How to join two pieces of wood at the corner/ using a Half Lap Joint

[@o.o99]

Finally a tutorial without those giant machines for small projects in the house that regular people can actually try 👍👍

[@RusticDavid]

Thanks for your feedback Happy Woodworking David

[@kenn1936]

Thank you David for doing all these lessons - I am a complete beginner, and as a woman living alone, who cannot afford to pay a joiner or any trade for that matter, I am trying to learn as much as I can to attempt tom do a few projects around the house. So these small lessons are coming in really handy xxx

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Kenn , Im really happy to hear that my videos help you,you can do it! Happy Woodworking David

[@kenn1936]

@@RusticDavid Thank you - they are awesome. I am working my way through them. I bought a saw for the first time a couple of days ago - OMG I was all over the place!!!!🤪. I do have a jig saw, but have never used a hand saw, I think I will go back to the jig saw, but at least I tried!!! What a sight I must have been!!!

[@dimplechavez1968]

Thank you for this video.. saw your video while searching some ideas how to build boxes. Missing my grandpa a lot, he can do carpentry/ electrical works, etc. I love watching him fix/ build things when I was a kid.. And at my age now (40's) and a mom, I realized I wanted to do the hammering 😊... He has tools and I wished to at least have some of it as a remembrance, but everything was taken by his youngest son when my grandpa passed, he took all of it without even informing any of his siblings / his mother. He is the meanest... 💔

[@RusticDavid]

Hi, the tools are nice to have but what you lernt from watching your grandfather cannot be taken away and the memories are forever continue building things and pass it on to your own children Happy woodworking David

[@dimplechavez1968]

@@RusticDavid True.. thank you, Sir.

[@tdumnxy]

Good video, very helpful. I like that you use inexpensive, simple tools and demonstrate fundamental skills and techniques without fuss. Thank you.

[@RusticDavid]

Stephen Brown Thank you I really appreciate your comment it makes me happy to hear that im reaching my intended audience Happy Woodworking David

[@nazihzerrier1753]

Perfect very simple and without complication ! thank you

[@zacharyboren8032]

In the most respectable way possible, David reminds me of Geri (the man who repaired Woody) from Toy Story 2. Loving your videos, keep up the great work! :)

[@lilcicero77]

Magnificent as usual. I'm using this joint to make a desk easel. I love how simple and unadorned these videos are - as someone once said "simplicity is the ultimate sophistication". Thank you David !

[@RusticDavid]

Hi littlecicero Great to hear you are practicing your joinery well done Good luck with the easel David

[@elienechean8773]

Thank you for this tutorial. It is very helpful for me as I'm starting wood working as a hobby and I don't own any expensive tool either. You give many options of how to do the job without certain tools. 😍👍🏼

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Eilene, im Happy to hear you Enjoy my Videos keep making stuff it’s the best way to learn and improve Happy Woodworking David

[@RR-SF]

I learned quite a lot in the 20 minute video! Thank you!

[@RusticDavid]

Hey John John How are you? I’m happy you learnt something new Best Wishes David

[@soofihasan]

Thank you sir for all the experience you share with me ( a wanna be wood worker). Great to see your very educational videos delivered in a really encouraging style. God bless you

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Soofi ,You are very welcome,best wishes David

[@Chris-pv2ht]

Thank you David, always nice to see the basics, you make it look so easy

[@RusticDavid]

Chris 101 Thank you Its not really very difficult you can do it practice makes perfect Happy Woodworking David

[@TharinduWijayasekara]

Short, sweet and to the point. Very helpful. Thank you!

[@AWBuilder]

Hmm, I will make a bench hook. Looks easy and useful. Thanks for the tip!

[@RusticDavid]

Hey That’s Great ! you will really benefit ! Happy Woodworking David

[@mikeneimat2214]

Thanks for the video! Loved the simple explanations for us beginners. I was just wondering what one would do if they took off too much wood instead of too little like you demonstrated. Would shims be the best solution?

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Mike yes thin veneers to shim the difference would be a great solution as long as the thickness of the half lap doesn’t become too thin to be an effective joint .have a great weekend

[@marilynwisbey9446]

Thank you for sharing I needed to know this ! Perfect

[@RusticDavid]

Hello Marilyn Wisbey Thank you for commenting it makes me happy to hear that my video can be of help to you good luck with your project Happy Woodworking David

[@fred-san]

@@RusticDavid Your vids' pleasant for non experiments people, worlds need every', and lots of details, well explained till for non english (french) and you _sympa... - ü -_

[@RusticDavid]

fred san Thank you for your comment im glad you liked the video Happy Woodworking David

[@acoustic24]

Thank you David, simple and effective

[@RusticDavid]

Thank you Mark I’m happy you enjoyed my video Happy Woodworking David

[@alextecmelo]

Congratulations and thank you very much! Could you explain the best way for woods with 7 x 7 cm (90 degree joint)? Thank you!

