Top 10 Rob Cosman Woodworking Videos of 2023 You Need to See

[@kentgreenough75]

Rob, you and Paul Sellers give so generously to the community, words fail to say thanks enough. You are a gentleman in every sense of the word.

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

Thanks for the kind words. I feel a need to pass on my knowledge that others gave me.

[@danthechippie4439]

The day will come when Jake is standing in front of the camera, but he has the best teacher around so we will still have a Cosman to look upto​@RobCosmanWoodworking

[@dale1956ties]

@kentgreenough75 Agreed!

[@timviering9559]

I love all of those videos, and congratulations on the success of your instructional videos. They really do help, and I commend you for your work ethics and ability to teach others the correct way to work with wood. Keep the passion, Rob!

[@jimcooney9019]

Rob you R One Of The Best Teacher be proud. and one of your best videos THANK YOU!

[@darrinchiasson6279]

Hi Rob, just wanted to say that I have always enjoy your videos. I work overseas and get home occasionally. You and your team keep me entertained when I’m away with your knowledge and skill in wood working. Congratulations with your success and keep up the great work! Have to say my favourite videos were the ones you did during Covid build a dresser and drawers. You showed all your steps, corrections, fit up techniques. One of my favourites that I still go back to when I need a refresher!!!

[@rossmcleod7983]

I have some catch-up to do! Thanks for this Rob, great channel, learnt heaps.

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

Unfortunately most viewers these days prefer shorter to the point videos rather than long details ones like we did during COVID. You should consider signing up for our online workshop where the videos are all long format

[@remyvallieres6428]

I have watched almost every single video you have made and the only thing I can say is THANK YOU! Thank’s for sharing all that knowledge with us! A real source of inspiration! And not to say that your tools are really the best ones!! 👍🏻

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

You are so welcome!

[@AvocationNation]

As a newcomer to your channel, thank you for the summary!

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

check out those videos and go look at our playlists on our channel

[@dale1956ties]

Hi Rob. Love the videos! Thanks as always buddy. BTW... you are SO right about purple heart. For the reasons you mentioned but also because the grain runs every which way so tear out is a nightmare as well.

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

Purple hear and Mahogany are both planing nightmares

[@dale1956ties]

@@RobCosmanWoodworking Actually, about 20 years ago I used have a source of Honduras Mahogany which was nice stuff. At least the stuff I was getting my hands on was. It's the stuff that's available now, some call it ribbon mahogany, THAT stuff is awful.

[@user-ut9ut8jg2b]

Always inspiring, when I feel like I'm never going to get anywhere, you give me the lift I need. Logical and factual. Cheers Rob.

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

Thanks

[@tatehogan5685]

I've learned so much from watching Rob, and continue learning while in the shop. Looking forward to the next phase in my woodworking life

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

send us some pics of the stuff you have made

[@tatehogan5685]

@@RobCosmanWoodworking what email address? I'm not great but would be happy to share!

[@edmundcox9224]

Great Video, previously watched and loved all 10! Not surprised they made the top list :) Thanks for all you do!

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@williambuckley1185]

Great Vidro. Thanks Rob.

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@rylandfoster1]

Rob, I have been curious about something for some time now, have you tried wooden hand planes instead of, or in addition to, the popular metal ones? What is you opinion on the use of wooden hand planes vs metal ones, assuming the quality of both tools being compared are on par with each other?

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

They have their place, like ones used to cut a bead, groove, or other various shapes and profiles. But when it comes to straightforward, flat soled wood bodied planes, I just can’t be bothered. They lack adjustability, tolerances, and heft.

[@rylandfoster1]

@RobCosmanWoodworking I can understand the tolerances issue, and adjustability is certainly not as straightforward, but how much does heft really factor into it if you have a sharp, good quality iron? Isn't a sharp iron more important to a plane's functionality than any other factor.

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

@rylandfoster1937 a No. 8 jointer is the easiest plane to use on any wood because it weighs almost 10lbs (or so). Momentum is your friend when planing wood. That same length wood-bodied plane wouldn’t be half that weight. As for adjustability, that’s a big enough difference to never bother with a wood plane.

[@JamesWilliams-en3os]

Nice review, and all of these videos are worth watching again. BTW, let me re-endorse your 17-degree chisels… I recently built a dovetailed box from Lacewood, which was a nightmare with my regular 25 degree chisels. Even though it’s technically a hardwood,it was crushing like softwood, so I thought I’d try my 17 degree 1/2” chisel. It worked like a charm!

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

Thanks for the endorsement

[@conglomeration59]

I wish I could visit you and do a course with you!

[@davidhutchins3986]

I would second Rob's opinion on the saw he makes. The small teeth out front are a great idea and in practice really help. The only thing i like better about the Lie‐Nielsen saw i have is that it's tapered which is totally a personal preference thing but i really like. I wonder how many guys like me Rob could sell another saw to if he made a tapered version? Either way it's a great saw and well worth the money

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

Something I am considering

[@chris-C8]

Question - I've got a whetstone (a cheapie from Amazon) that's "3000 & 8000" grit. However, no matter how long I spend, my chisels never get a mirror finish on the bottom. Is it me or the stone? I spent about an hour on each side of the stone, and it still isn't giving me the desired result. Would a premium stone fix that issue? Thanks!

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

8,000 isn’t sufficient to achieve a mirror polish. What are you using to keep the stone flat?

[@chris-C8]

@@RobCosmanWoodworking Hey Rob, thanks for the reply! I was using cheap diamond stone (again from Amazon). However, I've now realized that in my quest to do something cheap, I've actually spent more money because now I need to go out and buy a proper setup like the Shapton stones you recommend. I've learned my lesson now...

[@dragomirdichev1196]

For some reason I also don't like my Low Angle Jack. Even though other people love it and it is the most versatile plane.

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

I don’t believe that most people really like their LA Jack, I think it is ignorance in not using any other plane.

[@J.A.Smith2397]

Sorry ain't watching but ì been there for em all lol

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

That's all we ask

[@micdiva]

One thing I don't agree with is a Japanese pull saw imo if the cuts wavy you're doing it wrong. I love those style saws 10 times over a western push style

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

Could be you have never used a “good” western saw, lots of junk out there.

[@micdiva]

@@RobCosmanWoodworking I owned yours

[@jokada6]

i have a feeling anyone who defends the low angle jack has never used a quality standard angle jack. no lateral adjustment on a bench plane sounds like a nightmare

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

Agreed. Most likely own a poor quality bevel down, bought a LA jack because they’re cheaper than a quality bevel up, and all of a sudden their plane actually cuts wood.

[@danthechippie4439]

My God, was Daves passing really a year ago

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

I know it seems like it was just yesterday

[@Mecholable]

50 years of experience?!?? I thought you had 700...

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

In dog years - yes