Making Bedside Tables / Night Stands : ONE HAND CHALLENGE

In this video I make a pair of solid hardwood bedside tables, or night stands using only one hand - my "non-dominant" left hand for a challenge set by Leo Winstanley at the Hand-I-Craft KZbin channel.
This build is made entirely from salvaged materials - the oak came from some old kitchen cabinet doors taken from our house renovation, and the mahogany was salvaged from a church refurbishment site a few years ago.
I designed these to get the most out of the materials I had on hand, in a mid century modern / retro style, with a heavy dose of inspiration taken from brutalist architecture.
Working with one hand was extremely challenging, and I talk all about that experience at the end of the video.
Bedside Table plans on Etsy (also available for free via Patreon): www.etsy.com/uk/listing/78894...
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[@RagnBoneBrown]

Hi all, a lot people seem to be commenting and getting confused about the purpose of the challenge without watching the end of the video where it is explained.... Please, watch the end if you're struggling for context. Perhaps I should have explained more at the beginning of the video but I was trying to get in to the build without lots of talking. My bad. Thanks, Keith

[@BischBaschBosch]

Some of these comments Kieth eh? Hairy at times but you did well mate.

[@rwind656]

Keith, having completed the tables (they are lovely, well done), can you now think of some type of sled perhaps or jig that would make cutting those panels on the table saw safer with only one hand? Would a feather board or two help? Perhaps some of those roller hold downs that can mount on the rip fence? A different type of wider push stick? A sled that has a handle behind? How about a better infeed table? I am inexperienced at the table saw. Would appreciate your thoughts on this, now that you have done it without jigs. Could you make a follow-up video? For that matter, how about all of the other operations you went through? Shooting boards and clamps... all sorts of jigs born not only of necessity but of a need to hold things down while we work, and work safer. I would love to see more ideas. I don't even know how to use them all properly with two hands at this point yet! Thanks for opening my eyes. This brings to mind my grandfather who was a paraplegic from an accident. On his steering wheel in the car, he had a rotating steering knob ( I took a look recently and they are still available) that allowed him to control the steering wheel with his right hand, while he operated both the brakes and gas pedal via a lever and linkage affair with the other hand. There was a switch on the lever for lights. This was all pre-computer. Many actions are possible!

[@rwind656]

BTW, If I had to pull off some tape like that, I think I would put it in a vise so that I could use my fingernails or a knife to raise the tape the first time. And even with both hands, tape is sometimes difficult so I try to be careful to place some type of little plastic tab under the free end of the tape, or fold over the end of the tape, so it is already free and easier to pull off the next time. Or it occurs to me that making a tape roll dispenser for different types of tape used in a workshop would be the best idea. I have seen one recently and decided I would make one for our duct tapes and masking tapes. It was just a box with compartments and the tape rolls on dowels, and on the front lip of the box was a hacksaw or jigsaw blade. I guess if the tape was long enough, it might be a struggle to keep it from sticking to itself between the roller and the project. So I would want a heavier box that could be moved next to the glue up area would be good. And that means a handle for easy carrying. That might do it?

[@rwind656]

Seems to me that I would struggle a lot more than you did trying to square things up to glue! I would need a lot of jig help. We have some of the sets of 4 corner clamps on a strap... I'm afraid I don't know the limitations and why you chose to clamp up differently.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

@@rwind656 kzbin.info/www/bejne/joateXp9edt3l5Y < already made a jig for that but that was for a different saw. But using a mitre guage as I did in this video is just as safe, it just doesn't result in as good cut quality

