Lap joints & pocket holes using basic tools W/Shortcuts!

[@MrMello001]

Thanks Paul, for a moment there I thought I was the only one left, using these methods. Works great on site, with limited tools and time. I share with up an coming tradesmen all the time, "What would you do if a tool breaks or there's a power shortage?" The must get done. Thanks for sharing

[@paulstoolbox]

+MrMello001 Good morning my friend, you sound a lot like me. It's always better to know the fundamentals, in case you have to revert to them. Technology has it's advantages but it makes people lazy and dependent. I try to show my kids different ways to do things and sometimes hear that it makes no sense to do it the old way when you can get it done faster with new tools. I then have to give them the same advice that you give. "What would you do if a tool breaks or there's a power shortage?"........... Good answer MrMello 001 Thank you! Paul

[@Jaxsolo]

you make some of the best DIY videos. you show how it's done right and what to avoid. can't thank you enough for sharing your knowledge.

[@paulstoolbox]

+Barry Kaufman Hi Barry, I really appreciate your comment, and have a good day! Paul

[@kevinmeagher6960]

Excellent Paul, thanks!!! your videos really helped me out today! made my first ever lap joints and pocket screws to build the frames for my 6 foot gates. thanks again!

[@paulstoolbox]

Your welcome Kevin, I really appreciate your comment! Thank you! Paul

[@hoopsaugust]

This will be my first time doing the Lap joints. Thanks for teaching the low tech system.

[@iamjimgroth]

You can saw a few more notches with the circle saw and then just hammer away most of the extra material. I used that technique for a workbench and it's 110% sturdy.

[@rareairal]

THAT'S GREAT THAT YOU SHOW HOW TO DO THINGS WITH LESS.

[@paulstoolbox]

+ronald reagan Thanks Ronald, and have a good day! Paul

[@bobbyromero7359]

Enjoyed this video Paul i needed to learn about half lap joints fixing to rebuild my wooden gate, thanks.

[@sammyk3152]

thank you brother for showing me all these tricks and tips. much appreciated.

[@SpiritBear12]

Awesome! These tips are going to help me. I'm making a frame out of wood to essentially make a door for the back of my new gas grill. I used to have another grill where the gas tank was completely exposed. Some idiot tried to steal the tank and broke the regulator while doing it. My old grill was the kind where the regulator was permanently affixed to the start button, so I could not buy just the regulator and replace the old one. But, the legs on the grill were rotting off any way, so I junked it. My Aunt bought me a new grill, the kind where the tank is mostly hidden in the cabinet below the grill. The back of the cabinet is wide open though, so I'm making a vented door for it and I aim to pad lock both doors once I get the back one made. I bought wood to make the frame for the door and I wanted to make a lap joint as those are pretty strong. I have to do this else where because I live at an apartment building, so building things here is next to impossible. I have few tools, so I'm going to have to chisel out the laps. I'm going to fasten the laps with smooth headed bolts with the hex nuts facing the inside of the door. I wondered if I could also glue the joints because this is going to have to sit outside in the elements too year round. You have given me more confidence in my idea for the door. I will chisel out the laps, use bolts and glue the heck out of it. I'm going to also chisel a shallow channel around the inner edge of the frame on the back side and fasten 1/4" hardware cloth so the tank has plenty of ventilation while keeping out rodents from chewing on the hose and kids looking to steal a propane tank. I'm going to spray paint the whole door black as the back of the cabinet is black and then, I'm going to coat it with several layers of marine grade spar finish to help it be more weather proof. Thanks for the tips. :-)

[@tossedsaladandscrambledegg8576]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge! This was very helpful!

[@JonathanMalette]

Awesome video, really helps with my gate that I am about to build.

[@paulstoolbox]

Good morning Jonathan. Thanks for taking the time to comment and let me know if you have any questions! Paul

[@chaskinsnc]

Thank you for the videos. I am building a small wood fence to hide my pool pump and the drilling techniques are great! I would like to see how to make a 3 rail split rail gate. I need to replace my 4' gate. Thanks again.

[@paulstoolbox]

Good morning Chuck, I don't know if you've seen my other video, but it covers making a gate with lap joints. here is the link, I hope it can help you. If you have any questions, please let me know. HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! Paul

[@Egam]

Excellent as usual. Thanks

[@mapiador]

Awesome, you have been a huge help, Thank you..

[@vallejokid1968]

You got an HD camera! You probably got it a while ago but I missed that last couple videos. Anyway, great info as always.

[@gilbertmunoz2073]

awesome video thank you

[@cdouglas1942]

As to not having dado blade, Matthias Wandel used 3 Freud circ saw blades (24 tooth) together on his table saw arbor to get substantially the same effect.

[@sammyk3152]

Paul, quick question, why didn't you use a reciprocating saw just to cut half the thickness? let me know what is the pros for using oscillator saw rather than reciprocating saw? any help is appreciated. thank you

[@dustyhush]

thanks Paul

[@paulstoolbox]

+pieter dautzenberg Thank you pieter!

[@racsop70]

Awesome video as always. Was thinking of investing in a Kregg system, but will hold off for a while and try this. You rock. Where do I sign up to be your apprentice????

[@paulstoolbox]

+Oscar Perez Hi Oscar, I really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. If you have any questions, I would be happy to help. Have a good day my friend! Paul

[@pokittyperdiddle765]

My grandpa taught me how to do this when I was but a lad using hand tools. He wasn't a perfectionist against power tools; He couldn't afford any so he used his fathers tools - well maintained and I have them now.. Who, these days, can set and file a hand saw or properly setup a #4 plane?

[@Tictacpanter]

Why do you flip the chisel at 3:55?

[@2005hrabak]

Neat video! Audio isn't synced though.

[@paulstoolbox]

+2005hrabak Thanks! Yeah, the sound starts lagging toward the end of the video. I just purchased a new computer for HD videos and the graphics card is not as good as the company claimed. I am ordering a better card and It should make my future videos better. Paul

[@saul2099]

Hi Paul. great video man. I'm wondering if i can do this joint to connect two beams horizontally. if not please help me, what should i do, because i can not find beams long enough for my project. thank you and greetings from Mexico.

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Saul, I am not a structural engineer so I cannot tell you how to do it but I would connect 2 beams with a large lap joint. I would make the joint tight, using a good wood glue and installing 5 large nuts and bolts with washers in an X pattern on the lap joint. How large is your beam and what is it being used for? Is it carrying a heavy load? I have many relatives in Merida. My father was an immigrant from Yucatan. What part do you live in? Thank you and have a good day! Paul