I Didn't Know I Needed These

[@benjaminromshak9904]

I really enjoy how relaxed your videos are. All of the little details and background music, weather shots. Really sets your videos apart from others. Awesome channel!

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

Thanks man

[@harrymcough5545]

Same man these videos really chill me out

[@douglashouck6556]

As an old dyi carpenter, I was taught by true carpenters to use the Stanley Powerlock (25' or 30') tapes and add the 3.0 inches of the tape box for inside measurements. Much more accurate than bending a tape. All Stanley tapes (if not other brands} have the length of the tape box written at the bottom-back. I've only used the simply +3 inches as I can't manage 3 1/4 inches or other such odd sizes. Keep up the good work. :-)

[@FinishCarpentryTV]

Glad to see you found the glue useful!

[@Zacharyk1127]

Says no shipping is available to anywhere in my area, never had that issue with any store here in Canada? Any thoughts?

[@benblackwell8719]

@@Zacharyk1127 i use one similar Call Mitre mate seems to do the same www.mitrebond.ca/ all the best

[@eyetri13]

@@Zacharyk1127 go to lee valley, they got C A

[@matthewson1000]

I’ve been using this glue as well! It’s so helpful!

[@conmanumber1]

@@PlumbusRunner I got caught out a few times using oddball practices and products from overseas which don't suit New Zealand conditions especially here in Oamaru where the weather and climate conditions can change and vary so much. No wonder the really old tradesmen stick to their time proven practices and materials. Air conditioning and heat pumps cause a lot of problems with adhesives I find.

[@johnmackay7789]

Like the look of that mini saw. For all you lefties in UK. The 8m Vise versa tape from Toolstation is superb.

[@Modestas_Gardziu]

Air wedge is amazing, very useful when you want to slide in washing machine or dishwasher!

[@Jkcreswell]

I built a TV stand and I had to use a tiny phillips screwdriver to get the last few screws in place. That next day, I bought a right angle drill bit. I have yet to use it. BUT! I have it now for when I need it!

[@richdove4063]

Air wedge a must for hanging new doors in old frames. Saves so much time and very Versatile. I should have got 1 earlier 👍

[@drip3520]

been using the air wedge "branded air bag here in the UK" since i started my apprenticeship 4 years ago. we also use it to wedge the top roller draw shut in the work van because for some odd reason they all lock apart from the top. anyway, awesome video, love the tape measure.

[@christophercrawford2736]

Drip I use it often to hold doors open.

[@Pistol_Knight]

Agree on the 'air bags' I bought a pair of Trend ones in the UK (£18 for the pair) had to fit 11 solid core Oak veneered doors, though I would try them, saved me a lot of messing about as you can use your foot to inflate/deflate them, best thing I have bought in ages

[@peterricard7483]

I use the 25’ Stanley standard because the casing is an exact 3” and measuring for cabinets between tapered walls it is a must have for me

[@illegitimate0]

I've seen that air wedge used to get people's windows pried open to unlock their cars (when they locked their keys in the car, not for theft). Useful thing that I would never have thought to use as an adjustable shim.

[@markverde8666]

when i went on amazon to look for the retractable saw it immediately recommended the rest of your list.

[@tobiasfarnsworth3232]

I would totally recommend the Fastcap folding pocket chisels. Not an add, I just love mine. Very affordable and quite decent steel 👌🏼

[@davidmoore94]

Another entertaining piece Scott, Paerau and Cam! Keep up the great work guys. Just something which might be worth considering re the decoder hide-away. While I can't be sure about the current kit, but some decoders can get surprisingly toasty during normal operation. Add a humid Auckland summer and it might be worth considering ventilation holes/slots underneath the shelf perhaps? Ideally then a little more space around the hatch for the warm air to flow up and out through. Acheiving the latter without ruining the look may well be a bit of an ask however.

[@benblackwell4834]

Left handed tape, it's about time. Need one in my life now

[@conmanumber1]

Ive been doing a lot of fencing off n on. Being older I would appreciate someone to lead me to a supplier of 'pre dug holes'. Pacemakers just don't have them.

