Tapered Shims & Big Holes | DIY Shepherd Hut #2

[@oootoob]

When a Carl Rogers video pops up, it's a moment to stop, slow down and relax to take some time out from the rat race and mentally escape to a slower pace of life. Your videos are little islands of sanctuary in the cess pit of the Internet. Thank you for doing what you do!

[@chiefgecko]

Here here mate

[@noidnomis]

Second that!

[@Rufio1975]

Yup

[@sitnstill4now]

They're never more than a couple hours old when I watch. The only channel ignore everything else for.

[@theeagle8652]

Well put. Spot on. ❤🙏

[@jimprier326]

I'm a retired shipwright. The secrets to drilling long holes in planks are: 1. Use a barefoot pilot augur with a pre-drilled starter hole. 2. Use a guide to support the bit at least 12 inches beyond the plank edge. 3. Most important! Drill from both ends. That reduces the chances of a 'drift' error by 50%

[@robertgru8517]

Thanks very much

[@D-B-Cooper]

Also retired shipwright, you are relying on a pilot bit to not drift. If you need something really accurate like shaft log, you need a boring bar.

[@DiscoFang]

It won't reduce drift by 50% it reduces it 100%. If you drill from both sides there is no way NOT to have correct orientation of the entry and exit. And you have to be completely ham fisted not to get the holes to line up to the point the second shot will catch the first hole.

[@asaspades93]

Thanks for leaving mistakes in there.. good for us to learn as you do!

[@Terrythemaker]

I guess this is where you need a massive pillar drill that will drill 100% straight 😊

[@istvanpeterporkolab7918]

Yeah, I learn so much and it's so constructive for me who doesn't even have a single screwdriver at home.

[@mikefriend7570]

An extraordinary man with a real thirst for doing things right. Carl Rogers videos N.E.V.E.R. disappoint!!!

[@richards5843]

Good carpenters admit mistakes, it is the one who say they don't make mistakes I always question! Great Video

[@mm9773]

Who says they don’t make mistakes? I don’t think I’ve ever heard that.

[@conradfjetland4970]

Thanks for the upload. I really appreciate showing the mistakes. We all make them, and how you problem solved it was great.

[@dsaviorrules]

If you can't make a mistake....you can't make anything.

[@TheDesignerXD]

You have a frickin great voice/demeanor for this. It takes me back to the days of the OG "This Old House" with a touch of Bob Ross. Keep it up. Loving the content and the story of this build.

[@mikeh4871]

Ya know Carl, I simply gotta say you obviously bring something special to many people around the world. You're a pretty exceptional guy. You work at things and fail. But, you're at it again with determination learning from the frustration. What's so cool is you're able make us laugh with you at your mistakes. That's a special gift. Ya try. Ya fail. Ya try again and again to succeed. As was said in another' thread you bring hope to a cesspool that can be the internet. It's people like you that convince me we're gonna make it. Thank you Carl for trying to be better! And to make all of us want to be better.

[@yummboy2]

There is no joy like that of a perfectonist accomplishing his/her goal, unless, maybe that of a viewer watching it happen. Thanks, Carl for another one! BTW, as a retired lamp maker, I have been challenged many times with drilling a hole through tall wooden candlesticks and trying not to bust out the side. Carl's trick of setting up lasers makes so much sense to me.

[@wolfman515]

Great to see young men taking an interest in projects like this one, and the restoration of old buildings. With the buildings it's nice to see the extra effort to make everything look like it did when originally built. Keep up the pride in workmanship, there's a shortage of that nowadays.

[@jamesgibson6650]

Not even watched yet and already made my Friday afternoon in the office way better :)

[@chardonian1]

I’ve just watched Carl Rogers drill several holes for 22 minutes which I absolutely love!!! How sad am I. Love the videos Carl just wish there were more

[@glaerup]

I do enjoy the practicality you show in everything you do. You truly have the eyes of a craftsman and always seem to find solutions to the problems you are facing. Your vlog are one of my top three, that I enjoy the most and are one that I really look foreward to new episodes from. All the best!

