Making the ULTIMATE sawhorse with replaceable top // ASMR-ish Woodworking

Is the Krenov Style Sawhorse the perfect sawhorse? Finally got around to making a new sawhorse and I’m really in love with this design.
Made with construction grade pine and walnut wedges. The feet are joined to the legs with draw bore mortises. The stretcher installed using wedged through tenons. Finally, the top is held in place with hardwood dowels to make for an easily replaceable top.
What’s in my Tool Chest:
Barr 1.5” Framing Chisel: rb.gy/tas3jq (affiliate link)
Lie Nielsen Chisels 1/4”, 1/2”, 1”: rb.gy/qvhydl
12” Starrett Combination Square: rb.gy/8pdhi4 (affiliate link)
Auriou 6” cranked drawknife: rb.gy/kxycaa (affiliate link)
Auriou 10” Rasp: rb.gy/cqdhdp (affiliate Link)
Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe: rb.gy/qecjqn (affiliate link)
DMT Dia-Sharp Diamond Stone: rb.gy/uxxche (affiliate link)
Waterstones 1000, 4000, 8000: rb.gy/jzv9rv (affiliate link
Veritas Dovetail Saw: rb.gy/kb4fg3 (affiliate link)
Veritas Carcass Saw: rb.gy/xx8fgp (affiliate link)
Lie-Nielsen Tenon Saw: rb.gy/c6igls
Lie-Nielsen Rip Panel Saw
Disston & Sons #16 Crosscut Panel Saw (antique)
Stanley #4 Smoothing Plane (antique)
Stanley #5 Jack Plane (antique)
Stanley Bedrock #608 Jointer Plane (antique)
Veritas Skew Rabbit Plane: rb.gy/k2nw9c
Veritas Small Plow Plane: rb.gy/etbsau
Lie-Nielsen Router Plane: rb.gy/l5namw
Stanley #92 12” Brace (antique)
Irwin Auger Bits (antique)

[@robgurke5294]

Your quiet confidence, and competence, silences the would-be entertainers on You Tube.

[@kiyotomiyazaki1668]

Soooo informative to show how things are done with hand tools. Appreciate it and thank you!

[@vallodholm]

Your videos are really a nice work of art, I love the backgrounds, the framing of the shots, the mood you set and, of course your craft. Keep it up!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Wow. Thanks, Lodholm! I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos!

[@Ian-xy7xi]

Enjoyed that - well done and thanks for putting it out there!

[@thomashverring9484]

One of the most satisfying sounds is the sound of a plane making curls; it's light and a little sharp, and then the curls fall softly to the floor. The only thing better than that, is when it's your own plane making the sound! I can clearly remember when I made the first - very imperfect - curls with my cheap iron plane. Sooooo satisfying! Now I know how to setup, true, sharpen, etc. and ultimately make perfect shavings. Pretty goddamn awesome!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Sound of rain hitting the top of a tent, or the crackle of a fire. So satisfying. Thanks for checking out the videos!

[@thomashverring9484]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking I'm not much of a tent guy, I guess the annual school trip ruined that, but a good fire going is great. I do love the sound of rain, and standing in the rain but under cover is amazing.

[@micvanreijen]

Knife wall, plane handling, Ashley Iles chisel - you're a Paul Sellers apprentice! I thought I noticed it when working on the timber frame.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

ha, you got me! I think there is an entire generation of woodworkers who are very lucky Paul Sellers started posting videos online. Truly an amazing resource.

[@micvanreijen]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking That it is. In essence building a timber frame (that other project of yours) is just a bunch of M&T joints. If you're used to Pauls accuracy and "it's not what you make, it's how you make it", not to mention his emphasis on keeping your tools sharp, you're off to a good start!

[@CarolinaFarming]

I love how you capture the sounds of working in the video. Especially the sound of the hand plane slicing through the wood. Very, very satisfying.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy the sounds of woodworking as much as I do.

[@johnbristol8498]

Much better than some of the annoying background music.

[@NerdCraftHQ]

Raquel brought me here, and I love woodworking videos! Keep it up, can’t wait to see more!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

thanks for checking it out, dude! More to come :)

[@ryantaylor2645]

The sounds of woodworking are so relaxing! The sawhorses are neat. Another cool video.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

thanks, dude!

[@RaqrexArt]

Such a functional yet simple design! Also loved the lighting in this video :-)

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks, Raq!

[@andrewbrimmer1797]

Nice design

[@KillingerUSA]

Great Channel! New Sub! Watched every video and looking forward to more!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Welcome aboard, thanks for checking out the channel!

[@ikust007]

really discovering you mate! a pleasure ! Love the dutch tool chest !