[@jackd2083]

@@conmanumber1 You can buy a bag of holes at a donut shop!😜

[@David-xu3yk]

These just so happen to be all of the tools I never knew I needed!

[@garethheathcote4988]

Scott brown, UK carpenter here thinking of moving to NZ, happy to give a hand being the scenes in a video. Yes we use mitre fast glue (CA) for most quick glue applications here 👍🙂 if I was too move there I would have to try and put kamrons van to shame 😂😂

[@thenh907]

For the right angle drill bit they make a flexible one too, you can even do a 180 with them 👍

[@plunder1956]

I already have or actively use something similar to three of them. I own, but don't often use a rather cheap right angle drill adaptor. Air wedges are great. I'm liking the ultra-thin circular saw blade (I don't have one) I do use Pull saws, including the one based on Edding snap-off blade holders. I don't use CA glue much. But I do use a hot-melt glue gun for repairs, more than I expected. Good ideas from 6ou as always.

[@elmerr.6343]

Hi Scott, there is another use for the air wedge, you probably know this already and i dont know the relevance of this to carpentry but ill say it anyway,, it can be use to open a car door when accidentally the keys were left inside..

[@717UT]

I have seen this done!

[@cjhification]

I also love my air wedge, got one to test it out, now deciding if I need another 1 or 3. Right angle bit also rocks, so useful assembling furniture, where I'd never get a drill/driver or impact driver in to tight spaces otherwise. With my tape measures I have to add on 80mm if I want to do full span, having the extra marking would save that addition I suppose but not to difficult for me and I have 5 of them all the same so would be expensive to replace them, (They are Stanley FatMax ones and were 2 for a tenner at Screwfix, but really good solid tapes). Superglue is very useful as temporary bonding but I will only use it for light stuff of permanent, that's probably because I have a tendency to over build things due to a lack of formal engineering training, but that's fine for DIY where I'm happy to pay a little more for materials than if I was doing it professionally and have something over spec'd for the job. I built the master bed out of 195x45 lumber and can now, if I want swing off the shelves round the headboard and land on the bed and everything is fine, just fine. Love your work, and delivery as usual.

[@christophercrawford2736]

Craig Hastie good to know I’m not the only one using a right angle attachment for furniture assembly. I once assembled a bed and the lady was amazed how quickly I got it done. “It took the movers an hour and a half to take it apart” well it only took me 30 minutes to put it together, including accidentally putting one piece on backwards and having to correct it.

[@christiansyoutubechannel725]

CA glue is just superglue, you can make a kicker for it out of baking soda and water, it neutralises the acid which is what slows down curing time

[@oystercovecraftsman9219]

I have two new ones for you.. Leica Disto D2. I can't be without it now. Measures super quick, very accurate and allows you to add up measurement with the laser itself. Need to measure a heap of footings for concrete? Walk around and shoot each hole pressing + between each measurement. Need to do a quick but accurate run off for skirtings/arcs? Walk around the house and shoot each room pressing "+" between each measurement. Shoots to me accuracy, brilliant for for fitout or measuring between to walls. Also, I know you had a tape on your list. But try a tape with a rubber grip (Stanley fatmax etc). You can use the rubber to erase pencil. Super handy when doing fine carpentry work. 👍👍

[@alext9067]

If you use CA glue, just dampen one side and glue the other. Put together and walk away. I found one CA glue that it didn't work at all on. Otherwise, you're golden. I just have to edit this in, concerning the floating shelf, which came out fantastic. The first time I had to build a knee wall (short wall about 4' high, basically unsupported), it moved if you leaned on it. I tried all ways to stabilize it and finally hit on a way. This is very similar to your floating shelf. I glued the drywall onto it. Whenever anyone leaned on it, it tried to stretch the drywall from the bottom to the top. You can't stretch drywall or plywood. If you feel you need more strength on those shelves, use a bead of panel adhesive along the front and rear beams, top and bottom. The next day, you will feel the difference.

