5 Woodworking Tips Youtubers Don’t Share!

[@NewtonMakes]

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[@LYTOMIZE_Woodshop]

You just never know when one of these videos will solve a problem... I didn't know about the sanding sticks but have had a need for a while now that they clearly take care of. I've ordered some from Lee Valley and will have them tonight! Thanks! This isn't just "another advertisement" - unless you're someone who knows everything. I appreciate these videos. Thank you!

[@GB-mu9ue]

I’m not sure I equate wood working tips with just buying something. Anyone can buy stuff.

[@LYTOMIZE_Woodshop]

​@GB-mu9ue True enough... but if you don't know a certain something exists... and that certain something could solve a problem or meet a need better that what you have on hand -- that's when some videos like this can come in handy.

[@doctormo]

Thanks for the shout out. You have a great channel here. - Inkscape developer

[@mattedwards4533]

Your shop is neat! I never could get my shop so neat. I worked all day most of the time away from my shop. When I went into my shop it was to turn something out that I needed on a job some where. I am in my eighties now and retired but my shop still looks like a tornado passed through it! I enjoyed your video!

[@mattelias721]

When you explained the 'copy of a copy of a copy' concept, the light went on. Thank you - this is the first time I have EVER seen this tip/trick/hack in probably over 10+ years of total YT content aggregate content. I always wondered how my plywood edge banding strips started to look like complete a$$ after five passes through the saw. Also, yeah, I keep forgetting to look into those Japanese bar clamps... and who would have known that your link for them not only went to Walmart, but that the geniuses at that company categorize them in 'fireplace accessories.' Not that we care, because we know what they are for.

[@ClaireDanaherWoodworking]

Good stuff! I bought some brass bar clamps at a tool shop in Tokyo this summer and love them.

[@harolddecapodian2308]

Those clamps look incredibly easy to make, reckon I’ll give it a go

[@NewtonMakes]

I personally like the steel ones better. Both are fantastic though.

[@vanessaclark9303]

I've wanted to join Woodworkers Guild for years. Thanks so much for the discount and congratulations on the sponsorship!

[@dougggiereid]

Thank you for a really great video showing a bunch of items I've never seen or heard of before. Really brilliant!

[@NewtonMakes]

Thanks for taking time to watch it!

[@soujrnr]

Those little clamps are really cool! I need to get me some of those.

[@NewtonMakes]

I dig them. I'm often asked about them so I put a link in the description.

[@LivingTheLifeRetired]

Wow, pretty good series of videos on Inkscape. Thanks a lot. I am new to woodworking and was wondering how I could make bandsaw box patterns. Now I know there is an easy way.

[@TerryBell-l4p]

The videos did not play because of privacy settings...... What's that?

[@daganael]

your scrollsaw projects are amazing ! we need videos on that !

[@johnlcallaway]

Thanks for the information about the clamps and sanding sticks, never knew they existed. Never really thought about the jointer tip, but it makes sense. I'll pay more attention to that in the future.

[@williambranham6249]

Ice cream sticks from hobby store make excellent sanding aids. Use any grit with super glue and make different widths and shapes. Shorten as you go to get fresh grit like pencil lead

[@chrisb1029384]

I love your videos! Always informative and to the point, giving me just what I need. Thanks for the tips!

[@jimrosson6702]

Great video Billy full of great tips Thanks for sharing. Definitely going to check out the clamps and sanding sticks

[@terrychristian672]

I like that sharpening box idea.

[@russellfay81]

I agree! Would love to see how you made it!

[@toddwilliams254]

Great points. Great video. Anyone who's spent time in Japan will have noticed that a lot of things we that just "assumed" need to be a particular size are simply not! Look at a urinal valve. Best regards, Todd

[@travelwell8098]

Never saw those Japanese bar clamps before.... very nifty!

[@rexseven93]

A simple mind set change will help a person reduce the amount of money they waste on tools. Don't see a tool and think it looks cool, buy it, and then try to figure out how you will use it. Turn the process around. When there are processes or actions you do that are tedious or don't work well, look for tools to help that activity. It's a simple little perspective change, but it helps... not that I still don't buy tools I have no idea how I will ever use the thing.