[@acoars]

good job man! We have a saying: If you don't throw the ball, you can't mis the hoop (basket).

[@T4b10]

16:50 There are drillbits with 3 flukes for even better stability :) also: it is amazing what an 18V battery tool can do nowadays.

[@helderlage]

It's always worth waiting for your videos... you share the entire process, the mistakes and even your injuries... your voice conveys an enviable calm and serenity :) ... accept a hug from Lisbon

[@gbentley8176]

Excellent content and job satisfaction at the end is worth the effort. Over a lifetime I have noticed that so many people cannot by eye drill straight. You can and I love the totally natural way you place the plane onto the bench side down to protect the iron. That is one sign of a skilled craftsman in my view. Thank you for posting.

[@benjaminmellingen5340]

when you set up those lasers I thought you were just wasting your time, but that turned out brilliantly!

[@Rubbernecker]

Excellent job young man. The level of quality in your work is amazing.

[@fidanzogaj6440]

Just amazing! I love the work and vision of these hardworking and smart men 👏🏽👏🏽😍

[@pablo12GR]

Love the videos Carl! Keep it up. I was wondering if you have any plans on doing more videos restoring the house soon

[@wizardofhoz7216]

In the states, over here in the Napa Valley, my family has been growing grapes and producing wine on our historical property in Saint Helena, CA. Since 1932

[@D-B-Cooper]

I have made long shims using a jig on my thickness planer. For the smaller ones you made you could also have made a router jig. For the end sealer I made a batch of bees wax, turpentine and linseed oil. For general use end sealer I use driveway sealer, a tar mixture that dries overnight, cheap and works. You can repair that off center hole with a oak plug glued in and redo. If your hole is that mission critical you can drill a pilot and then set up a boring bar. I have made temporary boring bars by threading a hole saw on an all thread rod.

[@lillmill63]

First weekend on holidays, and this pops up, celebrations all round. Thanks Carl.

[@mostlyinterested1016]

I love the fact that you don't skip from step-to-step but actually show the detail. I still wish you wouldn't wear a loose shirt around saw blades and drill-bits. :)

[@jimc4731]

You can make a drill bushing for alignment by drilling on the drill press, relatively thin pieces to be glued together stacking them to the desired height on a removable alignment pin! Works like a charm! Wondering why you didn’t cut the large timbers on the angle from the get go? You could have planed them into specification Keep up the good work! JIM ❤

[@The2wanderers]

22 minutes to drill a couple holes, and I still had to watch to the whole thing. This is a masterpiece in the making. Perhaps even more than the staircase, and I didn't think that could be beat.

[@DickvanZanten]

Karl you should have drilled the widest potholes first. That way you still use the center spike on the forstner bits to prevent the drill from wandering. Then you drill a pilot hole through a square (!) block on the drill press. The pilot hole should be no wider then the centerspike of the bradpoint drill you'll use next. The block and pilot drill can then be centered in the spike divots of the potholes. Drill until halfway from both sides (lesschance of wandering!) Then follow the pilot hole with a bradpoint all the way through. This is the standard way for long hole drilling in wood to prevent getting off course. Cheers, Dick

[@idontthinkso666]

Agreed. That's how I drill stepped. holes in large things. Never freehand. The laser offers guidance but doesn't correct you when you are off.

[@carlroge]

Good knowledge thank you

[@NA-rh7iy]

Finally, a video !! Thanks a lot ! And good job as always...

[@michael-james1970]

Confirms drill is very sharp. Proceeds to drill an inch from his meat and two veg. 😋

[@jrodd999]

Mr Carl please roll those sleaves up. Love your channel !

[@jeffforbes3772]

Always a good day to find one of your videos in my queue. Thanks for posting.

[@darrylr]

Damn it Janet, that's called a Brad point drill bit. The first is an auger bit. Also appearances of a Forstner bit.

