The only Trivet Tree build tutorial on the internet. Seriously, go look.

[@robt9466]

Always enjoy your videos, sense of humor, and skill.

[@WhosTheVoss]

Thanks buddy! :)

[@bernardrollyson7929]

The easiest way to find any angle. Take 180 and divide it by the number of pieces. 180÷8 = 22.50. 180 divided by 6 = 30. 180÷7 = 2 2.7. Just like a triangle 180÷3 = 60 square 180÷4 = 45 pentagon 180÷5 = 36. That’s the easiest way I’ve found. I thought I’d share this with you buddy. Thanks for your videos.

[@fdort3971]

Ummm...I'm trying to understand but I suck at math. Why 180 not 360?

[@WhosTheVoss]

Thanks buddy :)

[@janetschaible737]

@@fdort3971 You can use 360, but then you have to divide the answer by 2 for each cut in the angle. Starting with 180 eliminates that step. To visualize this think of a picture frame with 4 corners. Each corner is 90 degrees, but there are 2 pieces coming together at 45 to make that angle. (360/4=90) /2=45 or 180/4=45

[@kileykiley]

@@janetschaible737 It's 360. If you cut a pizza in half the two sides are straight lines, which is 180 degrees, 4 pieces they will each have a 90 degree corner, so 8 would be 45, etc

[@kileykiley]

@@fdort3971 You are right

[@Lady_of_Ishpeming]

Hi! When you are working with your elastic cord, I would highly recommend using a dab of clear E6000 glue on the knots for extra security. I love this build. I downloaded and printed off the plans! Thank you for sharing ❤🎉

[@WhosTheVoss]

Thats a super idea! Get it, super glue ;)

[@donnalongo1848]

I just saw these a couple weeks ago for the first time and thought they would be so cool, I searched for plans under all different wording and nothing came up, I'm so excited that you are the one to share!!

[@WhosTheVoss]

Thanks Donna! I should have bought one and checked out the angles, would have been less head scratching 🤣 happy building!

[@RskSmiles]

Everyone is having the same experience. I have had ads for this rammed down my throat metaphorically speaking, for the last week or so. Tried making one yesterday and didn’t get it to spring up. Searched on Amazon and found one for about 8 euros,I’m in Europe,and was about to buy one to see how they were done and thought … KZbin. Searched and this came up … and yup at t8me of writing this is THE ONLY video for trivets. Great video, love the sense of humour…keep it up.

[@WhosTheVoss]

These trivets go down a much deeper hole than imagined. Pinterest has been showing them to me for 6+ months lol

[@danh6746]

You're the man! Awesome to see your channel growth this year - still waiting for you to blow up.

[@WhosTheVoss]

Thanks buddy! Me too, meeee tooooo ;)

[@WindandraincreatesW]

Love the video! The witty humor always gives me a chuckle! Whenever i edit my own videos, i find myself laughing at myself as well, haha definitely is refreshing to see a fellow woodworker add comedy to their videos along with learning stuff!

[@WhosTheVoss]

🤣🤣 definitely a shortage of dull moments ;)

[@WindandraincreatesW]

@WhosTheVoss :) I agree!

[@cherylbardi4530]

Hi. Total fan of yours. I am so excited you did this video I was looking all over for a video to make it!!! You rock 🎉

[@WhosTheVoss]

Thanks! Happy building

[@DEADorALIVEkayaking]

Nice build! I'll be looking at making some of these! Catalpa, at least here in the Deep South, is pronounced ca-taw-ba. The catalpa tree hosts a specific type of caterpillar that makes excellent fish bait. Stay Safe!

[@sheilafriesen3598]

@@DEADorALIVEkayaking I could definitely hear that pronunciation in my head! Love it!! You know all of us in the midwest are boring when we talk. Lol.

[@WhosTheVoss]

Ca taw ba?! Thanks for update ;) happy building, happy fishin!

