I don't know why more Woodworkers don't to this with Plywood

[@startmaking1]

Merry Christmas one and all. I hope you enjoy this one. Please consider liking and commenting. Subscribing would complete the perfect trio. See you all in the new year.

[@chrisengland5523]

One of the better woodworking video presenters - no irritating music, no corny jokes, practical rather than unattainably perfect and no assumption that viewers have loads of advanced tools.

[@startmaking1]

Hi Chris. Thank you so much. Im just trying to be myself if I am honest. And having a very good time making these videos and chatting to you all.

[@williambuckley1185]

More great ideas , I get a kick out of all of your ideas. hope you never stop.

[@startmaking1]

Thank you William.

[@sarahill4671]

Lovely coasters, and the bottle opener in the base is a plus 🥂

[@startmaking1]

Hi Sara, Thank you so much. The support is always appreciated.

[@LpDesignBuid]

I have enjoyed your videos that provide good explanation and demonstration of methods to move anyone forward on a woodworking journey . Thanks

[@startmaking1]

Thank you kindly.

[@michaelkolozsvari3575]

Just a suggestion Mark, when you can place a piece of board insulation under what you're cutting and adjust your circular saw to go just past your wood. In this way your offcuts stay where they are, and don't go through a big drop. Also give the wood support from underneath and hopefully gives you a cleaner cut with less tear out.

[@startmaking1]

hi Michael. Thank you very much. I have seen this with plunge saws and never thought of trying it on the circular saw. Great advice. Much appreciated.

[@itaykomemy]

@michaelkolozsvari3575 I have my off-cuts drop all the time, I don't know what you mean, I'd be really happy if you can show an example.

[@startmaking1]

@@itaykomemy He means if you cut in a piece of foam then the off cuts done need to drop anywhere, and so they are less likely to tear.

[@itaykomemy]

@@startmaking1 got it, thanks for the reply

[@neville132bbk]

This video thoroughly approved by me, LeviNZ (Levin NZ...look it up ) A man can never have too many clamps. Quick release clamps have their pluses and minuses...the real.minus being if they start to slip or wont tighten enough b4 the mechanism slips. Great videos..sharp image and clear sound and 😊 no background soundtrack.

[@startmaking1]

Hi Neville. Thank you for such a nice comment. You are right about the quick clamps. So far I have had just one that slipped when I tightened it. For a cheap set I saw that as good enough odds. Thank you for noticing that after 24 plus videos I have just figured out how to focus my camera. No joke. I truly am that slow. Thank you for watching, very much appreciated.

[@bobmanser4189]

First time watching. I love the lack of planer/thicknesser, table saw and router table..! Apart from that many clamps, I’ve got all that kit sitting in my garage. Top banana!

[@startmaking1]

Thats brilliant. Than you for watching.

[@MrRixonator]

Love the chevron plywood Mark, I'm going to have a crack at that now! Got loads of left over plywood hanging about.

[@startmaking1]

It is seriously addictive and also effective. Alm Fab KZbin channel does a brilliant job of it too.

[@puddinggeek4623]

Some excellent ideas. Another great video. Keep up the good work.

[@startmaking1]

Thats really kind, thank you

[@jamespowell9757]

VERY nice finished products from scrap pieces! Excellent demonstration of small shop, small power tool and hand tool techniques! Thanks and keep up the great work and videos. jim(from across the pond)

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Jim. Such a kind comment. The picture frame was well received. Happy wife and all that

[@WedodgedabulletAmericaFY]

People like bottle openers, the plywood chevron patern is really cool & kinda genius im gonna use that for many things thank you for the ispiration

[@startmaking1]

Thank you very much. The plywood pattern is really simple and there are makers doing far more complex designs but they need a table saw really. Give it a go. It's really fun

[@essextwo]

My ears perked up at the concept of plane shaving inlays. Challenge Accepted.

[@startmaking1]

Brilliant.