[@eriksteffen6166]

Don't forget the spade bit!

[@melliW1]

hey Carl, I've been here since the beginning and i am always learning. I never dared to do some things myself, especially roof tiles. I covered my small workshop with them and it looks great. I'm already looking forward to the next video.

[@RicktheRecorder]

As always, interesting and engaging. Great project. With a long bore like these, then drill accurately from both sides. Any error is halved.

[@ashleychambers7602]

You’re a clever lad Carl keep the videos coming 👍

[@Hixyboyblue]

48 and 48. I know I didn't find this quite as satisfying as you must have felt, especially given the annoyance of your first effort but god that was satisfying to see that hole squared up on the underside. Awesome work my friend.

[@troyboy4345]

Yet another very pleasurable video upload, perfect to watch with a strong cuppa and biscuits ! ... BTW Carl, I have received my tool belt and pouches and looking forward to using them next month 😍

[@Larry-325]

Carl always good to see your notifications come up! Real nice job on the Timbers! 👍👍👍👍

[@colinbrooks6290]

Carl loving your problem solving….. lots more please mate 👍

[@cabguy1006]

I’m gonna offer some unsolicited advice young man, tuck your shirt in and either roll your sleeves up further or wear short sleeves. I’ve been working in a cabinet shop for over 40 years and have been reminded of my loose clothing a few times the hard way. Would hate to see you experience what I have. Your a good craftsman and I enjoy your videos 😉

[@holymoly6829]

That was a precision engineering task You did very well Note No lose clothing Safety first you where luck to only cut the finger Very satisfying result Can’t wait for next week 👍👍👍👍

[@melissaroth4467]

Yes, I was concerned about the open jacket.

[@4486igi]

@@melissaroth4467 Do you think that bandsawing @9:40 is safe?

[@Teddythehogwartsexpress12609]

Carl for plumb holes just screw two pieces of timber boards together stand them on there ends and rest the drill bit in the corner…cheap and easy Your welcome 😊

[@VAXHeadroom]

The use of the laser levels to keep the drill bits square to the work is pretty genius.

[@casantable]

first drill bit u used is for fast rough holes with a powerfull drill

[@mich89626]

I’ve done a similar thing to my finger with a drill bit. You got it a little worse though. Great ingenuity throughout the process.

[@Sassy33]

Never have I seen so many “gadgets” or witnessed such precision

[@rowland83]

9:48 this is genius, turning it into a bandsaw

[@bjorn.barton-pye]

Thanks!

[@carlroge]

Thank you!

[@DaveRogers1985]

Find your videos so relaxing and so interesting!

[@subuktageenfarooqi5712]

Canoe Project? in the background at 14:48.

[@Dave-rc2he]

Another great video, love the hommage to Reg the DIY guy from Kenny Everett with the injury(ask your Dad). love you attention to detail, keep going.👋

[@simondelacourt23]

loved the video Carl, but I am missing the wind chimes. keep up the great work.

[@buzzybee1985]

Ive drilled quite a few deep holes in hardwood and some freehand like you did. I cant remember the brand but theres so e drill bits that are like the 2nd one you used but the spiral is only an inch or two long, its then on a reduced diameter shank, i have one that is nearly a meter long. This reduces the strain massively on your drilling machine. You can hold it very much easier then to get a straight hole, you arent getting pulled by the drill. Ive also used guides with bearings running on the reduced shanks, that stand off the work, to allow you to withdraw the drill bit to clear the chips then go back in. Yove done a good job with what youve done, so thanks for sharing, and i hope you dont mind me sharing my experiences. 😊

[@wizardofhoz7216]

I have a Milwaukee Hole Hawg which may help with larger hole drilling, or maybe a line bore? Great work Carl this will be so cool when done! Thanks for everything ❤

[@Falney]

Use superglue instead of double sided tape. 1 dab every 12-15cm. Holds just as strong side to side but is a lot easier to break free. As for the 28mm holes. If you ever need to do that again, drill the holes multiple times stepping up in 10-12mm jumps. It will be quicker because the drill won't bog down and you will be less likely to burn the motor out on the drill. Jumping straight into 28mm holes is a lot of work for the drill. Even a quality one like Festool.

