Ⓕ Microwave Your Wood Dowels

[@mikeminnick9712]

Thanks for the tip with microwave. Been putting them in the oven for a few minutes at 300. Been using dowelmax for years- just had the single guides and found the newer version with various dual spacings a huge time saver and accurate. My joinery is “rock solid” as George V would say.

[@NickFerry]

My pleasure - I’ll have to look into that for the dollar max because I absolutely love mine it’s been a big timesaver ✌🏼

[@mikeminnick9712]

@@NickFerry I need to clarify- I use the Dowl- it 2500 not the Dowel Max. So confusing! It has replaceable drill bushings and can set up two holes with a couple of spacings at once accurately. Yours might be better.

[@NickFerry]

@@mikeminnick9712 I get it now - yeah this thing is built like a tank

[@djdewick]

Are we not going to comment on the massive weight loss Nick has gone through? Looking good brother! Looking happy! ...its a good look on you sir.

[@NickFerry]

Thanks much - I’m down over 100# now and feeling great

[@MichaelWilloughby]

I was thinking the same.

[@MichaelWilloughby]

@@NickFerry Congrats brother!

[@drumavenger83]

Congrats!!!

[@marquisbois990]

I thought it was racist to talk about peoples weight in the US? Or is that just Canada?

[@LostWhits]

I grew up with those same plates. They last FOREVER! I know this probably wasn't the takeaway you were expecting. But that was also a pretty cool tip.

[@NickFerry]

That’s what I’ve been hearing - I’ve had them since before I can remember and I know I didn’t buy them 🤣

[@LostWhits]

Most people wouldn't think they were made of glass. But I'm pretty sure they are.

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

Plus, it's a nice warm snack with plenty of fibre. What happened to the rest of Nick? Looking pretty buff and trim lately.

[@NickFerry]

Haha thanks Jim - I’m feeling great

[@danieldibiaso9342]

Hey nick looking good and love your down to earth videos. I also use Dowelmax and like it a lot. I use a aluminum foil and the oven to dry my dowels. It I’m going to try the microwave. Another trick I learned to dry fit my projects I lightly sand a bunch of dowels and very lightly spray paint them so when dry fitting they go in and come out easily. Good people at Dowelmax give them a plug.

[@NickFerry]

Good idea - I did that with a few dominos - the Dowelmax is solid - I talked with the owner a bit and he seemed very knowledgeable and was super helpful - I might have to do a quick video showing the jig a little bit more because I’ve had quite a few people express interest in it

[@ryanjacobson5164]

@@NickFerry please do a video on the dowelmax. Im trying to decide between it and the Jessem dowel jig

[@NickFerry]

@@ryanjacobson5164 I’ll see what I can come up with - no promises

[@alfredneumann4692]

This is Nick Ferry?! Unbelievable! Great! You look good. And thanks for this crafty tip.

[@NickFerry]

👊🏼👊🏼

[@joetoner8848]

OH MY ACHING ARSE...a friggin’ microwave??? How many hours have I lost hand sanding dowels??? Too many. Thanks for the tip Nick, will be giving that one a go.

[@NickFerry]

😂🤣

[@denisdore643]

Maaaaaannnnn! You look so healthy! Congrats for all the efforts you must have done! Keep it that way! And thanks for the mic wave tip!

[@NickFerry]

thanks Denis, i'm feeling great

[@KyleBruns]

Looking great Nick! I enjoy every video you put out. Your knowledge and insight into the trade is just the best.

[@davidwisniewski1505]

Great trick to nuke ‘em! Did not know this! I’ve been hammering in my dowels for years and always wondered why. They’ve been swelling!

[@KSFWG]

Who'd a thunk it? Microwave yur dowels... I usually used a cookie sheet in the oven, but I'd usually forget about them and have a fire in the oven to deal with... ;) lol Good to see you, Nick !! Keep'em coming my friend !!

[@NickFerry]

Good to hear from ya Dave - you just gave me a killer idea on ebonizing dowels hahaha - in all seriousness after I get these Christmas orders done ill try to show my oven techniques - you’ll probably have to remind me though... oh look something shiny 👀

[@dennisdownes9319]

Wow!! First thought? Congratulations on the weight loss; stay healthy! Second; great dowel tip! Third; I'm having flashbacks to when I put my wet wooden kitchen spoons in the microwave to "deep sanitize" them............yeah, the smoke jamming the fire detection system is almost gone! DD

[@NickFerry]

Thanks & much appreciated, I’m feeling great - sanitizes sponges too - steam is cool stuff - also reminded me about another topic I wanted to touch on - off to the bat cave

[@RobinDobbie]

3:13 Those are the best plates! They're invincible! Still have them, they're the only ones that don't break or chip.

[@NickFerry]

That would make sense considering I’ve had them forever

[@bushman4124]

Long time no see, glad you back . good work on your weight loss i did the same... hope to see more often from you again!

[@Skullbaggertv]

Looking good guy! just miss all the videos every week .

