Is this the best Combination T-ruler in the market? Hooked On Wood edition!

[@GeraldTheMaker]

I'm lucky enough to know the inventor of this ruler way before production to the public, and I got an early version of this. very smart indepent guy, this is amazing ruler, will recommend to anyone

[@martinfletcher2729]

Hi Dennis, I have purchased quite a few products upon your recommendation. I believe you are the most thorough and unbiased reviewer on Yt. Well done.

[@michaelgrova225]

A lot of the time, people automatically assume that because of where the product is produced, it must not be a good tool. From now on, those people should be pointed towards this video. Just the fact that a company not only listened to suggested changes, they took the advice of one of the bigger names reviewing tools, and they worked with him and gave him the credit in the design change. That is extremely f**king impressive.

[@HookedonWood]

Thanks, I think it is impressive too. They went way further then I though they would go.

[@fugixi]

Yeah, Hongdui has definitely seemed like a company producing quality tools based on earlier reveiws, but going to these lengths improving a tool so quickly is amazing. ❤

[@terrmaso]

It shows how much they value your ideas and experiences.

[@zapa1pnt]

Dennis, congratulations, on having established such a good relationship with an obviously respectable and quality manufacturer (and getting your logo on the tool). It shows they highly respect your opinion. Hongdui obviously has some sharp people, in their administrative and engineering departments. Which shows in their willingness to listen to someone outside their company and their fast turnaround of prototypes. 😁✌🖖

[@CoronaWolle]

Fantastic that you are able to not only do a critical review of a product but also work with the company to improve it to make it stand up to your critique. I ordered it right away and can't wait to see the other products you have designed. Thanks for all of your reviews, they saved me a ton of money by not buying crap :)

[@kevinronald4137]

It is so rewarding to hear a major company listening to a respected user and the producing such a quality product. Well done Denis.

[@jmjt3709]

Excellent teamwork. Good on Hongdui for being so responsive and for building atop your great in-depth analysis, experience and feedback. I hope to see more tool innovation from this type of collaboration!

[@grantnelson7717]

Yeah, but it's too expensive...just the sellers trying to market to max income......

[@miked4024]

Add detents for the drill guide. For shelf pin layout on cabinets.

[@devildog2345]

Congratulations! I watched your original video and your changes definitely made it a much more functional and useful tool. Perfect example of why companies need people who actually use the tools to have input on the design. Great work!

[@milandjordjevic5949]

Amazing Woodworker and Amazing Workshop . Dennis is one of the Best . 1 Million Thumbs up 👍

[@bcole23]

Omg... this looks amazing! Hongdui is killing it

[@yannickyann3801]

Hi Dennis, i have discovered Your YT chanel , and now because of You my credit card is burning !!! ... i have purchased already the router fence (very well packaged) it's awsome and now i purchase this T ruler !! best reviewer chanel on YT !! hang on like that !

[@JayJay-sg7zl]

Im really happy for you Dennis you can see the excitement in your face when you talk about the tool. I'm definitely buying it.

[@glennprovenzano1837]

It shows how much they value your ideas and experiences.

[@gnito72]

Hello Dennis, you did a lot to get your logo on this amazing tool - thank you for your work thru the years, showing "us" that products from China can be VERY GOOD !!! CONGRATULATIONS to your tool !!! Best wishes and greetings, Franz

[@andrzej3511]

I wholeheartedly congratulate You, Denis. Absolutely exemplary and excellent cooperation with Hongdui. The smile full of undisguised satisfaction on your face is priceless and completely understandable. By the way, please transmit my appreciation to Hongdui. It is clear that the employees understood that they are there for the customers, and one of them, especially a very opinion-forming, is worth taking fully seriously. Big, big bravo. For You and for Hongdui!!!! This is exactly how I imagine the perfect world: cooperation across country borders, across continents borders. Not conquest, but cooperation - it is simply more profitable. MUTUALLY! Perhaps this episode should be watched CAREFULLY by a certain group of very weird-thinking guys? Also to the east, just like China, but much closer...

