Ultimate Guide to Building X Ends for Farmhouse Tables ~ The Most Comprehensive Tutorial on Youtube!

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Miter Angle Calculator on App Store: apps.apple.com/us/app/miter-angle-calculator/id1591826245 Miter Angle Calculator on Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miterangle.miterangle&hl=en_US&gl=US

[@jeremylee7761]

I loved this video, it was more teacher style and less influencer style. Very clear and well thought out and made an app to help! That's next level awesome.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

@@jeremylee7761 Thanks for watching!

[@tomgrantham9992]

This is the ONLY X END FARMHOUSE DESIGN ANYWHERE that I have found ( and there many Farmhouse table x end designs Not explained). Thank you for sharing your experiences. Thanks for explaining the stop mechanism on the chop saw. 👍👍👍

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad it helped.

[@maricurras55]

Thank you so much for the tip on HH, TT. I was making my first Farmhouse style coffee table this weekend (turned out beautifully)and had that same dilemma…the X legs were bumping against the frame and I had no idea how to fix my angle! Frustrating but I solved it through trial and error. So now I know what to do…HH..TT.😊

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks! Good to hear you powered through it!

[@rogerroach6278]

This is one of the best woodworking videos I've ever watched. You were very clear and I could follow you easily. I've tried every way I could think of and could never get good let alone great X-ends. I watched your video, and bought your app. I will be trying it out this coming weekend. Thank you Ronnie. Very professionally done.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thank you very much for the feedback! And for picking up the app. I think you'll find it very useful.

[@Silvermoore]

You don't have enough subscribers, bro. Top notch tutorial. Even got the App. Well done.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks! I appreciate the affirmation.

[@donm4452]

I agree! You are a great instructor for woodworking!

[@duin2in]

If you have to do even just one "X" the app is worth the 2.99! Great vid

[@jeffbedsole9741]

What a great video and app..I was struggling badly with half lap x braces... just used your app and method on some farmhouse end tables and the x braces came out better than any previous attempts..thank you

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Glad it helped! I appreciate the feedback. That's why I created it, I struggled too.

[@brimars6223]

Thank you for the app! The cross cut was a killer for me. Now with the app and this video I would be able to do a way better job!

[@RonniesWorkshop]

You bet! Thanks for watching.

[@mrmyblessednest1722]

Excellent video Ronnie! I’ve swore up and down for years that I would never pay for an app! And I may just have to eat my words!

[@andytommeo]

Very good video. You show eveystep needed to get the work done right. I’m about to tackle a similar project. Your video will help me tremendeously as the cross braces are much harder than it looks. Thank you and Thank you.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching and for the feedback. Best wishes for your project!

[@gemmagnolia]

Thank you for the video and info! You have improved my life and some feral cats' lives.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you found some value.

[@Shrubhumper]

Wish I had this video awhile back when I did a small table for a 3D printer for a friend. The X braces I did were not that great looking because I didn't know how to do it. Its a lot more challenging than it looks. Great video Ronnie, as always, I really appreciate the time you spent on this video!

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks Cody! Well, now you have no excuse with your future tables. :)

[@stevetrotter5346]

Great video. I just made some x cuts for a table I am building. Wish I saw your video before I cut them. They don’t look pretty but will work. I purchased your app and will be using it very soon to try it out. Thanks so much for the video and App!

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks! I use the app all the time. I appreciate the feedback.

[@beerbottlebaby]

Excellent, just bought the app, can't wait to use it on the tables I am working right now.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Sweet! Let me know how it works out for you. Thanks

[@APSadvisor]

Great video! Just paid for the app and going to build these legs this weekend.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Nice!

[@Whiskeywoodworks]

I went and purchased it!! Can’t wait to use it and apply it!

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks. It’s a handy tool!

[@Allegedly2right]

Artist nice to watch I won’t ever do it but I now know how to do it haha.🇬🇧

[@josechavez5950]

Ronnie, pretty good stuff. Can't wait to try it out. Thanks for sharing your knowledge 🙏

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks for the feedback. Let me know how it goes.

[@whitethorn1969]

Thank you for this my friend!!!

[@RonniesWorkshop]

You're welcome! Thanks for stopping by.

[@bijan4727]

Hello. This was an excellent well elaborated flawless presentation. I highly appreciate your informative instructions. what model miter saw do you have that has that stop block for dadoing the cross bars ? I appreciate in advance for your input. Thanks.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks for the feedback. My saw is a DeWalt 779, but most saws have that stop screw built in.

[@Reb56x3]

Great video Ronnie. I’m going to try your system on my next build.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

I'm happy to hear that! Let me know how it turns out. The key is entering as accurate measurements as you can get, then making super thin cuts to work your way down to the fit, utilizing the "HH" and "TT" technique. I think it will turn out great. Let me know. And, thanks for checking the video out!

[@freightpimp]

Thanks for the app! and the video.

[@shanemadden5108]

Excellent video! Just subscribed and purchased the app!

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks! I think you’ll find it useful. I appreciate the sub, it means a lot!