[@mairebeckman2946]

Just down loaded a few of your free plans . Thank you for the opportunity . Ive just. Started out in woodwork after getting inspiration from you 🎉 ( after turning 60) even though I've been watching you for a while now.

[@WhosTheVoss]

Heck yeah! Anytime buddy :) I like getting people out in their shops, happy building!

[@heathlane9706]

My aunt sent me a picture of these last year to make. I tried searching KZbin for any tutorials on how to make these and couldn't find any. I was eventually going to try to make them but I'm glad I saw your video first thank you

[@WhosTheVoss]

Im glad too! When I was researching the build I came up empty handed and only found one website with a very, very limited amount of information, so i muddled through :)

[@mfirlott]

Thanks so much for this tutorial. I was struggling with the math for the angles. I'm anxious to give it a go. Thanks again. As an aside...great helpful web site and the free plans.

[@WhosTheVoss]

Thanks buddy, happy building!!

[@timc8913]

Love your sense of humor. New subscriber.

[@WhosTheVoss]

Woohoo! Welcome to the community :)

[@xxmillatym21xx55]

Subbed so fast. Best woodworker youtuber for responding to fans and posting plans. love the content

[@WhosTheVoss]

Thanks buddy :) welcome to the community!!

[@fdort3971]

@WhosTheVoss thanks for the lesson and humour. Since you have a drill and left over beading string...and it's technically supposed to be a tree...grab some beads! You can either add a single bead to the top (you might need to put a slight divot over the existing hole to make them sit correctly), or go halfway down to add multiple beads. When they close up, in theory they will hang down like garlands. Another option is drill a divot on top of each end and simply glue beads in for a Christmas ball effect. Tying elastic string can be tricky. I make costume jewellery besides woodworking...Jill of multiple trades...lol. I find it helpful if you tie the knot around a thin metal stick like a skewer. It allows you to slide it up or down depending on the project. Once you have it where you want it, tighten the string, then slip the skewer out. Btw...we "yell" about safety because we care about you...

[@WhosTheVoss]

That would be cute :) 🥰 you guys care about me

[@fdort3971]

@WhosTheVoss of course! You are smart, funny, kind and helpful...what's not to like?

[@RichyN25]

Neat idea! Might have to add this to the "gifts to make people for Christmas" list haha

[@WhosTheVoss]

It would make a great gift! :) I'm focusing on "gift builds" before Christmas rather than holiday builds :)

[@Not_TVs_Frank]

Gotta say, this is one of the more fun woodworking videos I've seen in a while. And apparently I'm the only person left on the Internet not being marketed these trivet trees, because I've never heard of 'em!

[@WhosTheVoss]

Ohhhh the internet will serve you up a big slice of trivet trees now :P lol

[@pete.marshman]

Before I watched this and heard your comment about the never ending ads you were seeing for this product, I couldn’t not relate. AT ALL! I’m now seeing 4-5 ads per scrolling sesh on multiple platforms. Thanks for that 🤣.

[@WhosTheVoss]

🤣🤣 yikess. Welcome to my world! These dang Trivet Trees are thrown at me every couple inches of scrolling

[@larrystone5749]

Another great project and build It turned out great Keep building

[@WhosTheVoss]

Thanks Larry! Poor nail counter is getting bored cause none of these builds take nails :P

[@larrystone5749]

That’s how some you tube channels are that just do tool review videos BORING!!!!!!!!

[@edryon2554]

Found one that is in Korean script with 6 trivet pieces, he cut his tops to a 60 degree on each side. I still like your videos, keep up the good work.

[@WhosTheVoss]

Korean?!

[@andrewvaldez5340]

Instead of extra long sticks for short pieces, cut them to the length of two trivet leafs plus a little extra. This would give you two leafs per stick. Now use your router to round off the edges of the long stick used for the two small pieces before cutting them, you will cut your sanding time dramatically. Now cut the trivet leafs to length. Now sand away. Hope this helps. ✅👍✅👍✅

[@WhosTheVoss]

I like it :)

[@bluecurlygirl]

I love this project. Been looking at them online and was hoping that someone would show how to make them. Cheers.