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Keith for taking this on and what a fantastic result. For the folk referencing it being a dangerous challenge to set or criticising dangerous behaviour I'd like to offer a comment. Firstly, the challenge was to ask the maker folk to create something without the use of their dominant hand / arm. Personally I wanted to see how people coped and adapted to this physical limitation and for me to learn from this. Watching Keith here is educational and I picked up several tips on how he managed to adapt his way of working to still produce a fantastic piece of furniture. Woodworking is dangerous to anyone participating, but I will say that if you work in this environment with a physical limitation then you take safety even more important than able bodied folk, so the challenge is to promote safety as well, not dangerous behaviour. By a couple of the comments I've just read here it appears I shouldn't be allowed to be involved in the maker community, and maybe I should hand the keys to my car back in as well as driving is also dangerous so maybe folk with physical limitations shouldn't do that either. Finally, a small part of this was to help raise a little disability awareness so people can learn and experience how simple little things in life (like opening a roll of tape) can be a big deal to someone with a disability. To those who've just shouted the challenge down shouting 'danger danger' etc, I think they are the people who need to try something like this the most. It may help them to understand the world in a different way and that possibly, in the blink of an eye, their life could change dramatically. How would they feel if what they wanted to try was 'sorry no, too dangerous' when actually when you put thought, ingenuity and drawing on experience from others into it, you can enjoy it just as much as able bodied folk 😀. Once again, thanks Keith

[@Hand-i-Craft]

JSTR 😂😂😂

[@richardhart3847]

I love the challenge and will give it a go when the current crisis is over. But as I mentioned in a comment in Keith's vid the timing is bad. I almost lost my thumb to a table saw last year using both hands and had to go to A&E. I am pretty sure that if I did that during this mad period in the world docs and nurses would not appreciate my visit to them.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Richard Hart Cheers Richard. The challenge was set for this weekend as it coincided with what would have been the original dates for Makers Central in the UK. When the event was postponed due to the corona virus, I set the challenge to help fill a KZbin makers ‘gap’ so to speak to help fill the void of such a big event no longer taking place that weekend. I take your point about the timing though, having said that table saws etc are not compulsory to do this. Folk could use whatever equipment they felt comfortable with😀

[@RagnBoneBrown]

​@@richardhart3847 ​ As I see it, accidents at the table saw occur for three reasons - 1) complacency / not paying enough attention, 2) hurrying to get a job done, or 3) not knowing the tool well enough or understanding how it responds to your actions / lack of experience. If anything, my actions in this project were safer than my normal use of the tool because I was paying MORE attention than usual. My hands are quite important to me, oddly enough. Do you really think I would risk my safety for a KZbin challenge video? Do what you feel comfortable with, I will do what I feel comfortable with. As I pointed out in the video, I do not recommend using the saw with one hand to others, and I'm sorry if this came across as irresonponsible - however there are things that John Heisz does with his table saw that I wouldn't feel comfortable doing that I don't criticise him for - he does it because he has way more experience and a much higher comfort level using the table saw than I do. We are all at different levels of learning and experience with our tools. I've been using it a few times a week for 5 years, so I know what to do and what not to do. If I have an accident, it will be because of the the above points 1 or 2. And if I lost the use of my right hand, I wouldn't quit woodworking,I wouldn't quit using the table saw - I would adapt and carry on - as Leo is doing.

[@garethheathcote4988]

@hand-I-craft please take no notice of the haters buddy. Physical limitations should never stop somebody from doing something that they love! This is the first time I have come across you and I'm really hoping that you have a channel of your own,I will have a look-see in a minute. If anything any pieces that you produce would only be more special to you and indeed to me as you are overcoming an extra challenge to produce them. Unfortunately some of the KZbin idiots are always going to hate on people in their comments,it especially gets my goat when they.start telling veteran tradesmen that they are doing something wrong. You keep on doing what you love mate!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Very good Keith, well done! Nice design, too; is it just me or does anyone else see something star-wars-ey about the shape?? 😂👍👍

[@Pistol_Knight]

Or War of the worlds

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

😂😂 I never until you said Peter 🤔 brilliant. You might get a higher price now Keith if you auction them as star wars side tables 🌟😂

[@thesmallshed]

Fascinating, you have come to the same conclusions I did, it's the small things that are more difficult. I shared your pain on several of the tasks, as it mirrored almost exactly what problems I had, but it was also interesting to see different solutions, like the heavy weight on the chopsaw. Brilliant job!

[@LegoMan-cz4mn]

Those brass pins are *single handedly* the best looking dowels I have ever seen The pun was intended :)

[@quirtdrozario9983]

Wow!!!! Amazing. All with one hand.... Amazing !!!!! Excellent job too.

