How to Make a RAMPED SHOOTING BOARD for Woodworking

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[@MattEstlea]

Get the *PLANS* for the Shooting Board Here: mattestlea.com/product/ramped-shooting-board-plans/ *Package Includes:* - Comprehensive Working Drawings - Construction Notes - Cutting List - 3D SketchUp Model

[@CafeenMan]

The most amazing part of this video is your animated chalkboard. That is so cool that you can draw on it and then the drawings become animated. I need a chalkboard like that.

[@aprildegele1510]

The level of education you provide (in all of your videos) is brilliant. Thank you for posting.

[@wsherratt5159]

Matt, I’ve only recently discovered your channel and as a person who has been messing around with wood for over 50 years, I was intrigued what I could learn. Well, in short, the analogy I would make is that it’s like driving. I think I’m a good driver but obviously have formed some poor habits. Watching your videos has taken me back to the beginning again and using the skills imparted to review and develop my working practices. I was never that guy stropping chisels by using his own hand but had settled into a ‘that’ll do’ approach. Thanks for taking the time to teach and present. An old dog can learn new tricks………W

[@jakegamble1319]

A class taught by you sounds awesome. I will definitely be watching thanks man.

[@matsadler1119]

Hi Matt! These were the days... I must say that I miss these kind of videos but I hope that you are where you want to be now! Happy New year! 🚀🚀

[@akewt]

As soon as I heard you say you're offering free schooling, I subscribed and hit the notification button. Not necessarily for me, but for hard up folks wanting to learn. Hats off sir.

[@scottcallan3897]

As a longtime woodworker I really enjoy your approach and success in your woodworking. I watch you constantly and learn more than I thought my years would allow, many thanks

[@andrewmillwardwatford9410]

So impressed by that project. Logical design process and faultless build. Fantastic job.

[@lincolndickerson1293]

Okay, first the angled shooting board is genius. Second as I am watching this and I am thinking, okay I dont have this or that then I get to the milling machine part literally laugh out load and say to myself, “I am going to find a hobbiest way to do this with a number 5 1/2 plane.” Thanks for the challenge, I’ll be back once the new shooting board hits the top of my stack. I am thoroughly impressed with all you do and share. Please never stop.

[@mikefrancis6861]

I love your videos . You take the time,to actually teach and tell the truth. Think,ive learned more from you than anyone else by far.

[@MattEstlea]

Thank you Mike! Appreciate it mate

[@danielu1763]

Dude, the school sounds great! Thank you, looking forward to learning from such a great teacher!

[@MattEstlea]

Thank you for all your messages asking where I’ve been the past couple of weeks! 🥰 I’ve been really busy. And no, that’s not an excuse for laziness. 😴 All is explained at the end of this video. You’re gonna love this...

[@MindlessWanderings]

I assumed you've been stuck on the toilet trying to deal with a belvita brick.

[@okiwatashi2349]

Sorry if I missed it but I’d be really interested in a quick tour of the milling machine and the cutters that you have. I just got a SC3 ? From Axminster, bought on a whim, I’m a violin / guitar maker. Cheers

[@bigboihavel210]

Dude, get a haircut already

[@ralphstube]

Haven't finished the build video yet - But Dude! The Animation is cool - we've (me and son) have watched this quite a few times now - how did you do this? What package? Please reveal, I'm going nuts

[@MattEstlea]

All on Premier Pro, Ralph Cox. It’s called masking :)

[@austinveatch6993]

“Jointer” was hilarious.

[@PiotrSarnacki]

I just love the animated blackboard :D

[@TobiPHartmann]

The moment you milled your plane i thaought "fine no ohne could build this" but then it comes in my mind...there is a guy who made a great shootingboard for his needs and what could i say *applause* i love the finished product and by the way great Video Will take a peek into your school

[@padraics]

Totally lost/forgot your channel for a couple years but so glad I came across it again! Got some fancy toys now!

[@What_Other_Hobbies]

Great idea. I will experiement with a ramp on the plane side and see if it works as good.

[@alfredobanuelos4730]

Hi Matt. Great ideas always. You put so much detail into your jigs.

[@EverymanBuilds]

16:04 possibly my favourite thing you've ever done and exactly what goes through my head whenever I'm talking about particular tools.

[@noachmiller360]

When you said your online school would be free, i was so amazed. I don't know of anyone doing this, very good idea. I suppose you'll have sponsors which is great, it only makes sense.

[@gilesfone]

What a fabulous return to form Matt. Thanks for making this video which I would say is now the reference youtube for making a shooter. Abraços!

[@stevenlarsen1691]

On my shooting board I use that tip you you gave on chisels. I/2 of 1/2. Especially on 45 deg miters. I set my blade on the plane to a minimum. Again a very well done video. Thank you!