[@WhosTheVoss]

Happy building buddy!! :)

[@earlzei7836]

Really nice- straight forward tutorial!

[@WhosTheVoss]

Thanks buddy :)

[@nonniswoodshop576]

I've been looking for how to build this. Thank you!

[@WhosTheVoss]

Anytime! Happy building!!

[@johngreenwood7715]

Catalpa trees were grown in northwest central Illinois for making railroad ties because the trees grow straight up 50' or taller. At least I was told this by old timers in my younger years . There is a local bar that is called Catalpa Grove.

[@WhosTheVoss]

What! I'm from Central Illinois! Imma have to look this up :) thankss

[@aaronfroland3]

Looks like a pretty sweet build! I do appreciate your videos!🤘🔥

[@WhosTheVoss]

Thanks buddy :) 🔥🔥🔥

[@CoHamGuy]

great video, happy I found your channel

[@WhosTheVoss]

I'm happy too! Happy building :)

[@JamieHarrell-n1y]

I love watching your videos.

[@WhosTheVoss]

Thanks buddy, I love reading your comments! :)

[@Cotton2Ennis]

New...

[@WhosTheVoss]

Heck yeah!! 🤣 Thanks buddy!

[@randallmasoner]

If you angle the jig you can cut the taper the length of the rod and have a smooth transition to the wider part.

[@WhosTheVoss]

Imma give it a shot! :)

[@jenkinsiv700]

Nice video dude. I'll definitely be making a few if these as gifts. By the way I'm pretty sure is "Ca-Tal-Pa" , but I could easily be wrong.

[@WhosTheVoss]

Thanks!! :) I'm focusing on more of the "gift ideas" instead of Christmas themed builds

[@stevehubner560]

cheers that look great and I've downloaded your plans for later build

[@WhosTheVoss]

Thanks buddy! :) happy building!!

[@FounderOf4]

From the thumbnail, I was thinking it was some oddball Christmas tree. What a great video Mr. Voss, has to be one of your top projects. Also, if using cheaper wood that could be painted instead of urethane or stained.. this could be painted like a Christmas tree with white trivet on top and then green trivets below

[@WhosTheVoss]

Totally could be converted into a Christmas tree :) happy building

[@tails877]

I use Sketchup for pretty much every project I do. Especially for angles and trying to make them work on my table saw. I find that coupled with a digital protractor, cutting the angles is a lot easier and accurate.

[@WhosTheVoss]

I never think to order an angle finder until I need it in the shop, after this video I bought one :) its a dream come true lol

[@sheilafriesen3598]

Lol. Love this!! I was just looking at these. Catalpa (kuh-tall-puh) also known as elephant ears

[@WhosTheVoss]

Elephant ears, interestinggg :) thanks buddy

[@hansdegroot8549]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Now surprise us and make a walnut (tree) out of a trivet tree!

[@WhosTheVoss]

Next week. BOOM walnut tree after planting the baby trivet tree

[@PerryDingman]

Thank You for the video

[@WhosTheVoss]

Thanks Perry :)

[@justajuicy1231]

Legit just saved one of these on Pinterest yesterday to try snd figure out how to.

[@WhosTheVoss]

Its been on my bucket list to build for quite some time :P

[@JohnColgan.]

Nice build, love the dialogue hunour Damn MinHongJi Furniture turned up on my Suggested Videos doing trivet too !

[@WhosTheVoss]

I looked them up after reading this, I guess a video does exist 🤣 #FirstOneInEnglish

[@markduggan3451]

That looks great.

[@WhosTheVoss]

Thanks buddy :)

[@NancyHafler]

Great video!❤

[@WhosTheVoss]

Thanks Nancy :)

[@b.a.millerwoodwork7074]

Really enjoy your videos and free plans! You the voss, if that's a good thing, im old and not sure.

[@WhosTheVoss]

Id say its a good thing! 🤣 Happy building!

