Router Table Build - Segment Three: Stock Prep & Dimensioning

[@peterquailman2460]

I was expecting a router table build, so I waited. Good thing I did. Not only was I able to understand fully the extent of the importance of wood grain, but now I know how to start building, not just a router table, but EVERYTHING else. The irony of it all is that it doesn't need to be shown. You just had to LISTEN.

[@wortheffort]

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[@andrevanopstal2143]

Clear and very useful explanation of how to get the best result from a plank. Learned a lot again. Thank you very much for this. I live in Flanders (Belgium) and although I grew up with the metric system, we were taught in the 2nd or 3rd year of primary school that a dozen dozen equals 144 (a gros). That was in the years 1962 or 1963. I have the impression that such things are much less learned nowadays.

[@wortheffort]

Thanks & yep.

[@stevendavis4592]

I clicked to see a router table build but I got a great lesson in choosing the right pieces for each component. Very well explained and presented, thanks.

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[@michaeldean2053]

This has been the clearest explanation of the grain direction and what that means to the final piece you are making.

[@WesB1972]

Southern Yellow Pine has a mind of its own, I use it all the time and love it.

[@peathead4450]

Very interesting. First time I've heard someone explain this so clear. Thanks!

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[@ianpearse4480]

Thanks for sharing. It's not rambling if its valuable information- that's education. Thank you for the learning you enable.

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[@tedpuckett2779]

The tips are always great but .....what a great one about planning out a small area between the two legs on glue up. Very much enjoy these vids and all the information.

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[@scotta7164]

Excellent tutorial on learning wood grain and dimensioning to successfully complete a project. Thank you for taking the time to explain this to all of us. Well worth the time to watch this very instructive video.

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[@MJZBDad]

Great lesson. I love all the deep dive lectures on the theory of the craft. The ramblings are the best part of the channel. Keep up the great effort.

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[@laurencomstock7364]

I thought this tutorial was excellent. I was never taught about grain direction. I am mostly self taught and learn the hard way with some disappointment. Thank you for making it worth the effort to learn and do it right. Thanks again, Lauren

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[@travelingtracer]

Thank you. I am learning so much. I was a machinist - aerospace - and had to think about how castings behaved during metal removal. You are clearly describing analogous phenomena in woodworking and for that I am deeply grateful.

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[@מעייןהמלבלבתחייםםםם]

Thanks for a nother educational video!!! I have started to notice all the things that you are talking about since i have started to work with hand tools. You are a great teacher because you are talking on wood and how to look at it and understand it. Take care and thanks for everything!!

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[@vincentpillay3408]

Thank you for continuing to educate and empower us.

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[@tacs_01]

Brilliantly explained. These project based lessons are a really good format, but still excellent as standalone videos. Keep up the great work.

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[@johnritchie3889]

agree 100% about the southern yellow pine. I moved to South Carolina from Illinois and was blown away by the quality and price of SYP. All we could get in IL was spruce-pine-fir. Which means no consistency and lots of knots.

[@wortheffort]

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[@simonrourke9817]

Learning so much from these videos. Thank you

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[@stephanieray6587]

Pure gold. Thank you.

[@jimwilliams2682]

Great video! I can always use a refresher on wood grain. My only concern is your planer. That guard gives me the heebee geebees. Be careful!

[@thomasarussellsr]

A lot to think on. Thanks for the information.

[@wortheffort]

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[@thomasarussellsr]

@@wortheffort your welcome

[@glennsiegel60]

very informational video a must watch

[@gateslattes4686]

Gold. Amazing video

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

solid working methodology. Great video

[@wortheffort]

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[@hassanal-mosawi6049]

Thanks for sharing that!

[@alans1816]

Lots of good observations here. One thing that I think goes with this approach: clean your tablesaw blade. Resinous wood can make the blade behave as if it were dull more quickly than if you use only hardwood.

[@wortheffort]

ya, don't do that enough.

[@ljgault]

Thank you, grain understanding is my weak area but you made it very clear.

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[@wolfman75]

Wow!! Lots to think about!!! Great Info!!! Much Appreciated!!! Thank You Sir!!!🤔😁👍😎

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[@dpbjlee83]

Thanks - info I never thought of before - I always learn something new.

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[@loucinci3922]

Another great wealth of information. Thanks. Are you finding construction lumber available in your area? I heard prices have gone up and short supply due to stupid covid-19.

[@wortheffort]

Thanks, yes

[@perrymurphy5053]

Perry Murphy Thanks for the video. Great info. You mentioned sharp tools. Do you sharpen your saw blades?

[@wortheffort]

Thanks. some depending upon cost/benefit as things like bandsaw blades being $12 are not worth resharpening to me.

[@GraemePayne1967Marine]

Very interesting & useful info. Also, that jigsaw has got to be the quietest jigsaw I have ever seen! May I ask what the model is?

[@wortheffort]

I reduce sound to not blow out eardrums.

[@TheBlueMuzzy]

supremely useful content. ty!

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[@mountainviewturning5319]

Very nice

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[@jandrewmore]

Can't read the numbers on your white board, and it's slightly out of focus at 3:01

[@wortheffort]

Andrew More ya, these are run-n-gun style videos. Not as edited/reshot as normal as covering a lot more info. I’ll be making those kind of errors (not on purpose).

[@jandrewmore]

@@wortheffort That's cool, I was just thinking you could correct it before it goes "live". Keep up the good work.

[@Sillyturner]

What I don’t understand and I’ve seen you do it in multiple videos is tuning you pencil several time along your square/straight edge

[@Sillyturner]

To continue - when marking a line. I have found that one pass is sufficient.

[@wortheffort]

force of habit from using knives instead of pencils. I only use pencils when filming so they'll show up.

[@soberlivingwithbrianfrankl8254]

I'm so glad i learned my starter skills with hand tools in pine... like u said, if your tools are not sharp, you will know it hahahah.

[@wortheffort]

yep

[@jameslund221]

My wife make theses noises too when she stands up. 31:40 lol

[@coalcountrycandles]

This video is you stock prep & dimensioning video from 6 months ago

[@wortheffort]

Randy Gabbard ya, I said that in description and gave reason why reupload.

[@coalcountrycandles]

wortheffort I missed that and was scratching my head why I was having flashbacks of a video I had just watched a few day’s ago. Lol