No Bench Dogs? Use the Compass Rose Sawyer's Hooks Instead!!!

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3:02 The Easy Way
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[@luuksteijvers]

I am 14 years old but because your video's i am starting with handtoolwoodworking, thank you for that.

[@Praecantetia]

Mad respect for starting that at this young an age. I didn't trust myself near saws until I was 17.

[@J.A.Smith2397]

Needs an "and" not a "but" in your sentence and happy journey

[@RexKrueger]

No, the "but" is fine. It's a totally acceptable conjunction for joining two clauses, especially where the second one is surprising. ("I seem too young for woodworking BUT I'm woodworking.")

[@sumiaota3335]

Ahh yes,the English teacher in Rex making a showing.

[@skasteve6528]

I was lucky enough to have woodwork classes as an option at school. I only did it for a couple of years, but it was value to me. Hope the woodworking goes well for you.

[@tinkerer4]

As a lefty who prefers pull saws, I appreciate the callout!! Simple, elegant, effective… very nice! I also really appreciate that you’re clearly running a business (which I greatly respect), but it’s not just an empty money-grab. You’re creating a good product that solves a problem while also empowering people to do the same thing for free if their circumstances are different! This is exactly how great brands are built!

[@RexKrueger]

Thank you! I would rather do nothing than do the "empty money grab." I appreciate you noticing the difference.

[@ross.venner]

Pinned me too, leftie who prefers Japanese style pull saws. Great channel, thank you Rex.

[@clasdauskas]

This is absolutely the best sort of marketting :) (And I mean that in a good way) There are more than woodworking lessons to be learnt from Rex!

[@cashel1111]

for sure, showing two free and fun ways to replicate your product before even showing the product is a refreshingly honest change

[@kennethbezanson4266]

Your tool ads have been just as enjoyable as your other content. Informative, helpful and nothing pushy about them. This is how all ads should be.

[@jrk1666]

Wood working brought me to your channel, but your personality, your straightforwardness keeps me here

[@MontyPython1087]

Love the multiple call-outs for us left handers 😅

[@myteric117]

I like your content and your style/methods. I prefer the videos that show how something is made, with the 'you can buy these' worked into the instructions as options. This makes it clear that woodworking/making is your primary focus, and that Compass Rose is one option for viewers to consider using in their woodworking/making. Thanks for doing all this. I'm glad you've been able to make this gig work for you.

[@karolskakes388]

Video started and, ok he is talking bench hooks - but around 4:45 it went to a sales pitch, oh this is a hook & sales pitch video! Wow wait a minute now: He starts to show so many useful tricks with hooks; and he explains why this works!! OK not bad - say WHAT - Rex is giving us all this free info on how to make our own hooks??? REX you & your team made a great video - it is informative, it is sharing, helpful, and it offers a way to acquire a great set of hooks, if one is just not sure they could make their own. Great video - YOU get an A+

[@markfannin3975]

Many thanks from a left-handed woodworker.!. Have my set on order.!. Been following you for years and very happy to see your channel expanding and your content staying true to what makes it great. All the best to you. Mark in Colorado.

[@fennsk]

Good mix of showing us alternatives and presenting your product.

[@chou-fleur-academy]

I love the spirit of your company. I hope it will have a bright future.

[@WebMaster-vh7ek]

I like the direction of your channel. The length and energy level are just right. I appreciate the depth of knowledge. Who knew bench hooks could do all that?

[@EricHonaker]

This is a great format. It has enough general purpose info not to feel like an infomercial, and even the parts specifically about the CR kit are applicable to homemade hooks. Well done!

[@mikesalmo]

Your commercial is terrible. I’m supposed to be bored or put off by it. I’m supposed to think you’re a shill. I’m supposed to spot flaws where you make things look easier than they are, be annoyed, and make the noise my preteen makes when I ask her to do something. Instead, it’s mostly just educational. You’re extolling the virtues of bench hooks more than YOUR bench hooks. You don’t claim yours do anything magical. And then I’m thinking I might want to buy them just to get you to do all the right angles for me so I can focus on my work and trust it. Your stuff is amazing. It’s inexpensive, accessible, and super useful. You can do a video like this with no hard sell because the value is pretty obvious.

[@ironhead65]

I have said it before, and I’ll say it again your commercials are the only commercials I love to watch! In fact this time around I bought the bench hook! It just seems like a good starting point to then be able to build all my other tools!

[@jtscustomcutlery317]

Imagine meeting this guy at a coffee shop and accidentally starting a conversation about woodworking…. Next thing you know you’re leaving your family and moving to another state and becoming best friends. Rex, you rock 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 A true inspiration for this lifetime

[@jerichodesignbuild7148]

I've had lunch with Rex a couple times - fortunately I live in the same state! haha

[@DieCastoms]

Was going to comment that I was disappointed to see tear out around the dowel holes on a product that Rex is trying to sell, however if you look at the description there are two links provided and the second of the two offers a decent discount for blemished-stock bench hooks. Cool idea.