[@HookedonWood]

🙏 thanks for your comment

[@markpapp8784]

Nice. As others have said, respect to Hongdui for listening to you and acting on your comments. I love the idea of this T-ruler, but I just can't see me ever using one. It's so lovely that I wish I could dream up an excuse! You and Jonathan Katz-Moses now share Hongdui tooling as well as extraordinary skill. Thanks.

[@jerryduncan7686]

I need to say thank you, I personally enjoy your channel and honestly

[@Timber2Toothpicks]

You did an Excellent job in helping the redesign of a tool. That T-Square is spot on excellent. Well done.

[@tiggerthegreeb]

Hi Dennis. I have recently started exploring the woodworking world. Your channel and workshop are really inspirational and interesting to watch and learn from. I recieved my Hooked on Wood T Ruler as in the video and I am blown away by the quality and finish and the amount of options included in the ruler. Just wow. Thank you so much for the inspiration and reviews you do. I am ironically hooked on learning from your channel. My kindest regards. Richard

[@colinwilson8747]

All Hongdui tools I own are high quality and every time a joy to use. Still three on my wish list and now a fourth even though I have 2 T-rulers. Thanks for all your great videos.

[@michaelclark7602]

I just received mine and it is hands down the best square out there

[@zapa1pnt]

Another point I forgot, it's fantastic (and your idea) they have created separate tools, for metric and imperial, so both sides are the same. 👍👍 😁✌🖖

[@RDAUGIRD]

Glad to see it’s available in imperial units. I will be getting one myself.

[@basrutten1767]

Great work Dennis! I just ordered one, with two extra drilling holes. It will be great to have an official ‘Hooked on Wood’ product in my shop 😊 Groet, Bas.

[@basrutten1767]

Got mine last week, it seems all good and straight. Detaching the head was no problem, just some wiggling and patience required. I’m looking forward to using it.

[@moovintruespace994]

Hahaha i love this!! The owner from Benchdogs Uk hates that you promote Chinese tools when all he does is copy everyone else. ( Like you're going to put him out of business or something. Talk about greedy attitude. This is one of the reasons i don't buy anything from him) You are a true innovator and all your videos have paid off! Congratulations Dennis, you deserve to have your logo on the tools as does Peter Parfit with his contribution to UKJ. Bravo. I'll be purchasing this next week. You can bet Benchdogs uk is going to copy this. I can't wait to see your new designs. It seems like a natural progression. I've been waiting for you and will buy everything you make!!

[@n0vaph0enix]

I’ve always loved the quality of Hongdui tools, and this, while a tad pricey, looks absolutely amazing and will definitely be on my shopping list. What a great story and result.

[@julianniemeyer1655]

How about a video also on your workshop / acoustic work? I (for one) enjoy your making videos as well as your reviews.

[@nicodeboer8479]

Hoi dennis, gefeliciteerd met dit product, waarvan jij nu mede-ontwerper bent. Ben benieuwd naar je nieuwe video's.

[@antonoat]

You're a real talent Dennis, obviously Hongdui think so too. Congrats on a fantastic product!

[@Pancius]

Wow, congrats on this achievement. Coodos to Hongdui. Wishing you everything best and greetings from Poland

[@stevehackley2235]

Congrats Dennis! Looking forward to seeing what you create. Just made a set of drawers like yours for my workbench and they’re awesome!

[@definfected]

Congrats Dennis!! Now that this has your official stamp of approval, I will invest in one. I looks like a very high quality tool. Thanks for sharing!! Much ❤️ Dennis!!

[@laszlofabian]

Congrats! A lot of thought went into and the end result is just amazing, definitely on my wish list!

[@garyr1522]

Duly ordered! will let you know how it goes. Really pleased for you, and I think this might not be your last collaboration.

[@ruben9912]

Hee Dennis! Ik zat hier stiekem al met smart op te wachten! Sinds de vorige video al naar de lijst met vergelijkbare producten te kijken maar niets is zo mooi of heeft een dergelijke prijs kwaliteit verhouding. Wat bijzonder dat ze hem zo naar jouw feedback hebben aangepast en ook nog met logo, heel erg netjes! Ik ga er zeker eentje kopen. Blijf alsjeblieft zo veel mogelijk met dit bedrijf samen werken want met zo'n attitude hebben wij straks een hele lijn prachtige nieuwe en betaalbare tools beschikbaar! :)

[@Volvoamazon62]

Gaaf dat je waardering hebt gekregen voor al je werk en expertise!

