready to start the mitersaw stand from the Weekend Workshop. After that, I need a flip-top for my belt/disc and spindle sanders. Not looking forward to moving the lathe out to the shop, as I have a deep gravel yard (live in AZ) and that thing is heavy! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@casualkitty1381]

Good sir, I'll have you know my name is Mr. Buddy Dudeman and you will address me as such.

[@jimm3370]

Buddy P. Dudeman, sir! (P is for Pal!) lol

[@regularguy9264]

I'm a teacher but now we are having to teach from home. I took a small bedroom in our house and turned it into a studio. It has a green screen (hung a bed sheet), and behind the green screen is a white board I built using one 2x4 and a 4x8 foot sheet of some material referred to as tile board (glossy smooth white covered hard board). There is even a rail on the bottom for the markers. Also built a simple small desk for the computer to go on to do the lessons. Getting into some video production and learning about lighting and sound now. But one thing I make sure to do every day is watch your video and be inspired!

[@warren8534]

I stay in SA and I call People "Buddy" like "thanks Buddy"

[@danielroos5577]

Lekker man, nog 'n afrikaner.

[@adamg596]

I did a bunch of cleaning and in the process ended up building 2 mobile work benches! I get why you put wheels on everything now, it’s definitely a lifesaver! I liked it so much I ended up building a little cart for my table saw that’s easy to move around and that’s at the same height as the new tables!

[@DragonGateDesign]

I use dude as an expletive. Like if I drop something I just look at it and "dude"

[@blainegifford9045]

Been organizing and cleaning. Setting up tools, jigs and calibrating stuff I never could make time for. Thanks for the humor and scrap wood idea. May try that.

[@kenstewart687]

I call any male “Sir” the first time or until he gives me permission how to address him.

[@bogsdolics]

Hi Steve , I am very lucky as I have built a log style shed in my garden and have been slowly fitting it out today I finished the new wooden wheeled frame to my very old bandsaw and put on some teak oil , keep up the good work , G

[@nelsonw2096]

If you’re looking for advice: get your stuff out of your storage space. That’s a big rip off buddy/amigo/bro/mate. ;)

[@jjohnston94]

Amigo!! That's it!! Bruce Dern called Bruce Willis "amigo" in "Last Man Standing".

[@reithryll]

I made myself a bottle opener cap catcher, I’ve been meaning to do it for ages and put it together out of some oak I had kicking around. That got the ball rolling so I then made a picture frame for a mosaic my son made at school and am following that with some tweaks and finishing works to a toy shop O built my youngest a couple of years ago that is being brought out to become a lockdown family tuck shop so they can learn about earning money (for chores round the house) and budgeting for what they want to buy for themselves (they are still in primary school the U.K. equivalent of elementary school)

[@carbajalcustoms]

Hello Steve, i have been working on new Pens, casting and also a wall mounted Head board for our guest room. i agree shops are giving us an endless list of things to keep busy during these times.

[@cww922]

Sun finally came out in Nebraska for a few days. Finished the first RIO shelf and installed today, the second one will be finished tomorrow. Wow! What a difference, eliminated two large storage bins. Found some old kitchen cabinets which will work perfect. Next project is the Clamp storage, then a second BMW with the tools shelves, LOVE that Idea, I’ll be able to loose my tool box and have my essential tools organized! Working in the garage makes Social Distancing not so bad.

[@jamescrawford8538]

I've been cleaning my shop up and doing your weekend wood worker projects. Noticed I was cluttered still so doing french clet like your video. Glad I stil had excess ply wood for the wall mount.

[@ElizabethFranquiEsq]

During the lock down, I've made a bunch of shop improvements! I made a cart for my router table and a flip cart for a scroll saw and sander. I also bought a band saw and learned how to adjust it to keep the blade on! I've also finished a miter station I started in late January. I'm getting ready for a bunch of projects this spring. Thank goodness the hardware stores are still open and we've got warmer than average weather in New York. BTW - I sometimes use the phrase "my friend" as opposed to "dude" or "bro." Thanks for your daily posts - I look forward to them every day!

