Viral Tips and Tricks That Every Woodworker Should Know!

As Makers, there should be no secrets. In this video I'll be covering some of my most viral tips and tricks that in total have had over 250 Million views.
These are game-changing woodworking hacks. Throughout my career, there have been certain tricks I've learned that I still use every day. No need to learn the hard way!
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00:00 Easy Ways To Save Your Build
00:30 Dents Can Be Fixed!
03:49 No Zero Clearance? No Problem
05:04 This One I'm Stealing
07:40 Dust Collector... Not what your thinking.
09:23 Mitered Corners Clamped The Easy Way

[@chrisnash2154]

Man! That corner clamp jig blew my friggin mind! It’s so simple!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Sometimes solutions are so simple we overlook them.

[@duelette]

I am 65 years old now but I worked at a cabinet company called Baker furniture in my teens in Holland Michigan. In the fine sanding department. We used to just spit on the dent in the furniture and used the iron. I have been a carpenter since but I still learn from your videos! Retired now but still building hideaways for wealthy people. I really appreciate your videos! Thanks Brad.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks so much Brad! I can't tell you how many times people have called bs on that trick.

[@tremont2k]

"We used to spit on the dent" 😅

[@CaptainHowdy420]

You just saved me a ton of money on corner clamps. Those jigs are worth their weight in gold! I absolutely love your videos and highly recommend them to anyone doing woodwork or DIY stuff. Keep up the great content.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Glad to help and thanks for the support!

[@connielea1896]

I love the tip for your 45° jig. I'm 72 year old grandmother just got back into woodworking after many years away from it. I will gladly use this tip and many others, if for no other reason than to prove that an old dog can learn a new trick (tip).😅

[@jeramiahshastid6041]

72yr old grandfather here. I had my granddaughters in my wood shop and they learned so much while thinking it was fun. Some of the best times in my life. I’m back to woodworking again after years away. SEMPER FI

[@davidguinta4550]

Peech comes thru again...even on Sunday!! Thanks for the helpful tips!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

You bet!

[@TheFeralFarmgirl]

I'll have to make those jigs! I know the rest of those tips from working at a wood shop, but they had professional miter clamps. I'm too cheap to buy those, so these will come in handy. Also, bonus tip about saving sawdust is, you can use it around the house too. Chipped cabinets or molding? No problem. Tiny crack or gap appearing in your wood flooring? Solved. Bust out a corner of your husband's desk while vacuuming? Never happened. 😆😆😆

[@georgeparker7409]

As a "in house" furniture repaiman with 50 odd years of experience, (new patron member) a couple of short tips. A small dent in wood if you are in some ones home is to use a drop of spit. The enzimes in it seem to expand the fibers slightly and fill the dent. Also carry a small wood burning iron on the job for heat if needed. We also make custom picture frames from 200 year old Maine Pine salvaged from old barns/houses etc. Spring clams (cheap from NEMU) for holding the joints while gluing. quick/easy. Your experience in this work and passing along the knowledge is a welcome treat. Good luck and thanks.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks for sharing! I've known instrument makers that have used this trick for years. Reclaimed pine is my jam. I've worked with it my whole life. People underestimate it as they compare it to new pine. And yes, spring clamps are great as well... Just have to be careful with placement.

[@georgeparker7409]

Hi Matt: I was just on LOWES and found HOMESTEAD WALL PANELS". Very cheap and I just made some picture frames . Just about the same price as pickets.@@MatthewPeechWoodworking

[@donaldjclaxton]

The miter clamp bit was most helpful. The ironing trick looks pretty good. Looks like the dowel project isn't quite precise, but close. Not quite sold on it, but will definitely give it a go. Thanks Matthew,. Hope you're having a fantastic 2024 so far!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thank you and you as well.

[@willleskin3360]

Love the corner clamp! One trick that has saved my butt is if I drill a hole just slightly off where it needs to be and there’s no way to redrill the hole just a little bit to the side of it without it caving into the first hole. Wood filler won’t work in that situation, but a dowel will. I just fill the bad hole with a dowel and glue, let it dry and then I can redrill right next to it without the new hole caving in.

