I made a Connect Four game

[@Sammo-w2y]

Been following you for years - and have to say miss your regular presense - always worth a watch and love the "elevated" project - go Steve more elevation.

[@larsonbennett5903]

Hey, Steve, it's good to see you making something again. I hope you have some good Christmas projects on the way. I've really enjoyed those in the past. Larson Bennett, Safford, AZ

[@luismoref]

After all these years we still learn something from you, to cut the board with small passes is so much more secure. Thanks Steve

[@simonmarcoux5879]

ah! Small world! I learned the same thing today!

[@maximflor]

Always a pleasure to watch ( and hear ) you make something. Anything.

[@henryskinner1092]

I am with you. I miss Steve making something.

[@drewwellington9337]

Steve this is a very YOU video. I love your "elevated" jokes and your 3D printer joke. The biggest thing you've taught me about woodworking is practicality. I really appreciate the "oh yeah that makes sense" approach you take to everything. Keep rocking!

[@trmoder]

Could not have chosen words any better than yours to encapsulate my thoughts when watching this video. And, it seems Steve's video's always entice me to watch them at least twice to pick up on all the embedded "wink-winks" as well as the woodworking insights!

[@johnniewalker39]

One thing better than your woodworking advices is your personality, Steve.

[@BStreet666]

As someone who is fairly new to your channel and woodworking in general, this is amazing. Everyone of your videos gives a wealth of knowledge and insight into great techniques. Recycling ideas is awesome because it shows different approaches to the same item for different people.

[@davegilmore2564]

Steve, I love your sense of humor and how you don't take yourself too seriously. Definitely makes it more fun!

[@matthewgarey6240]

Love seeing you back in the shop and not just behind a microphone. This is a great elevated project for beginners to test their skills. As soon as I’m done the dresser I bit off, I will be trying this

[@ryanallthewiser]

Steve - you continue to provide entertaining great woodworking projects and info. Greatly appreciated. My family will love this game - thanks for sharing the template / instruction.

[@BigRonxxxx]

Steve I really enjoyed the new project beautiful work and fun build video this is why most of us are here,all the best

[@sgsax]

For a truly elevated version, use exotic hardwoods. I'm feeling elevated just by watching this video. Thanks for sharing!

[@natalieisagirlnow]

using exotic hardwoods ruins the earth. use walnut and maple

[@vincepopo7497]

The most elevated version sits atop a pedestal

[@KRColson]

Boy, that's a lot of disc work! But, it's elevated!! Love it Steve. Thanks for sharing!

[@raizt1596]

Loved the humor in this one. Especially the part about using the 3D printer!

[@worstuserever]

And if you don't have a 3D printer, just make one with your CNC machine. 😏

[@JonnyDIY]

"Exotic Hardwoods" 😄💕👍 great job Steve! Haven't played that game since was a wee lad

[@Dukefazon]

10:44 - I miss the old Steve with his weekly videos. See, I can reuse old material too :D

[@kristamarie6104]

I feel bad, Steve seems so jaded and angry when he makes videos or even shorts these days. I guess youtube has finally gotten to him. :(

[@markwischkaemper2191]

Love this, thank you. May do it for my kid for Christmas. Keep recycling! It's an elevated thing to do.

[@rickt140]

5:24 "That's no good" - Cracked me up. Thanks Steve for the extra fancy, elevated video.

[@dtr2058]

Awesome video Steve! I was so glad to see a woodworking project video from you today! Thank you

[@mattrinne]

Hole dozer. What an elevated name for a hole saw. I feel like it needs to be said with a monster truck commercial voice over.

[@robertmcevoy24]

I’m taller now that I’ve seen the elevated version,Thanks Steve

[@BeardedBadger77]

Thank you for this wonderfully "ELIVATED" video. 😆👍👍

[@paramediclee1]

I feel Elevated from just watching your video! Thx Steve!!

[@chemcody5119]

It's nice to see you building again Steve. I've missed that.

[@zacharyheward7122]

Love the 3D printer jab. Quite a few content creators have unrealistic equipment and shops. Great video and project!

[@abejowilly]

Hy, Steve I enjoy your work and sense of humor. Have a good Christmas

[@HowIDoThingsDIY]

Super cool idea. Steve. Plus, so many good tips along the way.

[@patrickbink4617]

Thank you for doing a project video Steve. That was great to see.

[@meperson]

Fun little video - glad to see a new build project. Here is a little trick on separating two pieces with double sided tape (or removing tape/stickers on general) - use hair dryer to heat the parts, then glue will be very weak.

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Hey, nice to see a build video from you again.

[@johnford7847]

Nice project. Guess I should start thinking about Xmas gifts. Thanks, Steve.

[@nicolasmahdavian1793]

Steve's sarcasm...best part of this build.

[@MorrMedia1]

That whole drill press sequence was funny

[@76yugylf]

haha, the dry dad humor is the best, thanks for a great gift idea!

