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[@sarahihrig932]

The first half of the kzbin.infoUgkx3ICSK6nSknaL_45CU2NmFSoXjarGMDiJ book is everything about wood: types, tools, finishes, setting up shop etc. The second half is all about doing projects for inside and outside of the home. The color pictures are helpful. After reading a dozen of these types of books, this is probably the best overall (layout, color photos, plans). Only detraction is that many of the projects use a table saw/router/planer, which are usually expensive and take up space, so the plans are less friendly to newcomers and the budget conscious. But I know I can use a drill, circular saw or a jigsaw to make the projects.

[@rickmackay7452]

Alternative title: Rex being a really nice guy and complimenting his viewers😀

[@jimthesoundman8641]

It would be nice if he started an alt channel called "Evil Rex" and pointed out every single flaw in each project, told them not to quit their day job at the 7-11 and criticized their messy work area and junky tools.

[@jonasandersson7367]

Dude he needs to stay in the genre remeber its youtube 2021 not as it was....

[@CarlosAgarie]

Truth be told, "Rex being a really nice guy" is a valid description of all of his videos

[@ianbutler1983]

@@CarlosAgarie Yes, I am sick of negative people. Any fool can criticize.

[@mrmcclish]

I'm not a hand tool "purist" (I'm pretty amateur at any woodworking) but Rex has great passion and positivity. Love all of his videos and his attitude towards his followers.

[@IOrrinI]

"...It's amazing what you can do if you just don't allow yourself to be stopped..." That's a fine quote.

[@hartleymartin]

Got a real thrill seeing one of my projects up there!

[@jimwilliams2682]

The Famous Martin's Little Bench! I think Rex needs one or maybe two.

[@douglasmagruder]

Well deserved, that was a great piece Martin.

[@dhoyt1967]

Martin, you give me a kick in the butt. I still use the crappy bench from an unnamed HF store. My next project needs to be a new bench. No excuses!!!

[@bluewanderer9903]

Nice bench that

[@jonahdahncke7972]

That bench is on my list!

[@jonahdahncke7972]

Well damn, my cat is a thumbnail haha. Thanks for the inclusion. I’m coming up on my first year in woodworking and this really helped get me fired up. It helps when my last name is spelled right too. Dahncke. Pronounced Dane Key. No one gets it right. No hard feelings. Really happy to be in this community.

[@AFCAWorldBodybuildingArchive]

As a German, i would have pronounced it “Darn Cuh“

[@jonahdahncke7972]

It probably was. After my great grandfather came to America, we haven’t had much German influence in our family outside the food.

[@jrkorman]

Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing it!

[@jakemustian99]

well I suppose I would have guessed dan-chi

[@MattHaugh]

Your positivity and encouraging attitude are the bedrock of your success here on KZbin. Thanks for being such a great role model, and for giving others the confidence to grow into the craft.

[@markbickford9092]

Been in construction my whole life. I've never made a project from anything but construction lumber. I can turn a pile of random scraps into a useful thing, without any plans. I am impressed to no end by people that do fine(er) woodworking. Thank you for being an inspiration.

[@ronstone6839]

Jonah Dahncke's last name is pronounced "DAN-key". His father is a friend and he shared the video on his Facebook page.

[@jeremyspecce]

So torn between hating cliche KZbin thumbnails and loving black cats.

[@MCsCreations]

I have 3 cats here, but I want to adopt another one... A black cat with yellow eyes so I can call him Anakin. 😬

[@Amanda_Harper]

Why not both.gif?

[@brewtalityk]

yeah seriously bro literally any thumbnail with a cat is an automatic like from me

[@ianbutler1983]

I don't mind if the thumbnail is actually from the video.

[@neilpountney9414]

Rex you are reaping the reward of being a teacher, there are a lot of us out here who will never have anything we do featured anywherer but a part of you is in all of our work. Thank you

[@joeyshofner639]

I love seeing other peoples work. Puts ideas into my head. Now waiting for the price of wood to come back down.

[@heartsparkdollar]

This would be nice every couple of months Rex. You are a good guy.