[@johncaulfield8621]

An excellent copy of Tico Vogt's 2010 version of his "Super Shoot". He has made many updates since then. You should check them out. Tico has an old channel on here (KZbin) somewhere.

[@LDBecker]

John Caulfie- I bought one of Tico Vogt’s shooting boards a couple of years ago to use with the Veritas shooting plane... absolutely first rate. Just today received Veritas’ Shooting Board fence for angled shooting that i am going to adapt to the Vogt Shooting Board’s Aux Jig platform, that should fit it pretty well. Tico also uses MagSwitches to attach the donkey ear and 45deg fence. A ramped shooting board and the Veritas Shooting board plane is a wonderful thing to experience.

[@MrBishbashbosh2012]

Great to watch you building wood working things again, looking forward to the new videos too.

[@BobBlarneystone]

I haven't seen a ramped version in a long time. It's good that you've brought it back.

[@cobracon10]

Man, what a well thought-out and beautifully executed project. I love the idea of mod’ing your plane. Truly next level craftsmanship. As you talked about the plane body being out-of-square I was thinking to myself, it’s a shame he doesn’t have access to a milling machine. BAM... Matt has a new mill! Hahaha absolutely fantastic video!

[@hazembata]

Great video Matt. I am impressed with all that you've done at a young age. Keep pursuing your passion. God bless you.

[@arnemeyer3980]

Matt the idea with the online school is great! I am going to try to miss no lesson!

[@MrBrewzr]

That’s the most kickass shooting board on the interwebs! Really cool thanks.

[@MattEstlea]

Cheers mate!

[@chipsterb4946]

Matt you do an excellent job of explaining your thought process at every step. Although this is the most hilariously over-engineered and complex shooting board ever made, watching you work is fascinating. Plus there are multiple details that could be incorporated into a real world shooting board. The friction free material for the plane to slide on is simple but brilliant. That tiny sliver to make the bottom edge of the plane stand off 1/2 mil is genius. I knew I’d seen an alternative to the dado and filler strip between the board and fence but couldn’t remember where. The threaded inserts to mount the fence and provide for a future miter fence is a great idea. I also love the simple sacrificial fence with adjustment slots. I did start laughing when you milled the edge of your gorgeous plane to get that outside edge square. I completely understand your objective and if you have a mill then why not?

[@dwayneford1990]

I enjoyed this very much Matt. I can see that you are taking your time when you do things. Kind of surprising because you literally blaze through your videos. Good to know that when you are actually building something you are focused, relaxed and taking your time to get things right. Exellent stuff. I will be taking a look at your new school. Thanks.

[@charlesmerrifield1734]

teaching woodworking for free,hat of to you sir.

[@hockey1111090]

Just did a jaw drop when realized you were milling your Veritas plane to get that angle 90 degrees.

[@psiclops521]

Interesting. I can't afford a shooting plane and track, so I was thinking how to make an attachment for my no. 4 that would make it like a specialized shooting plane. I was thinking about a bed that would tilt the plane to get the skew angle and also have a handle that made it usable when laid on it's side. I figured I could attach it by removing the knob and tote and screwing into the holes for them. This makes sense to take care if the skewed iron angle and then all I have to do is the handle.

[@moonwolf7135]

Glad to see you doing a project you enjoyed doing cant wait to you doing more

[@eighmie27]

You have taken this to a new level! Wonderful project and beautifully explained. Thank you for sharing this.

[@jeph-rey]

Good to see you back Matt.

[@MattEstlea]

Cheers mate!

[@philipwalker6982]

WOW! Workshop equipment that looks like furniture!

[@christofix]

Very smart of you! You have tought about this very well and the shooting board is much beter than the ones I already have seen. I want to work with planes soon so i will need a shooting board like this too. Thank you so much for sharing this great idea!

[@aspmos]

Excellent work, I am impressed!

[@sports715]

This video is pure bliss!

[@MrMNRichardWright]

Very nice project. Impressive use of the chalk board.

[@johnletham161]

Great idea mate really cant wait for this class as im new to woodworking and just built my own workshop perfect timing

[@mildyproductive9726]

This could be the best shooting board ever made.

[@choimdachoim9491]

Before I commented I checked other comments and sure enough, as already commented, why not a hinged, adjustable shootin thingie that accomodates a variety of thicknesses? And let's be real...maybe one in ten thousand will buy a Shooting Plane so the thingie has to be built for ordinary planes. By the way, it's refreshing to see that you're mortal and have to figure things out on the fly like the rest of us sometimes. It's a big relief to see you having to scratch your head and solve little problems as you build. Up until I saw this episode you've been completely intimidating. Now I know you're a human.

