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[@CadenArmstrong]

Heres my tip: When I'm setting a jointer fence, or a tablesaw blade back to 90 deg, I have trouble telling if it matches my square perfectly. What I do is put a flash light behind the square, any gap between the square and the blade/fence instantly becomes super easy to see.

[@letiziacapra8947]

I have done some woodworks in the past but this woodwork plan kzbin.infoUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG helps me do much in a far lesser time than i used to do i have already built several projects with this plan and i intend to do many more soon. Thank you so much!

[@stinkytoomey]

Lots of great woodworking youtubers do these kinds of tips videos, but I can honestly say these were some of the most useful I’ve ever seen packed into one video. Thanks!

[@Lincolnstww]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ShopNation]

Dude, the right hand rule for figuring out which way the router should go against the fence is genius! I'm pretty sure I guess wrong every single time.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Chemists and engineers hate him! They've been using that rule for centuries! This guy just went ahead and applied it to a router. lol

[@brewtalityk]

the right hand rule also tells you the direction electric fields and magnetic fields propagate in relationship to the direction of current

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

@@brewtalityk Yup. And can also be applied in organic chemistry and physical chemistry on similar principles.

[@ReadySetBuildIt]

Big facts

[@Lincolnstww]

I still have days when I forget left from right

[@Pencilneckgeek216]

Rather than applying more clamps to a smaller glue-up, like the cutting board, you could just add a wider spacer board to the edge to increase the distance to the closest seam. That'll ensure your seams are within the effective clamping area, though you may need some fairly large clamps to do so. Loved all the drill bit tips though!

[@nelus7276]

But, but, but, a clamp has another end too. And that applies pressure on the other side of your piece. I mean, nothing is moving, there must be an equal counter force. And the triangles of force coming from that other side will definitely cover the seam on this side, won't they? I'm so confused.

[@dougpisik]

@@nelus7276 True…sort of. The clamping force is really where the fan out from both sides intercept. For that reason, a spacer board or extra clamps are needed.

[@dougpisik]

Eric, exactly how I usually handle this! Spot on.

[@Skiballer]

@@nelus7276 I would agree with you on that. I thought that myself when he was explaining this.

[@ltinius1988]

@@nelus7276no, because you need force from both sides. That very first triangle has no force from the side your clamps are on. Yes there is force from the OPPOSITE side, but no force from the side you’re on. Think of it like this, put your hands together and push in towards each hand. Then move one hand and push again. That’s what those spaces between those triangles is like, one hand pushing against nothing.

[@CDI-WW]

I never thought of using drill bits as setup blocks, I'll definitely use that in the future. Great video!

[@vincentking8874]

Yup! I’ve literally been debating setup blocks for two weeks while staring at an expansive collection of drill bits.

[@dustinlight4716]

I had this unreasonable fear that drill bits were somehow less accurate that setup blocks.

[@makomako5301]

but put the drill bit at 90 degrees from the blade. not sure why he put it parallel with the gap.

[@unclebob8746]

Mike your bit first... not all bits are accurate.

[@johnnichols8553]

I was blessed with a nice set of Mitutoyo gage blocks back in high school that someone just gave me, that I had no use for at all until I started woodworking. I'm glad I saved them!

[@HuntsWorkshop]

I like to use a scrap board on each end of the glue up to reduce the number of clamps. Something wide, but same thickness and at least the length of the glue up. It creates a much wider and more even pressure zone on the actual jointed boards. Also eliminates the need for little scrap pieces to not mess up the project board edges. Nice T-Shirt btw love it!!

[@Lincolnstww]

Thats a fantastic tip - never thought of that

[@meperson]

Yep I do the same given limited number of clamps I have!

[@coaltowking]

If you use slightly bowed boards, it will help even out the pressure. I do this when gluing things where I can't get any clamps in the middle.