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks for checking out the videos! working on another one as we speak.

[@ikust007]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking can’t wait to see !!

[@ikust007]

14:00 thank you for showing a small chip!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

I don’t think i’ve ever had a project that came out perfectly

[@ikust007]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking you are a Maker. Not a Talker. Bravo. The best way to not make mistakes is to do… nothing .

[@EASpts]

This is an inspiring design and I like the video. Reminds me a little of Advoko Makes.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks! I’ll have to check out their channel.

[@kryptik0]

These sawhorses look great. They also appear to be shorter in height than the Fine Woodworking plans I found online. Can you list your dimensions?

[@diyjapanwoodworkingfunitur9746]

good!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks!

[@charleslane6108]

I noticed how you get beautiful thin shavings with your plane. I’ve got an old stanley (#4 i think) and struggle getting it set right. Wondered if you have or could recommend any good resources on checking proper handplane function and repair? Thanks!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

By far, my favorite resource for this is Paul Sellers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIrch2l_itWmj80 Basically, you want to flatten the bottom, take a light shaving, and focus on the sharpness of the blade. I think sharpness is by far the most important part.

[@CarolinaFarming]

Check out Mitch Peacock as well. He’s got a lot of great videos on how to set up planes. Here’s one: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/nofCcoODetyIZpY

[@cliffordduhh45]

What’s your preference for hide glue based on? I loved working with it when restoring an old hutch, it’s easy to remove the old glue and replace with new stuff. Just curious what your experience is when using it on brand new projects like these horses (ironic!).

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

I’m definitely not a pro on the subject, but I use hide glue for basically anything that’s going to spend most of it’s life indoors. I like that it’s easy to clean and it’s historical significance. The only downside for me is how sticky it is compared to PVA glues. I’ve had a few glue ups where I feel like I get it everywhere

[@cliffordduhh45]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking just coming back to this video as it was re-recommended in my feed. Well, I guess it’s time to start re-watching your “slightly larger project” series!

[@zer013]

New subscriber here. Love your channel. Which model barr chisel is that - framing size?

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks for subscribing! I have both the 2” and 1.5” chisel. If I only had one, I would definitely stick with the 1.5”

[@davidhawk8916]

Nice! Also where did you find space to work inside?

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

kyle’s old bedroom! not going to lie, I think I hate work indoors. it’s too quiet

[@davidhawk8916]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking Haha, and yeah I feel yah, but its probably nice when the weathers bad.

[@wesleyofficer1237]

What is it about splitting tenon cheeks!? As if once you saw the shoulders, if someone was to ask "can I split them off?" The answer would be NO unless it's a really good friend 😂

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

haha!

[@pyromaniac2681998]

Love the design, if you don't mind me asking, why do you use a normal saw and not a Japanese pull saw. Aren't they support to be superior?

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

I think both types of saws are great, but each person has specific things they enjoy about one or the other. For me, I like that high quality western saws can be resharpened. I don’t like the idea that once my saw is dull, i’ll have to throw the blade out and purchase another. Second, while the Japanese saws have a really fine kerf (which is great), it also means that the saw is harder to steer in the cut, so if you start the cut off wrong, it can be a challenge to correct. At least for me. Finally, I get a lot of joy from fixing and using antique tools, and because I live in America, it’s much easier to find antiques in my area. Thanks for the question and checking out the video!

[@grahamm2928]

no glue on the top pegs so they are replaceable? or glued off camera?

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

No glue on the top pegs so I could replace the top piece of wood as it’s damaged from use overtime.

[@ikust007]

11:36 ... was expecting a beer... ;)

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

haha 🍻

[@BMWagner85]

I've got access to free smaller pieces of milled white oak. Would that work well for this project?

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Definitely! Oak is much stronger than the white pine I used, and should serve nicely. Cheers!

[@stevenkushinski6674]

Do you have plans?

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Unfortunately, not yet. I’ll see about putting some together. keep an eye on nictaylorwoodworking.com cheers!

[@stephenwatson1873]

I noticed if I’m correct that you had your plane and your work bench with the blade set for planing, please always wind your blade back so the edge to the blade is kept sweet and sharp. when I served my apprenticeship I got such a telling off, never did it again. Another video thank you

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

I’ve heard this mentioned before. I wonder if anyone has tested how much of a difference it makes. Either way, I’ll try to be more conscious of it. Thanks for the tip!

[@richklee5464]

Only dull people are brilliant at breakfast.

[@darrelldaniels9436]

it's just a saw horse man, whats with the planer

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

I get more accurate joinery with square planed wood. Better joinery = stronger/longer lasting shop tools. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@darrelldaniels9436]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking oh yeah no prob just ribbing great work