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Woodworking doesn't have to be that difficult. There are some simple skills and techniques that you need to learn that can take your projects to the next level!
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[@danielfield3580]

I have been in woodworking for 68 years, and found a couple of tips that was new to me. One was the use of a spoke shave. I guess another tool is in order!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Glad I introduced you to something new! Spokeshaves are awesome! They can be a little finicky until you get the feel for it. You also need to consider whether you need a concave, convex, or flat bottom, or just get all three!

[@tombiggs4687]

As a computer programmer, I have long known to continue breaking down large problems into smaller manageable tasks and steps. Yet I failed to apply this to my woodworking, so I very often limited myself to smaller projects where I could hold the entire task in my mind. I have started analyzing and planning wood projects as I do programming projects, and now have complete confidence in taking on bigger projects. With every step written down, I always know what to do next, and can schedule subtasks as I have the time or materials ready.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Great, glad that process is working out for you!

[@nicholaslopez8830]

I made a small step stool it took me 3 months to complete. When I can’t see the picture in my head I wanted I start to lose interest

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

@@nicholaslopez8830 When it gets too complicated to visualize in my head, I start with drawing by hand. When that gets too complicated, I draw it in my computer with Sketchup.

[@tombiggs4687]

@@nicholaslopez8830 I know that feeling very well

[@ethanbaldinger8358]

@@biscuittreewoodworks do you have a sketchup of this project, by any chance? I'm going to try to build one like this as my first furniture piece. (I've done a few plywood cabinets, but nothing from wood yet.) I really like the simple but elegant feel of this, and after looking at many dozens of other, similar designs on Google ("Shaker dresser"), this one is still my favorite. Thank you, in any case.

[@dianeewoldt3035]

I wish that fellow woodworkers would stop apologizing for using pocket holes. Used for appropriate applications they are the correct joinery and are not a “new” technique. While the commercial jigs have been around since the 80’s, the concept of pocket hole joinery has been used for table skirting and cabinet base assembly for centuries.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Great point, pocket hole joinery has been around for a very long time and it often gets a bad rap. I think it's mainly because the jigs are so beginner focused that some people think pocket hole joinery is beneath them. But just like other methods and techniques, it's just another tool in the toolbox that can be the perfect thing for the right application.

[@vanliferr4079]

I don’t like pocket holes because I don’t want to buy expensive jigs and special screws when you can just do something else and maybe learn different skills to join stuff

[@EMWoodworking]

Some my early projects before jigs, I would use a counter sink bit and drill at an angle.

[@corylohanlon]

My solution is to continue being the person who decides what I do in life. It's been a solid plan.

[@miketype1each]

A countersink bit bought years ago changed woodworking for me. It was the basis for my first "pocket hole". It remains an invaluable tool in my shop.

[@dannyoktim9628]

Your teaching style made this vid along with strong attention to detail and point outs. As a retired toolmaker I can reflect, one thing I'd like to add. . .If your having a BAD day remember safety first. . . .walk away . . .shit happens, and having it happen around machinery well lets say it goes south fast. Stay safe . . . .looking forward I have subscribed . . . I'm a fan

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

I did tool and die work many years ago before I went into engineering. You are absolutely right! Not paying full attention when working around machinery can go bad VERY quickly!

[@NicholasMcleod-zp9md]

Sometimes I read a few...2 to 5 comments before watching videos as I just did now.the reason is if there are good solid comments about your vid and the comments about good strong content then I will watch the video with anticipation.well brother I'm about to check it out,I will quick comment when video is over .be safe and know that God loves us all and Jesus is the only way!!!

[@NicholasMcleod-zp9md]

​@@biscuittreewoodworksyou have a very cool and hip name for your company brother.....lol......can I ask how you came up with the name???

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

@@NicholasMcleod-zp9mdit’s a long story and more than I can type out and express here. I might do a video on it one day. Hope you enjoy the video!

[@NickConteSC]

I watched your entire video from start to finish. Learned a lot. Admired your skills as a woodworker and as a video producer. As I began to feel worthless as a human being I remembered your title that said it took years to learn your skills. That gave me hope as a beginner woodworker. Thank you!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Yes, it takes a long time to learn this on your own! That's why I put a lot of these things into my videos to help newer woodworkers learn it faster and start to make better projects!

[@nocoincidence9808]

Terrific - a compilation of shop gems, presented in a way that's entertaining but without any BS. Nicely done!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful!

