HUGE Giant Connect 4 Build That will BLOW YOUR MIND! Step by Step Build Plans

[@katzmosestools]

Tool links and things I talk about in this video: Get the Connect 4 Step by Step (updated 2023) PLANS - kmtools.com/collections/plans/products/connect-4-build-plans Get the Connect 4 PLANS, K-M Magnetic Dovetail Jig and K-M Stop Block here: goo.gl/XzEmMa Cork Trivets for Game Pieces: amzn.to/2LGc20G BitsBits router bits: bit.ly/BitsBits USE CODE JKATZMOSES15 for 15% off Ultimate Router Jig: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKO8iIqofLSZgas 6” Hole Saw: amzn.to/2LIHJq2 EASY video on making a router hole jig: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6u1ipdtbJKgpK8 Get the Katz-Moses Magnetic Dovetail Jig and Stop Block here: goo.gl/XzEmMa

[@giulioterigi1581]

Real Nice! Love the philosophy of "being a woodworker is not to be the best, but to fix your mistakes"

[@katzmosestools]

Thanks bud! Words to live by

[@Wootai82]

This is a really cool build. I made a giant Connect 4 for my wedding in August. For cutting the holes I marked out the centers of each hole and used a 6" hole saw (that was used for making Corn Hole). And just used a simple bar in the bottom to insert and remove to play. It went a little awry when my discs (cut with a 7" hole saw) didnt line up perfectly with my holes the farther up the board they went.

[@kevstewart979]

Jono - omg, clear easy to understand instructions,!!! and positive recommendations !?! cheers bro #1

[@ALWhiteAuthor]

I've been using those pistol grip rattle can thingies since the late 80's. You're one of the first people I've seen use one on the tube of you's.

[@katzmosestools]

Great invention

[@jasondelgado1776]

I’ve built 2 of these in the past and I’m kicking myself for not doing the release mechanism like yours. Definitely the beat I’ve seen. Great job.

[@andrewwebb2141]

Foam floor mats, colored already Bed rail slide in connectors on the sides for flat storage

[@mjarndt]

Great video. I made one with the hole saw method and fried two batteries and a corded drill. The router is definitely the way to go.

[@dougbeach7299]

Cool project and the music was awesome

[@robertoconnell8153]

Awesome !!! I wanted to make one of these for my wedding reception, it looks like a lot of fun, I just ran out of time. :/ Thanks for sharing!!

[@jeffforbes3772]

Very informative and entertaining...as always! Thanks for sharing.

[@lobadator]

AMAZING IDEA BRO I DID MINE BUT IT WAS 4'7 IT WENT AMAZING

[@orville58]

Awesome job

[@julanejeantelus9055]

It’s my first time playing this

[@seancallinan5352]

AM I the only one who noticed Sandy already won!?

[@calebreasons]

Man what a fun build! Thanks!

[@Xquisitink]

That looks awesome. Amazing build! Thanks for the share.

[@katzmosestools]

My pleasure bud

[@andrewbrown8148]

Super cool build, Jonathan~! I've seen others built, but this one rocks. You mentioned adding bolts along the edges. Maybe contrasting color dowels instead? I know it's just a game, but I think a few darker color dowels would be a cool accent. Just my 2 cents worth. :-)

[@dan00017]

Dude, that thing is excellent!

[@katzmosestools]

Thanks Dan the man

[@Terrik392]

Love the video. Was thinking about building one and like your design. For those that live near an Ikea the trivets are half the price in store compared to amazon.

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

This is great.

[@walterrider9600]

thank you Katz . i had a bit drop out of my router , was not used that much ( got it in 74-76 some where in there ) i pulled the collet out and it was dirty lol go figure i have not had a need to use it yet but i am guessing that fixed it oh and i had not used it that much at the time

[@julanejeantelus9055]

And now I’m going to build it

[@50f095]

As you say, woodworking is about fixing your mistakes. For the solid wood pieces to this build that twisted after milling before you could continue, what did you do to fix it? Did you end up with smaller parts, glue new strips and remill or some fancy steam treatment and bend to your will? Also thought I'd suggest that it would be nice to add to your plug for Bits&Bits that the code is ONCE per account. I didn't go whole hog on my first order since I wanted to try out the astra coating, but now that I want more I got to be creative if I want the benefit of the discount again.

[@katzmosestools]

I just kept re-milling it until it stopped moving

[@trevorkajdas4348]

Hey I was just wondering how thick is the plywood that you're using?

[@kayar8463]

Sandy had already won the connect 4 game at the start :( The black diagonal from the bottom left to the middle

[@katzmosestools]

I know lol. That was terrible plot continuity on my part hahahaha.

[@firechicken5]

Hahaha I was thinking the same

[@qualifierone8899]

Hello! Aren’t t cork discs too fragile? Did I miss how you cut cork discs?