[@papillonwoodprint]

What a great idea! Thx for the accurate video!

[@WhosTheVoss]

Thanks buddy :) its a fun build! Well, it was fun after the head scratching was over 🤣

[@windycitysawdust]

Great content as always! TYSM!

[@WhosTheVoss]

Thanks buddy :)

[@chriswhittaker131]

Have been looking for a tutorial and plans for this for a while now, love the vid. Thank you! How do you like Craftsman tools? Thats all I use and I love them but I hear so much hate for them. The speaker is a beast!

[@WhosTheVoss]

Anytime :) Craftsman tools are workin pretty good, no complaints. I think its a good middle ground tool, and reliable :)

[@andrewmcnary2287]

If you need to reduce the circumference of a dowel, you can use your miter gauge as a stop on your table saw and free hand spin the dowel, sneaking up on your desired thickness. I’ve done it a few times and still have all my fingers.

[@WhosTheVoss]

Ive seen where they send a sqaure dowel through a jig and cut it round on the tablesaw, as long as you still got all your digits :)

[@curbshooter]

thanks. entertaining and I learned something!

[@WhosTheVoss]

That was the goal! :) happy building buddy

[@mfirlott]

I forgot to ask...can the mitre saw jig be used on a table saw? I don't have a mitre saw. Thanks.

[@WhosTheVoss]

You could make this jig (67.5 degrees) to work on the table saw, however, with the angle, your fingers are going to be pretty close to the blade near the end of your board. Happy building, and be safe!

[@mfirlott]

@@WhosTheVoss Thanks. I did that but to be safe, I made the blanks about 2" longer than needed then trimmed to length once cut at the angles.

[@boydstongrove]

Really enjoy your builds, Thanks for the vids! But a couple times I've hit the link to grab the plans, but your website won't load. I've tried typing in the address in a new tab, still no luck.

[@WhosTheVoss]

Might try it in a different browser, or mobile, I haven't heard of anyone having issues since I switched from my previous website 🤷‍♀️

[@spattyisme]

Love it- Catalpa is pronounced like Kuh (like the sound the letter k makes) - tal (as in first three letters of Tallahassee) - puh (add in the sound the letter p makes)

[@WhosTheVoss]

Kuh Tal Puh! Thanks!! :)

[@myhoneyshandmade1077]

Good video. Thanks for the plans

[@WhosTheVoss]

Anytime buddy :)

[@williammoore2259]

Hi I love your work I am interested in the plans you have for the cedar hanger disc I appreciate any help thank bill ps love all your video

[@WhosTheVoss]

Thanks William! I have a video for them, no paper plans unfortunately but they are pretty easy to knock out if you have some left over cedar! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHW7aoFom5mBhLcsi=dHEHFVhLdUlApuOJ

[@coypemberton]

Really cool.

[@WhosTheVoss]

Thanks buddy :)

[@mikek.3965]

Very nice. Hardwood choices are great and tougher but I'll ask the question, why can't some quality pine be used as it is easier/cheaper for me to find? I could coat it for durability with some varnish.

[@WhosTheVoss]

Softwoods twist and warp with less variation to heat/moisture, they wouldnt hold up as long as a hardwood. The woods listed perform very well in kitchen settings. :)

[@mikek.3965]

@@WhosTheVoss Most thanks!

[@dpuppa988]

Try 2 elastic bands in separate hole about 1/2" apart per trevit. Will help hold shape until in use.

[@WhosTheVoss]

Might give it a shot on the next batch :)

[@theOneHofo]

“Pinkies out” 🤣🤣🤣

[@WhosTheVoss]

🤣🤣

[@TNBushcrafter]

Another quick way to get a very quick rough estimate on the angles. A 5-10 dollar bevel gauge. Then hold it to your miter saw to get your angle and try a couple quick test pieces. It goes quick no math neccessary.

[@WhosTheVoss]

I picked one up when I made a trip to the store the other day :) thanks buddy

[@johngiberti4316]

Bad at Geography! Love it! 😂

[@WhosTheVoss]

**winkk**

[@toddpeterson1673]

What lights are you using in your shop? Also, a great build!

