Surprising Tool Malfunctions Exposed

[@jokerjr.4849]

This is the kind of tool review I like. 6 months of using the tool in a real world situation. Hats off to you Flynndogg. Keep up the great work. 👍

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

I agree! A lot of the tools look great in the beginning but they need a little time to make sure they work properly. Thanks so much for watching jokerjr!

[@markhagstrom2659]

I purchased the Wixey drill press laser and found the same problems you uncovered. I am notorious at leaving battery powered devices powered on and almost always have to replace the batteries before the next use. You do a great job for most tool reviews so I'm. You have a great channel keep up the great work.!

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Well hopefully your lasers still work. Still can't figure out why mine burned out (if that's what happened). Thanks so much for your compliments. Really appreciate it and have a great week! :)

[@lhhood423]

Thank you Flynndog! I appreciate the honest reviews and after use follow up. Keep up the great work!

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Thanks os much! I appreciate that and thanks so much for watching. Means a lot! :)

[@stevecorry2118]

Thanks a lot for your honesty and willingness to keep us informed. This is so refreshing in this day when we are so bombarded with advertisements that may or not be accurate,

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Yeah totally agree. I get some stuff for free, but always mark my vidoes if I got any type of compensation for them. The vast majority of what I show on my channel is purchased myself, so it gets a little expensive! :). Thanks again for watching Steve!

[@peterferrydriver]

We made a small wooden sailboat five years ago, and we bought a large container of Titebond III. We refilled the glue bottle often and it worked like a charm. I use it often now for smaller projects and it still works well. There is some cleaning maintenance required, but I've had good luck with it and it's one of my useful tools.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

So happy it's worked for you Peter. Sounds like some people have success and others have issues. I'd love to see that sailboat. That sounds like a big project! Very cool

[@jeffstanley4593]

Hey Flynn, you are right, the Gluebot sucks. Here is something I have learned over time. As you said, keep the glue in the original container. The trick I learned is to store the bottle upside down. I drilled a hole that would allow the nozzle and the screw down to be recessed into a "holder" made to hold more than one bottle or even more than one shape of bottle. Even if you store a gallon jug, store it upside down. This will keep the glue from solidifying on top blocking the hole. Any solidifying will be on the bottom of the glue container away from the nozzle.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

love this idea. I actually have a holder I made similar to what you are talking about by using a couple of forstner bits to drill out an upside down holder. I have also found that sticking the bottle in a dog hole works too. just have to make sure that bottle is clean before you put it in there! :). Thanks so much for watching Jeff!

[@joegutierrez4197]

I hope your dog is okay with that!!!😂😂😂

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

@@joegutierrez4197 Haha! OMG I'm dying!

[@PelicanPointeMusic]

EXCELLENT follow up on these tools! It's hard to find long term follow up reviews on almost any tool so this is appreciated.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

My pleasure. I'd like to continue to do videos like this as well. Top tools videos as well as dud tools videos. Thanks so much for watchign PelicanPointeMusic!

[@GuillaumeDuteil1]

Thanks for doing so. Having a real life review is very valuable. I guess the natural conclusion is to not do reviews just after purchasing new tools to avoid recommending bad tools. Will you stop new tools reviews?

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Oh no, of course not. I am too much of a tool junkie to do that. I will do updates if I have issues. I've done probably close to a thousand tool reviews, and it was even a little difficult to for me to come up with this list. I typically don't even show a tool if it sucks right out of the box. Thanks for watching GuillaumeDuteil

[@Boog7625]

Thanks for your honesty. Enjoy your video’s.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Thanks so much Boog! I appreciate it!

[@patcross5799]

Well that was interesting, a few of your observations lined up with my concerns, particularly the folding level and the corner clamps. Still it was a fun video to start out my Saturday. Have a great weekend and thanks for the Crow Vid.

[@kwilliams2239]

Yeah, the corner clamp sure looked suspect. I'm not a fan of any corner clamps but these looked really weak. Even if the springs stayed where they should, it didn't seem like there was anything keeping the corner square. A parallelogram or trapezoid wouldn't be apparent. It was a "pass" from me, the first time around.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Thanks so much Pat! I glad you liked the video. I'm going to try and keep track of items like this for future videos. I even have a notebook in my shop now to keep track! Have a. great weekend!

[@michaelkelley6905]

On some of those digital tools, I was quite skeptical when you reviewed them originally. it may be a little confirmation bias that I remember the ones that looked suspect. Enjoyed the review good job and thanks again. I’ve got a bunch of tools that are just gathering dust also.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Thanks so much Michael. I feel like that's the nature of the beast. I tend to buy stuff and then, forget I have things 1/2 the time or misplace things. This channel doesn't help! :)

[@joegutierrez4197]

Thanks for the info. I thought I was using the Gluebot wrong! It works great with salsa!!! Blessings!!!