[@waffentreager6286]

Turning these reaction videos into a new series is something i wouldnt mind. Im getting started on woodworking soon and its a nice oportunity for other people to send their work and have you react or helpfully critique it.

[@CrooksNannies]

Your enthusiasm and kindness toward others work is infectious.

[@awrmmmcc2885]

Love seeing the Paul Sellers designs in here too!

[@jessicakaine4364]

Thanks for showing my projects. :D There are threads in the discourse group on them all.

[@uwelohr7958]

Well deserved indeed. Greetings from Germany 🙌👏

[@agluebottle]

Nice shop!

[@terristroh3965]

Great shop build! The chest was beautiful! Keep up the great work!

[@user-gw1sh9qc2s]

My 8, 10, and 12 year old get in the shop all the time, too. I've given them scrap wood and let them saw and plane it. No chiseling though, god no chisels quite yet... Also, you can tell kids are afoot in the still with the swing, because there is a nerf gun bullet near the mallet under the sleigh-foot table.

[@RyanNolet]

Rex, absolutely love the positivity in your videos. I learn and stay motivated watching your content. Cheers!

[@IvImpuIsivevI]

Well shoot now this makes me want to show Rex my progression over the years from watching his videos.

[@thomashverring9484]

You can do that on the Patreon forum :^)

[@waynekitt6770]

Rex, you will always get choked up with incredible pride that every teacher has when they see their students excel and advance beyond your own vision. It is a wonderful, indescribable, unduplicatable emotion that every good teacher experiences within their lifetime. I speak from experience as a retired music teacher whose former students still reward me with their success and gratitude. Well done, Rex. Very much well deserved.

[@johnenger349]

This is cool man. Reminds me of my early work, in a basement in Amersterdam NY. I had a workshop that cost me about $50 total. Ended up pushing an entire kayak out a window.

[@thomashverring9484]

That must have looked peculiar from the outside! 😂

[@aaronwarner2762]

I don't get to enough of them, but any woodworking show should be proud to have you there. Nice to see a nice person being nice. Nice.

[@PeteLewisWoodwork]

You are right; don't let what you have stop you from doing what you want to do.

[@davidmaclean5065]

The adjuster on the oak router is an all thread coupler. Hardware stores have them and they have many uses for me.

[@wickedwoodgaming1486]

When I got into woodworking. I stored my materials in the back of my s.u.v. And my "shop" was inside a 10×10 tent canopy. I used tarps to make walls all around. It was dry and worked well. Until a big storm ruined it. Though not 1 tool or surface in there was wet.

[@michaelthompson5875]

“No Stairway! Denied!” -Wayne Campbell

[@jonbloodworth474]

the bench that was holding up the door was not only holding the door upright and presumable square. The legs on the side of the bench that was holding up the door were pressed against a lip in the flooring to keep the bench from sliding away with the door if the planer hits a snag (if you're planing toward the bench)! Very clever indeed. I pride myself in noticing little details too. Lol

[@laurawilliams7782]

I appreciate having some positivity in my day, thanks.

[@castletransport]

it just shows that there are some very cleaver people out there who are trying hard on their woodwork and think it's just stunning.

[@M.Melnick]

I would not want to show my work, it is nowhere near this level of those that are just starting out as well. My efforts seem to be much more of the "bless his heart for trying" level than the well done work that is shown in this video. Thanks to Rex for inspiring me to try even if my work is not very good :)

[@thomashverring9484]

That would be just fine on the Patreon forum. Many of us (myself included) are on the "bless his heart" to "oh, please stop, stop, for the love of God" 😃 Everyone are welcome, no matter the skill level, and the experienced members will share their knowledge. It's a brilliant community.

[@joethompson11]

I thought ah maybe I'll watch a bit of this, nope! You have such an infectious enthusiasm I couldn't look away. Great video 😊

[@danbrown4420]

That small pine bench looks absolutely amazing and such a smart, compact idea. Would deffo enjoy a vid with a further delve into those kind of benches and possibly a build too.

[@mariushegli]

I have nothing to say really, but I appreciate your content, and wish to help with the yt-algorithms.