[@WhosTheVoss]

Cheapy lights I picked up at Menards. Each light was less than $15, usually sold in two packs :)

[@JohnColgan.]

Damn MinHongJi Furniture turned up on my Suggested Videos doing trivet too !

[@WhosTheVoss]

Trivet Trees will engulf your life for a few days after watching this 🤣🤣

[@donwoodshop]

Do you have a link for the elastic you used. I've ordered 2 things of elastic and having issues. It's either too big or too small. Thanks

[@WhosTheVoss]

This isnt the one I purchased, I got mine from Hobby Lobby, but its close. They also make elastic banding (which is not what you want). My elastic is pretty thin, like 1/16" thick :) happy building!!

[@BGwoodworks-d2g]

I have been building pallet wood Christmas trees but they aren’t selling well any recommendations on what else I can try to make that may sell better?

[@WhosTheVoss]

Selling at craft shows orrrrr on the internet? If you are using marketplace; check the tags you used for searchability and maybe stage a few images to help get your clicks up. Trees really havnt ramped up for sales yet, they get crazy the week after Thanksgiving

[@williamniven2021]

Thanks for the video. i ordered on from China to see how it was built. im still waiting on delivery. Question - What is the diameter of the elastic cord that you used?

[@WhosTheVoss]

Its a thin 3/16" elastic, it doesnt take a lot of tug for these to scrunch up if they are sanded right ;)

[@OfficialProjectSMP]

Lookup Thales Theorem when it comes to finding the center of a circle. Long story short, use your triangles 90 on the circle, and draw the lines down and then connect where they intersect the other edges. Do it again and where they intersect is the center

[@WhosTheVoss]

Oooooo, that is helpful! I have some circles I want to give it a try on :)

[@cbrock34]

What table saw do you use ? I've always been curious. Would you recommend?

[@WhosTheVoss]

Its a Craftsman 10" blade. If I could go shopping again the teo things I would look for is a table saw that allowed a dado stack blade and a table saw that had an extendable fence; mine can only rip 12" maximum, a lot of the Bosch, Kobalt and Dewalt allow up to 30+ inch cuts now

[@ca8920]

Nice

[@WhosTheVoss]

Thanks buddy :)

[@thanemakes5377]

13:56 golden!

[@WhosTheVoss]

Heck yeah!! ;)

[@Mary-y5r2b]

Where do you drill the hoke? How far from the point?

[@WhosTheVoss]

Its a out 5/8" down fro the point before I sand them smooth/rounded

[@Mary-y5r2b]

When we tie the elastic, it does not form a circle. It goes onto a rectangle shape. What are we doing wrong?

[@WhosTheVoss]

Sand some more underside to be rounded where the miter angles are cut (kind of like a pencil) so it tightens into a circle :)

[@elibiba4625]

How thick is the elastic you are using?

[@WhosTheVoss]

Its a thin 3/16" or 1/8" elastic

[@elibiba4625]

@ okay thanks. Also I figured out how in the adds they pop back up. They have 2 band of elastic running through

[@inezaultman1850]

An octagon base would echo the angles on the trivets.

[@WhosTheVoss]

That would look pretty sharp :)

[@allenthornell2763]

Do you like your miter saw?

[@WhosTheVoss]

Its the oldest tool I have in the shop, been through a home remodel and a full garage/home build. 8+ years old. It doesn't have many bells or whistles, but it gets the job done :)

[@allenthornell2763]

@ i don’t want to spend a lot of money on one but my eye and my wallet is looking at a craftsman or the skil miter saw.

[@cabman86]

All that different woods and all I have is red oak.