[@NickFerry]

Thanks, I’m down 100# - and also hoping to have more regular videos

[@huddleshuddles7360]

Just curious... do they swell back up in a few hours or...

[@NickFerry]

they will swell back to the state of whatever relative humidity environment they return to - bring them back to a humid place, they expand, dryer place, they shrink - my friend Jack made a really cool wooden hydrometer that is worth checking out - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHTMnad9ia10hMU - take care

[@huddleshuddles7360]

@@NickFerry So I Microwaved them for 1 minute and they shrank a couple of thousandths.. I measured before and after and exactly .05 to .07 mmm ...regardless they were great. I think with glue the'll jump back and even the looser ones with plump up?

[@NickFerry]

@@huddleshuddles7360 yes - dunk a microwaved one in glue or water and then measure it

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Nick, I really like the jig and the tip for the microwave is so simple it's brilliant. Take care Nick. Cheers, Huw

[@NickFerry]

Thanks Huw!

[@hmbwoodman9444]

Seriously, I'll be watching, AS USUAL!

[@NickFerry]

👊🏼👊🏼

[@projekt6_official]

Holy hell, Nick! Well done on the weight loss!

[@NickFerry]

Thanks much 👊🏼

[@MultiTom1956]

Nick , nice trick 😊 you look good ! Seeing you after a while . Thank you Sir!

[@NickFerry]

Much appreciated and you’re more than welcome 👊🏼

[@DerekFromMalden]

Wow. I have been watching YT for along time and you were one of the first makers I watched on YT. Looking Good, great job!!! BTW not talking about your project

[@NickFerry]

Much appreciated Derek - you’re one of the OG’s

[@MrBubbajohnson1]

Lookin good Nick...Happy Holidays!

[@NickFerry]

Thanks 👊🏼 - happy holidays man

[@jonnymiskatonic]

Awesome tip. Back in the day I cut some forks from a tree to send to Joerg from the wood shop channel, I asked him if he needed me to seal them so they didn't crack. He also recommended just microwaving them. Hot damn did they steam out for a while. Took a few cycles but definitely dried things out. And holy jeez, it's been a bit since I've tuned in and someone has microwaved Nick as well =D Looks like you're gonna need a new icon and header art for your channel.

[@NickFerry]

It’s interesting that you talk about microwaving the wood to send because back in the day I had friends of mine that would measure the moisture content of stock by microwaving samples and checking for absolute zero moisture content and doing the weight calculations - that was never really my thing but it was always interesting to see - and thanks man 👊🏼

[@whiterhino1979]

Great tip. Who would have thought that would work. Keep it up. Happy Thanksgiving

[@NickFerry]

Thanks, you as well!

[@beal5666]

WOW Nick damn man you are looking good! What are you using or doing? I need to drop about 100 lbs or more. Love the tip and the suggestion on dwelling jig!

[@NickFerry]

Thanks - made an effort to get out of the office more and trying to eat better - I’m down just over 100# so far - it ain’t easy but it’s doable man 👊🏼

[@beal5666]

@@NickFerry That is AWESOME! Congratulations!

[@dimitrimBE]

Thanks for the coupon code Nick, been enjoying your vids and the cordless tool cabinet was on my to-do.

[@NickFerry]

Awesome - you’re more than welcome - thanks for the purchase & and let me know how the build goes 👊🏼

[@evanlane1690]

Whelp... This was an interesting title and this is where I'm at in my post-Thanksgiving coma. Thanks for the tip!

[@NickFerry]

Haha - happy turkey day

[@seanloughran6714]

Interesting tip! I just did some shelves with dowel joinery and I did notice random "thick" dowels. I thought it was something I screwed up, I just persuaded them with a mallet. I wonder if the microwave would be better!

[@NickFerry]

You’ll have to give the microwave a shot next time

[@mikeminnick9712]

Heat them up is best choice if possible. I got in a hurry once (only once 😉) and pounded them in- to find I split the wood I was doweling into.

[@ivanwalker3391]

Hot plate! Hot plate! Nice one Nick! Keep 'er lit Bro!

[@NickFerry]

Will do buddy

[@GeraldJensen]

Looking good, Nick!

[@NickFerry]

Thanks Gerry!

[@kevinfearn4834]

Great tip! You also look great too! Loving the hair!

[@NickFerry]

Thanks - lol, the wife braided it in the shop the other night - COVID boredom maybe haha

[@dottie3440]

Just a note .... when looking at youtube all of your newest video's are at the BOTTOM of the page where they can be missed by somebody coming on the site for the first time. You might want to re-arrange that so the category is at the TOP of the page so they and we see the latest first .....

[@NickFerry]

Thanks for the heads up - I’ll play around with them a bit

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome tip Nick, thanks for the coupon code! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! 😃👍🏻🦃👊🏻

[@NickFerry]

Thanks Fred, you as well buddy! 👊🏼👊🏼

[@MakerCuisine]

Great tip nick

[@NickFerry]

thanks much

[@richemmrich1858]

How long do you cook a dowel? Ditto on the weight. Try paper plates.

