DIY bench pin / The best way to use a coping saw

[@KarlBunker]

In the jewelry-making trade (of which I used to be a part), bench pins are pretty much the focus of every workbench. But they're treated largely as a sacrificial hunk of wood; it's expected that they'll be hacked to bits by stray saw cuts and file cuts. No jeweler I knew of would dream of having a beautiful and finely crafted bench pin. Not that I'm knocking your project -- it looks great.

[@Lazywatchsmith]

Yes. This will also be hacked to bits, but I really enjoyed making it. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@sethbracken]

Added this to my "To Build" playlist. Then added "finally build a featherboard" to my shop to-do list. Great video.

[@Lazywatchsmith]

Thank you!

[@geraldlivings9785]

WOW! I was thinking of doing a short video about making a bench pin for jewelers but I think I will just share this link. Your work is wonderful!

[@Lazywatchsmith]

Thanks Gerald!

[@OrionsAnvil]

Great video and an excellent tool. On my list of things to make now.

[@Lazywatchsmith]

+OrionsAnvil Thanks!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Great use of scape wood. Ken

[@usernamemykel]

Yup, that Cedar was the scrapegoat.

[@ashboost9227]

That was a beautifully put together video.You are an excellent tradesman and the final product looked atreat.What is the white strip insert at the base of the V.

[@Lazywatchsmith]

Thank you for the kind words. The stripe is made from pine and it's mainly for decoration but it also indicates where the slot ends. Thanks for watching.

[@Kremmen2001]

@@Lazywatchsmith I'd imagine that it's also to stop the wood from splitting along the V?

Hieno projekti. Todella tyylikäs työkalu. :)

[@Lazywatchsmith]

Kiitos Tuomas.

[@Cactusworkshopchannel]

beautifully made!!

[@Lazywatchsmith]

+Cactus! workshop Thank you. The wood is from an old table.

[@Diozark]

Nice does anyone use it when making tail & pin boards, for dovetails ?

[@cosmasindico]

Wonderful tutorial.

[@Lazywatchsmith]

Thank you Travis!

[@cosmasindico]

Lazy watchsmith You're welcome. Subscribed and I am enjoying the channel.

[@keithkos]

Very cool stuff

[@Lazywatchsmith]

Thanks!

[@skullcollector29]

Very cool to watch this......! Great...!

[@Lazywatchsmith]

Thanks.

[@pijnto]

I'm amazed that you still have ten fingers

[@Lazywatchsmith]

+pijnto Haha I started with 12. Thanks for watching.

[@Mistrblank]

No kidding. Sorry, but this video is just horrendously filled with things you shouldn't be doing anywhere near a table saw or jointer.

[@TheWoodCrafter1]

@@Lazywatchsmith me too, no matter how experienced the craftsman is, it doesn't considered a safety tool

[@JWAM]

Hienoa! Nicely produced video, too!

[@Lazywatchsmith]

+JWAM Kiitos. Yritin alussa hieman panostaa editointiin, mutta loppuakohden into laantui.

[@JWAM]

+Lazy watchsmith En ymmärrä miten nämä "tähdet" tekee joka viikko (tai päivä....Waelder!) videoita siihen projektin päälle semmoisella laadulla.. Itsellä meni monta iltaa yhteen Beer Tote videoon, eikä niissä edes ollut oikeastaan mitään erikoista.

[@Lazywatchsmith]

+JWAM Samaa olen tässä itsekkin miettinyt.

[@KurrenPuupaja]

+JWAM Ite käyttänyt iMovie ohjelmaa - mutta kun se on niin, niin mitään saamaton. Sitten latasin Final Cut Pro X kokeiltavaksi ja nyt on vuorostaan minä, niin niin niin saamaton....

[@JWAM]

+KurrenPuupaja Haha, jep.. Niin se menee. Itse opettelen Adobe Premiere Pro:ta täällä viimeisissä videoissa.. Saapas (kenkä?) nähdä parantuuko siinä laatu. Linux-käyttäjä, joten kipeää kävi startata Windows tämän takia...

[@ericschmid7626]

How did you make the jig you use on your table saw,? that's cool.

[@Lazywatchsmith]

+Eric Schmid If you mean my old crosscut sled? Then you shoul go see Steve Ramseys how to vido on that subject. Thanks for watching. Also go see my latest video you might like that.

[@eddiejulian8550]

Great video

[@Lazywatchsmith]

Thanks!

[@XC2long4u]

What's the light colored inlay used for?

[@Lazywatchsmith]

It indicates where the slot ends and for decoration. Thanks for watching

[@leksey7870]

Good video. Like!

[@Lazywatchsmith]

+Аleksey Bek Thanks.

[@Ibaneddie76]

JUST CURIOUS, WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE MAPLE INLAY? IS IT A REFERENCE POINT? GREAT JOB.

[@Lazywatchsmith]

Yes it is a reference point. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@AwesomeWoodThings]

Wow... great looking bench pin. In fact, it may look a bit too good for its practical use. Ha ha. May I feature a clip of this video in a future Woodworking Top Video show? Either way, please keep being awesome.