[@GlenDomulevicz]

Well done. I do not think I could have done as well. The pencil technique was unexpected but definitely worked. Thanks for sharing and meeting Leo's challenge.

[@negotiableaffections]

Mindblowingly Leo has just built a bike-shed! You did excellently too, Keith. That was some build for a 1st time single-handed project. All very humbling, as is watching Leo's videos. Here's to him regaining some use of that right arm/hand real soon.

[@andrewwilson3663]

Well done Keith for rising to Leo's challenge. Jigs are the answer, and you nailed it! Great content as always.

[@ArchangelAzrael1]

How odd people can't get the point of it, Took me almost 20 seconds in to guess, " maybe this is an insight into those with disabilities etc. Quite inspirational what some people learn to overcome,

[@ArchangelAzrael1]

It was a challenge, to get someone to experience someone else's experience, the op of the challenge is tagged in the description. Imagine if no one dunked their head in ice and only got those with Als to do it. Nothing would be achieved?

[@BensWorkshop]

@JSTR Someone with disabilities set the project. If you watched all the video you would have known that.

[@GrumpysWorkshop4]

Im amazed at the amount of people calling you out for being dangerous. This challenge was done for a good reason & it highlights the things leo has to overcome in his everyday life. People need to chill out

[@Hand-i-Craft]

JSTR Folk with disabilities or physical limitations don’t really appreciate the term ‘handicapped’ to be honest JSTR. In all honesty, most find it offensive, not me mind. Just thought I’d let you know

[@maxximumb]

@JSTR When I became disabled after an illness, I didn't get any rehabilitation, I just had to figure it out myself and get on with it. There was no slow drawn out process. I knew how to operate power tools safely before I got sick, that respect for the danger didn't just go away. I just had to plan more before making cuts etc. I'm no more at risk than anyone else using tools. To be honest I'm probably safer, as I triple check my tools, work and materials before turning the tools on. I'd hazard a guess that all the makers who took part in this challenge were just as careful when faced with the challenges of a one handed build. I don't know if you have any disability, but I'd rather you don't speak for all the disabled makers out there. I think the challenge was very interesting and if it helped a few people understand the challenges disabled people face in their lives, then great. It might lead to one less person parking in a disabled parking space they don't need, one person getting less frustrated by the slow person with a walking stick on a pedestrian crossing or someone offering assistance in a shop to the person in a wheel chair, rather than getting irritated at having to wait and extra 20 seconds and reaching over them.

[@Bill.L.Carroll]

Awesome entry, mate.👍🏽 Peter Millard also has his completed and up. Made me laugh when you used your head to get that board off the drill🤣 Amazing how we don't realise just how difficult things we think are easy movements are until we lose the use of a limb 😉 Fantastic job, as usual.👌🏽

[@bladen0869]

As someone that lost the use of my right hand almost two years ago. Being right dominant and a mechanic I can tell you it’s not something you want to happen to you. Simple things like doing up buttons still frustrates me. That being said I still build always find a way to get around it.

[@colinaskey9777]

Hi Keith,I have to say you did exceptionally well with your none dominant one handed challenge,they turned out quite well,the video gets a 5 star ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ rating

[@glasgowbeck]

Brilliant challenge, thanks for explaining the purpose and challenges so well, great story, well done for giving it a try, and really lovely result

[@glasgowbeck]

At least they painted the doors and didn't replace with MDF, great to have them to use like this

[@nathalie5064]

great work and it is nice to share the challenge ^^

[@frankslittleworkshop]

Very nicely done Keith 😁. I'm so glad you took up Leo's challenge. I think all of us that did have learned some valuable lessons. It's a shame that you have taken some flack in the comments from a number of viewers that were not fully aware of the details. I'm sure we were all fully aware of the risks involved before we took up the challenge and we all used extra caution during our builds. It was a great challenge by Leo and some great results from everyone that participated. Thanks Keith and stay safe 😁👍.

[@usaf4dbt]

Good show, I've watched Leo Winstanley since he started Hand-I-Craft. You and Leo are my favorite wood working You Tube shows. Again thanks.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you

[@user-gm1it7ui5i]

Very interesting design. And not difficult. With pleasure I will take up such a project!

