DIY Mother's Day Gift Idea | Custom Bath Caddy

[@731Woodworks]

Q: What are some easy woodworking projects that you like to make?

[@toddb.1745]

Bandsaw boxes. Nothing big but fun to make for the kiddos and give you a lot of practice with the bandsaw. They can be a little brain teaser too.

[@vernsteinbrecker3759]

I enjoy wood turning, but it doesn’t sell well in my area. So now I make a lot of coasters, cutting and charcuterie boards with both wood and wood/resin which do sell

[@martinrivera6770]

Lately I’ve really gotten into wood burning. I’ve been making plaques on different types of hard woods and burning all kinds of designs on them for people- logos, lettering, graphics, etc… they are very versatile too. Add some hooks and you can make a key holder, or hang some kitchen utensils, or small garage tools.

[@justinmoody6721]

I am late to the video and just starting to think about woodworking, but why not put a couple pieces on the bottom to lock the board into place in the tub. Keep the whole thing from falling in?

[@DiRidpath]

Such a special gift. I found you because I'm actually going to try to make one for myself. It won't be exactly like this because I only have a few power tools, but I do have a DeWalt compound miter saw, a Ryobi orbital sander, and a DeWalt hammer drill. Also, a router that I haven't used yet. Guess this is a good time to figure it out. :) Thank for the excellent video.

[@kathrynnewton8721]

So lovely, what a great husband, I bet she loved it!

[@brentjenkinsdesigns]

WELL DONE BROTHER!!

[@micheleromaine7782]

Nice touch with the T-shirt Matt ❣️

[@IssamAlameh]

Made my day, I love your family, may allah (god) bless you all, keep up the good work, made me emotional, thank you so much mate.

[@guyh.4553]

Nice project for Mom's Day Matt! It is made with intention & care... (& the "L" word) 😁😁😁 As you were building the book/tablet holder, I thought of something. After you get it to the rectangular shape, take your holder & mark it out or measure it out. Then it'll be easier to groove it. Just a thought. Like it lots!

[@redsalem7686]

Very sweet

[@brianoverby8738]

Thanks for that tape measure tip. Makes me feel dumb for not thinking of it, but learn something new every day i suppose.

[@chuckzechman7390]

Very nice. God's continued Blessing Brother!

[@tomarrowscatch8368]

Ok bud, I have watched your videos for the past month now. Seeing your modivation and willingness to want to teach people has me hooked. I'm a alluminum welder from Iowa and I have access to all the free hard wood I want and I have been wanting to do something with it. Now that I have found your channel I'm diving in!!! Thanks buddy and God bless.

[@731Woodworks]

I appreciate that!

[@martinrivera6770]

Really appreciate your comment: “in woodworking, you just gotta have some want-to”.. as a Marine veteran I learned the art of improvisation. Came in clutch when I first started out with a small spending budget. My first major power tool was a circular saw. That along with a drill and a hand-sanding block pulled me through some nice projects I still consider among my best to this day.

[@scottswannie2500]

Well done Matt. You rock.

[@goooch888]

Kudos to you sir, I think you hit a home run with the Mrs.

[@pteddie6965]

Great video, Matt. This is such a cool project. This reminds me of the videos that you did 'in the old days'. As a 'tee-totallin' Baptist myself, I think that you should design and sell some 'Diet Pepsi,' or 'Sweet Tea' glasses that are shaped like wine glasses, but say 'Diet Pepsi', 'Diet Soda' or 'Sweet Tea' on them. I feel like there are a lot of 731 fans out there who don't consume alcohol and who might like to purchase some drink glasses like those. Thanks for sharing this special video.

[@danimal3162]

Sweet! Great job brother!

[@dentonjordan6992]

You’re the man!! 👊🏻

[@gravetotkd]

I've been racking my brain about some type of caddy like this for a while now. You can count on Matt. He will come up with a solution to your problems. Great project.

[@731Woodworks]

Right on!

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Great gift!

[@Azurko]

I dare you to ask her that question on camera about the diamond! Great job man, as always!

[@731Woodworks]

I’ll ask her on the livestream Tuesday night

[@lenovo991]

Hey Outlaw! I really like the different style of video you made! I really felt like I was there with you and you were talking with me and showing your process as friends vs an instructional style.