[@Arariel3]

I grew up in a woodworking shop. My father and I made furniture, shelving, repairs on anything people brought in, spiral and straight stairs and just about anything you could imagine. In all the time I worked with him in his shop I never saw him use one of those bench hooks. But I have to say, it is brilliant and seriously wished we'd had them on several occasions. I can imagine where these would be immensely handy! I want to add that your willingness to have plans online for these has convinced me to subscribe.

[@BruceHanson-df2sw]

Yes, this format is better! I liked your original Woodworking for Humans series and miss the good ole days of basic, simple tips, tricks and projects. Thanks!

[@breauxp]

This is the “Everyman” that we need to get back to👍🏻

[@paulhasser625]

I’m a lefty who really wants a logo up version 😂 Thanks Rex, another great product from Compass Rose!

[@majinkakashi20]

This is one of the many reasons you are certainly one of the top woodworking instructors ever. Thanks man youre awesome!

[@FloofusTheCat]

I did not expect to learn so much terminology when I started woodworking. I thought I knew what a dang dog was.

[@michaelappel6932]

These are awesome! Thank you so much for making them. As a teacher trying to set-up a hand tool only wood shop class, these are a life saver. Without a tablesaw, there was no way I could batch these out for all the students, and when I tried having them make some bench hooks of their own... well, square would be the last word to describe them. These will save my kids so much time and frustration by helping them make and shoot clean, square cuts. I bought 16 sets and they all turned out great (the B stock has some tear-out on the holes, but that gets covered by the blocks anyway). Now let's see how well they hold up to a bunch of teenagers.

[@swimrski]

Your approach to selling your products is great. Informative and entertaining, and your stuff is quite affordable!

[@Depl0rable10]

I really love your approach to selling stuff. It genuinely feels like you care vastly more about helping people out than getting rich. I hope to be starting woodworking soon and I expect to buy some plans from you. Awesome job!

[@mohammadtawil7292]

I started to learn woodworking in my dad's workshop when I was 10. He taught me a lot of the old profession inherited in Syria. I find your videos very inspiring and valuable. Waiting for your next video. Thanks for your efforts.

[@schawn-paulrotella5709]

Rex, I'm so proud to see your company taking off. I love my vice block and I can't wait to use these hooks. I wish you the very best! Thanks for your videos and products!

[@mariasaha8303]

I love your products so far, so helpful for new woodworkers. I will definitely try these out.

[@timhoover1416]

Another nice product that is well thought out. Great job to you and your team Rex.

[@Raytenecks]

I never expected your channel to refuel my desire to get my hobby CNC machine working again! :D

[@brianpearce1890]

Didn’t realize Compass Rose was your company. Cool!

[@jhtnpa]

Excellent video! I wish you great success with this and all your Compass Rose projects!

[@bbrachman]

This style of video is just fine with me. I did watch to the very end. The secret is that you showed almost every use or configuration for the bench hooks. That was vital and you did a terrific job. I have known about these for years but weeks after I think of them, I forget about it. Making or buying a pair may keep them in my head as a great tool. (I remember a video I saw on how to make the old fashioned ones. That video taught me relief cuts and chisel work. Your design is simpler.

[@verngreenway4886]

You rock. Don't change. Loving it!!!

[@johnfreiler6017]

Hey Rex, great job here, the new format, showing woodworking advice along with an ad is great. Keep up the good work!

[@rlamacraft]

I'm sure you'll get plenty of negative comments, so I just wanted to say that as someone who hasn't touched a saw since school but wants to get started this seems like a great product. A rewarding project and a useful tool that is as approachable as IKEA furniture. If you do end up making more I'll be sure to order one later in the year.

[@pitsnipe5559]

Rex, you’ll be pleased to hear, I have plugged the bench dog holes in my workbench. Love these videos.

[@HappilyExhausted]

I really appreciate your videos and desire to share your knowledge. This format is great.

[@robertquiles7815]

Thank you for including left handed people!

[@bradhicks9847]

Really looking forward to my kit's arrival tomorrow! Thanks as always, Rex. You saw the lefties coming this time, so nicely done. :)

[@emerald1587]

I really like this kind of instructive videos. Thank you Rex!

[@utehill1141]

Great presentation of the need and how to fulfill it. Keep on!!

[@puddinggeek4623]

Excellent video as always. Interesting and informative, also a great looking product. Keep up the work.

[@cpk001]

Thank you for the effort you put into your videos.

[@MG-vo7is]

I like this educational format. Also, I just ordered a B-stock kit. Thanks for making these available and affordable.