[@erictheviking672]

Impressive work with only the one hand. I broke my right arm when I was 23 so I learnt to chop food and shave my face with the left. I learnt minimal writing but never got past it looking like the work of a seven year old. Bit like my woodworking really.... As you say, it is an eye-opening experience. It makes you think about all sorts of challenges people face every day and also what we take for granted. It goes without saying that what you managed to produce was very impressive. Thanks for the video.

[@unitwoodworking5403]

The design of table is unique and awesome. Thanks for a nice and interesting video.

[@BensWorkshop]

Good work, interesting ways of overcoming the challenges.

[@Pistol_Knight]

Well done, If people cant be arsed to read what the video is about, they are trolls, ignore

[@josealeono1671]

Felicitaciones desde Colombia, eres un genio, aplausos

[@backintheworkshop954]

Wow Awesome job there

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you

[@ronnieahman6958]

The tables looks super nice and what a challange you took on. I take my hat off

[@tom314]

Well done, my wife's grandfather only had 1 arm (ww2), he did most things despite being one handed including building walls and rather scarily driving a manual car... The things he really struggled with were zips, buttering bread and cutting up food. There are many things which are far too easy to take for granted! And it scared me a little watching you use power tools!

[@darrolmcroberts8614]

Fantastic job mate, I could not do that with both hands

[@frodolexi]

Wow, well done for completing that with only one hand. It was like some kind of torture just watching it!👏👏

[@AsifMirzaSmiley]

Wonderful video Keith and excellent way to support the channel which I have just subscribed to. Also, your pencil technique... 😂😂😂👍

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi Keith, I have been watching Leo for some time now and he makes it work a lot better than you do (although he has had a lot more practice). Well done with your project, I have tried doing some tasks at home using just one hand and it is not easy at all. Some things are bloody hard and my admirations go out to him. I have been watching his channel for some time and he has said that he is starting to get a very little movement in his other hand so let’s hope he continues to improve.

[@danielpreilly77]

Right on

[@tworiversworkshop6111]

I have got to hand it to you Keith that was quite some build. Well done!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

pun intended?

[@reamoved8946]

hi keith, great video, unfortunately i also suffered a nerve injury between my neck and shoulder a couple of years ago, for the first month my right hand was completely numb, the most difficult part of treatment was actually swimming with only the injured arm, you can imagine how that went🤣

[@brianharris7243]

My self talk comments varied between-"bloody heck that looks dangerous" to laughing my head off(tape end search)!

[@imswts]

Found you via the #onehandedwoodworkingchallenge. Looking forward to learning from your videos! God Bless

[@StamosTee]

Wow really impressed you made it one hand. That look at 07:25 like "wtf am I doing here...."

[@calderjonhughes]

Lovely project but.....is that two handed chiselling at 10.58 ?

[@pteddie6965]

Great video, Keith and the night stands turned quite well, indeed. Thanks for participating in the challenge. As a teacher or individuals with physical impairments, I appreciate it when others learn how difficult it is for people who have physical limitations. Stay safe.

[@michaelwillson6847]

Hya kieth great video love the challenge. Can I ask what plainer thicknesser combo you'd recommend for a upcoming woodworker on budget?? Thanks! Gonna be going down route of small projects reclaimed projects and live edge style work. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@JamesManCave]

Nice one Keith, this challenge certainly was just that, a challenge! Funny thing is though, I used the same method to get my masking tape apart, and used the pencil the same way! The people who think this is ridiculous need to understand that, we all use out tools a lot, and understand how they work. Understanding how saws react when cutting wood or sanding gives you that added appreciation for the potential dangerous when using that tool and makes you think about using it in a different way. That's just my thoughts anyway.

[@JamesManCave]

@JSTR got nothing at all about proving a point. It's about thinking things through with a different mind set

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks James, when will your video be avialable? Or have I missed it in my subs feed?? You're absolutely right on the safety front, couldn't agree more. There are things that John Heisz does with his table saw that I wouldn't feel comfortable doing that I don't criticise him for - he does it because he has way more experience and a much higher comfort level using the table saw than I do!