[@731Woodworks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@calvindieck9242]

Thank you currently quarantined due to Covid and your videos are helping me get through it

[@ronbeard8856]

Great job Mat

[@davidcorliss]

great work as always Matt

[@carasmussen27]

Great job Matt!!

[@glennprovenzano1837]

Wow that was awsome!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Great projects.

[@hansdegroot8549]

Very original Mother's day present. Thanks for sharing the video.

[@andrew9409]

Loving the channel!

[@Higgiebaby]

Very nice. Those handmade gifts are a far better treasure than anything you could buy. Wonderful to see the kids there to share in the joy of the moment. God Bless

[@FixItFrench]

You might have just saved someone’s mothers day! Lol I love the design of the bath caddie 👍🏼

[@jeffstewart7434]

Matt, I love this. I think it turned out amazing. Think this may be something I’ll start making. Thanks for letting us see the reveal. What a special moment

[@billinfallon2634]

Happy Mother's Day Amy! Hope you enjoy your bath board! Matt , ya did an awesome job!

[@johnklarner3960]

I love the idea’s you bring to us. Please keep up the awesome content!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you! Will do!

[@philmininni5981]

Double LIKE for your awesome MD gift

[@lamar9525]

I agree with the 3/8" Roundover.

[@vernsteinbrecker3759]

Great job, awesome gift

[@reyrodriguez9237]

That came out great 👍.

[@ronnorris1504]

You hit a homerun with this project. Absolutely wonderful project. Thanks for this wonderful instructional project. My wife will love this, thanks to you

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@roguejediwil]

Wow that was awsome! I really liked this video. Hand made is always better. Thank you!

[@jjsimaging]

i like the "i love my wife' shirt...

[@greyhaireddoit6199]

hmmmm tablet over a bath, I don't see this ending badly at all. And I am absolutely sure that it won't end up being the husband's fault ;) Having said that, I think this would be great for a lawn chair.

[@Ding_Bat]

Remember that CNC discussion? One tool to (almost) do all of this. In fact, I make a similar cellphone, watch and EDC holder, and the CNC is ideal for that. 😉

[@731Woodworks]

Yeah, I could do it on the CNC but it wouldn't be the same for her

[@ronswoodshack3855]

Cool project!! Thank you Matt

[@loveexpressions25]

As always. Good teaching and amazing videos. Thank you. Keep it up and happy mothers day to Mrs 731 have a great weekend.

[@malcolmmeares5086]

What an absolute legend, great idea I'm going to give this build a go. Awesome idea to personalise it. Your wife's response brought a tear to my eye. Job well done keep up the good work cheers

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@book1136]

Great video Matt. love these kinds of videos especially when you build something for your family. it shows why you do what you do. everything built with love is always better then store bought junk

[@KBurney87]

Awesome!

[@markm3.16]

Hoping for the best Mother's Day and I know she'll love the set. 🥀🌷🌹💐 I sometimes go overboard with my use of router bits but what I would probably do is ⅜" on top and ⅛" on the bottom. Either way is awesome, just don't wanna leave it square. 👍👍👍 You're a good husband. May God bless you both. (And you're kids)😄

[@sethyates8585]

You sound like me procrastinating my kids want to make that cross you made of purples heart wood that was nice

[@Damon_Barber]

Cool project! Love it!

[@mcmathwoodworks]

Awesome job Matt! I like the curve detail on the bath caddy - it definitely makes it feel more hand-made. And that was smart to design the caddy and iPad stand to work together! I also like how Mrs. 731 noticed there wasn’t any coffee in her cup lol ;)

[@731Woodworks]

lol she likes her coffee

[@mcmathwoodworks]

Can’t blame her for that, coffee is good! Maybe for your anniversary this year you two could try that fancy monkey poop coffee lol

[@samueldeter9735]

13:20 what would be the best way to drill those holes without the center point being noticeable? (I know that's kind of nitpicky and probably doesn't matter, I'm just always curious about different ways to do things)

[@bluecurlygirl]

Been wanting a bath caddy for ages. These projects turned out so well. And thanks a million for the link to the festool soft pad. I've been saving up to buy one from another company (can't remember who) but it was more expensive so now I can get it quicker and get started on my curvy legged coffee table. Cheers young man.