[@MrPluron7]

I'm very new to woodworking and my workshop is my back yard that I have to cover all of my things with a tarp if it rains but I've used all my extra time to make a coffee table. It's last coat of varnish is drying now. It's got a lot of mistakes but it was a first try and I learned a lot and it looks the part so I'm happy, thanks for inspiring me to start earlier this year :D

[@nathsworkshop6401]

You crack me up! Awesome with the pentagram. As for what I'm up to, Today I grabbed a circular saw, but failed to get a drill, I'll be buying a cheaper one tomorrow to get me through until I can grab the set up I want. Also grabbed some pine to make up a couple of bedside tables for the better half and I. Aim is to have them done by the weekend. This will be the first real project since I started watching your channel... the start of quite a few hopefully.

[@averagejoe4837]

Glad to see others getting inspired to start making things. Hope you catch the builder bug and not "The Rona."

[@tommywilliamson152]

I did a full inventory of all of my tools and equipment in the shop because the weather herein NE California has bern so iffy and cold that I could not pull my table saw to set up outside to cut pieces for anything. But now the weather is finally getting better and I am getting some outside projects done like pruning and planting trees.

[@kirkhamricky]

This past week I added an exterior door to my garage. The garage is our main way to go in and out of our house and my workshop/chill area. My big garage door is getting worn out from all the opening and closing....so, I installed an exterior door. Now I only need to open the big garage door when I use the planer or table saw. :) It was nerve wrecking cutting a huge hole in the wall....but it came out nice and I'm sure I got it all sealed up right. Love your videos Steve. Keep it up....man..... or dude...whatever.

[@stepanova8]

I made the wood / plywood storage cart. My shop is so much more organized now. I have also been making tiny boxes from some exotic wood scraps. Lots of fun!

[@mg4695]

I do have a shop and my recent projects are: - Platform veggie garden box. 4' x 2' x 1' on 30 inch legs. No more bending over to weed and rabbit proof. built using leftover 4x4 posts (legs), various bits of 1x6 cut off from other projects AND a recycled pallet. - PVC drip irrigation for the raised veggie garden using 1" PVC and an old gallon milk jug. No gluing needed as the water isn't under pressure. Cut the pipe to size to fit in the perimeter and a leg down the center (kind of like "[|]"). Drill 1/16" holes about every 3"-4" to gently water seedlings and just the roots of mature plants. The milk jug is a reservoir for the system. Cut the bottom inch off the jug and gut a hole in the lid just large enough to screw in a threaded PVC adapter/coupler and mount upside down to a corner of the pipe system using a 3-way elbow. Just dump about 3 quarts of water from my rain barrel in the reservoir and walk away. Everything gets watered equally. - Straight edge table saw jig. I needed an adjustable jig to square up slats from pallets I've collected recently from deliveries. - Cleaning out and organizing my shop. Did you know it takes about 2 years for 1" of paint to solidify in a 5-gallon bucket? Mate alternative(s): Definitely "Buddy" for me. Thanks for the videos, buddy.

[@neilscole]

I've done so much spring cleaning! Made a food dish tray for my cat to elevate her food dishes (and keep them in one place together). I'm currently in the middle of re-doing a childhood bookshelf (it's needs an updated look and fresh colour).

[@michaelmiller5177]

Finished a herringbone coffee table this weekend and working on a quilt square storage box for my mom. Planning out a lift top table base for my kids train table

[@darikkelly]

I finished my very first woodworking project yesterday. A picture frame for a puzzle my wife and I did. Looks great! I don't think I would have wanted to do it if it wasn't for you, Steve. Thanks and keep up the great work!!

[@vogonpoet5860]

past weeks spent retuning tools after winter lay away. shops too cold to work in in winter, was going to insulate then lockdown happened. cleaned shop, wired in tv to watch firestick in shop. made trolley platforms with locking castors for my router table, table saw, bandsaw .

[@davidthompson3345]

I've mostly been gardening with my extra time but I've also started working on the catalina wall cabinet. it's the only project in the weekend woodworker that I haven't built. better late than never! thanks for all the good stuff, Steve!

[@bretbarnes8662]

I finished a TV stand i've been working on for a while. My wife wanted a cross to put in our yard to represent the "Faith Over Fear" movement (Southeast US). I made one using some old pine and a half lap joint. I routed "Faith Over Fear" across the horizontal piece and painted the letters white. She wrapped it in Christmas lights, which is a trend in the South right now during this pandemic. Keep the videos coming, thanks for your work!