[@ddacombe4752]

thanks for the tip on deep cutting a board length ways in small cuts from both sides, i needed this for that very scenario a few weeks ago.

[@youwishiwood]

I miss your regular videos! Great to see you!

[@ken4334]

Nice work Steve.This is now my next project.cheers.

[@TheMrAshley2010]

Today I learned that I can make walnut and maple disks using my 3-D printer. They left that part out of the owners manual. Thanks for the tip Steve!

[@ayn1202]

Pure and simple knowledge sharing approch steve, awesome, Flood the Ideas Thanks

[@jvl3215]

Great work.I did not know , but all my small projects have been elevated since I hate plywood and MDF.Not bad for a beginner. Cheers from India 🇮🇳.

[@euartista]

What a fine job you did. I bet it will be fun to play with family during this Thanksgiving holiday.

[@clairevero]

Good to see you back Steve , I was worried you'd forgotten how to make stuff

[@DanielNienhuis]

Lovely project! Highly elevated. I would echo the advice about being careful with carpet tape, for a slightly different reason. I actually injured myself a few weeks ago trying to pry two pieces of wood apart - I was trying to slide a putty knife through the carpet tape and it slipped, taking a big chunk out of my finger. It was definitely my own fault, but that tape can really stick - which made me frustrated, impatient, and, ultimately, a bit careless. I think that blue tape, CA glue, and activator is a better option in many situations, since the blue tape will usually roll away with a twist from the side.

[@nathanhowe3553]

Thanks for such an elevated video.

[@lexshizumdot2115]

Elevated congratulations for this video Steve.

[@10FingersWoodworking]

Very nice. And it is nice to see such an elevated project.

[@mandyleeson1]

Thanks Steve, you make it all seem so achievable.

[@AmandaRPatterson]

Nice video! I've had good luck with finishing odd-shaped projects using a 2.5 gallon and a liquid finisher (linseed oil, mineral oil, etc.) and just dumping them in and letting it soak.

[@MRrwmac]

Steve, Soooo glad to see you doing another project (even if it is Elevated). This one seems to work a bit better. Must be all the love you put into it. Are we gonna see some quick down and dirty Christmas gift build? Or should we just check the hundreds you’ve made in the past... haha. Thanks for another great project and video!

[@AKhamseh88]

I really love how your videos are educational and also making fun of the KZbin woodworking lingo :D. It makes it feel so refreshing.

[@GuyInHisBasement]

Something to try for the disks, set your drillpress stop to not cut the disks the whole way through, leave just a tiny amount before you break the back surface, then just flip it over and sand to get a nice finish on both sides without nearly as much hand sanding or "too close for comfort" sanding with a belt sander on the back.

[@olderendirt]

Nice project, Steve.

[@hoohahoohalihoohah74]

Is there a video that outlines the different phases in the process of woodworking? What is “finishing” and where does it fall into play? Where does sanding fall in? Before finishing and painting right? How many total stages are there??

[@ddutton0]

The gratuitous spray lacquer at the end! Oh yeah that is the stuff! Mere mortals unite and let’s make holiday gifts!

[@santadorkk4862]

Got a holiday version of Plinko on the workbench. Games can be more fun then gifts.

[@joelcopeland3018]

I always love your projects. Please keep them coming.

[@stevestewart5496]

We want more of your amazing project videos. !!

[@MCsCreations]

Awesome work, Steve! 😃 Beautiful game!!! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@jgkrus]

Love this and your pod casts...

[@Top10878]

In Bulgaria we call this game "ВЕХО" on latin alphabet must be "VEHO" from the words VErtical and HOrizontal. Great video well done.

[@nirlevy8224]

Nice work, love to see it! Keep up. Consider making more basic project videos? It's very inspiring and motivating to see semi easy projects i can do on my own😁

[@davepruitt2739]

Great project idea / Christmas project. Thanks 😊

[@mdrichards]

Loved this elevated video

[@ariescustom]

Nice one, Steve!

[@asalottin]

Love it - thanks for sharing Steve!

[@marca8881]

I figured you were just going to put it up on a shelf to elevate it. Nicely done.

[@stiraf5257]

The blade doesn't need to be exactly at 90⁰ for the edge joint (although it doesn't hurt.) If you flip one board the blade angle could be anything as long as it's the same for both passes. If you flip one workpiece around it cancels out the angles and matches perfectly.

[@sfan2767]

I do this even if I think my blade is 90⁰ since you can never be too paranoid (this is a Steve style joke...). However, I do still try to get 90⁰ because it makes the clamping easier, too far off of 90⁰ the clamping pressure will cause the joint to slip.

[@CeeJayThe13th]

Unless you're like me and can't identify which side was supposed to be which and weren't smart enough to label things.

[@drewwellington9337]

​@@CeeJayThe13th God I feel that in my bones. "I'll remember this later it's plain as day!" 5 days later: "What the fuck is this?"