[@nickkowal6537]

Some sort of bridle joint to create the tapers would have been cool your option was much simpler though. Another great project on the go 🎉

[@robertbrewer2190]

Interesting but at 2:11 sole plate of circular saw needs to be on the wide part of the work, maybe affix a track the reverse angle to complete cut accurately and safely. Now I gotta go see where the vehicle will be! Looking forward to next vids!

[@frankmorris2870]

Love the videos Carl, Keep it up. Would it be possible to get details on were you purchase Wheels etc. for chassis

[@colinshaw1330]

Hi Carl love your videos. In hindsight and for next time large forstner type bits are recommended to be used in a drill press. It is is a lot to ask of a hand held drill mains or battery. I felt for your finger.

[@Projectoftheday]

When you get a notch in the planer blades and don't have any to change to. Move one steel a little to the right and the other a little to the left and the problem disappears.

[@ProcrastinationDaily]

You’re the man Carl!

[@aserta]

8:39 better if you paint it with wax. Heat some natural bee's wax, not paraffin wax and paint it on. 15:44 for future reference, you need a jig. Out of plywood, you make a large C. This C needs to look like a C clamp. One end of the C has a threaded rod with the end facing the work piece sharpened to a point, this goes right on the center of the hole where the drill will exit and you use the threaded rod to make sure the clamp stays put. So you don't split the wood, you use a washer that just fits on the tapered end, but doesn't go over. That becomes the clamping force. On the other end, you need two bearings that fit your drill as close as possible without being too tight (some sand paper action may be required to fit the bearings just right). The bearings should be at least three widths of a drill apart and you need to align them perfectly to the tip of the threaded rod on the other side. You use the drill to achieve that, by passing the drill all the way through the bearings such that the tip of the drill is touching the tip of the threaded rod, only then do you glue the bearing block in place (drilling small screw holes so that it doesn't move from the proper position when it glues would be advised). Once you're done, the "clamp" goes over the beam, you align and squeeze it with the threaded rod and washer and begin drilling on the other side letting the bearings guide you. It will stop working once you reach the touching tips of the drill and threaded rod. Do not push the drill, let it work on its own. This is a recreation of an old timey tool that would be used to accurately cut the alignment holes in old chairs, boat rivet holes for the masts or rudders and many other things that required the drill to enter one place and exit exactly on the other side, where it was marked to exit. Very efficient. If you have access to a lathe, you only need one of these tools made for just about every job, by making blocks that fit in the bigger bearings reducing the size to smaller drills.

[@roryedwards3023]

Pilot drilling is always a good idea, you can correct the plumb before going bigger

[@Smba1111]

Me encantan tus videos, eres un maestro en todos los sentidos, que pena que hagas tan pocos.

[@snibelsnaps2302]

had to make a similar hole 20 times, so i got a used pilar drill and made a mooving base for it.

[@dave1secondago]

u are a craftsman bro love your vids

[@Zagitta001]

A commonly used trick in metal machining is to use regular painters tape on both surfaces and then super gluing those 2 pieces of tape together. That's super strong but also very easy to remove

[@thomashverring9484]

When I'm boring hard woods or just shit ton of holes I have a bucket of water to cool the auger bits in.

[@22kmclaren]

It looks like you found the red Dykem marking solution. Those auger bits are wildly sharp, it’s so easy to cut yourself when handling them.

[@juliatownsend2324]

Worth waiting for. Glad to see you.

[@aserta]

2:46 as much as you are in control, still don't use long sleeve shirts with planers. It's a one way trip to pain if it catches the shirt.