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Alexssander thanks for your feedback, I would recommend you use a bridle Joint please check out this Video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2mYdIBomapnldU. I hope that this helps in your situation good luck David

[@aguswidi9316]

Thank You very much

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Agus you’re welcome I hope it helps you with your project Happy Woodworking David

[@happytimes9937]

Thank you very good videos

[@RusticDavid]

Happy Times My pleasure,Thank you for commenting Happy Woodworking David

[@ravenwolf19501]

I plan to build a crib around my sons twin bed. Can this technique work for that or should I do something different to combined the wood pieces

[@RusticDavid]

Hi kimi this joint can work, with a wooden dowel (pin) to reinforce it In the corners a mortise and tenon would be best kzbin.info/www/bejne/harVm6SFaKeqicU good luck Happy Woodworking David

[@melissaferraro8258]

Haha, I'm doing the same thing. This was the best video on what to do.

[@annmariebeharie5989]

Thank you so much it is simple and also use hand held tools. But my question to you is can this be done with plywood? Thanks in advance

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Ann it can be done with plywood cut shoulders first then you can either saw or chisel off the waste,glue is strong and a nail or dowel through the joint makes it stronger Happy Woodworking David

[@projectzorgo1085]

Instead can i use screws. It just seems quicker and easier

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Yes you can use screws if you have a drill to make pilot holes this will help prevent splitting, heres a link to a video explaining what i mean kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJyqlXmMi7dqp9k

[@projectzorgo1085]

@@RusticDavid thank you for your quick reply

[@thegroove2000]

Would a oscillating tool work well?

[@RusticDavid]

Hi there Outlaw I have little experience with the oscillating multi tool but I imagine that for small joints with some practice you could get satisfactory results why not give it a go if you own one Best wishes David

[@benfowle3192]

is there a djembe class on upstairs or something?

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Ben , no drum class, no upstairs actually, I guess you can hear the main road just outside my workshop! Happy Woodworking David

[@benfowle3192]

@@RusticDavid oh I see. Nice video BTW. I have made a few of these half lap joints for a box frame. Now I am deciding on the best way to turn them into 3way corners. I guess a screw/nail is fine?

[@RusticDavid]

ben fowle ,ye but drill first,a wood dowel will hold better over the long run

[@benfowle3192]

@@RusticDavid thanks!

[@yifanyin9845]

do you do videos on machine tools?

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Yifan now I have covered the basics i am starting to introduce power tools i will give you a link to e recent video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZixlKFor5eIfLc here i use a router Happy Woodworking David

[@thalibthaj]

Sir ,I just want to know how to make a wood shoe/chappals stand , please give any easy video trick's, I have some tools

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Thalib, Thank you for your comment, it is a good topic for a video but may Take some time, meanwhile try making two ladders to the required width and height each rung spaced to fit shoes and the thickness of the wood used to place the shoes on, now connect the ladders with narrow wooden boards, you will need to nail or screw everything together, then to make it stable nail or screw two thin narrow boards on the back from corner to corner in an X good luck Best Wishes David

[@thalibthaj]

Ok thanks for your support , hoping a easy video trick's of this topic sir .

[@thalibthaj]

I am thinking about fitting nail that's easy for me.

[@chetenbharti6092]

Great

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Cheten glad you enjoyed the video Happy Woodworking David

[@angelamcdonagh1026]

I think this guy would work wonders teaching children , such a shame that they no longer have wood/metal work lessons.

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Angela,Thank you I have worked with all age groups teaching Woodworking in schools and private classes it’s great but as you say it disappeared from mainstream education but I see there’s renewed interest in some schools it’s making a comeback, we’re not all suited to sitting in class all day, and who will be the next tradesmen and trades women??? Best wishes David

[@artemkupriyanov6170]

thx a lot

[@RusticDavid]

You’re welcome artem kupriyanov Happy Woodworking David

[@ginoasci]

for fuck sake buddy, a 20 minute on one joint ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Gino Thank you for your feedback please can you edit out the swear words as they are not appropriate here I don’t like having to delete comments but I will have to if you don’t edit Thanks ,Happy Woodworking David

[@ginoasci]

be man enough to handle the feedback if you’re going to upload videos onto a public website. there should be a law to ban all long mind numbing videos. why don’t you watch your own videos before you upload them and if you don’t fall asleep or break something then you should upload it. but if it pisses you off, then don’t upload it. do the right thing

[@RusticDavid]

Gino Asci No problem with your feedback just the language will you please edit out the swearing i agree its a long video im a carpenter trying to help others learn not a film maker ,you can turn it off whenever you like Happy Woodworking David

[@mazanahhms4112]

Dont watch the video then

[@TheDajoca]

Gino. If you are such an expert, why don't you show us all how it should be done, or are you just another loudmouthed internet troll.