Making Traditional Wooden Clothespins

[@suelemmadeblanc-nw1bu]

I think that is great.. I was thinking about during the depression when there was a large shortage of metal and the clothes pins had to be made this way. Without metal springs..

[@o.g.bwoodwork]

Good thinking and they look awesome.

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks!

[@o.g.bwoodwork]

Samcraft no worries. Keep up the great work

[@airdaleva42]

I was sitting here watching KZbin and holding aclothespin in my hand and the thought came to me about how one is made. Most entertaining and informative.

[@frankslittleworkshop]

Sam... I'm 54 years old and it appears that I now spend my Saturday nights watching videos of a grown man hanging out his washing... how did I get to this place 😂🤣😂. Nice Job, never herd them called "clothes pins" before (They are just "pegs" in the UK). Great job and video, thanks Sam. Stay safe 😁👍🇬🇧.

[@Samcraftcom]

I would have to say you've "finally arrived". 😂 I really enjoy giving other enjoyment, distractions, or just something positive to think about for a few minutes. I did some research on terminology and noticed the pin vs. peg term too. :) I like peg better, but no one over here would understand me. LOL 😎 Stay safe too!

[@robinbirdj743]

LOL -ditto !

[@cheriluvsgrr]

Very cool

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

Handy as always. Good solution.

[@Samcraftcom]

"If they don't find you handsome..." 😎😂

[@Noone-mb9ho]

Another great video!

[@Samcraftcom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FranciscoAquino]

Amazing !

[@etaraz91]

That was awesome

[@Kate-ev5jc]

This popped up in my recommended at exactly the right time- my younger brother has been taking apart our clothespins so I’ve been thinking of making some new ones instead of buying more and this is perfect!! You explained and showed everything very clearly and you have such nice, calm energy! Thank you!!

[@Samcraftcom]

Awesome, happy to help!

[@margarethill1137]

Great clothes pegs Sam . Your humour is great makes me laugh . Take care all of you x

[@Samcraftcom]

Thank you!! Take care yourself, too!

[@KhdijaHome]

They look so beautiful

[@ZGGordan]

I've never seen a design like this, nice! And the beginning is hilarious :D

[@Samcraftcom]

Glad you like it! Much appreciated!

[@jun1977i]

Nice I remember went they use it for hanging cloths, lot of people do craft with them. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Samcraftcom]

Yes, thank you. Stay safe my friend!

[@ceedub6233]

Great way too use up scrap wood. There's nothing like turning to make the boredom go away. Blessings to you and your family

[@Samcraftcom]

You got that right! Thank you and stay safe!

[@armidaperez5360]

I would make paint wooden soldiers with pom-pom hat matches arms for chrismas tree orniments.. And hang clothes back in my day befor clothes dryers lol

[@DesignandMake]

What a cool idea. I think I might try giving this a go, using my new Axminster A240WL Lathe.

[@Samcraftcom]

Awesome!

[@jesusislord2457]

YAY for another accomplished goal! I need a clothesline on a pulley in my life too! Love yaw!!! XOXOX

[@Samcraftcom]

Very handy and important in such times, we think! Thanks!

[@abc123xyz-q2p]

As my mom used to say, “handy as a pocket in a shirt”.

[@diyfferent]

Excellent work Sam. You make me want a workshop.

[@Samcraftcom]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! You should totally get a shop! My first one here where we are now was in one of those $200 harbor freight tent garages. Had a simple 2x4 framed floor with OSB on top, then the tarp/garage. Wasn't perfect, but was cheap and did the trick for a while! :) I should dig up that video footage... it used to be on KZbin back in the day! Hmmm.....

[@diyfferent]

@@Samcraftcom We'll see, haha

[@lavenderblue4815]

🌈. Sam that is a great idea making your own clothes pins, when I was growing up in New Mexico we didn't have a dryer . Hung our laundry on the line. Even our rugs went on the line and beat them with a broom. Stay Safe Be Careful🌈🐸. ( I live in Calif Now )

[@Samcraftcom]

I foresee such things coming back into "style" soon. We have had a clothesline for years, and love how line dried clothing smells. We're thinking of expanding our setup to hold even more laundry so we don't have to use our electric dryer. Saves money, is more independent from grid power... win win! Thanks and stay safe!