[@NickFerry]

Depends on how many dowels, how wet & the microwave but 30-90 seconds is typically plenty - & thanks 👊🏼

[@joeobrien196]

Would that work for biscuits? I always understood that while moisture expands them they would have to be compressed as well as dried.

[@NickFerry]

It does work with biscuits

[@clemmcguinness1087]

Late to the party again! More elegant woodworking and a newly svelte Nick. What's your secret?

[@NickFerry]

Lots of fiber - I am oddly uploading another video right now

[@garagemonkeysan]

Odd. When you heat metal it expands and shrinks when chilled. Wood defies the laws of physics. Wood is weird.😉 Great tip. Mahalo for sharing!:) 🐒

[@NickFerry]

Sure is - just swells with moisture - thanks for watching 👊🏼

[@keenjamon3067]

Helpull tip's, thanks bro😘😘

[@NickFerry]

👊🏼😘

[@michaell7877]

bodda bing, bodda boom! Yeah Nicky.... Good vid. Forgot what I was going to ask you... Oh well. Have a great thanksgiving, stay safe.

[@NickFerry]

Haha - it’ll come to ya - happy thanksgiving

[@Krolus2009]

Uk carpenter here. Biscuits are biscuits

[@NickFerry]

Good to know

[@hmbwoodman9444]

Hey, you are looking good brother. Just curious, what ever happened to that Storage Cabinet from some years back that was going to solve the organizational chaos of your numerous Harbor Freight Parts Storage Boxes? I was really looking forward to the possibility of that cabinet solving my own chaos as well. Hint, hint!

[@NickFerry]

DUDE! That’s the number 1 project I want to come back to - I’m seriously hoping soon but hope only goes so far lol - I seriously need it done

[@shaneschultz5387]

If you want a big meal without a big deal - Hot Dowels

[@NickFerry]

Haha - long tome no hear buddy - hope all has been well

[@shaneschultz5387]

@@NickFerry Well Ive got nothing but time, got the Rona only 5 days left and I can go back to work. Hope all is well with your family

[@NickFerry]

Everything good here mang - that sucks- get over that crap quick - no bueno

[@Simon_W74]

We still call the biscuits on this side of the Pond. Lemello ( probably spell wrong because I can't afford one) is a Brand. that is very interesting with some of the knockdown joining pieces.

[@NickFerry]

Thanks - so the brand name machine does more than just biscuit slots?

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Good tips Nick! Thanks for sharing them with us' Happy Thanksgiving to you and the family!💖👌👍😎JP

[@NickFerry]

Thanks much JP - Same to you and yours

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Your very welcome Nick! Thanks!😎

[@BradsWorkbench]

Genius

[@NickFerry]

Slightly overstated but I’ll take it 👊🏼

[@BradsWorkbench]

@@NickFerry clever 😉

[@JimE6243]

Good tip Nick. I know it works. I use it with dominoes. JimE

[@NickFerry]

Thanks buddy

[@jeffstanley4593]

Store your biscuits and dowels in air tight containers, it won't hurt.

[@NickFerry]

Unless you seal them when it’s humid in the summer and then go to use them when it’s dry in the winter - haha

[@jeffstanley4593]

@@NickFerry You are so right. You know those little packets of dessicant that come in medicine and other things? Put them in there.

[@NickFerry]

@@jeffstanley4593 The material you’re talking about is called desiccant - that would definitely be a help and another good option

[@SteveC38]

Great tip, thank you Sir.

[@SmR8008]

Biscuits in the UK😊

[@emmmie]

Unfortunately I am in europe so no t-shirt for me. And I don't know what to do with the plans either, sorry :( Big thanks for the tip though! Let's see if it works with dominos :)

[@NickFerry]

👊🏼 - it works with dominos as well

[@pebkacz]

add some popcorn first....then tryout the dowels second cook

[@codycarse]

I actually watch your videos

[@NickFerry]

👊🏼👊🏼

[@concrete5]

Dowel Inception. A Dowel tip within a dowel tip....

[@NickFerry]

Sounds dirty lol

[@pjakkur007]

lol iactuallywatchnickferry :D and not only that but i actually subscribe and have the bell on for Nick Ferry ... and i only have the bell on for 2 channels ... Nick Ferry and Ted´s holdover ....

[@NickFerry]

Hahaha that’s solid - I’m honored 👊🏼

[@和也塚本-m1y]

😄

[@NickFerry]

👊

[@Rollie80]

Ummm, your hoody is a bit to big for you now. Ha ha ha. Maybe if you had your hat on, it would look more like you. Lol.

[@NickFerry]

Haha - very true - snagged the camera so quick I forgot my hat

[@woodlandburl6648]

Ok I am bored

[@NickFerry]

I think it’s ok that you’re bored