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Haha! So there is a practical use for it! :). Thanks so much for watching Joe! :)

[@a9ball1]

Brian, I think this is one of my favorite videos from you. I love the honesty. I'm seriously looking into that watch. I have the Ryobi nailer and love it. I've never had an issue with it. I hope you do more videos like this one. Honesty goes along ways nowadays.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Thanks so much a9ball1. I totally agree. I will be doing at least one of these a year. I completely agree with you on the honesty part. NO better way to be! :). Thanks so much for watching!

[@w9jim]

Looking at the stuff you buy, I'm surprised this list isn't 10 times longer.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Haha! Thanks for watching w9jim!

[@robertberger8642]

THIS! We need reviews that show what happens after long-time use. First impressions are so often wrong.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Totally agree Robert! Really appreciate it and thanks for watching!

[@lespaulguitarmn1]

Sorry about the outcomes encountered Mr Flynndogg but truly respect the transparency and honesty with your follow up reviews after more hands on time with these products! Your the best glad to see you enjoying your new shop and the conditioned environment! Relieved the shop dog wasn't included on this! :)

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Haha! I really appreciate it! Loving the new shop. It's amazing how much a difference a little cool air makes this summer! Thanks so much for watching as always lespaulguitarman!

[@MakeWithMike]

Flex Brad nail os the best in my experience/comparison any one else flex 24v ?

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

@@MakeWithMike Thanks for sharing MakeWithMike. I'll have to check that out. I've not owned any flex tools but always wanted to check them out!

[@MakeWithMike]

@@FlynndoggWoodwork Yes start getting it now while there are a little cheaper not much cheaper but cheaper than the other ones and they have their lifetime warranty, There's a battery issue where people thought it was liquid back in 2022 but that's been taken care of and it wasn't battery liquid it was a piece of plastic inside the battery that was getting hot and melting they no longer put that in there

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

@@MakeWithMike Oh nice. I did check them out after you commented. Man, they are quite a bit more pricey than what I thought they would be, I think i will check them out though. I've seen so many commercials for them and always wondered about their quality. Sounds like it is pretty good from your experience!

[@kwilliams2239]

I looked at the Woodpeckers chamfer plane too. I didn't think I'd use it enough to justify it. I bought the Hongdui CR-MulTrim, which has round-over and chamfer blades. I think it's better than the one you have because it has carbide inserts, instead of steel cutters. The carbide inserts have a chamfer cutter on two sides and a round-over profile on the other two sides, giving four carbide cutters, of each profile. I don't know where to buy replacement cutters and I'll probably never need them. I haven't used the tool since I got it, perhaps a year ago. It's a beautiful hunk of aluminum and stainless but I'll likely never remember that I have it, if I ever need it. A trim router and bit is my go-to solution too.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Oh nice! I'll have to take a look at that. Sounds like a better design. I think what you spoke of is the problem with mine as well. I never think of using mine either. Kind of sits in a drawer, and I go for more conventional ways of putting in a chamfer. Thanks so much for watching kwilliams!

[@TomSL55AMG]

Thanks for the honesty.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Thanks for watching Tom! I appreciate it! :)

[@painterman8863]

Get the houngui Bevel plane, mate. It's more expensive, but it's a beautiful tool. Much,much better then that cheap one.👍 Thanks for the video's from over the pond in England. ❤

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Someone else mentioned that as well Painterman! I'm definitely going to have to check that out. Thanks so much for the suggestion and I appreciate you watching!

[@painterman8863]

They make some very high end tools👍👍​@FlynndoggWoodwork

[@karlriley1314]

I went to there site but it didn't say what comes with the watch. It listed that a charger cost $19.95. Does it come with a charger?

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Yes! The charger comes standard with the watch. Really quite a nice unit!

[@denisbeaudry5396]

Great video, nice to see the honesty. Channel keeps growing and you deserve it. Most active woodworking KZbinr at this time I would guess.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Thanks so much Denis! I appreciate that. I'm trying. Having fun doing the channel for sure. Thanks so much for watching!

[@The3wheelin]

Agree 100% on the glue bot. I kept seeing these great reviews online, and thinking I must be stupid.. finally threw mine out...pure junk!

[@kwilliams2239]

I don't have a problem with them. I never get glue separation, as evidenced in Dogg's. They work. In fact, I was about to buy a couple more (for TB-II and TB-III).

[@The3wheelin]

@kwilliams2239 ...seems like a hit or miss product. Glad it works for you

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Sounds like some people have better success than others. But after giving 3 of them a shot. I think I'm done with them as well. Thanks so much for watching The3wheelin!