[@JamesManCave]

@@RagnBoneBrown John Heisz is up on a level above what I would ever be able to reach, that man definitely found his calling in life. Mine will be out this evening. It's all edited just got to do the thumbnail 👍

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Yeah totally, a life in the trades seems to result in working quickly, efficiently and effectively. Look forward to seeing your project 👍

[@russellpedersen5212]

I think I saw a second hand on that chisel laughing

[@RagnBoneBrown]

yeah, the right hand came out a number of times - it's very difficult to break the habit of a lifetime. I considered tying my right hand behind my back, but then I wouldn't have been able to operate the camera

[@villachaudhry]

Great work, which dark walnut stain did you use for the legs please?

[@timothyball3144]

There was a fellow here in Oregon that hand built two 2/3 scale cabover international trucks after losing one arm. When he needed custom tooling for scale, he made the tooling. One thing that is able bodied folks can't mimic is balance. I noticed that you leaned on your right hand a few times. Not trying to minimize your effort here, but rather highlight how we take for granted things that we don't even realize.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Yeah absolutely. The right hand came out a number of times - it's very difficult to break the habit of a lifetime. I considered tying my right hand behind my back, but then I wouldn't have been able to operate the camera

[@rubymimosa]

That looks so wonderful!!

[@brookesp]

Sooo errrr how many swear words were said while doing this with one hand?

[@elizabethamizdail7939]

Lol!

[@janionmakes11]

These looks really nice. When you see them on Etsy, how do you get them delivered to the buyer?

[@palletsandmore8529]

Great video again , was interesting to see the way's you improvised with only having the use of one hand :) .

[@js8039]

Huh...you had a two-night stand?

[@chrisoldman295]

Good effort, Keith!! They look ace!

[@AliDymock]

Wow they look great, better than I could do with 2 hands! Well done Leo and best of luck with your recovery!

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Nice looking tables.

[@GrumpysWorkshop4]

That was a brilliant watch & well built. They turned out really nice. My attempt will be uploaded tomorrow but its nowhere near as good as your effort. I agree with you regarding the little things being the most difficult. It was eye opening for sure

[@RagnBoneBrown]

I think you had the right idea in making something less ambitious, I lost several days of productivity on this one! 👍

[@GrumpysWorkshop4]

@@RagnBoneBrown the end result was worth it though. In my opinion anyway

[@mandyleeson1]

Great job. Love the use of the brass dowels and the tables look fantastic. I tried making a bird box with one hand after Peter Millard mentioned the Hand-i-Craft challenge. Found it extremely difficult and cheated. So hats off to you, and especially Leo for persevering. Thanks for a great vid. 🙏

[@RagnBoneBrown]

The Mandy, yep difficult indeed. As soon as I saw Leo's video I knew I'd have to have a go

[@OldManTony]

Great job Keith, a much more complicated job than mine. I just made some shou sugi ban coasters, however I forgot and released my video early!

[@terencecharlesworth1499]

Nice one Keith cool video again

[@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP]

If you genuinely did all that with one hand Keith I take my hat of to you sir really well done

[@emmavik-fredriksson640]

Great video, it's always useful to get new experiences and an understanding for other peoples struggles! Love how you used part of your old kitchen, great wood that so many throw away! I really enjoy your "upcycling" videos the most!

[@krzysztofccc2705]

Piękny film! Zdrowia życzę

[@JusticeCow]

Did I hear some Jesca Hoop in the background at @5:51?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

👍👌 yes

[@FranciscoDuarte]

Jesus! It's hard enough for me using both hands! Kudos to you sir!

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Great build Keith you have set the bar high with this one, I won't be finished with mine until next week sometime and its nowhere near as complex as yours. My hand goes to jelly just thinking about doing it one handed 🤔. Great effort mate and they turned out spot on.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Look forward to seeing what you come up with

[@garethsharp4039]

They look great! I'd need at least 5 hands to make something that looks that good!

[@AndyCPugh]

Nicely done Keith. You certainly rose to that challenge!

[@Wordsnwood]

I can hardly imagine how difficult that would be!