[@CeeJayThe13th]

@@drewwellington9337 I'd be lucky to remember that I was even supposed to remember something. I have to label stuff instantly or it just all vanishes from my mind. But, I'm lucky to remember that in the moment!

[@Suicaedere666]

You rock Steve, I loved that video and this project. I didn't get to see the sans elevated version however.. yeah, f'ing elevation baby!! Lol.. have a great day brother, and a wonderful week. Thank you for sharing and please continue to rock-on✌🤘🙌😄

[@Zerkbern]

Wow this project is elevated all the way up to the penthouse!

[@WillyLuedtke]

I enjoyed your jokes at the drill press.😆

[@geoffbuilds]

I've always resawed using 2 passes of the board at half the height each time. Your way looks way better. I'll give it a try in the future.

[@be4ze1]

Love it! Feeling very elevated

[@jeffoldham3466]

steve i noticed you said something about jointing the edge of them boards,,,i dont know if you know about this or not but woodsmith plans has a router jointer you can build and i built me one and im here to tell you that is one of the most useful things i have in my shop,,works great,,,,just a thought,,maybe you would like to make yourself one

[@kencoleman7762]

Very nicely done. Could you not get a maple and a walnut dowel to simplify disk making?

[@michaelmagnani3463]

Nothing better then a classic Steve Ramsay video... elevated 👍

[@crayolahalls]

Yay! Project video!

[@94233psu399154112333]

Good one Steve.

[@jasonshumaker3630]

Love the project. They do sell dowles in walnut & maple. 😉

[@ianvicedomini2648]

Next project on my list I reckon Steve 😉

[@CCHAWC717]

For what it's worth you can buy hardwood dowels at stores like Woodcraft. So you could still use the table saw and stop block method. Love this project though, looks beautiful. Seems like a great way to start working with some hardwoods because you get so much of the project out of so little stock material.

[@benjaminbrewer2154]

The dowel method is quick but consider the grain direction. If you want to optimize material usage try a hex pattern (but you loose the ability to cut strips).

[@CCHAWC717]

@@benjaminbrewer2154 Grain direction for dowel circles? At least in this application of them being used as game pieces. I don't see grain direction mattering a lot for that part of it. But that's just me

[@Erik_The_Viking]

Yeah I would just buy a dowel and be done with it. Too much work with hole saws, and the additional sanding time.

[@hydrochloridrix]

Very nice project! I think I might make one as a Christmas gift 😃

[@MAW-sf6ru]

Such elevated, cultured project! lol

[@MAW-sf6ru]

Some might even say... fancy!

[@larryeuteneier5877]

Hi Steve I was wondering where I can find the plans for the connect four game

[@54mgtf22]

Great job 👍 I feel ‘elevated’ after that.

[@thedukeofdoom]

really liked that one! Will try to it entireley on my 3d printer!!!

[@vendomnu]

Video only 11:37 Boy...that elevated quickly!

[@jeremiahtimbermen670]

So my question is how small of scrap do you save? When is scrap just scrap when it is saw dust size?

[@threeblackchairs]

Hey Steve, ever consider making a folding station/table over the top of a washing machine and dryer project?

[@meperson]

I have one in my laundry/entry room and it is great. Easy project as well.

[@natalieisagirlnow]

folding. lol

[@haqvor]

I'm waiting for the next one, a levitated project!

[@mattrinne]

All hail Stan.

[@nitinmohan87]

This project is amazing! As always your presentation is very entertaining! When you use walnut for the frame and for the pieces is it easy to see where the walnut pieces are when playing? I guess we could always find from the holes being filled. Do we have any other wood choices for the pieces to bring a contrast to the frame? We could paint the pieces. But I would like to have the natural wood colors on these.

[@tomhostetter8516]

Haha 10:34, see id made the 1st version for my children, knowing they would loose and destroy version 1, 2nd Addition would be on display for my Grandchildren to play when they come over... Nice rebuild Steve

[@flyguymike5247]

Do you have any videos (if not here’s an idea for a future video) on refinishing old dining room tables? I have gotten one from a friend that was in the family for over 50 years and it’s well loved, but needs some help.

[@cycle_path]

Great project update

[@jordpow]

There was some top quality humour in this one.

[@timkoh363]

Could I use my CNC instead of my 3D printer for the discs?

[@KoenVerheyen]

How did you manage to split the initial walnut board exactly in half so both pieces matched perfectly (thickness-wise) for the panel? I'd guess you'd have to send them both through the planer first.

[@Dogo24h]

Very useful, nice work my brother

[@pirakoXX]

Great video, as always, and absolutely a game I'll try to make, as I love playing this! 😃

[@PaulHounshell]

Would it have been easier to make those pieces out of a couple dowels and a miter saw?

[@tomasgulas]

Hello Steve, I was wondering if you have a video on bird feeder or if you thought about making one?

[@seanbrotherton542]

Cool. Thanks for elevating! I noticed the old box you used as a weight. What's the story behind it? What do you keep inside it?