GUARANTEED You have never seen this trick before || 3 Builds Packed with Tricks

[@startmaking1]

There is a build here for everyone. I hope. Let me know what you think. PS I know that some look more complicated than they need to. But I promise that they are really doable.

[@scottrelstyle3647]

Making a mallet is a right of passage for beginner woodworking.. Love your project's and tip's "every project try a different tool" that's how you get better love your vid's

[@startmaking1]

Could not agree more. Not sure why. but I have just made another 6. Felt right. All slightly different. all too pretty to use lol.

[@georgeyoung2684]

That tip about putting the boards back-to-back for the planing is great! Like the in-out method for jointers or table saws, but for hand tools!

[@ian7819]

Its true but I remember trying it once and because the sole of my plane wasn't flat, the two boards became like two arches so even though the angles matched they still didn't fit. So many pitfalls for the beginner even on something simple.

[@startmaking1]

Yes. It means you can be inaccurate so long as you are on both.

[@jimmcnett]

Thank you for sharing. I really enjoy your videos. You are not trying to push people to buy bigger and more expensive tools. You encourage the use of what you have on hand. Very refreshing.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you so much. This is exactly my aim. I am glad that it comes across. I have a table saw and to be honest, it is more of a luxury than a necessity.

[@billguinup5652]

These beginners videos are great. Please continue them.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Bill.

[@kevinmeachem2138]

Really, really enjoyed this video. I plan on making at least two of these, perhaps all three. You explain the process clearly and give me confidence that I can make them also. Thanks again.

[@startmaking1]

Wow Kevin. Thank you. I was so worried that I had not made it feel attainable. I talked a lot. I appreciate the feedback .

[@davewest6788]

The tip about nit comparing your own work against perfection is the number one mantra for any woodworker. The difference between a professional and a hobbyist is the professional knows how to hide mistakes better. Because all woodworkers make mistakes. Great projects and methods. Keep going

[@startmaking1]

Can also be used for most things in life to be honest. Thank you Dave.

[@Prbarr]

Great vid. I’ve always found my spoke shave easier to use pulling towards my body. Might be worth a try

[@startmaking1]

Great advice. Thank you. Will give it a shot today.

[@monteglover4133]

👍Thank You 👍 I’ve been woodworking for many years and keep learning, the speed square trick I don’t recall seeing before.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you too. It seems to be one of those areas where learning is pretty constant. I am still starting out so the learning is huge. and so much fun.

[@anthonygriffin3147]

Bellting rkid I like this vid and I think a lot of people will I've bin there with minimal tools and it's surprising wot you can get done nice one Mark 👍

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Anthony.

[@Erth]

Thanks for your video! I appreciate your work! Nice idea for inspiring people to work with wood, "...use the tools you have and create tools for other people"! Thanks again!

[@startmaking1]

Thank you. You have highlighted everything that was important to me in this video. I appreciate it.

[@billffromnh]

Mark, another very useful video. With shorter legs & perhaps smaller bowls, that pet dish stand could also be used for cats. We don't have either, but I appreciate all your tips for working with beveled cuts. The one tip I hadn't thought of was the taped wooden stop on your speed square. Those might work on a flat-bladed "L" square too. For years I've needed a new wooden mallet. I have maple & oak for materials but probably won't dress it up with walnut or mahogany. I like the format of this video with its multiple simpler projects. I would think it appeals to new woodworkers & more of them too. Your "use the tools you have at hand" philosophy should also encourage more involvement in the hobby also. I share that philosophy, only stepping outside it once. About 20 years ago I bought a Dewalt biscuit cutter & three sizes of wooden biscuits. I can count the times I've used the thing on one hand,

[@startmaking1]

Hi Bill. Thank you. Yes that is a great point. Perfect for cats, if you like that kind of thing lol. The speed square thing seems to be something most people have not seen. I suspect it is more because they have mitre saws or gauges for the table saw and have never needed it. Im a bit of a bodger so this kind of thing was a normal for me early days. Fun thinking of the hacks. If the video encourages even one person to have a go then In would be very proud. ITs hard to call the builds beginner ones as many intermediates would enjoy them too. The amount of times I have nearly bought a biscuit cutter and now I am happy I didnt. Same with an angle grinder. Some tools keep calling but I worry that they would just sit there.