[@DennisCrawfordJr]

You should do a video on when that cut is over 45 degrees. By the way love the app I just bought it

[@RonniesWorkshop]

I cover that on my latest video on wall ladders. There's a section in there showing how you can handle it. Thanks for watching!

[@BillyJoeOrtiz]

so glad i came across this video, and i cant wait to go home and try your app. one question how do you know how long to cut the piece of wood that will be used to make the "X"? (nevermind, i just saw your video again and it was on there, sorry). hope to hear from you soon, have a blessed day

[@RonniesWorkshop]

I was just about to respond when I saw that you figured it out. Happy building!

[@marktroy66]

Great video. Ive always struggled with this a bit. Thanks for explaining it so well. I downloaded your app.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks for the comment, Mark. I'm glad you found value in it. These steps have worked well for me. I think you'll find the app handy, it's a great tool. Thanks for watching!

[@DarthJDub]

Great stuff man!!

[@WoodenItBeGrand]

Another great video Ronnie! Best of luck with the channel in 2022

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks for checking it out, Jamie! Hope this is a productive year for you too.

[@joshjameson1727]

Great video! So much good info. Thank you. I will check out the app.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks for watching, Josh. I tried to make it an easy step by step. Let me know how it goes.

[@timcamp7486]

Great idea! I downloaded the app and I’m sure it be a great help in the future. Maybe you mentioned it and I missed it, but while the top and bottom angles are relative to the 90º corners as are the miter saw settings relative to the 90º angle of the blade. However, the angles between the braces at the center are relative to 180º. So to get the miter saw setting you have to subtract the app suggested C angle from 90º. As in your video the app gave a C angle of 63.3º so you set your miter saw to 26.7 º. 90º - 63.3º = 26.7º.

[@kendibben3179]

Great vid 👍 surely each brace would be the same length if the frame is square

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Yes, if the frame is perfectly square and each brace is perfectly straight. I've yet to achieve perfection. But I try! Thanks for watching.

[@ScottyFNQ]

Good video, just downloaded your app. Brand new to WW will let you know how my first project goes in a few weeks

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Can't wait to see it! You CAN do it. Thanks for watching.

[@justinj8149]

Just purchased your app.. thanks, can’t wait to try it out

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks! I think you will be happy with it!

[@countrysmurfcomedy3099]

Great great Info.....💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks for watching, I appreciate the feedback!

[@adventureDad1976]

Great video!!

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks!

[@ngomediaLIVE]

Awesome app, which I dowloaded today and was very happy with the results on my first x ends table legs. However, I'm wanting to make a coffee table where the width of the table is quite narrow. That creates - on your app - very acute angles on the cross. It's difficult to cut those on mitre saw, because they're in the middle of the workpiece, rather than at the end. If I create a jig to cut acute angles (45 degrees off the back fence), that's fine for the ends of the pieces, but not for the middle because the chop saw doesn't reach out far enough. Any ideas on how I might solve this problems?

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Maybe a jig like I use at about the 45 second mark of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5LLm52KnMxnqsk The jig is at 45 degrees angle to you just move the blade to the right the additional degrees you need. Make sure the blade only goes half way down the piece. With the toggle clamps holding it in place it is a safe cut. I hope this helps. I think I got what you were asking but if not, maybe clarify a little more. Good luck!

[@ngomediaLIVE]

Thank you. This has given me an idea, so ace. My main question is about getting the cuts in the middle of the cross - the intersection - not at the ends. But like I say, I think with a thick 45 degree plank, I can do it - my legs are probably just the right size. Any longer, and I'd have to use a table saw with a jig. Thanks again.@@RonniesWorkshop

[@brw3079]

Are you an instructor? If not, you missed your calling! Well explained.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Just a guy on KZbin sharing some knowledge. Thanks for stopping by!

[@chadillactv2655]

Do you prefer using the miter saw to make the notches over the table saw?

[@RonniesWorkshop]

I do. I've tried the tablesaw with a dado stack, but depending on the angle it can be a hassle. It's just quicker for me to use the miter saw.

[@ev8814]

Bought the app. Watched the video. Just wondering angle "B" in the was used for the top and bottom? What is angle "A" for? Are top angles sometimes different than bottom?

[@RonniesWorkshop]

It shows the angles on both sides of where the cross brace ends. They add up to 90 degrees. The top and bottom angles of a brace are the same. I used B angle in the video as that is usually where to set the miter saw to.

[@ev8814]

Ok thanks, because I have to build 4x4 post xlegs 15" high by 30" wide for a coffee table. Any suggestions would help.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

@@ev8814 first you need to pick which orientation in the app you are going to have the braces placed. I usually go with the top one as I like that look. Then, enter the height and width of the space the braces will occupy. Then enter the width of the brace. A 4x4 is usually 3-1/2”. Then hit calculate

[@ev8814]

@@RonniesWorkshop Awesome thanks. The mitre saw angle 58.9 degrees but my saw only goes to 50 degrees. Is there a video where you cover this to cut safely & accurately?

[@RonniesWorkshop]

What measurements did you input and what orientation did you choose?

[@dawgfan4lifeb363]

great video thanks

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks, I appreciate you watching.!