[@rsbagga]

Regarding lockdown/quarantine woodworking, I’m a beginner and, after learning from your videos, made a cool tea chest. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@tobiasjakobsen2872]

Well I’m currently on my 2. woodworking project, the rolling lumber cart that you got there. Very nice, thank you so much for the inspiration to start this very useful hobby.

[@onebackzach]

I've been cleaning, organizing, and sharpening. I did build a tool rack to hold stuff like rakes, shovels, axes, etc in my garden shed to keep them off of the floor and easy to access. I've also been practicing cutting all kind of joints, like dovetails, twisted box joints, etc. on scrap boards

[@LaBizounerie]

HI Steve!! I'm really enjoying you lockdown woodworking series. You asked for what we are doing in the shop with all this time, well for me it has been integrating the kids into my workflow and my youtube vids! It's a very different pace, but a very satisfting one to introduce kids to basic tools and techniques. See you tomorrow!!

[@556musicman]

I've been spending the last two weekends making your bed w/storage. It's for a friend and he's been "helping", haha! We modified it down to a Full size, and went with drawers along the length of it, only. This weekend we cut, route, and finish the drawer faces and we'll be done! Once I get that thing out of my garage, I'll begin my own BMW build! Thanks!

[@horatioswrld]

What I ended up doing was turning my backyard into a child's play area. We have a two year old and usually we just go to the park for outside fun, its a 3 blocks from house. So basically cleaned up the backyard which wasn't much of anything. Its basically used as a place for dog to go poo when its too rainy for a proper walk or we don't have time. But clean it up, and must say its become my favorite place. All it costed me was a narly cut on my finger when I accidently dropped some retaining wall bricks I needed to put in to hold back neighbors garden which had moved the fence.

[@AmuroRae]

I took some time and finally built myself a proper computer desk for my pc. Ultra wide for a triple monitor setup with a desktop surface that folds up to close the cabinet when not in use to reduce its overall footprint. I'm super happy with it!

[@andrewmartin9728]

As requested I am in the UK and have been busy clearing out my workshop and finally building new rolling cabinets for all my larger tools, bandsaw, pillar drill, mitre saw, router table and table saw. all being made from bits of Plywood and mdf that have been hanging around and blocking the shop.

[@chrisbrewer513]

I look forward to your videos every day Steve! Keep them coming! This last weekend I was able to knock out two projects in the shop. A book shelf for my kids books and a craft cabinet for all of their craft supplies. I work for an "essential" company so both fortunately and unfortunately I do not have any more extra time now than I did before but I am still finding time to work in the shop!

[@johncware66]

Been working 4-6 hours a day in the shop, working on harbor freight organizer storage, planter box, mobile work station with T-tracks, and finish coats on a big lumber rack I built years ago but never put finish on. And cleaning and organizing. And painting other projects that have been sitting unpainted for awhile.

[@JudsonCc514]

I've been making a lot of your projects, Steve! In the last 11 days, I've made the BMW, the California Casual Side Table, and a jointer jig. I want to make a crosscut sled before I start in on the Harmony Bench, but those are my next two projects! Looking forward to The Weekend Workshop, because I *badly* want to build the miter saw table.

[@kayakmaniac1972]

So in my workshop I have been building a dresser for myself, my first furniture piece and I am having a great time and learning a lot. For your dip stands...I have been thinking about this too, why not something like a stackable sawhorse type of idea (no slip pads on bottom or work them on carpet), that way you may have more versatility when you want to do rows and other stuff. I love the pentagram skull thingy, and the way you made it a little creepier, I also love your ‘Crystal Lake’ sign, it has inspired me to make my own someday soon. Thanks for all the tips and videos.

[@CrownMountainWoodworks]

I'm finishing a 6-month long project of upgrading my back deck and patio. Right now, I'm working on the "dry below." Once that is finished, I'll start to build some planters to go on the patio.

[@leeblack8888]

I don't really have any extra spare time as I have one of those low paid essential jobs but I've been overhauling a small flat bed trailer that was originally made to carry motorbikes. I've stripped and repainted all the metal parts, put a new plywood deck on it and now I'm making some wooden rails so I can slide a sailing dinghy on and off it using some foam and wood blocks. This makes it both more stable to tow with a lower center of mass than trailering it on it's launching trolley and I can more easily launch and retrieve it solo as I can rest in on the ramp out of the water while shuttling the trolley if there's nothing to tie up to.