[@gregmislick1117]

That is an amazing shooting board.

[@MHELGOTH1]

Love your work. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and gifts.

[@daver7013]

OMG that’s gorgeous!

[@plymouthjosh1]

I can't wait to start woodworking with you as my guide. Roll on going back to school 👍

[@jimwilliams2682]

1. Where have you been? OK, still missed your OSB loving humor this past week. 2. That's not OSB! 3. Lovely video!

[@KamikazeViking]

This is brilliant Matt, another tool to add to my list of things to make.

[@andrewbrown8148]

Matt, that shooting board is very impressive~!

[@garyknable1155]

Absolutely brilliant great idea and project. Thanks!

[@dirkroggeveen5764]

Great job Matt!

[@thomasgronek6469]

Thanks for the video. Option 5 : Super glue a wedge on the side of the plane, wide end of the wedge near the tote. With this we have two benefits: angled blade, and full use of the blade. Just an idea.

[@JQModels]

Looking forward to your woodworking lessons. Thanks for sharing.

[@l1verm0m]

Great video Matt and looking forward to the online school...

[@th34lch3m1st]

Very clever design. I like the plastic replaceable parts idea. Almost perfect, but...if you are gonna to plane lot of pieces less than 30cm, let's say 10-15cm, like drawer frame, door cabinet frame and such, we are back at the original problem (correct me if I'm wrong). The idea that you inspired me, when I was watching this video is: yes to a ramping shooting board with replaceable parts, but with some sort of hinge on the far side and some sort of adjustable lifting mechanism on the near side. So thank you for the inspiration and for sharing this. PS: Forgive this finicky Sunday woodworker if I commented only two times and both times I have raised some sort of criticism. It just means that all the other times you have done a perfect job. I have 3 of your videos in my public playlist on one of the most delicate and discussed subject in woodworking: sharpening. From that videos on, I always sharpened my plane blades following your rules. So again, thanks for sharing.

[@MattEstlea]

You’re absolutely right. It was something I considered in the designing of this shooting board however I’m fully aware of how lazy I am when it comes to adjusting these things. I know for a fact that despite making the board fully adjustable, I would never bother to actually use that function. But ramping the material for smaller pieces still uses more of the blade that it would for a flat board anyway. Good point well made though. Forgot to address that in the video!

[@stonee1968]

The online school sounds great!

[@kperellie]

You're a talented young man, and this was great. Good for you!

[@pgtips4240]

For your job I can see why you opted for a downward workpiece slope as you have the angled shooting plane but for most people I think sloping the workpiece up would be a better option to prevent tearout. But this is a really great video, I love the idea.

[@robbysearle]

Thanks Matt, great stuff. Been meaning to make one of these for ages, now this will spur me on!

[@nunoandre4964]

Thank you so much for your lesson's. Very GOOD project also!

[@ioannislathyris8514]

it is always nice to see people with your motivation..keep going🤘 ..when and where your online school is going to start? let me please know it. thank you .

[@WoodshopBygatan]

Really great video, and of course a really great shooting board

[@PapaJoeWalsh]

Brilliant! No messing about, and a genius communicator. I'll never make one of those, but I loved the video! (Maybe after a few of your courses I will have a need for a shooting board?? I need to be able to screw things together first lol!

[@mikeshoops]

Matt, somebody may have commented on this matter. If you try to make a 45 miter, you'll create a compound miter. If you want that to work, you'll be cursing your advanced trigonometry teacher and your skills dealing with the angle to rest your plane on. Others have recommended a slight convexity of 0.006", but I can detect the flaw in miters even with that little. Thus, I use my Paul Sellers version when shooting miters. Good idea though.

[@DaddyWolf1965]

Tnx Matt, I'm learning more from you than my shopteacher 40yts ago ;-) Seeing a lot of new ways to work wood...... ;-)

[@mcd1313]

Great video👍👍👍 but can you imagine making one of these “without” all the power tools that were used????

[@chm1701]

Such an interesting take on this idea. I think this is great! Also, the school idea is fantastic and just shows how much you care about your subscribers and fans. I've learnt so much from you as it is and I want to personal thank you for inspiring me and helping me on my journey. You're a good'un and I can't wait to see what the school has to offer.

[@billyblackie9417]

Great shooting board good luck to you

[@carpenteire]

That slight angle on the inside face of the plane is called "draft" and is deliberate feature of the casting. The original pattern used to creating sand moulds must have a slight angle (draft) to allow the pattern to be withdrawn from the sand mould easily, without destroying the sand impression- think of how a sand castle is made with a bucket with slightly tapering sides. Good video, excellent content.

[@MattEstlea]

Ahh that’s an interesting fact. Cheers Marc!