[@themeat5053]

Funny, I got a mastiff mix Christmas before last. We made him a feeding bench also because of his height; he eats his food out of it, but has never used the water bowl. He'll come inside and use the community water bowl (shared with a13 year old terrier mix). Using sapele shows me that you love your dog much more than we do. We threw ours together with left over cedar decking. This is a great video, again. Also, be attentive to the "climb" cuts with the router. Those happen when you pass the bit against the wood counter to the rotation of said bit. It's a technique, but if one does it unaware that they are, it could be a disaster. Huge thumbs up on this one. Well explained and demonstrated. We do love hand work. It is longer, but connects one to the wood much more and makes it much more ephemeral.

[@startmaking1]

Hey Meat. hope you are well bud. Strange how he wont use the water bowl. I bet he is a big boy though with Mastiff mix. Would eat my poodle cross for a snack. Not sure if I love the dog more, or just needed to make the bowl holder video worthy lol. Bit of both maybe. You are spot on with the climb cuts. It would have made sense if I had not cut out 20 mins of me screwing the routing up by trying to take too much off. The climb cuts were to try and smooth out the area where the bit had made itself a deep trench. All in all mistakes were made. And lots. I am so happy that I included the hand tool bit. realised today that I have neglected that side of things as I am reaching more for the router and table saw. I would not call it progress more job dependent I guess. But I need to keep my eye in so to speak. I hope the shoulder is holding up and you are managing to get in the the workshop.Take care bud.

[@themeat5053]

@@startmaking1 Thanks, the shoulder is slow going and is beginning to frustrate me a bit, but progress is being made. It lacks quite a bit of strength but the mobility is improving and there is much less pain. Still, I went to get some briquets into the barbecue over the weekend and I made it look like I was wrestling with a bag of kittens trying to pour them in. I knew what you were doing when you reversed directions with the router; I hope they weren't smart butt remarks but since your were aiming at beginners, I thought we might tell them what a climb cut was and to be careful whilst using the technique. As always, I think you're doing great and I enjoy watching your content. All the best.

[@startmaking1]

Progress is progress bud. But I get it, slow progress is frustrating. I am glad the pain is down. That can be wearing in itself. Your timing on the router advice was so very apt. I did a climb cut yesterday and nearly lost my nose. Scared myself a little. Was not expecting it and will have to say something in the voice over as it was not a fun moment. And you are right. It bears reminding to people. PS I never take your remarks in any other way than you intention them. You are a good man. Take care bud.

[@themeat5053]

@@startmaking1 Let's be safe. You may not be as attractive nose-less; plus, it'll scare the children. As always, Godspeed.

[@ashmano7o7]

thanks again, I'm still watching with as much interest now as I did from your first video. I enjoy the tips and reviews but please don't stop the beginner builds as I am still at that stage and will probably be so for a long time. Keep it up 👍

[@startmaking1]

Thank you so much. I love the beginner builds, they dont get a lot of views but they are a lot of fun. I will line a few more up over the coming months.

[@JamesPMcC]

Great guide. No whipping out super expensive tools like it's nothing, sticking to basic tools that most people either have or can easily get. Even the circular saw could be swapped for a Tenon Saw and a bit of extra time. 👍

[@startmaking1]

So very true. I love getting the most out of what I have.

[@jt9498]

I like your style of teaching and the projects you do. Consider me a new subscriber! Cheers from Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you all the way in Calgary. Very much appreciated.

[@Greyotterstudio]

Love the tung oil finish on that dog bowl stand - really makes the grain pop! I've also never seen the trick with the extra piece of wood on the speed square, very clever! Been there with opposite grain directions on wood though, an even bigger nightmare with sapele! Great video mark - and excellent builds for beginners!

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Alex. Love the grain but it is a wood that breaks my heart with each tear out.

[@simonwalker6825]

Very inspiring I'll definitely be having a go

[@startmaking1]

I need to do a few more of these style of builds. Super fun.

[@samtheman0876534]

Love these videos, please keep them coming. Also the block of wood on the speed square was genius 🤯🤯 Thanks for the great video👍

[@startmaking1]

Thanks you., I will do my best.

[@Andi.Mitchell.Designs]

Tung oil is my favorite! Great builds, we have 4 doggies so it’s time to get to work!

[@startmaking1]

Soon to be 4 happy doggies. Tung oil is by far the easiest finish I have. Though I did have a moment when I forgot to wipe the last coat off and it got really tacky. Luckily I managed to get it back with white spirits and one last coat.

