I Wished I Knew These BEFORE Starting Woodworking!

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Here are the 5 types of projects you should be building to go from beginner to expert woodworker!
Becoming an expert is all about pushing your boundaries and exploring the next skill or technique.
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[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Download plans for your next woodworking project! www.biscuittreewoodworks.com/products

[@nahnah7393]

The Bob Ross of woodworkers. I could listen all day.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you! Though, I think I'll skip the afro!

[@elmerfisher9446]

If there was a prize for best DIY video you would certainly take 1st pace.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you! I really appreciate that!

[@WatchMeDIYIt]

I'm 15 min in, and there's already so much valuable information! Thanks!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Awesome! Glad it's helpful!

[@pmarinos1260]

Man, in one video I have learned more than in a couple of hundred hours of utube. All the little details that most of the others consider "common knowledge ". Keep up the good work and merry Xmas 😊

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@melindaperez8769]

I have to admit, I wanted to cry when I went to the site to download plans to this dresser, I've been advancing my techniques with each project and by the time we got to the dresser, I felt so confident that I was, at the very least, ready to try. Man I would have loved to build this, I might still try but plans would have been amazing! Thanks for all of the great tips, tricks, and learning, Love your videos.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Sorry! I don't have plans on the dresser right now. I wasn't sure if there'd be much interest in it. I'll consider making some.

[@phantomfixer1974]

Wow, you definitely have some skills my friend , I really like your attention to detail. That jewelry box build is awesome, well done.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@dannygriffiths-pr1yh]

Absolutely amazing. I’m a site carpenter of 24 years and want to get into woodworking like this. I have watched hours and hours of you tube and this is the first video I have been glued to and will definitely be watching again, ( just subscribed and will be going from programme to programme)just need a layout plan for a 17 x7 workshop, I have all the gear just no idea😊😊 Keep up the outstanding work, tutorials 👌👌👌

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you! I'm glad the video is helpful!

[@maritesaban538]

This is an advanced furniture workshop, full of good tips and details. Excelent. Thank you very much. God bless you.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks! Glad it’s helpful!

[@penahphu]

Great video, thank you.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@doccadaver]

Thank you for making this video and teaching a class. I will be following and doing this very soon. Exactly what I needed. And I haven’t seen another video that is this instructional by other woodworkers.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Glad to hear it's helpful!

[@garytingler3222]

That is one awesome jewelry box. I am a beginner wood worker and your information at the beginning of video is fantastic. I am looking forward to your videos and will be looking at previous videos for sure. Thank you !!!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

I’m glad you found the info helpful!

[@jamesbonelli9680]

thanks for making this video, one of the best that i have seen

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@jlivewell]

Just a great video. Thank you for the Christmas gift! Merry Christmas everyone!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Merry Christmas! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rebeccafreeman6623]

I really enjoy these videos. That dresser is gorgeous! (every project is) Thank you! And then I watched the jewelry box build. WOW!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks, I appreciate the compliments!

[@sparky6565]

Very much enjoyed your video. Your teaching method is 'top shelve'. I was not intimidated in trying your methods as a beginner. Thank you

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

I appreciate that, thanks for watching!

[@Gazman299]

You have a great teaching style. Very enjoyable.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you!

[@MaddMaxxWoodWorks]

This is a great video that has shown me some really good thought processes before and during the build. Thank you so much for taking the time to share.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@GK-qz3cm]

What a great video!! A lot of knowledge passed on. Thank you!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks, I appreciate that!

[@tomlawler497]

Thank you! Just getting started and you’ve already helped me.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Awesome! Glad I could help!

[@JulieV5683]

Oh my goodness. Only 7 mins into your video and I’ve already learned 3 things. My brain is going to get a workout for sure. Thanks!!!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Glad you’re enjoying it!

[@aaronward668]

Thank you for the effort you put in to educating others. These videos really help someone like myself trying to learn.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Awesome! Glad I could help!

[@bmwdudeOH]

Excellent video, thanks! Thinking about retiring soon, I think making cutting boards might be a fun and decent side hustle.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Go for it! If you can keep cost low and quality high, you should be able to turn a good profit!