[@darodes]

Props to Rex for not getting on a “high horse” and trashing and nitpicking every little thing. 🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️ I’m sure there are plenty with an ego that would do this

[@azurplex]

27:28 The other reason for the direction of grain on the tote is so it doesn't split where it joins to the bed especially on the metal beds where it has a screw at the front of the base of the tote and the long screw sort of compresses the grain vertically to try to prevent it splitting halfway up. They still do, I just glued mine back together.

[@OrionsAnvil]

Great video! I like seeing other people's work. Especially since I'm in the middle of diy adding a bathroom to my house and there's no telling when ill get to do something fun in the shop. 😐 your reactions were great thanks for keeping it positive, we need more of that.

[@antonyath2950]

You can clearly see the passion and love in these projects and thats matters most to me !

[@Bloodray19]

I built my room's door out of reclaimed palletwood. Filled the nailholes with black expoxy, had a woodworker cut them up to size, assembled it with glue and hidden screws, made the frame for it out of construction lumber, put a frosted window in it (yes, it's common in Ukraine to have windows on your interior doors) and put it in. IT serves beautifully eversince and I love how it looks. Really rustic but at the same time clean and sharp, modernistic

[@forrestbeal3477]

Do more of these vids. I love it.

[@PeteLewisWoodwork]

That Organiser is a lovely piece of work. Got there before me, I have something similar in mind. Hats off to the person who did that. I notice that the drawer front has the Paul Sellers drawer pull design; not a bad choice.

[@kirkwilliams5740]

Mr Krueger this video is awesome, reason been you had took the time out from your busy schedule, to show other wood workers craft, nuff respect My Brother you're not a selfish person.👏,excellent video.

[@PeteLewisWoodwork]

I see lovely figuration of the wood used in that drawer or whatever it is.

[@danielburnett8140]

This was a great way to celebrate the accomplishments of your supporters. Well done.

[@92Koondog92]

That mallet looks like a big ol' piece of zebrawood. Very pretty.

[@RickFarris]

Agreed, pretty sure it's zebra wood.

[@Cigokar]

Seconded. Def zebrawood

[@j.enzinas]

wonderfully wholesome.

[@foos.998]

You’re such a nice guy, Rex. I really enjoyed this video.

[@FridayWorkshop]

Very cool video. I love the detail you look into the pictures. People's vices, their projects in the background, and etc.

[@raycooper8024]

My first reaction to some of the teaching videos and even seeing other people's work is, "You guys have a shop?". I'm still working off my porch using the steps for cutting and the top rail to clamp to for sanding. Of course, at the moment I'm just working on a couple of small projects for Christmas presents. Next big project for myself is something like the traveler's bench that I can store away and bring out when I need. Rex, thank you for taking the time to teach. And thank you for showing off what other people are doing woth minimal workspaces. It's a great inspiration.

[@nathanboyd7460]

Nice thing about painted furniture is the ability to use whatever you have on hand vs having to have the same type of wood. Uses up a lot of scrap. Nice video. Good compilation of supporter made projects.

[@merlinsatrom9142]

You are a good leader Rex! This is why people like to follow you. Thank you for the way you encourage others.

[@queens.dee.223]

This was a really great video. My setup is very limited and I'm very new, but I feel I see more potential in myself now for having seen you talk about viewer projects!

[@livinginthenow]

Rex, you've heard Led Zeppelin thousands of times because you live in Cleveland. I grew up there, and the radio stations tended to play at least one Led Zeppelin song an hour (or at least it seemed like that). I never knew this was unusual until I moved to different areas of the country and found out that the rest of America isn't constantly bombarded with their songs all day, every day. After a few years being away from Cleveland I began to miss hearing them on the radio. Of course, now we have KZbin and iTunes, etc., so I can hear them anytime.

[@somwen92]

this video got a big wholesome vibe

[@lilly5758]

Just started wood working this year..this was so fun. Loved seeing what non professionals are capable of. Super motivating

[@dancampbell5068]

This is super wholesome and makes me feel encouraged in my own work

[@chrisp7957]

Not sure who’s idea this was to make this type of video but I think it was fantastic. You took time to show acknowledgment to people that watch,support and learn from you and I really have a new found respect for you. I think I remember from one of your videos that you were a teacher previously and I have to say it shows in the way the you present your content and walk us through each process. Looking forward to the next video and I hope that you can take this format and make it a regular part of your channel. Thanks for sharing what you know.