[@ColinHudson-i2v]

love these videos - I'm very early in my woodworking hobby so I find them more accessible than other channel videos - thank you.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you. Much appreciated. Good to know I am on the right track.

[@JeffLee83]

Thank you for the ideas, I will be trying out all the builds over the summer.

[@startmaking1]

Brilliant and thank you. Im sure they will come out great. There will be more to come. I have a list of things I want to make.

[@shaun30-3-mg9zs]

Hi Mark, hope your well, Another great build projects ,I do like the idea of making a mallet that one you made looks good and using two woods to make it and a nice finish in tung oil. As always a great video, catch you soon Take care

[@startmaking1]

Hi Shaun. Thank you kindly bud. I got a little carried away and now have 7 mallets in the workshop. Not sure why really. Just found myself enjoying building them lol.

[@shaun30-3-mg9zs]

@@startmaking1 Hi Mark, 7 mallets that', s not bad, I've got 15 electric drills that is bad, Have a good week

[@startmaking1]

Brilliant. One for each bit size. Take care.

[@mrb4408]

Hi bud, just caught one of your old vids in your old shed workshop. I have a 12x8 shed ( I’m in the UK too) I use and it’s a nightmare to organise to be practical. The vid was very useful in giving tips on how to use such a small space efficiently. I’m now subscribed and are going to binge watch all your vids. 👍🏼

[@startmaking1]

hi Bud. I mis that shed so much. Was so simple. But as you say when it is small it is really hard to get organised. In the end my only solution was to have a smaller one close by filled with a lot of the stuff I didnt use or wasn't using at that tine. That was the only way I could keep the small area I had clear. Plus a lot of storage hacks like the French cleat. I appreciate you subbing and hope the videos are helpful. Some more than others lol.

[@mrb4408]

@@startmaking1 That’s what I definitely need, a place to store my tools till I need them. It’s a nightmare having the table saw, bandsaw, mitre saw, planer, jointer, multi sander, drill press, and everything else all in the shed. I’ve been having to work outside on two saw horses and an old door. 😱

[@startmaking1]

Wow I didnt have half of that in mine. Well done. No wonder it is feeling small.

[@jimrosson6702]

Great video Mark 3 great simple builds Thanks for sharing as always.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you kindly Jim.

[@charitiekbyrd1]

Awesome video!!! Cool ideas too😁 keep up the great work! Can't wait to see your next one, Happy Building!!!😁

[@startmaking1]

Thank you. Lovely comment. And happy building to you too bud.

[@charitiekbyrd1]

Hopefully soon I will be on KZbin as well! Keep an eye out for the name "Woodshop 76'"! I can't wait to make my own videos to share with everyone!!!💯😁

[@startmaking1]

@@charitiekbyrd1 let me know when you get one posted. I look forward to watching.

[@charitiekbyrd1]

@@startmaking1 will do, thanks

[@PhilR0gers]

I really like the beginner projects, but would also like to see projects for a whole range of skill levels - especially for items that sell. I recently inherited some really nice tools from my father who was a carpenter, some of which date back to his apprenticeship in 1955 and still work perfectly. They are much better than most of the modern tools I already owned.

[@startmaking1]

I think I will try and branch out. But I need to be careful, I dont often try and sell a lot of items so I dont want to step into an area that I am not an expert. But I do have a few slightly harder builds that I want to attempt. I also love older tools. So much feel and history to them.

[@PhilR0gers]

​The older tools seem to be made from better quality steel and stay sharp a lot longer than the modern ones.

[@startmaking1]

This is what I find too.

[@orangeskythinking]

Really enjoyed these tutorials. Fab stuff 🎉

[@startmaking1]

Thank you. I really enjoyed making this one so there will be more on the way. Planning the next one to be a review video but have included a build in there to keep going along these lines.

[@ianpearse4480]

Great video and use of magnets.

[@startmaking1]

I may have a magnet, French cleat and mallet problem Ian.

[@ianpearse4480]

@@startmaking1 I can relate to that in so many ways. I am a bit of an over achiever when it comes to collecting gadgets for the shop etc. LOL. We might be cut from the same tree buddy

[@startmaking1]

I think you are right. But isnt it fun collecting.

[@ianpearse4480]

@@startmaking1 Absolutely the best!

[@ianpearse4480]

@@startmaking1 Absolutely the best.