[@a9ball1]

I bought one and it's trash. I tried using Teflon tape to help but it didn't. Funny thing is I bought the smaller one from milescraft and it works great and is still working.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

@@a9ball1 Interesting on that milescraft one. Doesn't surprise me. Seems like a lot of milescraft tools are quite good quality wise!

[@Dragonited]

I used teflon tape on the threads on my Gluebot and it works perfectly when I use it. My rubber seal broke so thats when I put on the tape. You have to reapply the tape when you fill it up though but it will keep itself sealed. It also works to extend the shelf life of opened caulk and silicone tubes.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Excellent tip Drgonited! Thanks so much for sharing. I'll have to give that a shot and see if it works for me. Thanks so much for sharing and watching!

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

The gluebot is helpful for big projects when you are getting glue in gallon jugs. I have had two for over a year and the seals are fine

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

I'm glad they have worked out for you liquidrockaquatics! I wish I had the same luck! :). Thanks so much for watching!

[@Pat64783]

Sure glad I didn't get one of those cordless brad nailers but I'm still looking for a good one that is dependable like that Ryobi.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

You it's funny you mention that. It was another viewer's comment a few weeks ago that did buy the nailer and had the same expereince as me. Worked well at first and them used it on hardwood and it failed like mine. When I read their comment i thought it was worth making this video.

[@a9ball1]

I have the same Ryobi one and love it. I think it's one of my most used tools.

[@Damon_Barber]

You need a metric pencil for the gypsum board cutting tool. 😂😂

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Haha! If that is a thing, I can understand why I have a hard time finding it in the US!:). Thanks so much for watching Damon!

[@norm5785]

Use overtime definitely does make a difference. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe, warm, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Totally agree! Kind of like when that new car smell wears away! :). Thanks as always for watching Norm!

[@klmbuilders5385]

I have a similar outfeed roller stand. I finally welded the roller mount to the stand. The other problem of the stand collapsing was cured with addition of a stabilizing strut between the legs. Things that the original manufacturer should have pre-engineered into their product.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Oh nice! Thank you so much for sharing this. Those are some great ideas to stabilize it. I totally agree, It sounds like a lot of people are having the same problems with them. Seems like they should have fixed these issues by now! :(. Thanks so much for watching klmbuilders!

[@PoorJohnn]

Please do more of these. Saving us money.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Haha! I'm sure I will Poor Johnn! Thanks so much for watching! Really appreciate it!

[@hansangb]

@17:30 That's odd. I've had my glubot for about 4 years with zero issues.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

I'm glad you've had better luck! It's a great idea, and I wish mine worked better. Thank you so much for watching Hansangb!

[@Damon_Barber]

🤔 maybe try putting some Saran Wrap and a rubber band over your GlueBot caps? I know you shouldn’t have to rig up a tool, but seals are bound to breakdown. Making Lemonade out of lemons is sometimes necessary. You already have 3 of them, so might as well try to make them work again.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

You know that's not a bad idea. Probably not doing to remember to do it! :). but I'm sure that would work! :). Thanks so much for watching as always Damon!

[@smorgasbord42]

Not that this helps make the chamfer thing you bought any more worthwhile, but you can sharpen all those cutters on the flats. Agree with the above reference to the Hongdui version for chamfers/rounds, but it's not cheap. And FWIW, my Wixey drill press laser is still going strong after 3 years. I agree that not having auto turn-off is a problem, but nothing replacing the batteries didn't fix for me. Maybe I just jinxed it?

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Haha! I hope you didn't jinx it! I've been trying to find another one by another brand but no luck so far. Looks like wixey has a monopoly on the market! :(. I may end up with another one even though I'd like to try another brand. Best of luck to you smorgasbord!

[@Imtheonewholetthedogsout]

Formerly baddog, I totally agree one the glue bot plus win it gets low you have to squeeze the heck out of it to even get anything out 🤦‍♂️

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Yep, that definitely the truth. I think that's when the seals get messed up too! Thanks so much for watching lmtheonewholethedogsout!

[@patrickbrown551]

Thanks for the video.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Thanks for watching Patrick!

[@anthonyp1625]

Thank you...

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Thanks for watchign Anthony!

[@oldguy1030]

Good video. Pretty much all of it makes good sense. However, in my particular case I'm happy with my collapsible level. But that's because I will likely never use it for woodworking! The one I got is fairly accurate and since it will likely be used less than a dozen times per year for helping level my travel trailer. Given infrequent use it is likely to last me for years to come - and I'm not all that worried if it is a just a little off. But for woodworking? Not going to be used for that at all and I've no real disagreement.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Haha! I'm glad it's working out for you! :). I think the one I got was kind of a knock off of the higher priced one and that's probably why it is getting so off. Thank you so much for watching and commenting really appreciate it! Have a great week!