[@Julian-yx4we]

Really appreciate your knowledge of the history of woodworking/designs, explaining the choose of wood, etc. Really informative. Thanks for a great vid!

[@tuppybrill4915]

Rex makes complimentary comments about viewers work and workshops. Me: Inspired to upload picture of my eight grade woodshop box and my shed overflowing with gardening tools, broken vacuum cleaners, wood oddments and my cluttered bench just visible through the mess. Rex: 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱

[@pancito1224]

The wedding organizer is a nice riff on the Paul Sellers desktop organizer.

[@airwolf61970]

15:30 That's a portable work bench with a moxin vise. Very nice!

[@claybowser698]

I made my shop from an 8 ft by 40 cargo shipping container and used all scrap material and left over windows from other jobs. I used an old dryer with plywood screwed to the top as my first work bench. It was cool seeing this video.

[@mikethetexan76]

What a bunch of beautiful work. Thanks for sharing all this.

[@0griggs]

You're a good teacher, boss.

[@OtherThanIntendedPurpose]

very cool projects across the board. bravo to everyone who submitted a piece. outstanding.

[@JuanRivera-wm2um]

Excellent research and presentation. Thank you.

[@terrmaso]

Not a long time follower. I definitely will be now. Rex, I love the fact that you took the time to look at and genuinely critique these projects. That kind of feedback can make or break many who choose to explore woodworking. I have learned many painful lessons and wish there had been someone to give me some subtle pointers along the way. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on these projects 👍

[@craigbenz4835]

I love the saw bench. I need to make one of those.

[@shookings]

Loving this format, Rex. I'd like to see it at least once a quarter.

[@MaryAnnNytowl]

Rex is such a great guy, with a wonderful outlook and such a friendly demeanor. I'd love to work with him on a few projects, for sure. 🙂👍🏼 ❤️ ❤️

[@turkeytrac1]

I have always enjoyed your channel immensely. Today's showcasing viewers awesome, inspiring works with your honest reactions, made "wood working for humans"..... human. Thank you!!

[@bbiermanster]

Thanks Rex. Love your channel. Keep it up.

[@vilod]

Good stuff. Thanks Rex.

[@torinhalsey6313]

What a great thing. For a beginning woodworker to receive positive reinforcement from an established craftsman will go a long way to further their efforts.

[@Erik_The_Viking]

Great projects! Love the excellent work that was done! Gives me some motivation to make some more projects.

[@SteveC38]

Those were really great projects EveryBody! Thank You for sharing and inspiring us👍

[@evilwoodchuck]

This is a great video, I would love to see this become a monthly thing!

[@PhilippeBoissonneault]

You guys / gals have a lot of talent! Congrats

[@pirakoXX]

Wow! What an inspiring speech from Rex (as always) and the amazing builds from fellow viewers! Wow! (y) I'm so amazed, and now I really need to clean out the clutter in my shed to move the tools from the boxes, drawers, etc. all around my house into my new workshop and get my hands (more) dirty and the smell of fresh-cut wood mixed with the wonderful smells of cherry flowers combined with the songs of birds and handtools in use! Take care, and stay creative

[@PatrickMatherne]

Looking at the bench @22:40 being used to hold the door. He is using the edge of the floor tiles to prevent the door from moving

[@turtledudel.1811]

It might be a year late, but that first hammer at the 2 minute mark looks like paldao. We use it at my workplace to make high-end office furniture. A little softer than white oak, but still nice to work with.

[@mattlewandowski73]

Rex... about that router plane... you might find the cutter is an ball head hex key... the cutter adjustment assembly is very similar to one I have seen elsewhere that used sharpened and honed allen keys for cutters.

[@stephenholland6328]

I’m glad you are inspiring folks. There are high end sites. There are beginner sites. Not too many sites in the middle. You are in this middle place. I think it’s really important since it helps beginners envision themselves advancing to a very satisfying level of work. I’m sort of in the advanced middle, but have let myself get stopped. Since seeing your work I’ve been inspired to get started again, and it’s working! Thanks for the inspiration and the enthusiasm.