[@richardhart7652]

Good builds no matter the skill levels

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Richard. Much appreciated.

[@roberte.wilson5213]

One of my best hammers is a zibra wood handle and a purple heart head. I turned it on a Shopsmith I restored. I use it all the time.

[@startmaking1]

That sounds stunning.

[@TheYesnoyesnoyesno]

You're right, there's a big gap between 'How to use a drill' and 'Building a live edge dining table for $13 in a huge (US) workshop with $50K of industrial machinery'... Also I like woodworking for the sake of it and so interesting projects/ideas that are both casual and useful are great. There's a lot of benefit in seeing mistakes too, especially as that will be 50% of a beginner's experience.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you. I make too many mistakes not to show them lol.

[@ruththinkingoutside.707]

I completely agree.. I’m glad you mentioned the machine loaded ‘shops’ .. it’s not a ‘shop’ it’s an industrial warehouse 😅 I was lucky enough to be taught woodworking as a kid 40odd years ago by this lovely old couple who ran an after school program from their barn.. He managed to wrangle elementary kids somehow.. I swear they were both saints 😇 His barn was one of those magical places for a kid especially.. and the only things that were “power” was a big old drill press and a honking big saw.. everything else, we did with hand tools.. 🥰 I ended up using all those skills all my life, and still do actually.. even though I really appreciate my cordless drills and saws.. that’s “work” ..it’s definitely not the same as taking the time to craft something as an art..

[@Erth]

Thanks for your video! It was valuable and easy to use for my workshop!

[@startmaking1]

you are more than welcome. And thank you for watching them.

[@brianbaudean4684]

Great video, please make more.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Brian. I really enjoyed making this one so there will be more on the way. Planning the next one to be a review video but have included a build in there to keep going along these lines.

[@jrmontarbo6555]

Thank you for your simple and well explained project ideas. These are perfect for beginners! 🙏

[@startmaking1]

Thank you. Im glad that they are coming across well.

[@shel1954]

Nice. More easy builds, please.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you. I really enjoyed making this one so there will be more on the way. Planning the next one to be a review video but have included a build in there to keep going along these lines.

[@envisaged-uk]

I use a jubilee clip screwed to a nearby surface to hold a shop vac hose near the workpiece when using files or drilling at the bench to help with the dust.

[@startmaking1]

Nice and simple idea. Brilliant.

[@billzorba9424]

Keep up the simple builds well done

[@startmaking1]

Thank you.

[@DIYer7157happydiyer]

brilliant video. more in this vein would be greatly appreciated.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Richard. I really enjoyed making this one so there will be more on the way. Planning the next one to be a review video but have included a build in there to keep going along these lines.

[@TheRealMagisD]

A tip for glue ups and making them flat , grab a of small square of wood cut out center with a hole saw. Forstner bit etc. Split into a pair , then cut both in half bisecting the circles so you end up with 4 matching Arches or bridge looking things. Use to clamp boards at ends and arches over the glue lines. Easy glue clean up and flush boards

[@startmaking1]

I love this idea. Saw it once then totally forgot about it. Thank you for the reminder. Appreciated

[@terryrogers1025]

Thank you for the tips, enjoyed watching.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Terry. Very much appreciated.

[@brucew2866]

Love the beginning videos. More please

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Bruce

[@David.M.]

Thanks this is a great video. I do like these videos. I need to make the board that uses the dove tail clamps. It looks quite useful.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you. It has been a great addition. I have seen some impressive ones just made from 18mm ply. They have a panel on the top and one down the side. kind of like an L shape.

[@MurphysLaw0527]

Well Done, watching your content is always a pleasure.

[@startmaking1]

Thats really kind bud. And thank you for watching a few today.

[@tano1747]

Great video. One suggestion: since you are laminating the mallet head anyway, the handle can be dovetailed in with no real joinery (just angled cuts) and no need for the wedge. If the handle was ever to break and to be replaced, THEN you need to make a new handle with a wedge to secure it. But for a new build, just uncorrupted the handle while you are laminating up the head, and "job done".

[@tano1747]

Incorporate...not "uncorrupted". Stupid auto correct

[@startmaking1]

Thank you and wow, how simple. Great idea.

[@teapyrategraphics]

The dog bowl stand is awesome. I think my next upgrade needs to be a router

[@startmaking1]

Thank you. Much appreciated. I use mine for every project I can. It is still a little scary at times but the things you can do with it are brilliant.