[@ragcell]

When using caul clamps or just plain cauls, I _always_ put nonstick (paper that will not stick to glue) to prevent the cauls or clamps from sticking to the wood panel (or whatever). This is a big time saver: no messy dried glue on my cauls / clamps to clean. Great video...

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

I use wax on my clamps, but box tape or wax paper work great as well!

[@mikeconroy2651]

Nice content! Only tip is, in certain applications, where weight might be an issue, load the drawer's with the anticipated weight prior to attaching the fronts. Works well for purpose built cabinets..

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Good tip! Especially with cheaper slides that tend to flex with weight. These are pretty strong and they also have a lot of adjustment for fine tuning later.

[@mikeconroy2651]

@@biscuittreewoodworks I hate the tuning. I use those cards on shop drawers! I guess I have issues! . Lol

[@ExpiredToast11]

he's not kidding. after tons of frustration with most power tools i absolutely LOVE the feeling and accuracy of planes and chisels to clean up the rough work

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Power tools are nice, but hand tools are really great to work with!

[@jamesb7651]

The mark of an experienced woodworker is in addressing and hiding mistakes....

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Very true, but sometimes I would really like to be better at not making those mistakes!

[@KyleRobins636]

3:18 😂Working on a project now and realized my clamps are not long enough. Clamp the clamps together- brilliant!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks! Glad that helps!

[@frankbrown3047]

Nothing short of "AMAZING"!!! Really beautiful piece and the tips and instructions are off the chart!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks so much!

[@jhampton2947]

Awesome looking! I always love the look of cherry.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks! Cherry is one of my favorites!

[@orazha]

I love watching woodworkers work and seeing all the little differences in the way things are done. Having been a professional woodworker in my early years at which time I did a lot of dressers, apparently the techniques have changed quite a bit. One technique that we used on our early american dressers was to use hide glue, giving us more time to do a careful assembly. I don't remember a time when we'd not check for square in all directions and adjust clamps clamps to make sure that the "box" was perfectly square. But I don't see any videos showing this finishing technique. How do you make sure? Or is the technique still used but not shown?

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

I did check my drawer boxes to ensure they are square once I put the clamps on and before the glue dried. It just might not have made it into the video. The great thing about using dovetails, especially with a jig like this, is the joint makes the boxes pretty much self squaring. If the joints are tight, it has not option but to be perfectly square. I also don't use hide glue, but will use epoxy if I need more time to work than I get with regular wood glue.

[@christineNo101]

I love your work and your down-to-earth style. Your practical tips are always super helpful, thank you! I restore antique furniture. When determining whether or not a piece can be repaired, reversible glue joints (made with hide glue) are often the deciding factor. Your beautiful work is going to mean a lot to your kids & grandkids. If way down the road they want to repair or restore a piece to its original glory, those epoxy joints are going to limit the possibilities. And the quality of your work IS going to last generations, I guarantee it. NOTHING is more stressful than a hot hide-glue clamp up, I totally get it. But I would love to see you teach the world how to do them. Thanks again for all your excellent content - you seem like a lovely person.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you and I'm really glad you like the videos! I've never actually worked with hot hide glue, that's something I'll have to dive into one day. Hopefully not literally "dive into", but I wouldn't mind trying it out on a project or two!

[@christineNo101]

It's a pain for sure! I know your methodical approach will be the very thing.

[@gaborherman1481]

@@biscuittreewoodworks On the plus side of hide glue is the open time.

[@coolabahwoodworking]

Fantastic video mate! I learned more here in one video than the whole week watching KZbin. 😅

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@chrismoore6359]

Agreed. I also appreciate including the inescapable mistakes because we all face them and it's incredibly helpful to see how others fix them.

[@recumbentrocks2929]

Beautifully done! This chest will last for years unlike most of the rubbish you can buy. Really enjoyed watching you work and I wish I had a workshop as well kitted out as yours.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you! It has taken a long time to get where I’m at with the shop and still a lot I’d like to change!

[@pollypowell3907]

Step by step…inch by inch. Excellent production!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@newt2010]

Very nice. Love your voice over and explanation of everything that you did. I am a newbie at woodworking and just trying to get my feet wet and I love videos like this to help me along the way.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@woodbark1008]

WOW ! . . . Thank you for this incredible workshop ! . . . Most of my projects are rough (not too fussy) . . . but, it doesn't hurt to know these techniques - they do apply, . . . even with rough projects .

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

That's right, a lot of these tips can be applied to any project! So glad you are here and enjoyed my video!