[@Agamemnon2]

It seems bizarre to me that someone would cover up such nice looking oak under thick white paint.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

yes, me too... And yet it seems to happen a lot

[@Agamemnon2]

@@RagnBoneBrown Style of the times kind of thing, I suppose. My mother's got a lovely old dresser absolutely covered in white paint. I'm no woodworker, but I'd love to strip that back down to bare wood someday.

[@richardkeith2778]

Oak doors were very trendy a while ago, but they suck the light out of a kitchen, and given that so many kitchens in british houses up to the '70s were gloomy and small in the first place, it is a cheap and easy upgrade.

[@David-xu3yk]

I'm surprised to see how difficult it can be but also surprised to see how well you did too!

[@AC-dd4tr]

Great build! But I miss the way the names use to scroll at the end of your videos..

[@elizabethamizdail7939]

I couldn't do that with 10 hands. Lol lol

[@atomiczombie22]

Well at least now you know if you ever lose your right hand in a tragic accident, you can keep on with your woodworking

[@paultay23]

Well done Keith and a great finished pair of bedside tables... That must have been very difficult to work out and carry out each task. I did mutter out loud what i did in the last video when you used your head, and the missus said are you watching that comedian Keith brown again....😂😂.

[@markchambers9415]

fantastico

[@mikeswoodencreations5712]

Haha, awesome work Keith, was some funny parts in this, does make you appreciate having use of all your limbs though

[@Thesidingsworkshop]

Well done and they turned out great but ...... not totally convinced it was all one handed mate there's a sneaky bit of two handed chiselling going on there I think 🤔

[@RagnBoneBrown]

the right hand came out a number of times - it's very difficult to break the habit of a lifetime. I considered tying my right hand behind my back, but then I wouldn't have been able to operate the camera

[@Thesidingsworkshop]

@@RagnBoneBrown well done though it doesn't take anything away from your build

[@willhj7705]

Such a good video Keith and very impressive product! Quick question - that low profile riving knife on the table saw - is that a modification or did it come like that and would it for a Dewalt DW745?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks Will! I'm pretty sure that the Milwaukee came with two riving knives in the box, so I didn't need to adjust it which is nice! 👍

[@darrenpaulgreen]

Hi Will, from my research I don’t believe the Milwaukee riving knife will fit the Dewalt 745. I ordered a spare riving knife assembly and modified it with a grinder and file, so I still have the original just in case. Sure there’s a video of it somewhere on KZbin if memory serves.....

[@usernamempk]

To heck with the one hand challenge, stay safe.

[@maxximumb]

There are some people who don't see this as a challenge, but as their life. Don't forget not everyone has the use of both hands. Disabled people enjoy woodwork too. The point of the challenge was a guy who lost the use of his right arm, continued to enjoy woodwork and challenged other makers to see if they could build something using only their non-dominant arm / hand. The idea was to show physical limitations shouldn't stop you making things. Also to highlight the challenges faced by people who face life with different disabilities.

[@levijboyd]

What’s up with your table saw?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

?

[@levijboyd]

Rag 'n' Bone Brown it’s like a different color or maybe it’s the throat plate that you painted.

[@levijboyd]

Rag 'n' Bone Brown nvm I went back and watched the blog and you got a new saw.

[@EddyCarroll]

Excellent, Keith! You could release that video with a different voiceover and bar one or two, uh, heady moments I suspect plenty of people wouldn’t even notice you were using just one hand. You made it look very effortless. Nice result at the end as well - great find with those kitchen doors!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you Eddy - that oak was a lucky find for sure, and to think I almost put them on the "burn pile"

[@CelticSaint]

Judging by the way you managed to unpeel the masking tape I'd say that you eat a lot of corn on the cob! Great build as always!!

[@drancealot]

This sounds safe.

[@chemcody5119]

You scared the piss out of me Keith using that table-saw with only one hand!

[@MakingItOutOfTheWoods]

That’s a brilliant challenge and Keith, you make better stuff than most of us with one hand let alone non dominant hand!!! Very well done and great project 🥰

[@Driftkart]

Hope you designed this one handed 😂😂😂

[@RagnBoneBrown]

nope!