[@teapyrategraphics]

@@startmaking1 I'll take a second look at your router table videos when I do. Thanks for the great content

[@CoreyShockey]

Very good video. You are on to something with more basic ideas rather than 20 foot river tables. There are very few KZbin creators that even acknowledge beginners and intermediate builders. Well done, sir. I've thought about something like the dog bone with laser engraving names, but like yourself, I've had mixed results with my laser in the year or so that I have owned it.

[@startmaking1]

Hi Corey. Dont get me wrong, I really want to try and build something special. Not sure what, but as a beginner I found very little out there that was easily attainable and so I want to fill that void for a while first before really trying the complex stuff. The laser is something that people who are way better with design software then me can get wonderful things from, same as a 3d printer. But I am way too far behind that curve. So it will remain the silent helper in the workshop. A luxury tool. Good for making stuff to give away like the French cleats. Shame that it is so costly to send that kind of thing to the US. Or , actually more the paperwork that you have to fill in just to send over a piece of plywood. I feel like I am punishing half of my audience for living across the pond. Anyway. Thank you for the feedback as always. Take care.

[@d-not_telling]

More of these please!

[@startmaking1]

I would love to do more beginner builds. In fact, I think I will. Thank you.

[@cindyharrison4191]

Please make more like this thanks

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Cindy. I really enjoyed making this one so there will be more on the way. Planning the next one to be a review video but have included a build in there to keep going along these lines.

[@d-not_telling]

Love the speed square hack

[@startmaking1]

Thank you. Very much appreciated.

[@Bluuuz]

Great video, Mark. I really liked the simplicity of the mallet. Will have a go at that. I also liked that you kept the tools simple and/or showed simple alternatives. I know you’ve done a quick whizz through on sharpening a cabinet scraper before but it would be great to see that in more detail. It looks like a really useful and cheap tool but sharpening it still seems a bit of a dark art. How are you finding your new workbench? Any changes planned now it’s been in use for a while?

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Roger. I can definitely do a sharpening video. In the mean time there is an older one on the channel that includes the card scraper.

[@startmaking1]

As for the bench. The wings are useless. I would just attach the side to the bench. No need to have it come off. The rest is working well. Annoyed as it put a router through the laminate today.

[@cherylridone2155]

Nicely done...well presented...thanx...(David)

[@startmaking1]

Thank you David. Very much appreciated.

[@michaelwillson6847]

Cracking video again m8 some really smart stuff in there. Dog bowl holder looks wicked i may have to steal that and prototype my own. Love the bone template's aswel they look amazing. Catch up soon been to long 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍 ps about share it

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Michael and thank you for the share.

[@michaelwillson6847]

@@startmaking1 no worries m8 anytime 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@markduggan3451]

Great ideas.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Mark.

[@freedog632]

You might be able to make some kind of down draft table to reduce dust when using your coping saw.

[@startmaking1]

Thats would be very nice. A great experiment too.

[@terryrhuebottom]

Just a thought on the router templates (Not really a beginner Idea though). You could in theory 3D print any template shape you want and get some fairly accurate pieces. Just a thought

[@startmaking1]

this is a great idea. thank you

[@Greneby1]

I was taught that you use a spoke shave in the other direction, for more control and strength. Try it.

[@startmaking1]

I find I switch it up depending on the use and grain. But you are right, at the moment one way feels more controlled for sure. Thank you

[@chriscollins9717]

Great video as usual

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Chris

[@MokuzaiDesign]

Ollie (my dog) watched video and then looked at me in an accusing way to say that he didn't have a dog bowl holder... guess that's next weekend sorted then...

[@startmaking1]

Brilliant. Thank you.

[@margaretumbsen9015]

Ollie knows that you can do it!

[@jaimelocklear641]

😂👍

[@malk1275]

More please.

[@startmaking1]

More to come. Thank you.

[@robertberger8642]

Good projects!

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Robert.

[@codacreator6162]

Great video. Thanks for this! Subbed.

[@startmaking1]

Welcome aboard. And thank you. Very much appreciated.

[@brgovender8879]

Beautiful project. Just love it. Thanks for sharing. What is the blue tape called.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you again Bobby. I dont know is the honest answer. We call it blue masking tape or blue painters tape.