[@terekschultz1230]

The only time I'd even think about putting glue in a different bottle is if I was using so much, I was buying the gallon jugs. The rest of the time, it's not worth the trouble. As for the rollers, I have some husky ones that I try to use with my planer for long boards. No matter what I do, they won't stay in the correct position and sink after a board or two.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Sounds like the rollers have problems no madder what brand they are. And I totally agree with you. Better just to keep the bottles in their original container. I used to buy gallon jugs of glue. But never went through them quick enough! :). Thanks so much for watching Terekschultz!

[@themeat5053]

Dogg man, you're eating humble pie because you have more tools than one man could ever use in his lifetime. Hopefully you can recuperate some of your expenditures at the recycling yard (or passing them on to some unsuspecting newbie woodworker). Woodpeckers...push ups. Well, our brother, new doesn't always mean better, but can be fun for awhile. We love the wry smile on your face with that level. What ever made you think that was a good idea? You may be able to clip a couple of coils off the end of those springs and re-install them for the clamps. Free shipping...holy cow, push ups and pull ups. Effing Burt.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Haha! Love it. Yeah, I'm a sucker for any new design even if it is crazy like that level! :). That's exactly what I'm doing with a lot of tools. I've got a bunch se aside to either sell or give away. Some of them are quite good, just don't need two of everything! :). Good idea with the springs. Reduce a little tension! Thanks as always for watching Meat! Have a great saturday! :).

[@joshuapuyear6818]

Well, good sir. I have to agree with you on the glue bot. I got one when I first started woodworking. And the reason for that is I get my glue in gallon jugs. But after the failures of the glue bot, I went to amazon and got cheap condiment bottles. And I got 6 of them for under 20$. And I have only used 2. 1 for glue, and 1 for mineral oil for my cutting boards

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Excellent glad to hear I'm not the only one. I did the same thing with the condiment bottles. I kept on losing the caps though and the glue would dry up. Not the bottles fault but mine! :). Thanks so much for watching and sharing Joshua!

[@warrensmith2902]

Yeah the gluebots were a disappointment. I now buy containers of glue that I know I'll use over the next 6 -12 months. Much easier to keep the tips clean and to re open. I have a Harbor Freight out feed support. I supports my detachable out feed table when needed.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Oh nice! Sounds like you have had the same experience i have with the glue bots. Great find on the Harbor Freight Outfeed support. I'll have to check that out. Thanks so much for watching Warren!

[@karlriley1314]

I see you have the same problem that I have with the GLUBOT.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

I'm glad I'm not the only one. I see them in action so much and I knew I couldn't be the only one having this problem! Thanks so much for watching Karl!

[@terrydawson5304]

The goinmake tools I bought I'm pretty happy with so far especially the pocket hole jig. It's made with aluminium and not plastic being a machinist by trade steel always seems to last longer. And my luck if I drop it its surely going to break lol. Next one I want is the T square. Keep it up Dogg love your channel.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Totally agree! I love all the goingmake items I've gotten so far. Really high quality from what i've seen. I probably should do a similar video with best of in the near future. I'll probably do that near the end of the year. Thanks so much for watching Terry!

[@heystarfish100]

Those roller supports used as an out feed support on your tablesaw are a disaster no matter who makes them. 😂

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

I'm glad to hear i'm not the only one having problems using them like that. Thanks so much for watching heystarfish!

[@a9ball1]

I made my own from an old wooden rolling pin my wife didn't want.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

@@a9ball1 what an excellent idea! Great thinking!

[@timh7156]

🤣🤣🤣 Folding level! It should be obvious that something like that is useless. It’s hard enough finding a rigid level that’s accurate.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Totally agree! :). Thanks for watchign timh!

[@dougsoderberg-uh9fw]

never been a fan of battery powered anything, my 30 year old air powered nailers have always done exactly what is required with no issues .

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

I hear you. Battery powered tools also seem to have a little less power than most corded tools. Thanks so much for watching Doug!

[@davidshirk2024]

Brovo!

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Thanks so much for watching David!

[@nonfacebookuser5867]

LAMP

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Thanks for watching nonfacebookuser! I've got you entered!

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

Sorry but american cuisine sucks, Crow.. 🤔 Crow... 🤔 We brits eat humble pie much tastier 😂😂😂

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Haha! Crow is probably a delicacy somewhere! :). THanks so much for watching Sly_Wolf!

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

@@FlynndoggWoodwork Thank you for another great video, it's really great that you take the time to return to tools/items that after long term use don't float your boat or live up to expectations. Thank you.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

@@Sly_Wolf_1 my pleasure thanks again!