[@sueb4154]

You can even use a golf tee in smaller situations, Saved me a lot of trouble when my Fence pro messed up the swinging brackets on my gate.

[@willleskin3360]

Nice

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Very nice tip! I've use the golf tee trick on stripped screws.

[@lindacurtis-smith9835]

Once again, you've made my day. Yesterday's forecast was filled with cold, wet, and high levels of frustration. Today looks better. On advice from Pops, I purchased my shop iron ($13) from our local French establishment, Tarjay. I'm ironing veneer to some dining room chair legs. Fingers crossed. Thanks again Matthew!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Rock on!

[@roncolpo3731]

I'm a 40 + year cabinet maker finish carpenter,as a foreman I have done exhibit work for maps air museum, nasal, princess Diana museum , and the rock and roll hall of fame in cleveland........I found your videos 3 days ago....excellent content thank you

[@scottromero2091]

My dad was a finish cabinet carpenter. He used to call the little hammer marks that I left behind when I "helped" him, elephant tracks. Brought back memories. I'll bet he would have loved to know about the trick with the iron. Good video.

[@medicjitsu7434]

So I knew about the water for dents in wood. However, I didn't know or forgot about the iron. Good to know.

[@dawnawerbeski825]

You are now one of my three top fav’s. thanks so much on behalf of all new woodworkers 😀

[@edwardvanvalkenburg3254]

Yep learned two things to teach to other family!!! The tape and dowels and the clamps. My whole front room will be clean soon now!!! Thank you and still Have a Great Year.

[@alwebster9052]

Love the corner jig.

[@user-no7lg7nz7h]

Thanks. I love the corner clamp and dowel trick. I’m making something this week and they will help!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Great!

[@ventureoutdoorswithkirk]

Nice tips. Great for people starting out, very cost effective.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks for the support.

[@stephenking1218]

OMG, thank you for the miter clamp idea! I just finished a bathtub tray project for my beloved that had me clamping 45 degree miters for the main rail. I'd bought some of those special finger-activated corner clamps, and upon use I found out they're not worth a crap. I will definitely make and use this jig (out of pallet wood, of course) going forward.

[@dalesuggs3658]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE, TIPS, ADVICE AND WISDOM. THESE TIPS TRULY HELP WITH MY PROJECTS.I HAVE A VERY SMALL SIMPLE SHOP. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

[@skippylippy547]

Wonderful tips and tricks! Thank you. 🥰

[@mynightoff]

The simple corner glue up jig is an excellent idea. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

You bet!

[@robertapreston4200]

I've used all these tricks except the corner clamps.....NEVER have I seen this.! AWESOME!! And as always, thanks.

[@rayansandysteward7474]

Thank you Matthew, great video. Definitely some things that I'm going to try.

[@shawnevans827]

I just used the sawdust wood filler trick this week on my table project in Puerto Vallarta. Probably need it in the chairs too which I just cut the pieces today for.

[@AlleyAgent]

Hey Matthew, I, at 50 have been a carpenter most of my life starting with a cabinetry course that was offered in my high school as an elective course, they also had a building constructions course, that began at layout and design, followed by blueprinting and planning, to everything from flat concrete and footings to finishing out with crown molding. I took all the trade courses offered by my high school knowing full well I was no collegiate scholar ( yes I googled the spelling! LOL). I have to tell you, that the Iron and wet towel (I never put just water on any wood) trick was one of the first carpentry "Hacks" I ever learnt..(yeah I just did) . I also later in life as I listen to woodworking and construction related podcasts have picked up a few new tricks or Hacks.. Like for instance, if a small trim screw like for a door hinge gets over tightened and stripped, I use a simple wood golf tee to fill the hold to put the screw back into. Ultimately, Thank You for sharing info like this.. we as older craftsmen need to push the trades and how easy it really is to be a good craftsman with less effort then they actually imagine it would be..