[@leyderness3553]

3/8, any smaller I don't think you would see enough.

[@Damon_Barber]

Matt, did you happen to mention in any of your other videos, like your bandsaw video, where did you get your resawing fence for your bandsaw?

[@731Woodworks]

The fence came with the bandsaw.

[@Damon_Barber]

I just re-watched the bandsaw video and saw that. Thanks for the reply! Have a safe day!!

[@spooln30]

I literally seen a bath caddy at Hobby Lobby the other day and thought, I have some walnut to make some of those. 😀

[@kathrynnewton8721]

Love them all! Thank you. I made a botch job on my handle in a board with the Forster bit, any ideas how to fix? Love the rounding too!

[@731Woodworks]

only thing I can think of is to make it bigger. Or go with it and make it part of the design

[@terekschultz1230]

Get a center mark tape measure, you wont have to do math. The top of the tape measure works as normal the bottom has the half measurement of whatever you are measuring. I use a Stanly they are cheap like 15 bucks or less.

[@larryjacobs5713]

My wife would want the diamond

[@wittworks]

I could have used this yesterday….

[@731Woodworks]

lol. I seriously considered releasing it yesterday morning.

[@wittworks]

@@731Woodworks I just gave her cash 🙈 You failed me

[@uther10]

Also instead of candles shot glasses can fit in those spots.

[@cloudskychuck3197]

Better for water shed 3/8 even 1/2 ..?

[@contestwill1556]

too late, I already made my wife a dope charcuterie board using a cutting board kit, can't remember where I saw a video about that not too long ago

[@avenger429]

Is it just me or would the, "I got you a piece of plywood" gift make for a good day? Lol

[@donwoodshop]

What were the measurements of the bath caddy?

[@joehawk9652]

How wide is the bath caddy?

[@davidburris120]

When you were making the groove for the tablet holder, how was it the wrong way? When you’re sliding out the wood you’re going to have wood on either side of the blade. Seems arbitrary then. What am I missing?

[@Ding_Bat]

The router should, as far as possible, be moved AGAINST the rotation of the bit. That allows the bit to cut INTO the wood, and it gives you more overall control of the cut. Doing it the other way would result in you having to fight the router, which is not ideal.

[@davidburris120]

@@Ding_Bat That’s what I don’t understand. In this case it’s cutting on both sides of the blade so one side is going towards the blade and once I was going away from the blade no matter what.

[@731Woodworks]

This is an excellent video on the topic kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3qln2SfjdWtmrc

[@Ding_Bat]

@@davidburris120 I was also going to link to Stumpy Nubs’ excellent video, but I feel that he doesn’t quite touch on why direction is important when routing dados. When routing dados, the position of the guide determines whether you should push or pull, and it is done for control more than anything else. You are quite correct in saying that the bit would cut into the wood on both sides. Because of this, the router would tend to wander when cutting. The general rule is that the guide must be on the counterclockwise side of the router's path, so that the natural wandering of the router pushes it INTO the guide, thus preventing the router from wandering away from the cut, and ending up ruining your piece, like what almost happened here. I hope I got all of that right! 😉😉

[@davidburris120]

@@Ding_Bat ok…so it’s based on the guide and it’s for control. Got it. That makes sense to me, now. Thanks for taking the time. 🤙🏼

[@markm3.16]

Wasn't worried about the jigsaw, I was worried about the project getting dinged up during the tumble.🙂🙃🙂🙃😮😐 I won't tell her 🤫

[@731Woodworks]

lol

[@dannyoconnor7456]

Burn the growth of the wall then pressure wash it again in them areas

[@danielhayes9274]

Where does the wine glass go?

[@731Woodworks]

We don't drink wine, but you could easily cut the slot on the right side though.

[@stanmashek3085]

DONT THINK ELECTRONICS BE GOOD WHEN IN A TUBE OF WATER ONE SLIP UP AND YOUR STUFF IN THE WATER THIS IS A BAD IDEAL MATT

[@731Woodworks]

Secret is, don't drop the iPad in the water 😂