[@marioschlebe1759]

I order one last week and I am so excited.

[@adamhasan4736]

Thanks for the improvements Dennis - just ordered one.

[@MrPatdeeee]

We have one of the greatest DIY's there is! Thank you kind Sir for we❤you!

[@mavision6525]

The redesign is very practical. It will soon be my next purchase in the metric version.

[@roberthenry5657]

Congratulations on your first of many new products!

[@uweploeger511]

Congratulations, pretty smart improvements and your logo on a Incredible tool!

[@CRELATE]

congrats! This looks like a really solid and elegant appealing tool!

[@robertbd0404]

WOW ....WOW.....WOW!!!!!!!!! First : Respect to Hongdui !!!!!! And second : You have a new Subscriber.....Well done mate....well done.

[@ronboe6325]

Just received mine and had to review this video to see how to detach the head from the ruler. Mine is very very stiff/tight. Did not separate as easily as you show in the video. Now I don't expect to use this feature that often. But one could say this is a feature - so it stays square.

[@arisskarpetis]

That’s really great! What a result!

[@jostep1465]

Fantastisch gedaan Dennis, om trots op te zijn. groet Joop uit Zutphen

[@johnnyb362]

It’s refreshing to see a Chinese company that isn’t just stamping out cheap knockoffs. Beautiful tool and although $150 isn’t cheap, you can easily spend that much on an equivalent high quality square that does nothing but square.

[@RpR_Makes]

Dennis I have now received my Hooked on Wood T square and it is a thing of beauty, well done. However, are you aware of a suitable holder for the device and more importantly the drill guide bushings.this would ensure I keep the device safe and do not lose the bushings, which I will.

[@Arthur_C]

Hi Dennis, I bought this the same day you released this video and recieved it yesterday. It looks like advertised and well designed. I have some further recommendations though.The milled-out pockets (part of the ruler connection) are fairly rough and sharp. Easilly improved with some light sanding of all sharp edges and not a big issue. Once sanded it slips together just a bit nicer (added some grease to prevent wear as well). The small alignement line (@6:43) is not present in my version... In the manual it mentions the dimensions of the silver T-part, with the 1" width and 45degr for using on saw tables. It would be very easy to laser-etch these dimensions on the parts (as the are etching you logo on it anyway!!!). Maybe give them a call again? Thanks for the recomendation! Best value for money tool I have in the shop!

[@shaunofthadead]

I'm in the same boat as you in regards to the alignment line not being there. Guess it's something we can probably carefully mark in ourselves.

[@Arthur_C]

@@shaunofthadead I think they changed the design, as the 4 locking guides (with the drill guides an drawing guides in it) they have an alignment notch milled out of it. Could this be the replacement?

[@90FormulaE8]

Dennis you cost me too much money my friend. Between your plans and your reviews, I spend too much. Thanks for a excellent video as always

[@dariushmilani6760]

Congratulation Dennis. You deserve that logo.👍👏

[@dondavis769]

Good work as usual brother!!

[@MarkL71]

Awesome. Rightly deserved from Hongdui. I'll buy it now 😂 👍🏼

[@richardbergmans1031]

I am ordering one right now, thank you very much

[@christianpouillard7064]

Hi Denis, i'm Christian and i follow you from Belgium. It's really a super T-ruler. I just find that the drill bit guides are a little too short and therefore, when used for shelf supports, there may be slight differences when drilling.a good option would also be a locking accessory in the T-ruler position to help drilling without slipping. Thanks for your tests and advice.

[@HookedonWood]

thanks for your comments! Dennis

[@bobbyhunt100]

G'day Dennis! I have just received my "Hooked on Wood" Combination T-ruler and am absolutely thrilled. It looks amazing, with a beautiful finish and striking colours. Of course the important part is, does it work? The first thing was to check for square, and like other products which you have recommended, and which I have purchased, it was absolutely perfect. Many thanks again for your product recommendations and for this magnificent T-square. I love your channel and your honest opinions, my friend. Cheers from the Sunshine Coast, Qld, Australia

[@HookedonWood]

Great to read your comment. Have fun with it😊

[@radudobrescu5402]

Congratulations! They should hire you!