[@ViTTEN]

Recently, I just found your channel and it became my favorite channel. Thanks for sharing~!!😆

[@chriscoulson7684]

Little tip for the glue....when you put the lid back on, give it half a turn back again. No more stuck lids or blocked holes 😁

[@Joyjoiner]

Hi scott i use those airbags when fitting doors when civilians ask me what they are i say for checking the clients blood pressure when i give them the bill, the rain just like here in Ireland

[@sanderd17]

It's interesting to see that ruler in millimetres too. In Europe, most rulers are expressed in cm, even though carpenters and mechanics use mm normally. But construction and regular folk uses cm. Sometimes it causes issues with communication between masons and carpenters, or between a client and a carpenter. Though luckily it's just a factor 10 off, so you can easily figure out the correct measurement. Having every ruler in mm would move everyone to just use that scale.

[@edwardchester1]

Did you really only just discover super glue!? I'm truly amazed. A staple of all things finger-binding for decades.

[@garyworley5806]

I have one of the right angle drill attachments made by DeWalt. Nice but it doesn't have the little fold out handle like yours. Never saw one quite like that. Pretty cool.

[@Marsmate88]

I have a Stanley Fat Max tape in Metric. It has the width of the tapes body scrbed into the side so you can just add the to the measurement on the tape. Problem is it's in imperial... Nice one Stanley...👍

[@conmanumber1]

I have the Wurth version of that air vedge. It's used to open gap on vehicle doors so I can feed wire in to pull latch open.

[@iseenochains-oops7863]

Cool - great to chill with you guys & learn stuff to boot. Just wanted to say - people carrying mobiles against their chest have had tumors, keep safe.

[@Professional_Youtube_Commenter]

you can also add the length of the measure tape reel. The length is written on the side on most trade quality measuring tape.

[@AndrewMeans]

This music uses a sample from the song "Richmond Bridge" by Piero Piccioni, from the soundtrack to the movie Fumo Di Londra. There's three versions of the song on the soundtrack, all are worth checking out.

[@danielgibbs628]

Good list been using most of the these tools here in Australia for around 12 years now

[@chrisclarke2571]

Scott, Thoroughly enjoying binge watching your videos!; got kick out of this one as the pocket saw is one of my absolute favourites (from Lee Valley here in Canada); used the CA glue and accelerator often when I was doing stage carpentry (before pandemic stopped play!). Also have the identical right angle drill attachment which came with a ratcheting handle, bit set and sockets.

[@whatchacookin1096]

I have a little saw like that but the metal cutting blade busted. Never could find another tool like it. It was a handy go to saw. I'll have to check out that brand.

[@chinphantom]

Love it when I see Paerau's subtitles!!!!

[@MangoGino]

Love the music bro. Very Nujabes feels.

[@Rai2M]

The wall is imperfect! :)) 10:18 Nice to see this shelf again :)

[@jasondoust4935]

I was wondering how many takes tool number 3 took! Great video, thanks fellas!

[@TakamiWoodshop]

Some handy as stuff right there. RWC's gonna be mint on that new shelf.

[@Luketochkin]

#3 is also called a Wind Bag. Its actually extremely useful. They sell them at Home Depot here in Canada

[@hogwashsentinel]

Several japanese companies make pocket razor saws. I have 2 from Olfa and 1 from NT Cutter. Love japanese brands.

[@geoffreyhirst9018]

Hi Scott, it seems you get more rain in New Zealand than we do in Huddersfield Yorkshire.

[@renierbonthuyzen9703]

Check your other tape measures. Most of them have the size on the side, so that when you butt your tape up to the wall or whatever you measure, you read what the measurement is and then add the length of the tape container and you have the total measurement....well.... Here in Europe all the tape measures that I've used, have the size printed on the side.

[@vanduraful]

Ordering that razor saw now. Too bad I needed it yesterday! 😂

[@mrianses]

It’s the exact list I would have made apart from the razorsaw. Just ordered myself one. Let’s see how handy this is. Cheers for the vids pal.

[@elusivemite]

My 5. 1 Gorilla gripper. For moving sheet goods around it's unbeatable 2 laser tape. 3 cross line laser 4 cyclone collector for extractor 5 mft top.

[@Hours-zi9js]

The air wedge could be useful too for when you leave your keys inside your car and don't want to leave prying marks by the door lol

[@samp-w7439]

I'm over here being very proud because I have 2 of these tools!