[@davidcrandell1172]

Awesome Sam. thanks for posting.

[@unitwoodworking5403]

It looks simple but strong and design of clothespin is very nice.

[@Samcraftcom]

Thank you so much 😊 I was surprised at how tightly it held onto the clothes.

[@unitwoodworking5403]

@@Samcraftcom 👍👍Thanks for your reply and please have chance to see my youtube channel.

[@sheliamurray8031]

Great job Sam!

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks!

[@normakers5632]

Another great video! Thanks Sam for letting us in the shop.

[@Samcraftcom]

My pleasure, thanks!

[@paulaalto3034]

When they were formed on that wood lathe machine, they remind me of chess figures or little angles for the christmas tree... The clothpins look beautiful. 💙💛🌸😎🙋‍♀️

[@Samcraftcom]

They sure did! :) Thanks

[@susanknight8961]

I’ve never seen pegs made before thanks. I have seen beautiful crochet hooks and knitting needles they were beautiful and expensive.

[@Samcraftcom]

It was a first for me, not terrible, but more work that I though, too. 😎 Interesting about the crochet hooks... Thanks for watching, stay safe!

[@Jordanwoodworking]

“Turned” put great

[@evelynrudd818]

So neat, it takes a lot to make a few but looks like it's worth it. Sam I really like your projects please do more. Thanks for sharing

[@Samcraftcom]

Thank you! Will do!

[@joanmarie6456]

I hope you don’t mind me making a suggestion....your wife makes those lovely soaps and I’m thinking come Christmas I might order some for my grown children. This got me to thinking about soap dishes....I’ve seen wooden soap dishes on Amazon that helps sustain the life of the soap....maybe you could make those too!!! I would buy those as well. Just a suggestion

[@Samcraftcom]

I used to back when we went to craft fairs regularly, but kind of fell out of it after we stopped. Sounds like it's time to get back into it! Thanks!

[@VailsMom]

I agree, Joan Marie! I just received an order of lovely soaps and a soap cozy from Angela and a ‘Mixing Utensil’ from Sam. I have a couple of Amazon bamboo soap dishes; they are not very attractive and are so poorly made I have to keep putting them back together. Sam’s crafted objects are SO gorgeous, I can only imagine how pretty his soap dishes would be. I think they would make a fabulous gift set with the soaps. I am very impressed with the order I just received; can’t wait to see more!

[@kathrinekerns8398]

That was so cool.

[@skrtskit1521]

So interesting. I enjoy both of your channels. I see in my Up Next slot is someone making a bladeless wooden fan from scrapwood. Close to summer your outdoor kitchenneeds one of these.

[@Samcraftcom]

That would be cool, I saw that video recently!!!

[@oliverburke]

Nicely done. I smile when I see Sam's face, cuz he reminds me of the young man version of Kris Kringle before his workshop grew to be able to hire elves and such. Honestly a nice smiley face! Red hair and everything.

[@thriftyveegee4129]

Cool idea

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks!

[@velmawade5537]

Well done! Please let us know when you are ready to sell some of your homemade clothespins.

[@jamesharless5357]

Very nice work, great job!

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks a lot!

[@jjcooper8]

Amazing! Love them.

[@Samcraftcom]

Thank you so much!

[@donnab6965]

AWESOME JOB!

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks!

[@clydedecker765]

To quote Evan and Katelyn "Words are hard". Say ... Willow branches (green) might work...and be smoother, Maybe you could use a metal rod like a drill bit shank or a smooth nail in a drill as a strop to smooth the interior of the slot??

[@Samcraftcom]

Not a bad idea!! Thanks!

[@glenschumannGlensWorkshop]

I have that same center finder. Mine looks more beat up however.

[@Zombie-adventures]

Cool idea! It is good to just make things you need; such a blessing to have those life skills. Darla in NC

[@Samcraftcom]

So true! I am thankful and lucky to be able to make these items

[@marklepage4334]

That’s cool I was just thinking of making some the other day

[@Samcraftcom]

Maybe seeing mine can give you some ideas of how to to it better? These were my first, and aren't perfect by any means. Good luck & stay safe!