[@lionzion5042]

Hi Dennis. I’ve bought this and think it is great. Can you recommend a pencil that fits the mm holes for marking? I’m struggling to find one that fits and supports the graphite lead when in the hole. Thanks and look forward to your next upload! :)

[@EricPritchett]

Hey, Dennis! Between all the doweling jig reviews you have done and other jigs like the dowelmax, I think if you did a doweling jig collaboration between you and hongdui that would be amazing!

[@ljaphillips]

Hello Dennis, really enjoy your videos, just so you know I ordered the metric version of this on the day the video dropped and it noted 23rd March shipping date, since order shipping has slipped to 2nd May 2024. Even looking if you order it today its saying ship by 31st March. So it seems Hongdui / Banggood are misleading customer on shipping / lead time for the item. Worth noting as you're attaching you name to this product.

[@GrahamWhelan]

Congrats Denis!

[@jamie7364]

Thanks Dennis - tool ordered ordered today.

[@jamie7364]

and collected today. can't wait ro use it!

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic! Congrats, Dennis! And kudos, Hongdui!!! 😃 But they've already worked with other creators, Dennis. Like Jonathan Krats-Moses, for example. Really fantastic brand! Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@HookedonWood]

I know, nothing wrong with that. Glad they take me as seriously as Jonathan😀

[@grandpa4540]

Only missing one more element in the design is a spring-loaded roller on the opposite side of the stop, so that you don't have to keep perpendicularity yourself, and adjust for different widths of the processed panel.

[@johanfmatthee7328]

Congratulations, Dennis.

[@tedd1091]

I got to have one. Thanks Dennis

[@georgekatechis628]

What are the plastics storage containers behind you? The ones with grey and orange frame around them.

[@margueritewhite3038]

Wow!! Awesome T ruler. Any chance they will make an imperial version for us non metric folks? Really LOVE the quality and features!

[@hornharrydresden7525]

Hi Denis, thank you for this detailed review. Is there also an easy to make a standard hole row of 32 mm with this tool? That would be great.

[@commentsonthetube14]

Wish they'd sell drill guides in imperial measurements too. Most of my bits are imperial so I try and only use metric bits when there's a good reason to. Hard to find metric hardware locally in the states for decent prices.

[@HookedonWood]

what would be the imperial sizes to 3,4,5 and 6 mm? and Is it common to have also imperial bits in the US or UK? Or has the majority metric drill bits? can you tell me something about it. Because I discussed it with Hongdui, but I because of lack of experience, I am afraid to give more pressure about decisions.

[@commentsonthetube14]

@@HookedonWood Thanks for asking! I am not sure about the UK but imperial bits are much more common in the US. I usually need to go online or to a speciality industrial store to get metric bits. Normal hardware stores don't carry them. I wish they did though as I do prefer metric sometimes. I tend to use inches for woodworking and mm for 3D printing. As for size equivalents, these come closest to a pure conversion: 3mm -> 1/8" 4mm -> 5/32" or 3/16" 5mm -> 3/16" or 7/32" 6mm -> 1/4" But I think it makes more sense to size based on the screws people will use: #6 wood screw -> 3/32" (I use this most of the time for 6 in hardwood or 8 in soft wood) #8 wood screw -> 1/8" #10 wood screw -> 9/64", but realistically I'd just use 1/8" #12 wood screw -> I never use screws this large, but you'd use 5/32" through-hole for #8 machine screws -> 5/32" through-hole for #10 machine screws -> 3/16" through-hole for 1/4" bolt -> 17/64" If I was going to buy a set, I'd probably like to see 3/32", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", and 1/4". If they wanted to add 7/32", 17/64", or 9/32", it might not be a bad idea. But it's easy enough to drill a 1/4" hole and then enlarge it by 1/64" with the right sized bit, so it's not a requirement. I suppose I can do this with the metric guides as well!