[@bouncer812]

Can you make those notches without a sliding miter saw, just a compound bevel miter saw?

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Doable but a little more work. The curve of the blade will leave some wood on either edge of the board you would need to chisel out.

[@parneypots]

Awesome

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks for watching!

[@texasmike7994]

Are you attaching with pocket screws or Brad nails

[@RonniesWorkshop]

I've done both along with glue. lately I've been pre drilling a hole and using a 2-1/2 screw and glue. If the top apron in wider instead of 2x4 on edge I will use a pocket hole there. Thanks for watching.

[@texasmike7994]

@@RonniesWorkshop good deal, I’m constructing x’s in a banister railing so your app and video is a huge help and success

[@RonniesWorkshop]

@@texasmike7994 I'm glad it's helping. Good luck with your project!

[@sivucit]

Hi I just bought the app today. Have few questions and some recommendations on your videos. 1. at 2.03 it shows A,B,C,D. however in your videos, you showed only b : 31.6 and C : 63.3. however you have nt showed 58.4 and D 116.7. appreciate if you can give some clarity on this, your picture shows A is 63.3 but however u used 31.6 and cut it on both side.. quite confusing.. pls note i am newbie... have made drawers, cabinets but not good on angles.. Appreciate your feedback. 2. Also you know that 116.7 cant be cut in miter, usually there is a workaround, you can add littel tip in your app.. Thanks

[@RonniesWorkshop]

The picture for "A" is actually 58.4, not 63.3. The angles shown are for the spaces and orientation of the braces. For the braces each end adds up to 90 total degrees. There is one listed for the toe side of the brace and one for the heel side of the brace. I typically find the toe side one is the one the saw is actually set to. The intersection angles add up to 180 degrees. Again, not necessarily for saw setting. For me, it is easiest to line up the braces and draw the intersection lines like I do in the video. Sorry it was confusing. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@sivucit]

Thanks for your reply it is still confusing. Your pictures shows shows 58.4 for A for miter adding 31.6 makes to 90. So you set the saw at 31.6 fto cut the top brace . But for bottom that is B I don’t think you changed the angle

[@sivucit]

Can you pls advise how do Iu cut 116.7. Will you add x to bring to 180 and set that x angle in miter. Pls redo this video with all this questions clarified pls

[@RonniesWorkshop]

@@sivucit Correct. The angle cut will be the same on each end of the brace.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

@@sivucit subtract 90 from the 116.7 and you get the 26.7 saw blade setting. Subtract 63.3 from 90 and you get the same 26.7 degree saw blade setting.

[@streetglidescott6424]

Hey Ronnie, I bought the app but it is registering inches as feet so all of the lengths and angles are WAY off lol. What’s the trick?

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Hey, can you send me a screenshot of what you're seeing on your phone as well as the make and model of phone? You can send to... support at miterangle.com

[@torilaumb9648]

I’m having the same issues. It’s in foot + inches. Vs inches only. Would be nice if you could select how you want to view it. Also, I was expecting the start and stop of the X bracing vs the angles. Which is irrelevant to me when it comes to making the cuts

[@streetglidescott6424]

@@torilaumb9648 hi Tori, the issue has been resolved with the measurement options. Uninstall and reinstall on your phone (it won’t charge you again) and you’ll be all set. I’ve tested the fix and it works as intended now. As for wanting the start and stop, the first step will allow you to select which configuration of the X braces you would like. Apart from that you just measure height and depth (assuming your work is ~square and enter the thickness of your material and everything pops up for you like a charm. Hope this helps. Enjoy your woodworking! Scott

[@torilaumb9648]

@@streetglidescott6424 I’ve uninstalled. Then reinstalled on the iPhone IOS 15.6 and it is still the same format (only goes up to 11 inches)

[@VoicesUnspokenMen]

Ronnie I got the app but I’m getting the wrong cuts every time. Mind helping me out?

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Send me details to support at miterangle.com

[@GeorgeIreton]

Hey Ronnie… I just tried to get the AP 3 times but got an error msg each time. It says to contact support?

[@RonniesWorkshop]

That's odd, haven't had any reports of problems. What platform Iphone or Android?

[@GeorgeIreton]

@@RonniesWorkshop iPad. I will try iPhone tomorrow.

[@GeorgeIreton]

@@RonniesWorkshop I finally got it! I think PayPal was jacked up.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

@@GeorgeIreton Good to hear! Now go build many projects!

[@dthorne4602]

How about "T" for truncate?

[@rickfitzpatrick4469]

I can't seem to download this app on on my android phone??

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Try Googling or KZbin the problem. I'm not showing any problems on my end. Yours is the first report of any issue downloading. Here's one video I found you could try. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWHcdJmvZ7Vngdk

[@rickfitzpatrick4469]

Never mind, it finally loaded.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

OK, great. Thanks for checking back in. I hope you get MANY uses out of it!

[@joshuabennett7334]

$3 for a app that has only one function. Get yourself a miter gauge and it will have countless uses. You set it in the area you are trying to cut and set your saw to the same angle. For the center x half lap joint set them in and trace the boards together. Save your money and learn to use tools.