[@brgovender8879]

@startmaking1 Definitely not masking tape. We do have that in South Africa. It's light beige in colour. It does not peel off clean. I think it could be painter's tape. Thanks

[@startmaking1]

You are right.

[@thomasgreenwood2997]

Really liked the video - especially the key rack. My problem is finding reasonable wood for this. Do you have any thoughts on where you get reasonably priced wood in UK? How much do you expect the sapele to cost?

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Thomas. I have also struggled with finding hard wood. Honestly I dont think there are many cheaper options. Though there are a few wood recycling centres around if you are lucky enough to have one locally. I order mine from toolsandtimber.co.uk. They are not cheap but they offer planed to size so to speak . The sapele that I used for the 3 builds came to around £50. But I probably used around half of it.

[@ST-0311]

Good video! have never understood why content creators don't stress taping glue lines. Taping negates the necessity of scooping out squeeze-out with a straw, or other silliness. You mentioned it twice, so good on you. Another way to cut out dog bones and the like is with a scroll saw. It's actually easier than using a router, and clearly faster than using a coping saw. Scroll saws are an often over looked tool. They're great for making templates, and all sorts of curved cuts at a fraction of the cost of a band saw.

[@startmaking1]

This is true. Though I still catch myself forgetting when I am trying to remember to turn the camera on lol. I would love a scroll saw. They look so much fun.

[@jwheetree]

Loads of 'common sense' tips that are anything but common -- even though we don't want to admit it. Thanks for a great set of builds and tips.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you very much.

[@StuartBeney]

Great and very informative 👍 where do you get your wood from ?

[@startmaking1]

Thank you. I have a timber merchant close by that sometimes has off cuts that I buy. That is where the sapele for the first build came from. It was not the best quality but the grain was lovely. But most of the hard wood I get, I order from toolsandtimber.co.uk . Not sure how it stacks up for price but the quality is good.

[@barstad-9591]

Great video as always. Thank you. BTW, which clear dust collection attachment do you use on your router?

[@startmaking1]

Thank you. The original clear one I had came with the router. Then I had to buy another. I found it on Amazon. amzn.to/3Xh7KCb

[@peterjohneggleton2011]

Hi mate, you enjoyed that didnt you. 🤪🤪Some great ideas, as usual. Bought any new gear recently? Just to let you know concrete floor is done, started framing today. Cost so far £6500. Expensive in Norway. Have a good un. Cheers.

[@startmaking1]

Hi Peter. Great to hear from you. Blimey that is pricey. Though once you start framing, it will come along in leaps and bounds. Very exciting. New gear. Not new, no. But I did get carried away and bought a random auction lot of old tools. Big win, not to spoil the video. Not a lottery size one but for a tool enthusiast it was an exciting haul. Take care bud and I cant wait to hear how well the walls went up.

[@markwalczak3374]

Great video Mark, always look for a video drop 👌 just curious where do you get your wood from?

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Mark. The stuff I used for the first build was really rough and I got it relatively cheap from my local timber yard but the nice stuff I always get from G and S timber. toolsandtimber.co.uk . Not sure where they sit price wise but the quality I have had is good and the speed of delivery is good too.

[@the4dudleys]

Thanks Mark, I was hoping this question was asked. Great video as always. Keep It pal 😎

[@anewbe4u]

Great video with some good ideas. Where do you get your wood? Any online recommendations as not much near me! What size were those Sapele boards? Thanks

[@startmaking1]

Thank you. I get the wood from toolsandtimber.co.uk. They are very reliable. Not sure on price comparison but I like them. The boards for the different projects were all slightly different but on the whole they are 15mm thick, 120mm wide and I get 1220mm in length. Hope this helps.

[@anewbe4u]

@@startmaking1 It really does thank you. I've made a small workshop in a shed and I need to produce something to let me wife know its worth it. Haha.

[@startmaking1]

Ah yes the tax.

[@TorpisoulYT]

I may try the dog bowl build, but adjust it to actually be a monitor stand for a desk...

[@startmaking1]

Thats a great idea. And then you dont need to cut the holes. They were the hardest bit.

[@TorpisoulYT]

@@startmaking1 my thoughts exactly 😆

[@contessa.adella]

2.44 Don’t try this with a DeWalt 7 1/4 saw….the index does not match the cut line of the blade (it should)…it is out by about 3mm.

[@startmaking1]

Mine is not perfect but 3mm is a huge difference.

[@peteriches1008]

Can you provide a reliable supplier for the hardwoods you are using please ?