[@daveortwine2641]

@@Lincolnstww i gained a lot more respect for you when you told the people crying about you using imperial and not metric to kick rocks

[@docolemnsx]

Just remember to wax the aid boards you don't want to get glued up in there.

[@gavinkelley5276]

60 seconds into this video, people are already going to be reaching for that subscribe button. Any time someone can convey a complex concept so well with visual aids and no wasted words, I think it reminds us all of that one teacher we had whose lessons were so easy to comprehend that it was like they had opened up our heads and dumped the knowledge directly in :)

[@bryan__m]

Heh, I'm 60 seconds into the video and I paused to see if anyone else thought that the clamping force should be coming from both sides, so the full edge would still be under force. I don't see any, so now I'll keep watching to see if he covers it.

[@stub_craft]

I've seen a number of "woodworking tips" videos, but this one of the better ones by far.

[@ilive4livemusic]

I really like your presentation style - relaxed and engaging with a nice sprinkle of self-deprecation. Keeps me coming back.

[@truvc]

As a programmer whose a complete novice at woodworking, these tips are invaluable. So much wisdom in one short video. Thank you!

[@timkoh363]

Truly the BEST woodworking tips! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!! The ones about the drill bits actually blew my mind! I so appreciate the rapid fire style rather than the drawn-out-4-minute-intro-then-get-into-the-tips like many others do

[@Not_TVs_Frank]

My tip is a little different. I make sure there are casters on all my shop furniture. I don't have a lot of room, so sometimes I roll my bench and table saw cabinet out of the garage and into the driveway. But in general, it's nice to be able to quickly and easily rearrange the furniture around the space. It also helps for clean-up and retrieving small lost objects from behind heavy stuff.

[@yoelai]

Something is bugging me about the clamping pressure theory. In the cutting board example, there seems to be lack of pressure on the closest seam. BUT, the pressure cones should extend not just from the front jaws but from the rear jaws as well, which should cover these spots in the closest seams. Can you actually try it? Great video, as usual :)

[@ianboreham454]

The clamping pressure will dissipate over distance as the "cone" widens, so it will not be as effective on the far side of the board. It also wouldn't be even across the cone - it will be strongest in line with the clamp and drop off the further sideways you go. So the rule is an approximation and shouldn't be relied upon as gospel. Other factors such as the straightness of the board edges will also affect how much clamping force and how many clamps you need.

[@manuelponce-julien691]

The pressure cone doesn't extend from one end up to the other because it is actually a pressure "diamond" (made from the intersection of 2 cones, one from each end of the clamp, facing each other). Since parts of the closest seam fall outside of these pressure diamonds, the joint lacks pressure. This is actually true for the first board on each side of the clamping setup, not only on one side as it might have been understood from the video.

[@brodavis25]

@@manuelponce-julien691 Thank you for that. I knew something was off with that theory, but it's been a long time since physics classes.

[@Lincolnstww]

Yeah what Ian said - at the end of the day this is an oversimplification of a bunch of factors. I didn't even touch on the density of woods species and the effect that can have. The moral of the story - narrow boards need more clamps to get consistent pressure.

[@Garuda1415]

Despite the replies above, I agree that Yoel is correct. I was intending to voice a similar observation, until I saw his comment.

[@ScarletEyeMoon]

I got a great tip. Most furniture makers use mechanical pencils, 0.5mm for accurate marking. Yes they are accurate but they break easy and have an inconsistent line. I also sometimes use carpenters pencils, but they are time consuming to sharpen and don't produce a consistent line. I started using 2mm mechanical pencils about a year ago and they're perfect. They're easy to sharpen, they produce an accurate line every time and don't break so easy like the 0.5mm and they're also cheap. I use one with an HB lead and I also have a spare one with a yellow lead for dark surfaces or metal. Pica has one with a 2.8 mm lead, so because of the odd size the leads are harder to get and more expensive, I heard they're good too but a 5$ Steadler one is just as good.