[@lindaremillard2604]

You guys are amazing. Love your channels.

[@Samcraftcom]

You are so kind, thank you!!

[@airdaleva42]

Those look tougher than any store bought.

[@pertiwizhrmalobulu745]

you might do it with spring...👍🏻

[@dongarner3793]

pretty clever. Is there a better wood to use than basswood?

[@ChrisLoganToronto]

Where did you get that yellow centering jig you use at step one before cutting the wood stock?

[@MikeBramm]

Nice work. If I can make a suggestion, after you remove them from the lathe, only cut the two apart from each other, without cutting off the square ends. Then, when you band-saw the slot in them, you will have a square end on the back end to keep them from possibly rotating as you push them into the blade. Then you can cut the square off the top end. Stay safe.

[@Samcraftcom]

Good tip!

[@coreyh55]

How have these held up over 2 years? I would expect not great. Even the store bought pins only last a little over a year. But I’m interested to know.

[@philparrish8892]

what wood did you use? Nice job by the way.

[@yellow3222]

Good video. You just earned a new subscriber. How much time did it take for your second set you made ?

[@josmith317]

I have a couple of questions that you may have answered before. Sorry if that is the case. 1. You have this square saw that you use. What are the advantages of that tool? You seem to cut things pretty easily. 2. When you were working on the chicken coop you drilled screws effortlessly. What is the drill or drill bit or screws you are using? I struggle and strip and break screws. Any advice?

[@Samcraftcom]

Great questions, James -- and always welcomed! The saw is a Japanese Pull Saw, specifically a Dozuki. It cuts on the pull stroke and is super sharp and smooth. I love it! Here's a link: amzn.to/3byBq2s I find I have more control with a pull saw and can be very accurate, too. The screws for the coop were some exterior torx self-drilling screws similar to these: amzn.to/2QTdaAj They have notches on the tips to allow them to drill ahead of the screw and drastically cut down on the splitting and problems with screws in general. The torx heads also never strip out and make it much easier to install. Hope this helps! -Sam

[@leahferr3138]

I am curious which style you prefer to use and why? Are they worth your time and cost if you were to sell them? There are tons of uses for them, just go to any craft fair. 🙂

[@Samcraftcom]

We prefer the more modern spring style ones (and have ordered some). The only reason is that they don't crimp the clothes as bad. This style is wonderful for towels, sheets, etc -- things you wouldn't care about having creases or crimps in. But the spring style are more gentle on clothing for sure. I don't know if there would be a market for selling these. They're fairly labor intensive; requiring many tools and steps in the process. Commercial stores sell similar ones for super low prices, too.

[@dennissts]

Fun.

[@uysalere]

👏👏👏

[@dookiespookie2010]

80° is nothing. In the middle of the day for me it’s like 114° 😂 0:31

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

There you go! Not everything has to come from a store. 😉

[@minnesotagal507]

That will keep you busy, you know what they say about idle hands lol

[@Samcraftcom]

I absolutely do! I quote that verse often... 😎

[@Thrillseeker666]

Not sure how traditional with all these tools, not all of us have workshops. Good pin, but was looking for a more simple bushcraft type.

[@billyangelapressley]

What's that saw called

[@Samcraftcom]

It's a Japanese pull saw called a Dozuki. I love it! Cuts through wood like butter and is incredibly accurate. Here's a link to it from amazon: amzn.to/2z4caTy

[@mikegarrens5286]

I don't like using wood clothes pins. It leaves Stains. And sometimes they leave rust marks

[@rebeccac5072]

Come on Sam you know you want to do the laundry for Angela😊

[@Samcraftcom]

In the words of my father, which I repeat often... especially around my brothers... "A real man runs things in the house; dishwasher, washer/dryer, vacuum cleaner..." 😂😎

[@rebeccac5072]

Here in Alabama I dont know about all the men but my husband help with all that stuff as well

[@TheWoodHaven]

I see one HUGE flaw in your design. You made the with LEGS!!! :/

[@edwardtagg]

So long as you know, you are scraping, not turning.... Different techniques