[@gregjones3952]

Great video! Thanks for posting. Love your attention to detail.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@BarneyG350]

This was a great informative video. Thank you very much.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@djswixify]

11min in and this is already one of the best woodworking videos I've seen. 🎉😊

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DannyElsayah]

Beautiful piece of furniture. Excellent work. Thank you for making those videos. Merry Christmas!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you! Merry Christmas!!!

[@edh1919]

Good information and great quality work.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

I appreciate you checking it out!

[@ahdam82]

I think it’s very important to talk about the thickness of the pencil lead newer woodworkers don’t count for the thickness of the lead in the pencil for instance, the pencil used in this video was extremely thick. You can get a .3 mechanical pencil or even easier just use a marking knife

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

You are absolutely right, the thickness can make a difference when you need to be precise!

[@andyohmer8393]

Great Job !!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Glad you liked it!

[@Gakmouth1]

Great video, very thorough.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@k9gps]

Great video. I renewed my woodworking after years of absence. Thanks!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Awesome! Hope my videos can help!

[@jameswalsh4056]

I like to cut the miters into the side pieces when I'm cutting them to length (using a stop). I found that if I cut the miters after the length cuts, even if I use a stop, I get some slight differences in the final length. I know stops are awkward when you butt a mitered edge up against them but I'm just afraid it is hard to keep the final lengths precise without one. And then, any inconsistency on technique at the shooting board can, again, cause variability in final length. Overthinking this I know but I have looked at too many miter corner gaps I guess.

[@stellabelikiewicz1523]

What an absolutely wonderful video! Your presentation is so calm and informative, and it makes me want to do some projects! Plus, turns out there’s always new stuff to learn; I actually had no clue about that exciting spontaneous combustion feature of certain finishes, since I’ve only ever used water based coatings on my projects… good to know 😁! Edit: apparently I am twelve years old, because I literally snorted out loud at “floppy member”… no regrets.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

So far I am about 20 minutes in. I don’t know if you have tried the M2 dust mask, but it is so much more comfortable than the respirator that you were wearing.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks for the suggestion, I have one but haven't used it yet.

[@tajz1]

a great video for any ww learning process

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks!

[@jdc5941]

Outstanding instructional video, thanks for sharing some of you knowledge. Just came across your channel, I subscribed. I suspect you are prior military, Semper Fi Brother. Vietnam Era Marine here. 🇺🇸

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks! I appreciate the support. Semper Fi!

[@Fisey22]

thank you.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

You're welcome!

[@mdss17]

I am only 15 min in... This is so helpful !! THANK YOU SO SO MUCH

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Awesome! Hope you enjoy the rest of the video!

[@dfinma]

This is really great 👍

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@emilevoyer123]

THANKS FOR ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO AND MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOURS, EMILE & KATHY FROM CT.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you! Merry Christmas!!

[@CAMEO1955]

What a Great Video ! You made me look at my building skills , I need to push my boundaries in wood working ! Thanks for your work !! Have a Great Xmas you and Family . 😎

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Awesome! It's amazing what you can accomplish if you push those boundaries and try something new!

[@ronbeard8856]

Nice work

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks!

[@Mike--K]

Well done!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks!

[@jucimarferreira3601]

Gostei munto obrigado meu amigo

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Obrigado, fico feliz que tenha gostado!

[@Crinklecut88]

39:44 “The man that never made a mistake, has never made anything.”

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Very true! I learn most from my mistakes!

[@davidross6586]

Nice information for improving woodworking skills. Excellent narrative. Have you produced a video that shows the tools, both electrical and hand, that you use. Also, where do you get those excellent pieces of wood? Looking forward to your next video.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you! I did a shop tour video a couple years ago. It has most of my tools in it. In every video I try to teach you about new tools and techniques, so you can start anywhere on my channel and learn something new! As for my wood, I get most of mine from Clark’s Hardwood in Houston. If you’re not in the Houston area, search “hardwood lumber dealer near me”. I’ve also had great success with Bell Forest Products ordering online.

[@DKAS-g4h]

Amazingly dense good lessons

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you!

[@Crinklecut88]

47:31 I’ve never seen a spokeshave pushed, I’ve always pulled them. Is that because grain or not be able to approach the wood from the other direction?

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Yes, you want to work the spokeshave with the grain to avoid catching and tearing out the wood grain. Most of the time it's faster and easier to just flip the spokeshave around than to walk around the other side or flip the board around in the vise.