[@rbzbreezy]

As someone who’s fairly new to woodworking, thank you for taking the time to do this. This is super helpful and I’m glad I’m learning these tips early on. Love your videos bro!

[@theneedlessmage6826]

Absolutely brilliant! Have seen several of these before but there are plenty of new ones too, as well as I few I'd forgotten. Wonderful to have them all presented together like this.

[@richardslater677]

Excellent. I love the really quick all info, no filler style. Great tips too.

[@marcmatthews7977]

Very clear and concise informtion. Having failed woodshop in 7th grade, I have spent 40+ years in the building trade and having spent the past 25 in high-end millwork, I have had many obstacles I had to overcome! I have a simple jig that allows me to make all my sheet good parts square edged and put miters on whichever edges may require a miter, all at the same time

[@macklyn]

I love your videos. The humor is spot on and the information is even better. Thanks!

[@reclaimwoodworking7538]

Tip: I keep a pack of cheap emery boards in my shop. If you get a bit of glue in a 90° angle, they make it simple to sand out. Also, they're great for impromptu mani/pedis.

[@geolisadrag-racing2349]

Great tip RE:, I use emery boards when i need to knock down wood fuzz, or clean up glue, while being careful not to take away any measurable amount of wood. I Love them, for between the "fingers" on box joints, dovetails and splines. While you are in the nail polish aisle; grab one of the 3 in 1 or 4 in 1 files (hell, grab a half dozen if you are in the dollar store) They have sides with super fine grit and a burnishing side. They are amazing for pore filling and CA glue finishing small parts and lathe turned pieces. I also use the burnishing side on router profiles, edges & beads on boxes & frames; so, i have some lines more polished than others for more light reflection and controlled highlights. These tips, in the comments, are all great! Thanks everybody for sharing ~ 🛠Lisa♿

[@gregladow3044]

These were all great tips! Keep up the excellent work! And it’s great to see a woodworker who’s not pushing all the new tools and trying to get tools shipped to themselves for free! I love your passion for woodworking!! Ps Your sons bulldozer bed looked awesome!!!

[@jamesbruce3105]

The tip to use the rounded part of the router base is amazing. I've always used the straight edge!

[@ReadySetBuildIt]

Great video. I especially appreciate the tip on using drill bits as opposed to setup blocks. Genius!

[@alanr745]

This may be the most useful and concise video for woodworkers on YT. Nice! Oh, and the honesty and humor is good too.

[@Erik_The_Viking]

Great list of tips! I like the tip for using drill bit as setup blocks. Makes sense too, as they're extremely accurate and one less thing to buy and store.

[@Don-wq7hc]

Thank you for all the great content. Production quality, serious narration interspersed with comedic clips make these videos both educational and entertaining. I’ve also bought some Fastcap and Dewalt tools based on your recommendations; making DIY life easier.

[@FishTV2011]

Most useful woodworking tips video I've seen in quite a while. Love the idea of using drill bits as gages.

[@tylertowler7801]

I like the drill bit instead of depth gauge idea, wish I'd seen this video a couple months ago, also never thought about the clamp as a bookmark for your rip fence, I've seen a million tips, tricks and hacks videos but I'm glad I found yours.

[@TheGingerStig]

You sir have just earned yourself a new, very enthusiastic subscriber!

[@davidperfette1425]

Nice job. Very informative, concise, and no preening.

[@waynehanshue712]

Damn. I just found you. I’ve been woodworking forever. I’m 65 and you have awesome inspiration and information. Thanks so much.

[@icer22x]

Every single one of these blew my freaking mind. Also, I want all your merch. Also, your sense of humor is spot on.

[@MichaelShimniok]

These tips are absolutely gold. Thanks!!

[@jamisonr]

I like that last tip on sneaking up on a fit with the mitre saw, I'll have to remember that!

[@johnkeedwell5549]

Dude, great tips, so many and no waffle. Great work. Love the delivery too. Love the movie clips!