[@marksmith7147]

I have pretty much just found your channel and am enjoying your content. The video I watched before this one was the Surrey Timbers trip, which led me to view their website. I was surprised to see they sold a Matt Estlea kit, and your explanation at the end now makes sense. It’s my birthday in March, I will be asking for the cabinet kit and taking up your lessons 😁 Cheers.

[@brianrowland9993]

Great video production with some careful thought to optimise the shooting board performance. A definite improvement over simple designs!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Awesome shooting board! Great explanation and editing.

[@ThatFoodLife]

Another awesome video. I am so grateful that you are doing a free school, it really means a lot. I only hope you don't use that metric math in the new school. Over here in the US we use Freedomhite and when we put 3 15s together we get 45. For some reason those 3 pieces of 15 mm plywood came together and were 35 mm. I am too old to learn a new math system. lol

[@johanneswerner1140]

Nah, that's imperial vs. US units, like with them gallons, the US one is 10% less ;-)

[@sylvaingregoire9262]

Nice project for the complet use of the plane’s nife !!!

[@dh3183]

Brilliant idea

[@sbooder]

Very cool shooting board. Oline School!! Sounds very good.

[@mikeswoodencreations5712]

Awesome work Matt

[@jdavidkatz]

Nice job. I thought milling the shooting plane was an entertaining bit of overkill, but it elevated the video above the common herd.

[@MAVideoFunnies]

Interesting idea for using the full width of the blade and I can see the shearing angle of the blade might also lead to a better finish. Only issue I can see with this design is that because you're working at an angle across the end of your board it has limitations on the width and thickness of your board when compared to a traditional shooting board with an equivalent length of track.

[@TheEphemeris]

I wish Matt got around to adding the 45 degree adapter to clean up miters.

[@BobsWoodStuff]

Great video Matt. The project is awesome, and I plan to make one of these. But also the editing and music just flows very well, and it's pleasant to watch.

[@onlyme7939]

Excellent, I really liked the hidden hair cutting facility most of all, I can see the signs now “ Toni and Guy and Matt”

[@johnvaldettaro5953]

Nice design. Great video!

[@amy7189]

What a clever design =) and I've now learned what a shooting board is and what "shooting" is to begin with =D if I ever manage to get my mitts on my own workshop, I'll definitely give making this a bash ^-^ Thanks Matt! =D

[@smokaa1202]

Completely mesmerized by the music and the editing but then 26:03 happened , aftermath is at 26:21. as always great videos Matt, looking forward to the lesson builds

[@trevsmith4605]

Awesome Matt love the idea of the school I will defo be giving that a whirl. Great vids love your passion for woodwork

[@kenhorner4023]

Thanks Matt. This is definitely something I am going to build this winter to go with the Veritas shooting plane I am saving for. One design question....you've attached the low friction material and the accompanying lip that tracks the plane, with bolts that stick up above the face of the plastic. Doesn't the bottom of your hand hit those four bolts as you push the plane, with its tilted handle, through the jig? Why not counter bore them?

[@jim3139]

Great video Matt! I want to know who the 4 people are that disliked this video? You didn't hurt the shooting plane THAT much!?!?

[@alphanumeric1529]

Awesome music as always.

[@paulacreman5342]

brilliant video as usual

[@newmonengineering]

If you oversize and or offset one of the top or bottom of the 3 board glue ups. You can use that outer edge as a guide on a table saw to make it square. It leaves a flat and available reference on one side to run against the fence. Just thought I would throw that tip here.

[@znoot]

That's awesome. Great job as always!

[@justglueit]

Hey Matt, really enjoyed the build and looking forward to making a shooting board for myself for sometime now but had some different ideas. Wanted to run it by you and see what you thought instead of using the low friction material. What about a linear rail system that actually hold a piece of wood and magnets to mount your hand plan to, what do you think of that idea or is it just over engineering something let me know

[@ibrhemahmed170]

Thank you very much

[@danielmazur517]

Hi Matt. Have you considered that, while using more of the blade due to the angle will save you from sharpening as often, it has the caveat of raising your effective cutting angle and therefore reducing the effectiveness on end grain? Not that it will matter functionally, but if your angle went the other way, to leave a maximum cut of 3/4" at the fence lets say, then you would actually be lowering the effective cutting angle instead and therefore making end grain even easier to shoot. I'm sure you considered this, and thought it would be worth mentioning in the plans or something for people who won't ever shoot anything over 3/4" or whatever. Nice job with your new mill 👍

[@johncoops6897]

The angled bed makes ABSOLUTELY ZERO difference to the effective cutting angle of the blade. The plane is still running at 90 degrees to the end grain. Think about it...

[@DesignEcologies]

Thank you