[@1barron]

I started by cleaning and straitening out my office. Next I rearranged the garage and workshop. Now I am rebuilding my dust collector's separator. My wife and I have been hiking about five days a week. OH and watching a lot of KZbin videos. Stay Well

[@thisnerdsworkshop9218]

I have been cleaning a whole lot and getting better at my product photography for my store. It's the perfect time to get this stuff done

[@gatorcris]

Hey Steve. You asked what we were making. Right before lockdown I went out and purchased enough materials for 3 of your Workshop projects, but before getting to those I have been working on a 10-ft Dining table with Oak top and Pine structure. It was supposed to be unveiled at Easter, but no longer of course. But I'm nearly done, just waiting for the stain choices to be delivered and get approval from the wife. I should have it done by Sunday, and moved upstairs sometime next week.

[@spiffmark]

What I've been doing: sharpening, organizing, planning. Been working on making a bench hook and soon a dedicated sharpening workbench.

[@haraldlyder5625]

Good day mate from a rookie woodworker in Norway. I really enjoy watching your videos. I think you woodworking video is honest. Not with fancy cnc machines and extreme fingerjoints. It´s project i can follow with simple tools. I love it :) I been spending much time cleaning and organising the shop. Making toolwalls and stuff like that. Yesterday i made bicycle stands for my girl so they could ride Zwift with me. That was very popular. (We still got tons of snow here i live.) Anyhow.. Just want to say your videos are very inspiring :D

[@brentfowler2317]

I have cleaned my shop out. And straightened up quite a bit. And then I build a new tablesaw sled for my DWE7491RS. My new tablesaw, well my first tablesaw. Lol thanks for another great video.

[@MasonR3]

I’ve finally started on a big heavy workbench. I’ve got a handful of nice tools, but haven’t had a good workbench til now and I’m happy with it

[@markpierson9723]

My lockdown projects. I finished a counter top cabinet for the upstairs bathroom. It fits between the two sinks and has three drawers and double doors. Now I’m restoring a Sears joiner I acquired last year. Very heavy cast iron. The date in the cast iron is 1967. It’s 4 years older than I am.

[@armorguy1108]

I've been focusing on improving my basic skills in my workshop. I just finished my Gen2 assembly table/cart and am now rebuilding my table saw station. In between that I've managed to build a replacement spice carousel for the pantry and a monitor shelf for my home office. I've also been trying to get my dust collection system to be more effective. My shop in my one refuge right now. I'm not good at remote work as I do love my office and engaging with people...so anything I can do to distract myself is awesome. Thanks for putting out the daily videos! They make my lunch hour a lot more interesting.

[@garygrimm2097]

Hi Steve! I appreciate your videos and I'll be watching regardless of what project you take on next. It's just nice to have something to break up the work-from-home-day. I've been working on building myself some QS White Oak kitchen cabinets to replace the old, painted over ones that have been in since I bought my house. I've been able to justify upgrading a few tools in the process with the money I'm saving by doing it myself.

[@markbooth8591]

Steve you keep doing what you want and lots of us will keep watching .Variety is the spice of life

[@davecoates2308]

It’s been said a lot, but I truly love these updates. I make the time to watch these everyday in between all the chaos here. We are in full lockdown and have twins under 3 and 1 x 5 year old in the house. Both my wife and I are still trying to work but it’s not easy that’s for sure! Anyway, I’ve managed to squeeze in a little DIY. I refurbed an ancient surfacer (jointer) and finally managed to get it running this last weekend so can finally get to doing the bed for the 2nd twin :)

[@SJFrzrbrn]

The department of wife has approved the building of a 20x20 foot workshop when we bought our house. I've been digging footings and getting it ready for a concrete pour. Too bad the lock down has prevented me from progressing. Your videos are a great alternative to building my own stuff. Keep up the good work!

[@kurai3x]

Finally put in a French Cleat wall in the shop. Been dreaming of it for a while now. The best part is adding a hangar every other day. Oh the possibilities!

[@stevenrayhoward]

The "time-off" has given me time in the shop to finish up an Oak Floating Queen Bed frame & headboard (I deliver to a friend this Friday). PLUS, some shop projects I've needed forever... oh, and found many things I thought I lost - it's mazing what you find when you have time to clean the shop up! LOL