[@djfn98]

Hey mate, next time you need to drill a hole that deep perfectly vertical, you can just use your little drill press. On Most of this machine types you can actually swivel the foot around (180°), after loosening the bolt's of course, so you can clamp the foot on the other side to the wood.

[@arghjayem]

14:02 and this is why I always have some cyanoacrylate (super glue) around the garage, for instances like this! Better than a plaster! 😂 Side note…..any update on the jackets?

[@Yet1moreUtuber]

Yeah you better be sorry,..LOL. Looks pretty cool Carl , looking forward to see it when its finished!

[@bogmaerke]

I bet the first one was off angle because the beam itself wasn't level in both ways and therefore not parallel (well technically perpendicular?) to your laser lines. Enjoyed the video, nice with those talk-in-person segments 👌

[@richiejames928]

Yeah exactly this.

[@krisstryker9986]

Please keep them coming

[@daisylovelock9553]

I wood have cried having to reform a third time, at least you got to the root of the problem. Congrats on leafing this stage behind and not pining. Sorry you hurt your palm. It was exhaustingly hot in August a lot cooler now we are in Septimber. Thankyou for the knowledge and great video, no more acorny jokes..promise😁

[@erikhemmingsson1188]

Drilling straight can be really tricky, we can all testify to that.

[@lynstoneham]

Enjoy watching your videos so interesting

[@miko007]

minor correction: the draft angle is not there to help removing the cast iron from the mold. the mold gets destroyed after every casting. it is there, to help with removing the pattern from the mold, before the liquid iron is cast into the void the pattern leaves behind :)

[@jimmycccc]

As a suggestion - would it be an idea to use nylon washers between the rod and the wood? Would reduce friction and also not wear out the wood as fast.

[@annquirke4008]

Great job Carl 👍🏻😁

[@tiagoferreira3754]

Fera topp baita profissional. Seus vídeos são inspiração.

[@RogierYou]

Clever how you created the 2degree shims. Concerned you loosing your hand when pushing the board across the planer 😮

[@samueladams389]

large drill press, since the beam you are drilling is mobile, it can be brought somewhere that has a large drill press.

[@MrPhotodoc]

Woodworking like an engineer.

[@pbysome]

Double sided tape them together and put them through the planer thicknesser...job done.

[@colinbrooks6290]

The heat expansion cause be the drill must be hard work !

[@danielcotnoir3363]

Wonderful video, as always. When going through timber like that, you might consider using something like a Milwaukee Hole Hawg. (I apologize, but I don't know what the equivalent brand would be in Europe.)

[@davidmackworth3129]

Nice trick with the laser!

[@terrancemiller8350]

I'm so happy to see you again and it consists with your project that you plan, just got to say, love the calf muscles your working off very low fat content and the comments about loose clothing, Och cut my finger, we don't want it cutting other important muscles since I won't be there to help bandage them. Lots of love. Afriend.

[@chinaski2020]

I kept thinking why not use the drill press and drill from both sides? I’m sure there is a reason.. maybe not enough clearance.. I really enjoy your projects as they invariably require solutions that go slightly beyond the capabilities of the tools available. Can relate.

[@richiejames928]

Great video as always Carl. you do great work lad.

[@alfgundersen1058]

So cool it looks great, I'm looking forward to following you, I think you're super talented👍👊 I hope your finger is okay, but I think it's nice that you show it so the rest of us can see that you have to be careful😞

[@NicoSmets]

That's a great technique using the laser levels.

[@manuvanderavort]

Next time use the extra handle on your PDC 18/4, it 'll help with keeping it straight and when it locks up your wrist won't suffer as much... Nice work!

[@montedaestrada3563]

impressive attention to detail on those shims considering no one will ever see them.

[@dougieranger]

I love this channel Carl. Quick question, couldn’t you have heated the turntables and hammered them to 90 degrees?

[@TgWags69]

Your benchtop drill press is small enough to almost be considered portable. It would be possible to clamp the base to the bottom of the beam and drill at least halfway through. Filp it and drill from the opposite side. It should come out spot on.