[@kevinmclaughlin4569]

very helpful love to watch and learn

[@latenightwoodworker3283]

Love them all. Thanks

[@WomanUnfiltered]

As always, I've learned even more from you. The mitered corner jig & dowel trick will be very helpful in pushing me to do more. Those have been fears I've avoided. Thanks!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Great to hear!

[@gertkroucamp3605]

With my first project, chest of drawers. Pressed wood build. Sections were broken off/out (corner). Sawdust and wood glue made an excellent compound to build it up again. Need to be pressed on most all sides. It work great. Excellent wood filler option.

[@madbomber40]

Nice . I really love the way you describe this .

[@dougstultz1206]

Love the tips Mathew! Got your plans for the planer table Put it together and it works so well! No more working on my knees! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

No worries! I designed that transforming table to solve a shop problem. So glad you enjoy it!

[@kimhavey7850]

Love the mitered corner jig!! Will be making at least 4 of them for a upcoming project!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

They are great to have around!

[@greghurt4944]

Love the 45 degree clamp jig... wonderful idea Matt

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Glad you like it!

[@toddcrockett5957]

Love the 45 degree holder idea. Thanks.

[@michaelheyward7668]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing...

[@Ron-FabandBuild]

Always great information and tips on your channel. Thanks Matthew .

[@mjoe877]

Awesome tips! Thanks for sharing!

[@abrahamrodriguez1569]

I appreciate your videos. Thanks.

[@normancurd8719]

Love the clamp idea!!!!

[@filldev]

I really like the way you did that miter clamp. Definitely making some. Thanks for yet another great video!

[@bmmausa1]

I tried the saved sawdust idea on a Christmas Wreath for my Mom. I saved the saw dust from cutting the red cedar and filled in the holes and cracks in the cut pieces. Project turned out great and Mom was very happy. I hung it on her front door without her knowledge and surprised her.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thats great! I use it all the time.

[@chrisb2557]

Loved the corner clamp trick!!

[@mattbendzinski4945]

Awesome as always Mr. Peech. Many thanks for the great ideas especially the corner clamp.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Very welcome

[@mikebirnie6381]

Thanks Dude...awesome tips as usual...appreciated

[@janesserearden7770]

Great video! Thank you and happy New Year!

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

Excellent, thank you. JIm

[@blackwaterprepper4254]

I don't have an iron so all of the stuff I make with dents and scratches, I just call it rustic. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Call it rustic chic and charge double.

[@shawnr771]

I start out with mostly scrap wood. Its all rustic. I dont own a level that isnt bent.

[@sweetpeas8206]

Black Water? You are my kinda woodworker! 😉

[@fdort3971]

@MatthewPeechWoodworking try using tracing paper and charcoal or pencil...just like in the spy movies to make a paper copy of a unique piece you need to make another of. For example if you are replacing a broken inlay but can't remove the inlay completely...carefully chip out the broken section to leave a straight edge in the design. Place the tracing paper over the empty space and the good piece...using gentle pressure rub your charcoal pencil (can be purchased in art supply store) back and forth to reveal the pattern! Been done on old grave stones to reveal faded lettering.

[@rhettbrown1372]

I call it character

[@richardandrade9418]

You're always bringing me back into wood working my friend thanks for your content. I work fulltime at a really good job but i love this so much and you inspire me to make time for it. Thank you!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Right on. Always make time for the things you love... You never know... it could grow into something big!

[@MaddMaxxWoodWorks]

Thank you Mathew

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

You’re welcome!

[@johnbaker1263]

I save my small off cuts and sawdust as you did, but I also use them to eliminate knots. Drill them out and fill them. Works great, hope you try it.

[@imsowright90]

Very useful information. Thanks for sharing.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

My pleasure

[@MegaDadof6]

Great video tips. Going to make those corner jigs. Thanks

[@georgemaerkle3427]

Brilliant 😊

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

You bet

[@1Tibs1]

Thanks! Smart.

[@dcruicks1]

As usual I learned so much. The only thing I could add is I use the painter tape to do handles. Thanks Matt

[@petrag.4092]

Thank you for sharing.👍🙏🇺🇸

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks for watching!