[@holdemNE1]

3:18 Most excellent clip! You have done that beautiful Cherry justice. Outstanding piece. Very enjoyable video. Thanks for posting.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

🤣 thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

Great job taking us through your design and techniques, all at a pace that was easy to follow & absorb. Skipping distracting music, and your humble presentation style were both appreciated. Sincerely, Grateful Subscriber.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Awesome, thank you!

[@johnagorman]

West Systems also sells a slow hardener for extra time

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

They do and I had some I was going to use for this project but it had gone bad so I had to settle for the regular hardener.

[@jt9498]

Just beautiful!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you!

[@pietersiebert4679]

Awesome learned a lot.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Glad to hear it!

[@allenriff9242]

Awesome work

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you!

[@christophercrawford1984]

Great video, really liked this one. Your methodical but relaxed approach is great. This is all the therapy I need!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you!

[@pazmaniaoh6341]

Great build!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks!

[@Rigus208]

Amazing learning vid .. and that I did Ty for sharing . I only hope the clothes going in this beautiful dresser are folded neatly,for respect 😊.👍😇🇺🇸

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

I hope so too, but since it’s for my daughter they will most likely be thrown in random drawers or just piled on top of it!

[@robertwagner8596]

good job man,thanks for sharing

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@woodnotestudio]

That came out so nice. Thank you for all the tips.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@terryduprie6313]

Great tip with the clamp extension. Thanks. Awesome video.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks!

[@stevewilkins5418]

Beautiful piece. And lots of cool toys.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks!

[@Wh1skeySix]

Very nice build!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks!

[@craftydeanatraut9562]

Beautiful job

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you!

[@jlivewell]

Excellent! This looks amazing.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you!

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

This dresser is gorgeous. Simple sleek design. But not boring at all. I love it. This was a great video as well. Learned a lot.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you so much!

[@ohana7311]

Great job.. great video.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you!

[@djVania08]

I love how he mentions that he goes to workshop to relax, only for him to talk about very stressful glue ups couple of minutes later. 😅

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

I know, it's sounds counter intuitive! Think of it kind of like going to the gym and putting in a really hard workout. It's difficult and maybe even painful while your in the middle of it, but after it's done you feel amazing! The blood gets flowing, your endorphins are up, and the feeling of accomplishment when it all comes together just can't be beat!

[@mikeimbrogno4150]

I just found your channel. I love it! Thank you for putting these out!!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Welcome!

[@brucecomerford]

Thanks mate. Great video.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MrTapanes]

Great tips, gorgeous work.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks so much!

[@stevelaw2000]

Very nice piece.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you!

[@krisjohansen9132]

Nice piece. Thanks for the tips! Cheers 🍻

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks!

[@lukejones5272]

Loved it. Great stuff.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Much appreciated!

[@63huggybear]

Nice job and smart tips. Thank you.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@walterrider9600]

thank you

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

You're welcome!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Nice video man, great demo of useful tips!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks!

[@villeneuvewoodworks]

Great build! Hope all is well

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks!

[@donnahoward4300]

Great video! Thank you for sharing some great information.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks for watching!

Gorgeous dresser, nice video and I learned a few things... Thanks so much for sharing that.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@soxfan7177]

Awesome video - beautiful dresser!! Thank you!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you!

[@cospittner3526]

Really like your method to install the drawer fronts. Thanks for sharing the great content!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@alanmatthews9260]

The best video. 💪🏻

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Glad you liked it!

[@alanmatthews9260]

@@biscuittreewoodworks so much so that I want to model my kitchen island after this design. Plus, I have tool envy!

[@214rwoz]

Thank you for all your time and effort. 1in7

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

👍

[@user-fb1yu1er3x]

Very informative. Nice! Thumbs up!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Glad you liked it!

[@marypowell2994]

Wow amazing thank you so much for the video you are truly amazing

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you!

[@jerryennis]

Beautiful work! Great teaching as well. Great job!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks! That's great to hear!

[@baileythompson3680]

Great video, really enjoyed the information.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Glad to hear it!

[@nicholaslopez8830]

Awesome build my guy

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you!

[@briturner11]

subbed. that was fantastic. and lots of great tipsin there. i will absolutely be using the floor buffer trick

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Awesome, thank you!

[@vernsteinbrecker3759]

Very nice, great job

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you very much!

[@jimwest9064]

Beautiful piece, nice work

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you very much!

[@nicholasmanovich4330]

Very well done ! You're videos have come a long way from the first ones I stumbled upon a year or two ago.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you! Trying to get a little better with each one!

[@simonrizk4451]

thanks

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

You're welcome!