[@davidarnott9740]

I have only found your channel in the past couple of weeks! T is so helpful to the woodworking beginner with limited resources and space. So looking forward to seeing the new workshop.

[@startmaking1]

Hi David. Thank you so much. Beginner woodworkers are and will be the main target of this channel. Thank you for watching.

[@markfrancis9930]

Merry Christmas one and all. Happy holidays and seasons greetings.

[@startmaking1]

Happy holidays!

[@dougpark1025]

I've done those bottle openers using a lathe. I use a collet that holds a threaded shaft with the same threads that fits in the lathe. I also use a tap to cut the threads before putting the wood on the lathe. It makes it easier to thread in and I haven't had the threads strip on anything I've made. They sell kits for wine stoppers and ice cream scoops that I've used as well. They are a quick fun project that requires only small scraps of wood. I like the coaster with the bottle opener on the bottom. Some really great ideas.

[@startmaking1]

Hi Doug. I didnt consider the other options, Great idea. I will definitely give them a shot. I have hard wood off cuts coming out of my ears. Thank you again for watching and commenting.

[@billffromnh]

That finished frame looks exotic! Actually, it was a combination of simple, but labor-intensive cuts. The coasters were a good use of the cutoffs & anyone would be proud to own a set. When the video began, I thought you were going to build a fancy cutting board. Cutting boards & hot mats are additional items that could be made with your chevron cutting. Your bottle openers really came to life after you added contrasting woods to drilled holes & sawed angular slots or grooves. Unfortunately, we don't see as many bottle caps being used in the US as when I was a kid.

[@startmaking1]

Hi Billfromnh. What a lovely, detailed comment. Thank you for the feedback. To be honest unless you drink beer the same can be said over here. Cutting boards are a great idea, I didn't do it as I was worried about the food safe nature of the plywood and whatever glue they use to join it. Would definitely make a nice table top. I actually finished some more coasters off yesterday where I made one more cut to get a more intricate pattern and they were my favourite. Typical really. I really do appreciate how you comment on every video and watch so many, Very much appreciated. Thank you

[@stephenpascoe1148]

Brilliant footage...well done !!

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Stephen. Much appreciated.

[@petermitchell5459]

I'm new to woodworking. So glad I stumbled across your channel. 100% helpful

[@startmaking1]

Hi Peter. Thank you so much ., Im glad you like the content. You will definitely like the journey.

[@dougdavidson175]

Thanks for posting. Merry Christmas to you & yours.

[@startmaking1]

Hi Doug. My [pleasure. Thank you for watching and importantly, for commenting. Very much appreciated. Merry Christmas back to you and yours too.

[@kathrynnewton8721]

Where are you in England? I return from South Africa in 2023…. Blessed Christmas!

[@startmaking1]

Hi Kathryn. I am in Oxfordshire. Have a lovely Christmas.

[@TheWeekendWoodshop]

These are great gift ideas. That Chevron pattern looks really cool!

[@startmaking1]

Thanks Bud. And more so, thank you for leaving a comment. Much appreciated.

[@TheWeekendWoodshop]

@@startmaking1 Anytime my friend. Keep up the good work 😁

[@kathrynnewton8721]

You have some amazing jigs though! Love the frames!

[@startmaking1]

Thank you so much and for the wonderful comments.

[@LisaHarsh]

Very nice projects. Appreciate seeing things done on a budget with a small shop. Have a wonderful Christmas and holiday season

[@startmaking1]

Hi Lisa. Thank you so much. And thank you for the support and constant watching and comments. So appreciated. Have a lovely festive period.

[@teacheme]

Another "good one." Must play with the idea of using scrap ply in a similar way but will have to wait until the spring as I tend to hibernate during the cold weather. Thanks for the kind sentiments you expressed and I would like to say the same to you. While some people may not like your presentation methods I find them refreshing and genuine. Don't be influenced by them but carry on in your own inimical way. Best wishes for the New Year.