[@s.k1806]

I was entertained by the ONE HAND CHARGE!😁 I'm clumsy, so I can't imitate it.😅 I'm looking forward to the next video and waiting for it!

[@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff]

@3:18 - That could have ended in a partial scalping disaster.

[@MM-qd4km]

My immediate thought was how dangerous this is but then it got me thinking it's probably no more dangerous than working with 2 hands. I expect a lot more thought was given as to what could go wrong prior to each task and as for using a chisel it is probably safer. I am sure we have all caught ourselves with one hand in front of the chisel at some point. Complacency is the biggest danger and I think the end product shows that there was a vast degree of control exercised during the build. However I do think if a passer-by had seen you with the masking tape you may have been carted away ;-)

[@RagnBoneBrown]

yeah totally agree, if anything I was paying more attention and therefore less compacent than normal two handed project 👍 shame a few others didn't really get that

[@MM-qd4km]

It’s sad that the negative comments imply that unless you have 100% mobility you shouldn’t be doing anything like this which is definitely not the case. There have been some great projects across KZbin because of this challenge.

[@frankyboy4409]

I am surprised you didn't use waaaaay more clamps in a lot of situations. But hey, it worked out I guess :)

[@enabledworkshop]

Repurposing second hand doors with your second hand. i like it.

[@ackeim]

I understand the thinking behind this challenge, but I think it’s very problematic from a shop safety standpoint.

[@M4rkle]

Aaron Keim I have to admit that I was thinking exactly the same. I hate to be *that* commenter, and I do genuinely understand and appreciate the challenge’s sentiment, but I cannot condone intentionally reducing your capacity and ability to safety control and operate power tools. I just think it’s asking for trouble.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

As I see it, accidents at the table saw occur for three reasons - 1) complacency / not paying enough attention, 2) hurrying to get a job done, or 3) not knowing the tool well enough or understanding how it responds to your actions / lack of experience. If anything, my actions in this project were safer than my normal use of the tool because I was paying MORE attention than usual. My hands are quite important to me, oddly enough. I would not risk my safety for a KZbin challenge video. As I pointed out in the video, I do not recommend using the saw with one hand to others, and I'm sorry if this came across as irresonponsible - however there are things that John Heisz does with his table saw that I wouldn't feel comfortable doing that I don't criticise him for - he does it because he has way more experience and a much higher comfort level using the table saw than I do. We are all at different levels of learning and experience with our tools. I've been using it a few times a week for 5 years, so I know what to do and what not to do. If I have an accident, it will be because of the the above points 1 or 2. And if I lost the use of my right hand, I wouldn't quit woodworking,I wouldn't quit using the table saw - I would adapt and carry on - as Leo is doing.

[@maxximumb]

I became disabled 7 years ago, a lot of this is everyday for me. I like that experienced makers are showing what can be done. I hope it encourages people who thought woodworking might be out of their reach, that with a bit of extra planning, you can still enjoy woodworking. Shop safety is down to you. I've seen folk with two hands taking risks with power tools I'd never consider, even before I became disabled, let alone now. Losing a physical ability you relied on makes you think how to work around or adapt your tools or working practices. It also gives you a respect for not wanting to risk any further loss. As Mr Brown says, complacency is a big reason behind work shop injury. Maintain a healthy paranoia around any power tool and you'll be fine.

[@MichelvdD1973]

U cheated at 10:57 !!

[@andiejay100]

MichelvdD1973 just scrolling through the comments to see if anyone else notice that! 😂

[@gnic76]

@@andiejay100 I saw that too, but then thought he could be using only one hand for that. Hmm not 100% positive though.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

The right hand came out quite a lot to be honest, it's very difficult to break the habit of a lifetime. I considered tying the hand behind my back, but I needed it to set up the camera

[@pmacedo6778]

Honestly I find the challenge dangerous. One thing is to use the left hand as “lead” ... the other is to use one hand... on your case the one that is not the lead... What you’ve done is dangerous and I’m happy you’ve reach the end with fingers... Nice build.... crazy unsafe effort... great work! Be safe... and stay away from challenges like this... makes no sense! Thxs

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Please watch the end of the video

[@pmacedo6778]