[@jessicabaker1589]

fun fact, most tapes have how wide they are on the back near the belt clip ( at least tapes in America)

[@Monsieur405]

I know this is an old vid, and others might have pointed this out, All measuring tapes have the dimensions of the case written somewhere on the case. Get one that's metric, and you can butt the body of the tape into the corner, add, dimension of tape plus dimension of case, bob's your uncle.

[@nativeman1019]

Cameron is the real MVP.

[@lochlanrivers1021]

Most tape measures have the length of the tape written on them somewhere but you'll have to add that to your measurement. Nevertheless that tape in particular is super cool

[@LegionUK]

In the Uk we tend to use MitreFast instead of CA glue, same principle just the spray is the activator and the whole thing is fixed in 10 seconds

[@Patrick-857]

It probably is CA glue

[@LegionUK]

@@Patrick-857 apparently not

[@petersplumbing29]

BMI pocket tape. Acer deep hole marker My 2 favourite pocket everyday carry

[@nopenopeandnope7050]

Coupla things: If the sky box is going in there, will the remote still work? Also, where is it going to vent to? It'll need airflow to avoid cooking itself.

[@regan8160]

NopeNope AndNope some of the new boxes are Bluetooth or something, my friend had one hidden blew my mind 🤯

[@johntaulu148]

I cry when the episode ends 😭

[@nauroticdax]

Hey scott, for that saw knife I recommend you check out the olfa CS-2 or there is the CS-5 which has a thinner blade for tighter cuts. The CS-2 is admittedly not the best ergonomically (its pretty much a straight piece of aluminum so it is pretty unbreakable with channels cut in it for the blades) but I use it myself on wood drywall and plastic it absolutely lunches anything but metal and I got my business partner onto using one he's very happy with it too. It basically has 2 blade channels one on each side and comes with one saw blade and one standard snap blade but you can have any combination of 18mm blade in you want I guess, cant tell you much about the CS-5 other than it looks like it feels better in your hand and it has a thinner blade because I've never used one but I would imagine the CS-2 is best if you make mostly straight cuts and the CS-5 is better if you make curved cuts. have a good one

[@vwtifuljoe954]

That tape measure is awesome. Gotta find one in imperial

[@tjeerdroukens5110]

Joe Mozdy ill help you search, need it aswell

[@vwtifuljoe954]

@Coach C i only found metric for that style. The brand is Australian.

[@1989Chrisc]

Ive been lookin for ages. I cant find or think a proper description for the specific thing the tape does.. why do all tapes not come like that. Lufkin is the brand name and they are australian. But cant seem to find a uk seller or another brand which you can measure from the end of the handle

[@vwtifuljoe954]

@@1989Chrisc lufkin refers to it as a multiread tape measure. As long as you are cool with metric, you should be able to import it. Course, cost is always a thing, and you better try to beat brexit

[@MultiKarlP]

Regarding your two part CA glue, try just water as your glue accelerator... (apologies if this has been suggested, I think I checked most comments)

[@f0rumrr]

Japanese quality saw, utility knife, Ya want one of those. That floating shelf, wow that looks so good. How much weight you think it can hold? CA glue a great tool to have. Just dont get it on your skin. Glue is a tool...

[@xCoolBreezex]

Good times! Looking forward to your floating shelf video I am outfitting a cargo trailer with them

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

Sounds like a cool project

[@omarlopezaxn]

Scott your an inspiration to me! I love your content man!💯

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

Thanks bro

[@JimTom.]

Nice one Scotty, that little razor saw must have been so appealing to everyone, the supplier has sold out today, im guessing from your video. I went to buy one but they are all gone.

[@Cameron2874]

Love the mini saw. Going to look for it now. Have a few airwedges including the original ones but don't buy the knock-off cheap ones as they pop the hose off when you really don't need it to..... Crash and bust finger😂

[@johnrobinson4445]

Glue can be a clamp. Definitely a tool...and a material.

[@Watsonega91]

what an awesome little channel this is!