[@barriowoodworks]

The drilling tip with the help of a couple of pieces of wood at 90 degrees is brilliant!

[@lindseyansola-crowley9342]

A lot of great tips I hadn’t heard about and I’ve watched PLENTY of other tips videos. Also loved that the imperial conversion happened in front of the Death Star.

[@Gamersb3stfri3nd]

What a fantastic way to visualize those concept!

[@goldeneastgun]

My kind of dry humour... quick and to the point 👍

[@kenleidolf9222]

I am new to woodworking and your videos seem to be teaching me alot. Just want to say thanks for the knowledge of using drill bits for measurements

[@RelicsandRocks]

Blown away by the drill bit thing. Brilliant.

[@danthemakerman]

Really good tips, I like that you got straight to the point and didn't meander.

[@colemine7008]

This is a well done densely packed video of really good tips and tricks. Thank you.

[@joshuacalhoun6167]

Using drill bits as a measuring tool is pretty dope. Thanks, buddy.

[@shaynesabala]

Holy crap, that last one with trimming on the miter is priceless. Thanks.

[@andrewbrown8148]

Great video~! I love the Star Wars shop theme too. The right-hand rule for router direction is perfect~! Now I just have to remember it. Thanks much~!

[@old-barn]

All premium grade tips, wow. thanks for sharing!

[@seattledan]

Wow, the first and last piece of advice was mind blowing. Thx!

[@llll_flowers]

Just started studying fine woodworking in a local shop and have some tips that have helped me a lot; when drilling into the side of something place a ring on the drill bit and if it moves either forwards or backwards you’re not going straight, the key is for the ring to not move. When doing 45° miters like in a box and find that you have small gaps in the joint squish some glue in there and then use a screwdriver to round over and close the gap.

[@MrWilsonlev]

Like your style, good job….informative and no bs with some good humor. I enjoy also the grouping of muy talented woodmen you mentioned. Looking forward to supporting your content and keep up the good work! Jeff Doran

[@emr5081]

Very well done!! Your best upload yet!!

[@lilyg2058]

Great tips and great humor. Thanks!!

[@ianmitchell3631]

Love the tip about repeatability with the table saw so genus

[@riaanvanderwesthuizen6188]

I really like your videos. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge.

[@BlakePizzey]

You done it again. Give me more. I have so much more love for drill bits now.

[@Dani-it5sy]

If only I could remember all your tips in all your videos. I would be an absolute genius 😄 Using drill bits to measure thickness. How on earth did I never think of that. I could have used that hundreds of times..

[@kaleoariola]

Great information. You hit all the quick tips that I knew and alot that I forgot I knew. One tip is for glue up. To prevent sliding use sand paper grit or salt on the wet glue before joining the pieces of wood. Keep em coming! Mahalo for this video.

[@jimweisgram9185]

Some people sprinkle a few grains of salt before joining the pieces. If you are using good old PVA glue, if you hold the pieces together with hand pressure in place for about 10 seconds, the glue will tack up a bit and will be less likely to slide.

[@Redball913]

I almost didn’t watch because of the clickbaity title, but so glad I did. Excellent methods. I even saved the video.

[@johanlarsson9805]

I love my 9/64,5's drillbits when measuring out the proper weight for a 3 inches cup-pound.

[@Nickpampani]

You just blew my mind, more than twice!

[@LarryBloom]

What a GREAT tip about the flat vs rounded side of a router base!!!! Better than setting a clamp to "remember" your fence setting, I put blue painters tape down and put fine lines corresponding to where the fine line on the saw's ruler scale was set. That way you can return to several different settings, and it is almost as good as that clamp stop block.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Fantastic tips, Jon!

[@Lincolnstww]

Thanks dude

[@Alemonian86]

Your videos are great and very helpful. Woodworking is so much about science, but also equally about trial and error, jigs and lots of experimentation to gain experience. You sharing some of yours with all of us shortcuts some of our own trial and error and the simplicity of some of your solutions make them great. Your videos are informative and entertaining. Thanks for sharing and know that your videos make a difference in many of us woodworkers journeys.