[@danielr.schafer9504]

I’ve taken an old kitchen cutting board and added boards to make a bench hook out of it! Works great and with it being long it makes the work peice more stable for what ever you want to do!

[@adamguinnmusic5871]

Man i love that you are designing and selling tools now! And really unique useful things. Not just different version of the same old same old. I haven't pulled the trigger yet but i really wanna get the router plane when i can afford it.

[@wdtaut5650]

17:12 I'd say you have succeeded very well. I did not think of the video as a commercial at all. I didn't mind the previous format, just think this one works better.

[@rafaelaurelioknebel6191]

You're the best, Rex. Thanks!

[@philcrannick7383]

Another awesome gesture Rex, thank you

[@TomHaley-cy4cc]

Definitely like this style. Shows me what I'm missing, how to use it, as well as tips to fabric my own or purchase if I don't have time or tools . Thanks.

[@samspeake]

I already made my own bench hooks, but I love the product and never underestimate the value of your own wasted time.

[@adammono1839]

Excellent video rex. Good format 👍

[@robandsharonseddon-smith5216]

Great content thanks. I prefer this style really showing off tool AND technique.

[@garethbarlow5278]

Nice work. Good ad format

[@emilioleonard2460]

But Rex, what if I like my coffee dark but with low acid?! Fantastic video, as always, and thanks for trying to address as many wood workers as possible!

[@jonrost5574]

I ordered mine right away. Excited to use them when they get here. Thanks, Rex!

[@RexKrueger]

Thank you!

[@jonathanlillpopp2869]

Rex! What a commercial!! LOL! As usual, very informative. I have two of your bench stops on my bench. Excellent little devices. Thank for the video. Ialways love seeing these pop up on KZbin. :)

[@RobSchwabRandom]

Please do keep up the new product video style. When you show how to use your products and what your products can be useful for, it makes it easier for beginners to pick up; we're short on tradesmen these days, and channels like yours help build interest.

[@knight4today]

Great job on the video!

[@jons2447]

Thank you!, Mr. Krueger, for the free plans! BTW, I wanted to make my own bench hooks for some time so I really appreciate this! Have a GREAT day, Neighbor!

[@hucadarn1]

I love the marketing of putting a QR code on the instructions for making it yourself. I can see paying for the bench hooks getting to be a better deal each time you mess up trying to make them!

[@melainekerfaou8418]

A little trick for avoiding bench hooks to move back, for instance when working with japanese style saws: I screw a very short screw through, with the head sunk and the point barely poking out below the underside. As soon as there's a minimum amount of weight applied, it will keep everything in place. It does leave tiny marks (and scratches) on my workbench but I am not particularly fussy about that.

[@melainekerfaou8418]

Again a very useful video. One thing you could emphasize more on your channel: working with hand tools is waaay safer (and also healthier for the ears and lungs) than power tools. For a hobbyist, these things count: do I want to lose a few fingers for just making a shelf for my loved one? Would she be happy with the shelf if it cost me an eye from table saw kickback? Now I find that by making my hand saws more readily accessible and putting my cross cut sled away on the top shelf, I am much less inclined to remove the blade guard on my table saw, and use the hand saws instead. And then since the track saw is better and safer for long rips, I even think I might get rid of the table saw at some point. When I do, and I still have all my digits by then, I'll tell everyone on the internet that it's thanks to you guys hand tool KZbinrs in general, and you Rex in particular.

[@leehaelters6182]

Never hurts to hear another voice, always helps, but I am quite sure that Rex has made your points over the years more than once or twice, and made them in exemplary fashion.

[@poison113245]

You are a wealth of knowledge

[@ShamanETM]

I do a lot of hand tool wood working. I have my kids in for projects now and then. My Daughter is left-handed. If the other hook were set to the inside edge, they would work for both right- and left-handed folks. ... Nevermind Rex thinks of everything see "but what about" or watch whole video before commenting.

[@rossmcquinn]

Love your work.

[@ClarkyClark]

Rex coming out with exactly the thing i was needing and looking for a build. It's like you're in my head. I apologize for all the clutter in there....

[@kestutisbagusauskas8323]

Good video. The CNC benchhooks are indeed well thought out & versatile. The solid one piece ones could be a very challenging project especially if you started with a tree😀😃😄

[@jeffreywarshafsky6025]

Yup a bench hook is an essential jig for your bench been using them my whole life. I find them very useful when I have to pair a small piece with a chisel like a wedge.

[@NeilSoulo]

I like the bench hooks, but before you go into all-out production, you can remove one dowel from each of the groups of three. Only two dowels are necessary. For maximum accuracy, position the dowels as far apart as is practical, so I would suggest using the two diagonally positioned dowels.