[@markoogle]

Most underrated comment

[@rexseven93]

@@markoogle Thanks. I keep this idea in the drawer with all the tools I don't use.

[@dian3145]

I make small boxes…need those clamps! Nice to see you again!

[@NewtonMakes]

Had to prep for a bunch of videos about to drop. These clamps are great!

[@pff7852]

where did you find those small clamps ?

[@scottbyrd2157]

Awesome video! Finally someone thinking outside the box.

[@mrtedfella]

Another great video! The Japanese clamps seem like a great idea for small projects and glue-ups. However, they are out of stock at Amazon and they may restock the clamps. Any idea (s) where else to look for the clamps? I looked around but did not spot any other sellers.

[@NewtonMakes]

I really dig them. The clamps seem to be available online amzn.to/3yrrt7K

[@thomastieffenbacherdocsava1549]

A kindred spirit! Became a subscriber because of your approach! LOL!

[@stevecocchetto]

Great idea! Did you make a video about your sanding box setup?

[@williammiller4786]

How do you ensure your paper template is to-scale?

[@MCsCreations]

Thanks a bunch for all the tips, Billy! 😃 Which software do you use for drawing the templates? Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@NewtonMakes]

I almost always use Inkscape. I find it way more user friendly than Illustrator, but I believe I'm in the minority.

[@MCsCreations]

@@NewtonMakes Oh, I like it very much as well! Thanks! 😊

[@benjaminalexander3321]

2:04 Can I still join the guild even though I’m from South Africa?

[@anthonyseiver7000]

Love the Japanese brass box making clamps (hategane). The only issue is to keep them clean. Mine gum up with PVA glue.

[@michaelwillson6847]

Dam Billys back 💥💥💥 awesome video m8. Love them little clamps. Also just fyi i bought similar sanding sticks from temu and granted there disposable but they was like 3 quid for a hundred worked well. Can't wait see Deadpool btw looks fricking amazing 😀👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@markduggan3451]

I really like the look of those clamps.

[@hans-joergwahmkow2621]

3:30 I would just use some painters tape to hold it together. Really doesn't need a lot of pressure.

[@TerryBell-l4p]

or a strap. rubber bands...

[@in2rock275]

Clamps. Rarely use them on my boxes. I've found tape is sufficient. Clamps squeeze way too much glue out for me. Just saying. Sanding sticks. I put some 2 sided tape on my paper, cut me a strip to whatever width and make a corresponding wood piece or use a popsicle stick. Plus I get to make something and not spend money. I would like to have some of those bar clamps though. Just can't afford them. Love your videos (esp. box). You've given me some ideas. Kudos and thanks!

[@ImLeeBee]

Great video, I'd heard of, but then forgotten about those little Japanese clamps. This time I'm gonna save some to my wish list! Also, what's the purpose of the granite slab on your sharpening box if you're not using it with the scary sharp (sandpaper) method? Since you're using diamond stones anyway, it seems a bit overkill in the expense department.

[@NewtonMakes]

It gives me a durable, flat surface that can get wet and cleaned easily.

[@thedeano65]

Mr Newton I like all your tips but reality is I don't have a table saw and make boxes I cut all my rebates with a Stanley no 50 and joints with a shooting board splines are cut by hand please do a video with this in mind I would appreciate some more tips to make life easier thanks Dean

[@richardwilson1702]

WHAT BRAND IS YOUR LASER ENGRAVER THANKS

[@NewtonMakes]

I have a Glowforge laser

[@Kosh42EFG]

First. Awesome as ever. Now to find those clamps in the UK....

[@ga5743]

Amazon has them but I don’t know if they ship to UK

[@erikmacaluso]

Yeah but who makes the sanding sticks

[@Brian-tb1zs]

Love those clamps !

[@paulwood6659]

great, now I will buy more clamps and make a rack for them.