[@startmaking1]

I use toolsandtimber.co.uk. they have been good for me so far.

[@timbarnes7521]

Where do you get your hardwood from. Do you need to go to a more specialist supplier than your builders merchant.

[@startmaking1]

Hi Tim. To be honest, my local timber merchant happened to have some sapele off cuts left over so I nabbed them but that is rare. They can do quite large boards but unless you have a fair amount of larger milling tools, they are hard to get to dimension. From the start when I had hardly any tools, I found toolsandtimber.co.uk. They do more custom cuts and though it is not cheap, like all hard woods, the delivery is great and quality fantastic.

[@stevereed5776]

Hi Mark, where do you get your wood from?

[@startmaking1]

Hi Steve. I have a timber merchant close by that sometimes has off cuts that I buy. That is where the sapele for the first build came from. It was not the best quality but the grain was lovely. But most of the hard wood I get, I order from toolsandtimber.co.uk . Not sure how it stacks up for price but the quality is good.

[@stevereed5776]

@@startmaking1 Thanks Mark

[@startmaking1]

that could work really well. I would replace Philips head with hex so you can use an Allen key. Might make it easier with the L shape as I have a lot of cleats close to each other a screw driver from the side would be tricky.

[@chrislyon8677]

Great content Mark. You and your channel are very relatable. Really glad you haven’t spent any more time with the laser, as it would be of no interest to me at all.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Chris. Much appreciated. It was a fun experiment and something I will use for me but unless I can do something interesting with it, it will remain as my silent helper.

[@rockintigger]

Shit, Phill Collins must be running out of cash, doing a side hustle 🤭😅😂

[@startmaking1]

And looking younger right?

[@TheBayru]

"In our next project we are going to attach a dust extractor to our file." - I'm seeing it.😅

[@startmaking1]

lol, Im glad someone picked up on this.

[@scottrelstyle3647]

i see you used some more magnet's....

[@startmaking1]

I have a magnet problem. My workshop will have its own magnetic field soon.

[@avancalledrupert5130]

Never use the skilly sites . Look directly at the blade. Its the only way to be truly accurate.

[@startmaking1]

This much is true

[@ruthgraham4313]

goodo

[@startmaking1]

Thank you.

[@JustinShaedo]

Hang on... That's not how planing together works. If you have a dip in both, you'll have a gap when they're together! 1:24 very wrong. I really like this channel, but that's a fairly straight forward error.

[@startmaking1]

It works just fine so long as you use a long enough hand plane. Not a no4 ideally. I use a 5 or 7. That way you get a straight edge and any angle is cancelled out. It's just fine

[@MrHighflyingclive]

please stop referring to housing joints as "dados". in the uk, a "dado" is a rail that runs around a room at about waist height.

[@startmaking1]

Sorry bud but I learnt from yt. I've never known it as anything else.

[@CelestialPopCollectiveOfficial]

You mean a “chair rail”?

[@Failsafeman100]

KZbin has become a clickbait hellhole and the title needs to be fixed. Quality video, walking through basic skills, but the title stopped me from subscribing.

[@startmaking1]

I understand. And that is the reason that I used this one a week or so after release. The thumbnail stating that this was 3 beginner builds failed. tips and tricks failed. 15 more combinations failed. This one was a last resort and as it typical with YT it doubled the click through rate. I cannot turn views away because the it feels like click bait. Though , | will say that click bait is when the video does not deliver the details promised. I do show this trick and a fair amount more. We video makers need to get views or suddenly you are working for free. It is very annoying that negative and as you call them, clickbait titles do the best but all I can do is try the honest and plain ones first. But eventually I have to do what is best. As for subbing, that is an always will be your choice.

[@AdblockAccount]

The problem is that now I have to buy a dog.

[@startmaking1]

Worth it for the build I think. lol

[@TheRealMagisD]

The one thing should mention with build 3 it's a mallet it should be held just under the head for controlled tapping ( it's not a hammer for swing/slamming) might want to smoothing/trimming the handle higher.

[@startmaking1]

That is a good point. And you are right. Though, for a job I did yesterday I needed to give a chisel a really good whack as I was carving some really hard wood and the longer handle came into its own with that. But 99% of the jobs I do it is tapping for sure.

[@merikatools568]

Id like to use your wood and holes for my next project

[@startmaking1]

Um ok. Thank you.