[@HootMaRoot]

I thought most measuring tapes had the size of the block on it, but i like the measurement showing on the tape saves having to an extra bit of maths

[@onwardsandupwards3492]

when I lived in queenstown I was suprised that no joiners used 2 part mitre mate on arcs

[@sparkyobrian6417]

boy the corners of that shelf will be a real shin buster . shelf looks great though

[@peterhoffman135]

Have you tried a worm drive skill saw? The motor is on the other side. Apparently they're sold in USA but I've never seen them here.

[@danielrice6774]

What stanly knife do you actually use??

[@pacificnwcarpenter5486]

I will have to look into that retractable saw that looks like great tool.

[@divestor]

Did you know you don't need sepearate measuring system on your tape because every tape has its lenght written on the tape itself? So you can just add number that to your measuring

[@mheys1]

By CA glue, do you mean Cyanoacralyte, the chemical name for superglue? That's a house hold thing in the UK and even sold at poundland although in very small tubes. Never heard of a hardening accelerator for it though as I thought it dried quite quickly anyway.

[@HairyMTB]

that tape measure is like magic!

[@barnabaas79]

Anyone know where to get a measuring tape like that in the USA?

[@bearspiritjpz]

Most tape measures In the us usually say the length of the actual tape on the unit. Example. My Stanley 25' tape is 3" so when a doorway measures out to 27" when I'm butting the end of my tape to the jam I know I need a 30" or 2/6 door. I can see the one he has being handy however like I'm saying most tapes here seem to have a call out on the body of the tape measure

[@nikosua7273]

Air wedge isnt a tool you need but is handy

[@jacobpalacios7510]

It's best to use the right angle bit with a chuck drill because an impact can ruin the gear

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

I didn't think of that, good point

[@CressNess]

that right angle drill bit would confuse the heck out of some one making adjustment down the road/time to your work.

[@mikew151Manhattan]

Fuck me, that tape measure!!!!! So simple but massively useful. Great find Scott

[@chrisvanzyl1690]

Question...what does Cameron do, that he can keep popping up in all your vids?

[@michaelplays2449]

Great video. the shelf looks cool ! pure craftsmanship well done to you both

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

Thanks man

[@oruz3]

on the back of all tapes you should have find an adding size of „body” to yours measurement so you dont have to bend it anymore

[@jamesbradley3039]

Love your videos mate! Been watching for a while and have enjoyed every one of em

[@harveysmith100]

I use all of them except that tape. Always one more tool to buy.

[@Ole_ks]

about measuring tape: check out "Talmeter". You'll never use anything else after.

[@Ole_ks]

hardened steel extender makes it a long distance caliper/markig tool +-0.5mm on 2m (my old one, made by inventor in garage)

[@raylawson72]

it rains a lot i guess in new Zealand nearly as much as Durham uk lol

[@MandEmma7]

Bro, I need this measuring tape!! ha ha thank you so much for making these videos

[@duckmcduck007]

That right angle drill bit must be a New Zealand thing.. I went to all the stores here, but it seems in Europe they only make left angle ones :/

[@Cameronsutubes]

Well subscribed to you channel love the local content ( I'm a JAFA) , I can see myself ending up in a wormhole watching your channel :)

[@barrielindley]

Scott, get a laser measure. It will save you loads of time!

[@bchanfive]

I would love to see a floating shelf build video

[@damiendaly1462]

Hey Scott... Could you tell me what brand the measuring tape is please??

[@TheThomasNilsson]

7:18 Did anyone else blow at their screen to get rid of the sawdust? Just me?

[@ranjodh6]

Nah just you bro

[@envy8468]

Not just you bro. I looked around aswel to see if anyone was watching..

[@David_11111]

Where does the heat go from inside the shelf :( it will cook the electronics

[@DiscoFang]

There is a slot for lifting the hatch. 10:21 Should allow some heat out. Drilling a couple of holes underneath would promote flow.

[@David_11111]

@@DiscoFang :) but Where does the heat go from inside the shelf :( it will cook the electronics / yes I am still asking same question

[@1y17h4l]

in this episode (174) at 1:15 time line, did you have a difficult time installing this type of iron door? we had a lot of guess work with our install lack of instruction guide.