[@crispybacon189]

Drill bits for set up, finger gun for router direction, and clamp or magnet for fence stop blocks are fantastic ideas.

[@cwandcdesign]

Great information, delivery, and knowledge. SUBSCRIBED.

[@bretttoynton1982]

Wow that’s an awesome idea. Thanks keep up the great videos. 👍

[@threesonsrestorations4043]

Love the tips, some really good ones here and several I haven't seen before. Thanks for sharing!

[@unnitocases4174]

that last tip about shaving off a tiny bit of wood with the chop saw... wish i knew about this before... thanks!

[@ericofadel]

Oh, boy, that router bit spinning direction was great (: Thanks for the invo.

[@book1136]

Great video keep them coming really enjoy your channel

[@watermain48]

Great tips. Thanks for sharing them.

[@PawPawsClan]

Great tips, never thought of using a drill bit to set router depth. Thank you

[@troycampbell5732]

The force is strong with this one.

[@JCSchaefer82]

Awesome video. Keep’em coming

[@EveningWoodworker]

Great Video Jon! I love the RH rule trick as well as the drill bit "setup blocks"...gotta try those. Keep up the good work!

[@glenb1972]

Yooooooo! You just saved me a $40 Amazon purchase for setup blocks. The drill bit back was genius!!

[@j.r7872]

Excellent information! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@toomars1301]

Great tips! Thanks for posting!

[@jasondoust4935]

2:32... Every child of the 70's laughed at that moment! Well done.

[@Lincolnstww]

Thanks!

[@metalsam666]

I love your videos. I was surprise to see your channel is pretty new as the production value is pretty good. Keep up the good work and I will continue watching you!!!!!!

[@oxcart19]

Lots of good tips in here, thanks a bunch!

[@JARMade]

wow I never thought of using drill bits as setup blocks. great stuff here !

[@georgegonzalez-rivas3787]

These were good tips. Practical and useful. I'm subscribing in the hope that you keep it up!

[@rodpotts2666]

Really good. Something you can use just about every day.

[@JamesDeese]

These are tips that I have never heard. Very good!

[@mikecoughlin4128]

This video had some of the best and most useful tips I’ve ever seen, and I watch way too many videos. I have now subscribed. Thanks.

[@SamsTopBarBees]

Some amazing stuff here, thanks for sharing!

[@Lincolnstww]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MrGartzilla]

I really enjoy your videos.

[@deliaguzman1138]

The fan blowing the miter saw dust into the hood! My god it’s genius!

[@DanaOredson]

Ooh, I like the half lap tip. Makes 100% sense.

[@danjparsons80]

Great tips! Thanks for sharing. With my forstner bits, I will start them in reverse to prevent tear out and makes a nice clean hole.

[@jamisonr]

That's a neat idea, I think I'll try that.

[@danjparsons80]

@@jamisonr It should score the top of the material you are drilling making a clean line. Let me know what you think.

[@spacekb17]

Works with hole saws too

[@Brangustx]

Even better if my drill press were reversible

[@UpNorthHandyman]

Great video, definitely some great tips here thanks for sharing!

[@ShockwaveWoodworks]

Great video and great tips. Nice work.

[@Dicer328]

Great tips. And I'll be getting some of that merch.

[@theobolt250]

I have to take notes on this on. For someone who's in the business of making all kinds of boxlike objects, you're really good in thinking outside the box.

[@mainerdiy8399]

Very helpful tips. Thanks for these

[@Elderos5]

Great tips! That drill bit tip is such a simple tip it seems so obvious. However, my favorite tip is your tip about the imperial system! 😎👍

[@danielmiller9066]

These are Fantastic!.. Great Content!!

[@BStreet666]

I feel as though I've ascended after watching this video. Thanks for posting.