[@startmaking1]

Hi Costa. How kind. Thank you very much. I think that while the weather is this cold hibernating is sensible. I may take January quite easy to be honest, it is so cold. And thank you for the kind words about how I do things, I don't think I have another way of doing it anyway. Enjoy the winter and have a lovely festive period. Thank you again for your kind words on each video and for the early feedback on the sound issues. You were spot on.

[@jeffhiatt1682]

you are welcome. have a great New Years.

[@startmaking1]

Hi Jeff. Thank you for commenting and for watching . Very much appreciated.

[@jimmcnett]

You have some very good gift ideas. I really like the bottle openers. Keep up the good work.

[@startmaking1]

Hi Jim. Wow. Thank you. the bottle openers would , in truth, have come out better if I had spent a little more time but that really is the story of most things I make. Thank you so much for watching and more so for commenting. Merry Christmas

[@pazmaniaoh6341]

Nice work! Have a happy holiday!

[@startmaking1]

Hi Pazmania. Thank you as always for commenting and for watching. Really appreciated . I hope that you have a happy holiday season too.

[@doczoff5655]

Give your Danish oil a couple of weeks to fully cure then try finishing it with furniture wax applied with 0000 steel wool... such a nice finish and improves water resistance. I blew a pile of dosh to test whether Gilboys wax is as good as they claim... it really is, actually money well spent IMHO. I particularly like your inlaid bottle openers! The chevron technique opens all sorts fo options for offcuts and scrapwood, 'Pask Makes' does amazing things with pallet wood and old skateboards!

[@startmaking1]

Oh, I love the old skateboard builds, Woby and Dainer made do a great job with them too. I had the inspiration for the ply chevron design from Alm Fab. He also does a lot more with it. It is a fun use of scraps and now I have a router table I suspect I could get a better finish. We will see. I really want to try this again. Will check out your wax technique. Wood finishing is one of my largest weaknesses. Seems you need a life time of experience to get what works.

[@contessa.adella]

Yea..I second the ‘Workpro’ clamps. I have used them for ages. Never had slippage and the clamp pressure is high. Unlike some screw clamps they don’t walk sideways when tightened and of course one handed operation is a boon.👍

[@startmaking1]

Wow. I can't make videos quick enough for your watching capacity. Thank you so much for each view. They are a very nice surprise of a clamp. My most used I think.

[@FernwoodFarmsWoodworking]

I like your presentation style! (And accent lol). -Drew

[@startmaking1]

Hi Drew. Thank you so much for taking a look. Very much appreciated.

[@craigmoore6570]

Hi love the two contrasting woods together you mentioned laminated them together have you done or intend to do videos for this process thanks, new subscriber

[@startmaking1]

That's a good idea. I think, if I remember right, this was just an off cut from a past project. I will see what I can do.

[@fredbush3404]

And I was going to buy frames! Thanks for the idea

[@startmaking1]

I still have mine and actually this reminds me to make another. thank you

[@GIKAO77]

No, I thank you 😉 Really nice ideas there, another one for the playlist. Merry Christmas to you and your family 🤜🤛

[@startmaking1]

Hi Nuno. Merry Christmas to you and yours too. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment and for watching. The support is always appreciated.

[@Alejandrolimones721]

Mate, keep going. You will match your goal for shure.

[@startmaking1]

Hi Alejandro. Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Very kind. And thank you for watching as ever. Happy holidays.

[@marklittlejohn1457]

Thankyou for the tips and video

[@startmaking1]

Very welcome and thanks for watching

[@samperi2468]

very cool thanks for sharing

[@startmaking1]

Very welcome. Thank you for watching

[@kathrynnewton8721]

Love it that you don’t have all the massive tools too!

[@startmaking1]

I can but dream. Though I am not sure if I would ever get the big tools even if I could. Some seem more than you need To be honest.