[@TimberlyDesign]

I had a Makita trim router that was new, throw a roundover bit on me. The bit was new and clean. The collet was clean too because I'm overly meticulous about keeping clean tools. Additionally, I know that I seated it and tightened it too. I was uncomfortable using that router again. I actually purchased a festool OF1400 later on and was happy that I did. The collet design on the festool is immensely better and you can see that it seemingly 'bites' into the shank of the bits better. I fully understand that festool is polarizing for people because of price. I'm not going to argue that point. Mechanically, it's a better router. It's a little big for delicate work but there are smaller routers from festool. Be warned that if you like it, your attention will mostly shift toward that brand of tools. Pricey, yes. Minimal dust, better design, and no fiddling to make the tool perform at 100%; it's all you at that point. Go find a brick and mortar retailer that stocks festool and ask to test the tool. Be sure to remove the nut and collet to examine how the splines press firmly into the shank. I promise you that it's impressive, even if you decide against the purchase. Anyway, I'm glad you didn't get hurt. It's scary as hell to watch a carbide bit fly out at cutting rpm. Stay safe and keep on building.

[@jonnisherman659]

Can you purchase the instructions?

[@KevinJett]

Great work. Do you recommend that Triton router? I need a new one and looked at that one. Or do I need to just save up for the festool? Thanks for the advise.

[@katzmosestools]

No! Hahahaha that thing is a beast and I have two. I hate them for up and down accuracy but they have a ton of features like micro adjust and a beast motor that allows monster passes. It has about an eighth inch of play up and down and good luck with the locking knob not vibrating loose every couple of months. I love the dewalt I was using for everyday stuff and it's only 200 bucks.

[@KevinJett]

Jonathan Katz-Moses that’s great to know. Haha. I’m going to check out the DeWalt now. Thanks and love your videos and your dovetail jig.

[@FredMcIntyre]

Really cool build Jonathan! 😃👍🏻👊🏻 ......🤔 ... Perhaps the T's and P's Chad was thinking about were Toilet and Paper, that would explain you resulting in a wipe out! 🧻😁

[@katzmosestools]

Lol probably

[@ATVERKING13]

How easy are the plans to follow for a mid level DIY guy? Aldo do you have a estimated cost of materials on this project

[@ericmendoza61]

Hey! Do you sell giant connect four games?

[@dafickler]

my router bit did that when I was flattening my workbench. Scared the living bajeesus out of me and also costed me a foot of my bench. I'm not sure how new the router is that you used but the one that slipped on me was pretty new and I couldn't get myself to trust it again after I fixed it and it did it a second time. I no longer use it.

[@jpelfrey8674]

So do I need to sign up for something to get these plans?

[@KrazeeKraftZ]

Nope US $5.00 on their website

[@josephmartinez2231]

What kind of blade was that on the Makita? 😟

[@usplusfive5968]

@7:10 where’s the square in the leather pouch

[@katzmosestools]

On the bench I'm sure

[@schumacher2010]

You should talk to The Wood Whisperer about calling your project Connect 4! Marc had to change the name to Four in a Row.

[@katzmosestools]

He only did that because it was a Honda commercial.

[@chunoramos5370]

Supp Buddy awesome job... Just wandering, what was the built time? How long did this take to make?

[@tharemyhopkins5873]

Growing up if you tied playing tic-tac-toe it was a "cats game". If you tie in connect 4 is it a Katz-Game?

[@katzmosestools]

Lol

[@andrewwill9068]

Are you worried about the paste wax for the slide ever wearing down?

[@katzmosestools]

No

[@markoconnor9447]

You should consider selling the router jig as well.

[@katzmosestools]

I sell the plans in that video

[@craigchingren-hamann9700]

@@katzmosestools - hey is that supposed to be linked to a video by April Wilkerson?

[@craigchingren-hamann9700]

The link is working right now. Great fix!

[@RobinsonStevens]

Awesome project! Is this for a bar or something like that?

[@katzmosestools]

My personal game palace

[@king0770]

Just ordered my Dove Tail Jig. Maybe a how-to video using the router jig? Cheers from Idaho!

[@katzmosestools]

I linked the video in the cards (top right corner of vid). Cheers my friend

[@ManCrafting]

Dude. I had nothing to do with the bit coming out. Everyone always wants to blame Chad. 🤣

[@johnhutton7708]

I wish I could get someone to record me at work at a keyboard and add cool music too...

[@orelygarcia]

💖💯😎👍👍

[@crisvega7588]

Millenial Bars all over the nation: Take my money. Great build.

[@katzmosestools]

Hahaha so true

[@chrishand259]

Giggled when you said knob, trim, and wax at 11:24. What can I say... it’s the 12 year old in me 🤷‍♂️

[@Rollors]

Interested in doing a video review of Rollors? We'll send you a Rollors set for free.

[@doubledarefan]

Aren't the discs officially called checkers❓ That's what I call 'em.

[@pete.n.]

Clean up your desk :-)

[@katzmosestools]

yep hahahahah