[@stephencoyne310]

Informative thanks

[@bfelton427]

Keep the tips and tricks coming. Loved it!!!

[@donaldlemoine3032]

Always great information Mr Peach!

[@kellyblodgett3214]

Thank you for this video. I’m going to be making this jig today, what a great hack! Thank you thank you!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

You bet!

[@mariem5990]

Thanks for the great tips and video

[@cindyabbott780]

i absolutely love your videos. I dabbled here and there with projects for a few years prior to 2020, I lost my husband, we were 49 years old. After he passed, Woodworking became a stress relief for me. Today, I cannot fit a single car in my 2-car garage! I still have a router and circular saw that intimidate me, I'm not even sure what kits or plates to use for the router. I can go into a store and never gain knowledge on it.....BUT, I will eventually get there. I would LOVE to know how you made the tall chest of drawers with the jagged split in the middle! That is so fascinating! Can you share your Patreon link? I'd love to become a member! Thank you for every single video, you are a wealth of knowledge and I look forward to learning more! Cindy from Raleigh, NC

[@samsanderson7159]

Dude, you are so helpfull and inspiring. I actualy seen the mitre clamp short a couple days ago. I'm definitely going to be making a few. And the dowel trick will work for a lot of things that don't need to be auper precise. I love the content. I watch a couple other woodworkers but you are by far my favorite. Really looking forward to seeing what's on the build list for valentines day and spring.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks man. That's what I'm here for... and plenty more to come!

[@Sawfly1369]

Great vid. My wife and I probably watch every episode that you put out. So many tips that I may need to start taking notes, lol.

[@hansdegroot8549]

Great tips. Thanks for sharing. I heard about most of them before, but they were never so well explained. I did keep/save and use saw dust in small containers to eventually fill holes with, but the results never were that good. Sanding dust is much better

[@jimrosson6702]

Great tips as always Matthew thanks for sharing. Definitely going to make a couple of those 45 degree clamps great idea

[@martingilmour4968]

Your videos have really helped me through alot mate. thank you ❤

[@mattedwards4533]

good tricks and good presentation.

[@rudeawakening3833]

Thank you sir ! I might be loosing my job. ; I’d love to go into semi - retirement and use your tricks ! God Bless !

[@keithsanville2361]

Cool and Thanks!

[@beerbottlebaby]

Really enjoy these types of videos, it's always good to learn something new that is actually useful. Keep em coming!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks, will do!

[@lorihughes8873]

Great tips Matthew!

[@kellydelmas6628]

Thanks Have a Blessed day

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

You too!

[@ronswoodshack]

Great tips!! Thanks Matt!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

You bet!

[@MisterMcCafferty]

Using that 45 clamping trick now. Thank you.

[@brentfowler2317]

Hey bud, when you grab your wood filler and it's dried out. You can simply add a little water to it. And mix it together, rehydrating the filler. The more water you add the longer it'll take to dry. I worked in a cabinet shop for a could years, and that's something I started doing there. Anymore thanks for the great content. Until next time.

[@georgeevankovich3489]

Dude, I'm loving your content! I used to make fine art panels and stretcher bars for hi end artists. I've made things that are in the MOMA out here in Northern California. I love your positivity to people doing woodworking. I'm in Sonoma county so I've been thinking about doing some of the side projects plus I got access to pallets and hard wood! Will show the results soon! Thanks man God Bless!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks! I've made some canvas panels myself. My sister loves to paint and I couldnt stand how much she was paying for stretched canvas. So just bought a big roll and went to town lol.