[@michaelwillson6847]

Mark sorry was bit late to get to this video today but still here. Wanna say thanks for the round about shout out hopefully a was included in part of that towards the end. Those coasters looked amazing may have to steal that idea and attempt that although 3/4" ply dunno what your paying down you end but it's pretty pricy up here. Think it's about 60 quid a sheet. Love the whole look of them all though to be fair the handheld bottle openers were a nice wee idea even the banana shaped one!😲 Have great Christmas m8 if a don't before will catch up with u In the new year. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@startmaking1]

Hi Michael. Crikey, no need to apologise. You watch them all as soon as they come out, you comment and offer advise, we chat by email. You already do more than enough. And I am very grateful. Luckily that sheet of ply down here was around £45. Some are better quality than others but this one is pretty good. I think that I used around a foot off the length, maybe a little more. If I could sell them I would make more but have not really tried. Acquired taste. Have a lovely Christmas and yes, I look forward to catching up in the New Year. Enjoy

[@michaelwillson6847]

@@startmaking1 honestly m8 a reckon if you could make a batch of say 10 the bottle openers and say maybe 5 sets the coasters say by end the weekend stick them on your Facebook Facebook market place a reckon youd sell out them in a flash be guys doing last minute shi** haven't got presents for other half mother etc 20-25 quid for the bottle openers 30 quid a set coasters reckon you'd be very surprised how quick they go. Will do dude got the other half of the first elm table being finished hopefully for a Christmas present if the legs get here in time for it if not be bit belated and got couple resin and wood ideas up my sleeve. Have good one speak soon.

[@startmaking1]

@@michaelwillson6847 Great point. I wish I could pop in the shed and finish some off. Sadly it hit minus 6 yesterday and my thumb went numb after 15 mins. Decided that it was a no go. Don't think I can move my tools into the living room lol. Cant wait to see what you create over the coming weeks. take care

[@michaelwillson6847]

@@startmaking1 yea must say I've been staying away from doing much recently with the weather we've been averaging between minus 6 and minus ten last few days although Tue was -10 and a was out splitting firewood that wasn't fun but necessity! Yea should be interesting what comes from them think serving boards and resin an some really figured wood. Should be fun although that's getting poured in my kitchen again cause weather. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@PaulO-mv6ku]

Nice ideas!

[@startmaking1]

thank you Paul.

[@tariqgorsi7505]

Good work ❤

[@startmaking1]

Thank you Tariq

[@kathrynnewton8721]

Love the vice and your work of course, I thought you might be turning it, which I’m glad you didn’t because I don’t have one😅

[@startmaking1]

Thank you so much. Mu tiny shed could never handle the sheer amount of mess a lathe would make. I would be drowning in shavings in no time. IT would look cool to turn though for sure.

[@anselmomartinezjr-xt1yv]

Awesome

[@startmaking1]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[@peterwilliams6188]

Merry Christmas Sir

[@startmaking1]

Thank you kindly. And thank you for commenting. Very much appreciated. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@1976ClassicCelica]

If you want a better way of gluing larger multi pieces turn them all on the edge that needs gluing making sure they are together then spread the glue over all of it. Flip them to the gluing position and clamp together. Takes literally one minute when you get good at it.

[@startmaking1]

Great advice again. And thank you

[@tim_biller]

Hell of a pair of earrings ... ;-)

[@startmaking1]

Hi Tim. I wish I had thought of that. May have added some much needed humour to the build. Thank you for making me spit my tea on the computer. ;-). Merry Christmas and thank you for watching and especially for commenting.

[@lfernandplopsa3627]

No gifts? You are just cheap dude 🤣🤣😂😂👍👍Happy hollydays man

[@startmaking1]

Hey. I am absolutely cheap lol. Its why I cant throw my scrap wood away. I hope you are well. Thank you for watching every video this year. Much appreciated. Have a great festive period.

[@brucewelty7684]

USA plywood sucks!

[@startmaking1]

Hi Bruce. I hear that a lot. I figured that saving the sawdust and filling the gaps might help but to be honest it all depends on exactly how much it sucks. Thank you for watching and as always, thank you for commenting.