[@commentsonthetube14]

​@@HookedonWood Turns out that if you order the SAE square, you get SAE drill guides! They're in 3/32, 3/16, 1/4, and 5/16.

[@F1McLarenFan]

Denis, this is awesome to see and like others have said, very impressive. Great work! 👍🏻 I would like to see you create a workbench interesting a router and table saw in same bench too, if that is something you’ve thought about doing?

[@lrohlfing]

Hello. What is the brand of small parts storage in the background of your video? Thank you!

[@ZapWrapz]

Well done and congratulations Dennis! These improvements made the difference for me to go ahead and order one. Quick question...do you also get all of the bushings (3,4,5 and 6mm) for both drilling modules which are now included? Many thanks, David

[@HookedonWood]

They told me they will include it. But please wait till tomorrow morning, then they will have all the text updated

[@ZapWrapz]

Thanks, I'm looking forward to receiving it. I think they should include 2 sets of bushings for the drilling modules. I will be using this for drilling shelf peg holes in my cabinets and would need 2 - 5mm bushings@@HookedonWood

[@akak5128]

this is amazing, great job for contacting them as well. they did well to listen to a pro

[@wozzie1492]

Cheers Dennis.

[@docprune9922]

Hello Denis.. I purchased one of these shortly after your FIRST review. As soon as it arrived I found out how tight and difficult it was to detach/reattach the end piece. As I am not doing much at moment (post surgery) I put it to one side. Then I saw your review which now highlighted the very flaws I had found. And talked about a redesigned one. I tried to get a refund from Banggood on grounds that it was not really fit for purpose and to buy the revised version, but the cost of return (from Australia) is ludicrous and they closed the thread very quickly, after offering me a piffling amount in dollars in compensation .. ~$10 I think it was Are you able to prevail upon them to do something to rectify this situation? Thanks Richard

[@charlie63-p2u]

Hi Dennis, what is your preferred configuration/setup for a cross cut sled? Do you think a quality miter gauge with fence attachments is adequate? Just found your channel last week. Great videos, thank you.

[@peters8858]

Great product and enhancements. Is there any way in which a modification could be done to the hilt which would allow for angle usage using a pin indexer to have angle capability between -47 / +47 degrees. That would make it the ultimate tool and almost guaranteed to make it the best combination t-square on the market..

[@ex-nerd]

So many great improvements, though as a US-based woodworker who works in both imperial and metric … I considered the "both" version to be a huge advantage for the Hongdui over the competition. It's rarely an issue to just mark close to the edge of my piece (width of the rule) and then connect up the final segment with a small square. I'm also curious why the imperial version comes with metric drill sleeves. A 1/4-in drill bit won't fit into a 6mm hole.

[@HookedonWood]

You made a good point. Perhaps the combination scale comes back. I think it will depend on how it will sell. About the drilling guide. If does an imperial system always comes with in combination with an imperial drill sleeves? or is it sometimes mix like Hongdui choose?

[@ex-nerd]

@@HookedonWood The only other issue I see with this that prevents it from being perfect (more so than the scale) is that the T bracket extends above the work surface. This makes it better for rigidity but means you can't use it on the edge of a board to line up something like a track saw track. As for the drill guide, maybe it's just something mis-transcribed in the banggood product page (and do have metric bits if I need to use them, though they're nicer ones I'd prefer not to dull against a metal bushing).

[@peters8858]

The other question I have, is that on your website, your excellent plans often include printing or etching Perspex material. Have you thought about using your Chinese tool manufacturers to make these parts for you in bulk which you could add to your purchasable tool plans which when combined with the right plywood or MDF, we would all benefit from your amazing designs in our workshops?

[@mashclub]

Congrats Dennis! Well done! But for some reason the metric version costs more that imperial)

[@tpolarich6039]

Hi. Could you do another episode on the Wnew doweling jig going into a bit more detail. For example what are the 4 jackscrews used for, component "D". Could you ask Wnew to come out with a little better manual. It's better than most though. Thanks Tom

[@Joseph-o4l8p]

Hi Dennis, do you know what size the metric drill guides are that come with the metric T-Square. It only states 2 sets? Is it 2 sets of the full guide set (I.e. 3,4,5&6) ? As the pictures only show 4 drill guides in total. Thanks and congrats on your branded tool.