[@glencrandall7051]

I would rather use power tools but I still admire this piece of kit.🙂🙂

[@sasukecruz2000]

ohhh this is awesome! i was gonna say if you had any plans for a shooting board coming up from your company. then u showed you can use the hooks for that same reason. i love it

[@user-io9ln1or7c]

Thank you Sir 🎉

[@hermit84]

Exactly for these very convenient reasons, bench hooks, saw benches etc., I try to get used to Western style saws since years. Unfortunately, I am still into Japanese style saws, I like them so much more. But holding the workpiece is always a pain. 😢 OK, I just saw the end of the video. Nice reminder 😂 Anyway, it's more than a tradeoff in my opinion. I need free space on the whole surface to hang the benchhooks onto the backside. And I have some requirements for my bench. Shouldn't be too deep (or you'll need very long hooks), shouldn't have a mounted back wall for tool storage or beeing placed directly in front of a wall (yep, here I am, small space, efficient use of it, half of my bench has a tool wall at the back side). And the edge of the bendge should be sharp all around (here I am again - the backside of my bench's other half's surface has a rounded edge because I reused some old wood). Sigh, I know, this is not fair, prob. most pull saw enthusiasts have a nice bench at least. Snif. Btw. You are very generous with your plans. And oh my good, do they look great. That's a plan you would love to leave hanging on your wall after the build is finished.

[@RantasenTapsa]

Nice video and I've come to the same realization that bench hooks give you much better workflow than a front vise. I need to make a new pair using this design for the support it offers for the waste piece. I don't use bench dogs but I have holes for holdfasts and I would argue that they are faster than clamps for securing work pieces and not interrupting your workflow. Just one or two taps from a mallet to secure or release the holdfast can't be beat even by quick clamps.

[@urhor]

Great video, I loved the part where you talked about bench dogs!

[@socketwench]

Thank you for including pull saws! I always wondered if you could use bench hooks for them. I bet it would also work for Japanese planes too...

[@danielr.schafer9504]

I like it!

[@cdnbean]

as usual - you ROCK!!

[@slyryan5550]

Im making these today

[@ga5743]

Thanks!

[@dpmeyer4867]

thanks

[@martinkruger8724]

I like these, but as shipping something to Europe would be a little bit eco-unfriendly, i will build them on my own. Btw., by doing so you can just adapt everything to your workbench. Live the simplicity and adaptability of these!

[@mrgallbladder]

Is there going to be a part 2 for the Alexander log chair?

[@pettere8429]

About that glue squeeze out, how about putting a small chamfer on the edges of the blocks that end up inside the stage? Another way to make a benchhook is to take a board, plane it four sides square, cut about 5cm of each end and then dovetail it into the ends of the longer middle piece, cut down through your fence and you are done.

[@kennethlerman9664]

A very nice video and a great little product. Instead of having a dot to distinguish the parts, I would change the hole pattern so that it couldn't be assembled incorrectly. CNC might be overkill for this product. If you are making them in reasonable volume (say a few dozen sets), a table saw to cut the blanks and a drill with some jigs to position the holes would probably be less expensive.

[@ping170]

Awesome 👍

[@MJLWoodWorks]

Love it! Just want to ask one question. Do you have anything against using an old school miter-box for the same application? Or modifying a miter box with a rear blocks to hook on the work bench?

[@MortimerSugarloaf]

Thank you for thinking of us lefties this time around. Have you considered making lefty versions of your other tools?

[@wyw876]

Awesome demo! But searching for this video title in the future is going to be a nightmare...

[@Moffit366]

Adverts! (But I really like the way you do yours)…

[@2adamast]

0:30 Setting a vise on the right for all those staunch right-handers? Or more friction on the workbench top like rubber, cork or softboard

[@wayneswonderarium]

Not sure if he's into it but I know A Glimpse Inside has been doing CNC routering things for a very while. Of course he also could've been the friend you were referring to 😂

[@jeffspaulding9834]

If you want to make the one-piece bench hooks, it's also worth searching for Roy Underhill's bench hook video he did for Lie Nielsen Tools for a deeper dive into that style. That said, my bench hooks are pretty similar to Rex's here and I've never had a problem with them.

[@weekendwarrior3420]

Manual mitre saw is a solution. It makes the the right angle and has no drawbacks of elektric tools.

[@jordondavidson3405]

Maybe give Jimmy Diresta a call. His maker factory in Arizona might be a good fit for you.

[@robertberger8642]

Nicely done video. While I do like your videos that advertise your products, I’d also like to see more project videos like the ones you haven’t made in a while. Also… if one were to make their own bench hooks without using a kit, would it work out well to make a single, double-wide bench hook, then cut it in half to get the desired final result?

[@emikayathyme3830]

Hey Rex, any advice on woodworking without a plane? It seems to be a big barrier for me.

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Have you spoken with Jonathan Katsmoses or Jimmy Diresta? I believe that they have production facilities?