Dear, I did. It doesn’t change my point of view... maybe a better challenge would be to build jigs that make the life of a person with such a disability easer... The point is... one thing is to understand the obstacles... the other is to expose ourselves to danger by performing tasks on an unsafe way.... I believe it would be a big challenge to design and develop jigs to be used with one hand only. I loved the video, your effort and your conclusion... I’m far away from home and my small shop most of the year, working on oil industry... your videos make me feel home... that is priceless... Many thanks

[@RagnBoneBrown]

@@pmacedo6778 As I see it, accidents at the table saw occur for three reasons - 1) complacency / not paying enough attention, 2) hurrying to get a job done, or 3) not knowing the tool well enough or understanding how it responds to your actions / lack of experience. If anything, my actions in this project were safer than my normal use of the tool because I was paying MORE attention than usual. My hands are quite important to me and I would not risk their safety for a KZbin challenge video! As I pointed out in the video, I do not recommend using the saw with one hand to others, and I'm sorry if this came across as irresonponsible - however there are things that John Heisz does with his table saw that I wouldn't feel comfortable doing that I don't criticise him for - he does it because he has way more experience and a much higher comfort level using the table saw than I do. We are all at different levels of learning and experience with our tools. I've been using it a few times a week for 5 years, so I know what to do and what not to do. If I have an accident, it will be because of the the above points 1 or 2. And if I lost the use of my right hand, I wouldn't quit woodworking,I wouldn't quit using the table saw - I would adapt and carry on - as Leo is doing.

[@pmacedo6778]

Keith, don’t take me wrong... I didn’t saw any thing “unsafe”, my comment goes on the sense that, a challenge is for everybody... and some are not so experienced as you... and that’s where the problem is. I also miss a purpose on the challenge.... apart from showing to the ones doing it, the obstacles a person with only one functional arm and hand faces... Therefore, I do believe would be more useful to explain a certain obstacle, like scribing a line with a square, and challenge people to find ways to overcome it... On my line of business (oil & gas) we take safety seriously, and even then, there are many accidents and even more near-miss situations,... and guess, when we conduct post accidents investigations , most of the people involved have/had decades of experience... Like you said... some people here on KZbin master the power tools up to a crazy level... but sometimes their “mastering” starts touching “circus”... I do enjoy your videos, like I said, being away from home/shop that’s pretty much what I have to comfort me... and you are an excellent craftsman. Many thanks !

[@D4VEW]

Excellent work as always but I think I spotted a bit of right hand assistant in one of the shots. Tut tut. But seriously great video keep it up. Look forward to your videos each week. PS ignore the health and safety squads comments.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

yeah the right hand came out a few times, difficult to break the habit of a lifetime. Considered tying it behind my back, but then couldn't operate the camera!

[@MichaelKieweg]

Monty Python meets Norm Abram

[@stephanbecker5842]

Woodworking ist always dangerous...why do you use only one hand for the fun? Work safe and fast not stupid and unsafe. Greetings from Berlin

[@stephanbecker5842]

No challenge is worth risking my health. You can do what you feel good with.

[@mick.Walker]

So are you saying one handed people shouldn't do woodwork?

[@stephanbecker5842]

@JSTR 100%

[@BischBaschBosch]

@JSTR Kieths been at this a while now. Long enough to know his machines and tools. Long enough to give this well meant challenge a go. He did pretty well I thought and has a new insight to the challenges faced by others.

[@BischBaschBosch]

@JSTR My rationalisation holds no water...for you. Your opinion is just that mate. Kieth choice. If anything, because of the limitations of the challenge, he was paying closer attention than normal. Not to say I'd do it, but fair play to him.

[@francoisfouche2568]

Nooooo .... don't like this one handed silliness, came out well none the less.

[@andrewjohn7952]

This just got me frustrated

[@piratetimmy3999]

One hand? I saw you use your forehead. 😂

[@LegoMan-cz4mn]

Use your feet! They are not just there to stand on

[@brianmurray667]

I respect the intent of the challenge but I have to say I do not think it is wise for anyone to emulate. The experience could be had in the house doing chores. Anyway, I do like the night stands.