[@stlwoodworking]

Great job my friend! I learned something and that is what counts 😀

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you, that’s great to hear!

[@chrislambert9435]

Brilliant, thankyou for your presentation . . . Chris . . . Norwich, England

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@chrislambert9435]

@@biscuittreewoodworks Excellent work, excellent examples

[@joeladam742]

Great video. Very informative. I liked the curve sander block. I have not seen that before

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@katherinecarroll3706]

Beautiful. I really enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you so much!

[@jcr723]

Just discovered your channel and subscribed. The is a beautiful piece of furniture. You've fired me up to make something

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Awesome! That’s the goal! Get out there and make something incredible!

[@chrismoore6359]

The wood you used to make your boxes/drawers is really cool.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks! That's ambrosia maple.

[@chrismoore6359]

​@@biscuittreewoodworks Of course! I am still a new woodworker (~3 years), but I haven't seen it with such reduced streaks-I really like it. Video, was, as always, of course, excellent. Thank you!

[@sawdust2876]

Great video. I love the design and execution. I wish you continued success.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you very much!

[@barrytipton1249]

Outstanding video and great tips that will bring the project to the next level. Thanks and subscribed!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jimmyers7396]

Great video, good tips and the content flows well. We all make mistakes, so showing them and the fix helps us newer guys learn new stuff but also not feel stupid when the small stuff happens.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Absolutely! Hopefully by showing how I fix my mistakes it will help others do the same!

[@5280Woodworking]

Well done! Fantastic video, delivery and results. Good call on the epoxy, use it all the time.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you very much!

[@michaeldoto4673]

Brilliant mate! I hope this video is goes viral to all the makers-the tips & strategies apply to all forms of craftsmanship-of all skill levels. Also, the quality of your videos just keep getting better.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you!

[@HarisWoodshop]

Every step is very well explained. Beautiful dressoir 👏👌

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you so much!

[@bst278]

Great piece and great video! Well thought out and covers a lot of ground. Much of the advice will apply to any woodworking. Not just this dresser. Very nice!!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you very much!

[@jmj936]

Absolutely beautiful work. I've been watching more and more of your quality craftmanship. Thanks for your tips, tricks and all around professional wood crafting. You're my new go too.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@thewoodjunki]

Fab video 👌🇬🇧

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you! 👍😁

[@mattedwards4533]

Excellent information for novice and pro! I was in the woodworking field and I made some of the same slip ups you did . I also wish I had those jigs you used back when? Very good video.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you!

[@user-um3mn2cr2d]

Very good work & the vid fantastic Thank you i just subscribed

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Awesome, thank you!

[@speedyturtle1991]

Great video! I inspire to become as talented as you one day

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

You can do it! Just take it one step at a time!

[@osamabegain2903]

Thank u... Go one... U r prof in wood

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks!

[@ChiefLiveGamingWI]

Super helpful and enjoyable video, thanks! I learned a lot include my Japanese pull saw has to be super dull- Yours cut the reliefs for the drawer slides like butter 😂

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Awesome, thank you! I highly recommend the Suizan Japanese saws. Great price and very good quality!

[@CasualEnthusiast1990]

Man that ambrosia maple is gorgeous!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Yes, it looks really nice when paired with cherry or walnut!

[@Buflonob]

Great vid, watched it all and although I was surprised you used the metal drawer runners I loved the end result. Thank you for your tips and tricks and will try and use some on my woodworking journey. thank you for sharing this and I look forward to more of your vids. One thing I like doing is your mix of manufacturers and tools you have that I assume is your preferences and personal relationship with them as I find some manufacturers over price and some achieve great tools for less. If you'v enot already done so can you step through your tools and why you chose them etc.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

I have a shop tour video on the channel where I talk about a lot of the tools in my shop, what I like vs what I don't. Some of the bigger machines I just went with a low to mid-tier option and may upgrade to something a little better suited later on.

[@yasarmevlutoglu776]

Не каждый мастер знает что на ножках торцевые волокна нужно расположить так чтобы они смотрели на диагональную ножку ,И особенно когда ножки кабриоль, 👍👍👍✋🇹🇷. На 1,24

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

👍👍😁

[@sickwilly1171]

Great video, information, delivery. Subscribed and 👍. Just might build a dresser.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@paulwaite6777]

Hi, great video. I dont see the link in the description for the Dovetail joint jig?