[@GCaF]

I was gonna ask Rex to do more of these so I can also submit my projects... but seeing what the other guys shared... I'm probably gonna back to my toddler workshop and play without sharing...

[@jonahdahncke7972]

Share those projects! If you’re doing it, and loving it, own it.

[@thomashverring9484]

On the Patreon forum everyone is welcome, no matter the skill level, and the more experienced are always glad to help. How else should we learn! (I'm not one of the experienced!)

[@waynekitt6770]

@@thomashverring9484 I have learned so much from the Patreon forum! Everyone's mistakes become everyone's solution and subsequent successes.

[@thomashverring9484]

@@waynekitt6770 Yes! It's such a great and welcoming community!

[@the430movie]

Jonah is a great beginning woodworker. I'm totally impressed! Mod Nod's wood workers mallet is killer!!!! Jeff must be a Rob Cosman in the making, that tray joinery is impeccable! Jason knows CNC! Tsani's organizer is really what this is all about. Very pro like with a variety of Joinery and woods. A great gift anyone would cherish. You can tell Marchensi's ambition and desire. Awesome! You could tell Bill is a Journeyman Craftsman...That book case with that mottled maple is crazy! I really love that moxon vise is a wowzer! Jessica's shiplap shop, Love it! Martin's saw bench is a double deflection thumbs up! Especially where he is showing it being utilized. Ramin seems like a resourceful guy where home made accessorizing tools bring out the artisan in him. Todd's planer is real attention to detail. An awesome job. That plane wood base is definitely Rock Maple, looks deceiving though! ;-) That Roubo by Brian is really nize! Very Impressed! This is an awesome segement Rex, you should have at least once every 3 months. Kudo's!

[@jonhall4816]

Rex, how about a small boat build or even just a video talking about old school building technics? You always do a great job with research and explaining the history of our craft. Keep up the great work!

[@whisperingeaglelanders2339]

Great show!

[@memegusta42]

5:25 When a machinist gets into woodworking lol. When working metal it's pretty easy to forget that you can work some materials (wood, plastic, aluminum if you got time) with hand tools. Great work, and really positive commentary Rex

[@MUJT3BA]

Loved seeing the Paul Sellers Desktop Organiser by Tsani. I had a go at making a couple of these myself but really struggled getting the drawer right. One day I'll have another go at in and hopefully nail it.

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic video and reactions, Rex! 😃 Some pretty amazing projects there!!! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@krungstar4541]

Awesome video. Just made a tote myself, super basic and working on the floor currently but at least my tools are all in one place now. Added a baton with dado cuts to store the chisels vertically so they stay sharp!!. Next up need a bench as I am a human.

[@MartinBrabi]

This video is fantastic 👍 great projects, thanks for your commentary

[@robvegart]

Great Projects! I'm with a commenter on here, when they say you should have a Viewers project corner. This is cool to watch you like a little kid at a toy store! Awesome Vid RK!

[@willmorrison1022]

Project #2, the jointer's mallet, is definitely made of zebrawood or zebrano. Both look pretty much identical, I'm not even sure just what the difference is. But once you've worked with it, you recognize it.It stinks like the back end of a zoo when you cut and sand it. Not as bad as redheart, which stinks like a stale catbox. But it's a very beautiful wood that takes garnet shellac like a dream, visually. Large pores, though, that want to be filled. A little splintery, and it will crack if it's thin enough and under much stress. That's pretty much my knowledge of zebrawood. It's a nice one, all in all.

[@donaldmcdaniel1773]

Very interesting, I like all the projects!

[@brenthuxford8726]

I enjoyed the video and appreciate the regularly issued content.

[@the430movie]

Goodness it's Rex in Blu-Ray... Must be the new computer.

[@jerrystark3587]

Very cool video. Thanks!

[@sindarpeacheyeisacommie8688]

Rex, you're amazing. Keep at it.

[@coreyquesnel4687]

This is the first video of yours that I've come across. Definitely a subscriber now.

[@danielpreilly77]

Way to give constructive criticism and feedback Rex, right on. A very genuine post and much appreciated, very inspriring