[@HookedonWood]

Hi, they confirm to me that it will come with 2 complete sets of 3,4,5 and 6 mm bushings. So 8 in total. Otherwise it would also not make sense to place two drill modules. Good you asked!

[@aboutrc]

Man I wish these were more avail in the US.

[@popparock6506]

it is a beautiful piece!

[@kellendil]

Love this followup video, I just wish you had a bigger mug on your bench. The current one is a bit hard to see. 😊

[@HookedonWood]

😂😂

[@PaulvanRijswijk]

gefeliciteerd, hoe leuk is dat :)

[@KunoGroHoldertreff-B12]

Hallo, habe das Teil am 18.03.2024 bestellt und heute 08.05.2024 erhalten! ... was lange brauchte ist nun gut! Aber Leute, Leute, das Warten hat sich gelohnt!!!😍🤩 Wenn gute Werkzeuge auch noch ein gutes Aussehen haben, geht mir das Herz auf! Lieber Dennis Dank auch an dich, für dieses top, top Werkzeug!🙂LG Kuno

[@RS-ke9rw]

Hallo Kuno, ich bin auch gerade im Begriffdas Teil zu kaufen, kann man falls wiedererwarten der 90Grad Winkel nicht stimmen sollte nachjustieren? Grüße Rubi

[@Nwerff]

Hey Dennis! Groeten uit nederland! Ik ben heel blij met je videos en heb ze ook grotendeel bekeken. Mijn vraag is of je de lijst op je website met china tools reviews kan updaten. Zodat bijvoorbeeld deze en bijv de paralel guides / square guides er ook op staan. Keep it up! goede content!

[@HookedonWood]

ga er morgen even induiken, thanks

[@Geert2951]

Hey Dennis, moet er nog importbelasting via de douane betaald worden, als je deze T ruler besteld op Banggood?

[@christophk2288]

Great Work Dennis! This Tool looks really awesome. At 5.55 you say that there are two drill modules included and at 9.55 you say that there are 2 marking modules included. But according to the product description on Banggood, there ist only one drill module and one marking module included. Could you please clarify that ? It should be clear if there are 2 or 4 modules in total included, because buying two modules would be equivalent to additional ~ 35 €. I just saw this has been asked before...lets see if they will update the descrition Edit: They did update the description. It's two modules each 🙂

[@HookedonWood]

Hi, thanks for you comment. You are right. They confirmed to me that there will be 2 drill modules and 2 line modules. So, I contacted them also among with some other points. They are now sleeping but told me that they will update the description for them this morning. Please wait for the full description when you want to be 100% sure.

[@PaulMarlmountWoodcrafts]

Hi Dennis, Love this T ruler. In relation to another tool are you aware of it from Banggood - Metric Inch 1500mm Guide Rail Woodworking Tenon Jigsaw Connection Slotted Punching Positioning Guide Rail for Festool DF500 700 Base System

[@rdlalf]

Wow, what a cool product ! One question: As I work very often with 8mm wooden dowels it would be absolutely great if 8mm drilling bushes would be available. Is there a chance... ?

[@HookedonWood]

I think it will be critical with the thickness of the drill guide. But perhaps, especially because we narrowed the base of the drill guide for more strength of the ruler itself.

[@courtney_350F]

Just bought 2. Metric & Imperial

[@thomasaugustin3754]

Again - a great and informational video. Thank you once more. Btw. where can i get a coffee cup like yours?

[@thomzocke.285]

Hey Dennis - very awesome tool... but the price is spicy too. I have a question on your black MDF. How do you create this beautiful finish for the surface? Sanding, Oiling, Waxing etc? What is your procedure?

[@HookedonWood]

The finish on my black MDF is with monocoat pure. sometimes I do the sides twice with some sanding in-between. They say it will not matter, but for me in combination with black MDF it creates a very smooth finish.

[@PaulTardino]

Hello Dennis, i clicked on the link and all i see for options are Imperial CN and Metric CN. I live in the USA and speak english. Would these options work?

[@jraglob5924]

Does this product come with a "complete" set of instructions?