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

It's the Leigh D4R Pro. It's been unavailable on Amazon for a while, but here is a link to it on Woodcraft. www.woodcraft.com/products/leigh-d4r-pro-24-dovetail-jig-with-accessory-kit?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw9cCyBhBzEiwAJTUWNXbWaprEUGNi_Hxuh34CnPV8xdDLfIiA3_PekbThdyCdJqzax_TutxoCN-IQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@chrisb282]

Enjoyed the video a lot. It's a great-looking piece. One question: when you were sanding the top, you applied what looked like CA glue and accelerator and then sanded it. Did you have some tear-out to fill some other issue? Have you done a video explaining that technique? Thanks!

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

There was a couple cracks in the wood. It's just what you saw; fill with CA glue, use accelerator to speed up the cure time, then sand it smooth. Hope that helps!

[@josecanyousee56]

Beautifull dresser.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you!

[@scoobydoobies]

Can you link the hardwax oil you use? It's beautiful

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Sure, I added it to the video description and here is a link as well. amzn.to/3R4mr7v

[@gregsirel7869]

Beautiful piece of furniture. The only question I would have is about the wax finish you put on it. While it looks really great, doesn't it leave the wood vulnerable to being damaged? Especially from people setting things on the dresser top?

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thank you! The finish I used is Rubio Monocoat. It was designed for premium hardwood floors. It dries very hard and offers decent protection. The real benefit is if it gets damaged, it is very easy to repair. You just lightly sand and apply more finish in the damaged area. With other finishes like polyurethane or other varnishes, you have to completely strip the old finish and refinish the piece.

[@gregsirel7869]

@@biscuittreewoodworks Learn something new every day. Thank you for the information.

[@its_reckoning6667]

Love the build :), Im kinda scared to do any Natural Wood Top since my last attempt moved on me :( every board cupped (pine), Im just scared to waste money again since its for clients.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

That's very common with pine from most places that sell construction lumber because it's not dried properly for furniture. If you are buying good quality materials from a good hardwood dealer you don't have near as much trouble as long as you follow basic building rules and allow for seasonal movement.

[@its_reckoning6667]

@@biscuittreewoodworks thank you very much for the reassurance :) Im gonna try making this customer a desk but he is very keen on keeping cost down so Im trying to think of an alternative to pine that doesnt move as bad. Again I really appreciate the reply! Enjoy your day brother :)

[@AdrienLeGuilloux]

Nice video. However I'm a bit puzzled by the way you have attavhed the top panel. It feels like the hardware on the side panels will prevent correct wood movement. They will prevent back/front movement of the panel

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

The hardware I'm using allows the screw to slide in a slot and it also can pivot so you have multiple degrees of freedom for wood movement.

[@AdrienLeGuilloux]

@@biscuittreewoodworks it does allow to slide but just in one direction from the looks of it. So if you put several in different direction (from all 4 sides) then it basically cannot move at all.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

@@AdrienLeGuilloux They are designed to be able to rotate which gives you movement in all 4 directions. That is why I chiseled out the recess a bit to give it more room to move. Izzy give a quick demo here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4XKf32LZdeVhcU

[@brodrick3164]

This video earned a subscription. Beautiful build. Personally I think the simple side panel was perfect. The added piece ruins that perfection and gives the appearance of multiple pieces of wood with a decorative element to hide a poor union. Why would I say that? Because I have done just that after an attempt to join wood without the tools or skill. So I hid my bad joint with a similar decorative piece. Ok I do admit it was not on fine furniture although I hope to reach a point where I am making something that people may call fine furniture.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Thanks!

[@ZX9RDan]

I used Osmo while refinishing a kitchen table and it looks awful. Because I didn't work, not because of the product. Do you have a video about your buffing pad method of applying that kind of finish? This was my first video of yours. I'll be back! ;)

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

No, sorry I don't have anything more detailed on that method. It's pretty simple. Just apply a small amount of the hard wax oil on the surface and use a buffer or random orbital sander with the white sanding pad to rub the oil into the wood. After a few minutes wipe away all the oil until the surface feels dry to the touch. It takes very little of the hard wax oil and you don't want to try to build a finish with it, you must wipe it all away.

[@th2k864]

Where can I get those oblong shaped dowels? I need it for a home repair and I was looking at making it myself but if I can buy them it's much easier. Also can you give some other examples of when using epoxy is a better option than wood glue.

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

Those are Festool Dominos. I’m pretty sure they are unique to the Festool brand only. I don’t think there are any other options for buying them.

[@GreatFalls18u]

Where do you buy your wood? Pre-planed and jointed?

[@biscuittreewoodworks]

I have a local hardwood dealer I go to. Most of what I get is S3S, which means surfaced 3 sides, or skip planed.