[@Lazywatchsmith]

+Awesome Wood Things Please do. Thanks for watching. And keep up the good work.

[@AwesomeWoodThings]

+Lazy watchsmith The new WTV episode just went live and it features this video! Check my channel for the link (Pasting the URL here may cause this comment to be flagged). Thank you!!

[@IndranilBanerjie]

Very nice.

[@Lazywatchsmith]

Thanks!

[@samk8005]

I feel really stupid, but I'm confused. How does this help? Wouldn't the coping saw just cut right into the bench pin? And if you're cutting really thin materials, wouldn't you just be better off using something like an X-Acto knife?

[@eddiejulian8550]

You aren't stupid but he is cutting what looks to be thin brass you wouldn't do that with a razor. I think he was just demonstrated the use for this bench pin, very handy for cutting shell inlays and work like that.

[@huskyfluffy]

Sam Krygsheld you're supposed to cut into the bench pin, as apposed you your finger, or air.

[@hakeemm3574]

Well done

[@Lazywatchsmith]

+Hakeem M Thanks.

[@ilmeeni5159]

Onkos ikinä sattunut mitään haavereita koneiden kanssa?

[@Lazywatchsmith]

+Teko Vene Ei. Ei vielä. Viime kesänä onnistuin käsisahalla sahaamaan kämmenselkään. Neljä tikkiä oli saldona.

[@Drewskiie]

I understand what the tools are in this. but someone please explain to me what in the world he is doing! step by step like I'm a 5 year old. please I have no idea for the purpose of anything he's doing

[@bazzatron9482]

So first he selects some used lumber, it's dirty and has a finish on it - no doubt it's not square either (all edges at 90 degrees to its adjacent faces) - so he runs it over the planer/jointer, shaving material off. The next step where he scrapes it with a piece of metal - this is called "Carding" or "Scraping" - it'll leave a nicer finish than the jointer, think of it like smoothing the wood in the place of sanding. Next, he cross-cuts and edge-joins the wood to get a wider board - planing it once more because he will have introduced a little error with the glue-up (it just happens!) before cross-cutting to final dimensions. Then he cross-cuts a slot for the inlay (the slot for that little bit of white wood) and bevels the edge (so you have more room for your hands underneath). Cut out the V shape for the blade to rest in, glue in the inlay (serves as a visual key for where the edge of the V is), glue in the bench hook (little protrusion to go in the bench vise). rub sawdust to soak up the excess glue. Plane the excess white wood down to be flush. Final sanding to smooth it all out before finishing with wax. Is that enough detail?

[@Lazywatchsmith]

+Bazzatron Awesome!

[@bazzatron9482]

+Lazy watchsmith Hey! Do you still use this bench pin? Or is it gathering dust now?

[@Lazywatchsmith]

I still use it. If you watch my steam punk lamp video. You will see.

[@Drewskiie]

This video is art itself. You should highly consider doing paid tutorial videos for companies that need professional references

[@nicko9404]

great video very interesting

[@Lazywatchsmith]

+Hot Iron Art Thanks. I'm glad you like it.

[@TheMadJestyr]

Why did you scrape it before you cut it and ran it through the jointer the second time? I thought scraping was one of the final steps in a piece.

[@Lazywatchsmith]

My jointer blades are not in the best shape. And I wanted the glue up to go easy. But normaly there is no reason to do that. Thanks for watching.

[@Ibaneddie76]

NICE PIN BUT THE OVERDRAMATIC LITTLE KICK BACK ON THE TABLE SAW WAS HILARIOUS, THAT LITTLE PEICE OF WOOD WOULDN'T HAVE DONE ANYTHING, STILL GREAT BUILD.

[@Drewskiie]

totally kidding. beautiful work nonetheless

[@Lazywatchsmith]

Thanks.

[@sergioforgione8155]

👏👍

[@davogifman542]

Ah Man! At 3:38 I thought you would use a coping saw to make those angled cuts. Curses; foiled again,and you could have gotten away with it too if it wasn't for that meddling bandsaw. "Woody-Couldy-Doo!" That was silly I know it,but sorry I just ran with it. My bad. LoL

[@gwestlun]

title is the best way to USE a coping saw? First 6 minutes was on how to MAKE! Please change title, thanks!

[@Ibaneddie76]

YOU MISREAD IT, HE WAS STATING THAT HE WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO BUILD A BENCH PIN , (THE BEST WAY TO USE A COPING SAW!) MEANING HERE IS HOW TO BUILD THE PIN NEEDED TO CORRECTLY HOLD MATERIAL WHILE USING A COPING SAW. HE DOESN'T NEED TO CHANGE ANYTHING. SO NA, HAHA I KNOW ITS NOT A BIG DEAL RIGHT

[@usernamemykel]

"DIY"?????? Sure, IF you are fortunate enough to have a workshop. IF you have large, expensive tools. IF you have a respirator, etc., etc.

[@Lazywatchsmith]

If you have saved money and collected tools for over 15 years.

[@usernamemykel]

Lazy watchsmith My friend, you have a production facility, not a DIY environment. 🔨🔧🔩

[@Lazywatchsmith]

@@usernamemykel it is diy for me. And most af my tools are very cheap or free.