[@justinbanks2380]

Some great tips! Thanks

[@williambranham6249]

Love your channel. I did find a way to soak my sharpening stones. I just put them in Tupperware wear containers.

[@NewtonMakes]

I do the same thing when I use them

[@williambranham6249]

Yes , out of sight out of mind. I’ve been using diamonds for a while.

[@alexpizio]

Thank You for your videos !

[@hdwoodshop]

Your little clamps don’t clamp across a large area. I noticed you prob need two on each joint or you’ll get a gap on non clamp side.

[@mr.b.schannel9330]

Those little sanding tools seem to be awesome. And they must be pretty loud, because you are wearing hearing protection in 10:20... 🤣

[@justin-tv3pc]

whats this contact paper you speak of?

[@petercurrell9344]

When I make a simple box I screw 4 pieced of wood to the bench then you use only 2 clamps.

[@brendo1000]

Hi Billy - Stupid question - what do you put under the diamond stone to stop it sliding on the granite? Great vid!

[@NewtonMakes]

Good question. I have a non-skid pad that came with one of them. It looks like this: amzn.to/3w2NngR

[@brendo1000]

@@NewtonMakes brilliant thank you!

[@johnbesharian9965]

My DiaSharp diamond plates come with a set of 4 rubber[like] feet that work fairly well. However, having clampable or wedgable end stops at each end, lower than the plate height, does come in handy during certain difficult sharpenings. A rubber mesh router or kitchen mat would serve the same purpose as the rubber feet. Just be certain you're able to dry off the steel diamond plates before putting them away if you wet them when using them, as rust is not your friend.

[@Goalsplus]

Clamp manufacturers take note of the advantages of clamping one clamp onto the arm of another.

[@MarcBridie]

I have no idea what you were talking about with your first tip. I don't see how you wound up with different sizes.

[@williampennjr.4448]

Expensive. those Japanese clamps.

[@blindluck5734]

you're talking so fast I can't understand what you're saying. 0:46

[@tremolobar]

Thanks for the guild info, I joined. Had no idea that existed as I’m pretty new to the craft.

[@NewtonMakes]

There's a BUNCH of info there. 👍

[@patbird9694]

Haven’t watched woodworking guild of America since George shaved his moustache.

[@johnbesharian9965]

He did what?

[@GB-mu9ue]

It was his way of coming out.

[@julibrady7427]

Clamping small stuff ...string and a stick!

[@d.bishop1034]

But its just so satisfying to honk down with 300lbs of clamping pressure. So what if 3lbs is enough. 😂

[@johnbesharian9965]

Maybe 6/8 years ago some male friend of my then room mate, Carrie, looked at my collection of Pittsburg F-clamps that I'd bought back in the mid '90's (a dozen in each size) and, I guess to impress her, chided me about how they weren't as strong as the one's he had. I just looked at him and said (smilingly, of course), "If your joinery's good you don't need much pressure". He wasn't very happy.

[@williambranham6249]

Good reply. You’re right to a degree. Miters need pressure. Butt joints need pressure. Finger and dovetails not so much.

[@DanielE.RamirezRamirez]

i love you

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

The channel Outdoor55 has fantastic content on sharpening, sharpening products, etc. He is how I found a good quality double sided diamond plate without grit contamination for under $70

[@JohnColgan.]

Hategane clamps

[@ThFitz]

First thing I saw was you standing in line with the blade while sawing. NOT smart, if you have kickback, it will really make you sorry. That alone told me nothing on this video for me.

[@Gravybagel]

Your first statement about copy of a copy demonstrates that you don’t really know what’s going on. I stopped watching then.

[@johnisley1285]

Just another advertisement.

[@Todjcam]

@@johnisley1285 yup, “I’ll leave a link in the description” 😒

[@akgoldbear7669]

The video is about nothing. Just marketing. I wasted my time... 🤨

[@GB-mu9ue]

I thought you were going to improvise clamps. Not produce some more you bought. Anyone can browse a website for different products.