[@vernsteinbrecker3759]

Awesome video

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks!

[@designisblank]

Hell yeah! Great video man.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@dalespringerwilson4233]

Damn good video, super informative and presented well !

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks!

[@davidfinney6855]

My dad made box lids like that (around 30 min mark) for years. When I got older, I thought to ask how he makes the fit so square and perfect. I remember his smile when he started to tell me.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Awesome!

[@dfinma]

3:01 Option 2 is to drill most of the way through until just the point of the forstner bit protrudes then flip it over and drill from the other side. Or use a backer board 😄

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Yes, that is an option. I prefer to use the backer board method instead of trying to stop just before I blow out the back of the board.

[@troyizzle9983]

NICE👌🏾 But BRUH, I dont have no big table saw or that Domino thing jig, planers ect 🤷🏾‍♂🤦🏾‍♂ Seems like EVERTIME I buy a new tool I need another one to complete a project 🙆🏾‍♂ All I got is a scroll saw, some chisels an most are curved, looks like it's more for doing designs with, an I JUST bought a drillmaster router. Oh an I have a dremel. I want to make or practice making boxes but my scroll saw doesn't make those cuts like your table saw or miter saw or circular saw🙄 Im bout to 🤬GTF up in a min😒😩

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

It can be that way when you first start out! It always seems like you need another tool or there’s a new skill you have to learn. A scroll saw and carvers chisels are great for making art. I don’t know much about scroll saw art, but check out the channel Newton Makes Art. He has some incredible pieces he makes and tutorials. If you want to get into making boxes, you’ll need to get at least a table saw to cut straight lines. Pick a simple project you want to make, then look at the tools you have and see if it can be made with those tools. If not, either you need to make a simple project or get the tool or make a jig required to proceed.

[@bryanlilly-o9s]

Do you have plans available for that awesome jewelry box?

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

I don’t, but this was based on a design you can purchase plans for. thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/jewelry-box/

[@bryanlilly-o9s]

Thanks. @@biscuittreewoodworks

[@davidrosa5516]

Great video! Learned a ton! Just one small piece of criticism…your commentary volume seems a bit low. May be on my end, but if there is anything you can do it would make the video even better.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks! I'll keep an eye on that in the future!

[@BadSpock]

I get the concept about grits conceptually but for the new woodworkers: if your wood looks like rough lumber when you go to sand it then you missed an earlier step in harvesting / milling / squaring your material.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

That's a great point for beginners to keep in mind!

[@alfredduhon8591]

The ending 🤣

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Glad you caught that! Little bonus for those that stick it through to the end!

[@CrazyManwich]

Rubio monocoat says to sand up to 150 at the most.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

That is correct, however the directions Rubio provides are intended for hardwood floor applications. I find 150 is a little too rough for fine furniture, so I take it up to 180. I've done this for a number of projects and never had an issue. In fact, many of the woodworkers I know do the same and I've heard no complaints from them either.

[@jaytheist]

You sound like a southern Lt Commander Riker. Ensign, set standard orbital sander: 60 grit; engage! 😁

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

I'll accept it! 😂😂😂

[@persibday.]

must million views

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

That would be awesome! Glad you liked the video!

[@Damon_Barber]

For sanding grits, the best advice I heard was don’t skip higher than half the grit you are using. Half of 100 is 50, so skip to (100+50) 150. Half of 120 is 60, so skip to (120+60) 180….

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Yep, same idea, just different way to look at it.

[@JoesphEKerr]

...and a lil' dab'l do ya!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

👍

[@d1pete88]

Threw me off with the mid video beard trim. I had to go back and check if i was seeing things

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Not just the beard, if you look closely I lost about 20 lbs between one project and the next!

[@anthonyhoward7301]

Are you a Marine?

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Yes sir! Semper Fi!

[@gregrossel3978]

Start out with 60 grit then 80 for rough surfaces. Wood floors start out with 36 grit for first pass. Don't forget to mention the wonderful cabinet scraper.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Haven’t used my cabinet scraper in a while, but it does come in handy when needed!

[@Todjcam]

This guy buys every tool he sees on every woodworking video on youtube

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Wouldn’t recommend that strategy!