[@georgeevankovich3489]

@@MatthewPeechWoodworking I worked with my friend Lance Pierson at Pierson fine arts. Unfortunately we had to close. But I think the website is still up to see what we did. I'm the guy in the Scully cap always! 😂

[@4UnlimitedBEing]

@@MatthewPeechWoodworking You are an _awesome_ brother, sir! 😊 At this point, I've decided I'll just learn to make my own canvas frames & stretch the canvases once I run out of the stock I've bought. (...and since I'm yet to really actually START painting for real, who knows when I'll need more?! LOL 😆)

[@Cotton2Ennis]

Just wrapped up Christmas projects and wished I had know about the drilled and miter clamp, I will incorporate this in my meek and tiny "shop" , this will save much time and take up virtually no space. Best wishes to you and yours in '24

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you found the miter clamp helpful for your Christmas projects. Best wishes to you and yours as well in '24!

[@shaynesabala]

Once again you’re the man. That 45 clamp just saved me over 100$. Those clamps are so over priced. Thank you.

[@davidjefferds8532]

I'd like to see more of these type videos.

[@warrenbridges4095]

I just recently came across your channel and I'm enjoying your content. I've been building things out of steel for over 30 years as a job & doing side work / builds out of wood for 5 years. I recently finally decided to name a business and start making some money on my wood builds instead of just the home repairs & remodeling that I've been doing & was searching KZbin for guidance on the direction that I wanted to start off in with my business. Your channel has been the best guide that I've found & your delivery is very professional. I don't have a patron but I believe I will join for the first time to get better info. Thank you sir for your information.

[@Jimc4007]

The dowel idea is great! Never seen anything like that before. I'll have to give it a shot!

[@MultiKENB]

Brilliant tips 😊

[@papascruffy]

Pretty cool stuff. Years ago I made a two piece adjustable frame clamp that works great, attaches at all 4 corners then clamp the ends together in the middle, clamps all corners at once but I do like the one you made. After you get out of jail 😂😂

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

😬 thanks for watching.

[@kimhavey7850]

Sounds interesting! How large of a frame can you clamp with it?

[@papascruffy]

@@kimhavey7850 At least a 24" the pieces to clamp together get clamped with a bar style clamp so one side can be much longer.

[@crustyoldoffroader7436]

Great stuff Matthew, thank you

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

No worries!

[@kris_kreations]

Awesome tips. Thanks

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

No problem!

[@johndunn3615]

Miter clamp is brilliant. I was planning on buying a strap for clamping a box, but this just beats the hell out of that. Simple and efficient, great video keep them coming. I like the dowel tip , I have avoided dowels up until now and have been using Kreg, maybe I will give this a try and use a few less Kreg screws.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Worth a try!

[@johnhiemstra1464]

That corner clamp is fantastic,

[@samanthahannon8894]

YES. Bloody love you , thanks

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks for watching!

[@oliviadejong6000]

Great video! Thanks!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

You bet!

[@tyson457]

Your videos are the best wood working videos on KZbin, keep up the great work bro.

[@timlewis6291]

Yet another really useful video…. Thanks !

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Glad to hear that!

[@user-gf2hu7mk7x]

I just started woodworking. I finished a couple of projects and pretty proud of myself. Wish we could post pictures of our projects. But I like this I'll make some soon :)

[@jennieholmesrealtor8957]

LOVE your videos! LOVE your smalls! BUT I'm nervous to try many of them because my dad, despite tons of safety measures, had a table saw "kick" and pull him thumb and forefinger into the blade when I was a kid and that's all I can imagine when I think about trying! Maybe make a video helping us build some confidence with that piece of machinery?

[@bdub16]

I've used that "wood filler" trick tons. Tip..don't use too much glue, because glue doesn't stain

[@jefferyszalaj2308]

thanks for the great videos

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks for watching!

[@Eagles25]

Great video!!! Learned some great hacks! Love the channel. Thank u.

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@COLTUL_RUSTIC_93]

AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME AS ALWAYS, MATT !!!

[@MatthewPeechWoodworking]

Thanks!

[@amarshall8992]

Awesome! I am new to woodworking and don’t have a lot of fancy tools/gadgets so thank you for the tips! You northern neighbor 😀🇨🇦

[@howardyeager7142]

I got a chuckle out off the dust trix I had a wood flooring business in south Florida and used a lot of exotics, I had popcorn can of dust.