[@WhosTheVoss]

Red oak would make a purdy one! Im not sure how much the wood matters mainly because its not like a spoon that is also exposed to water, these mainly handle hot surfaces :)

[@Michelle-yb3it]

The math…360/number of pieces/angles per piece. 360/8=45 45/2=22.5. Save your wood for building stuff😊

[@WhosTheVoss]

Correcto, the angle is 45 + 22.5 so 67.5 on the mitersaw, or 135 degrees for the pointy part. Ohhhh math :P such a silly thing :)

[@johnagorman]

food safe isn't needed. oil finish is good because it handles the heat ok

[@WhosTheVoss]

👍👍 thanks buddy!

[@richardassal7788]

I still don’t understand what it is you built. What is the purpose ?

[@WhosTheVoss]

It's a fancy version of a trivet. or, a trivet tree if you google it. A trivet is an object placed between a serving dish or bowl, or, i guess a water bottle, usually to protect the counter or table top from the extreme temperatures of the pan

[@artyzdesign5472]

The angle is 22,5

[@WhosTheVoss]

The ones i had in my hand were cut to 22.5 degrees, the angle is 145 if measuring the point, or 45 + 22.5 (67.5 degrees) on the mitersaw :)

[@orbitalair2103]

Yep, Shellac is food grade and edible. Its keeps the M&Ms from melting. hahaha enjoy !

[@WhosTheVoss]

Ohhh goodnesss, that ruined M&Ms for me! 🤣🤣 I guess honey is insect vomit, might as well use a different insect vomit for stuff

[@robertworse4047]

Den er da så fin

[@WhosTheVoss]

gracias amigo! ¡Es una construcción divertida!

[@mchance818]

Is it supposed to look like this?

[@WhosTheVoss]

*nods head* yuppers

[@higgiepop158]

👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍

[@WhosTheVoss]

😎🪚😎 thanks Higgie!

[@phillebeau9464]

no fly-over 😞

[@WhosTheVoss]

The video droppin today has a fly over ;) just for you! 🤣

[@phillebeau9464]

@@WhosTheVoss 🛩🛩🛩❤❤❤

[@theOneHofo]

Shell lac

[@WhosTheVoss]

Shelllllll lac ;)

[@JamesMoore-r3w]

That wood is pronounced. Ka-towel-pa

[@WhosTheVoss]

👍 thanks buddy!! :)

[@ATG19534]

Catalpa rhymes with "I’ll scalp ya."

[@WhosTheVoss]

Thats a good way to remember it!!

[@toddolatheks.1328]

HEY! Did you see how I yelled at you with my text? So you said you never peeled butter 🧈 i’m pretty sure you have, you’re telling me and your listeners and watchers. You haven’t peeled the wax paper off the butter either you’re married, which then I’d be yelling at you for a different thing or which is 100 times worse for your health and everything else you’re a butter tub guy or maybe a plastic bowl butter guy that stuffs bad for you don’t believe the fake news for real. It’s bad for you. There was a conspiracy back in the 70s that black bald stick butter fake news brother fake news and if you are married, you better not be making your wife peel the butter that’s unwoke!!! See you made me create a word😮 Dude, just peel some butter! What are you too good to peel your butter gotta make your wife do it 🤔 OK, that’s enough for that. Awesome video great production as always. Thanks 🙏

[@WhosTheVoss]

🤣🤣 ill never call taking the wax off butter "peeling butter"! :P and yes, Im a stick butter kind of guy ;) glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@edryon2554]

Sorry, he did not build the tree stand, so, you may be the only one with a tree stand, LOL

[@WhosTheVoss]

Back to first place ;)

[@gaspumprepairservice7009]

6:17 is what she said. 😏

[@WhosTheVoss]

🤣🤣

[@gizmo3493]

Cuh-toll-puh

[@WhosTheVoss]

I knew I butchered the pronunciation 🤣 thankss!

[@chuckbranham8168]

(Don’t do anything to this hole) That’s what she said!

[@WhosTheVoss]

Ohhhhh goodnessss 🤣🤣🤣

[@ronswoodshack]

18

[@WhosTheVoss]

Close!i really didnt say trivet as much as i thought i did

[@ronswoodshack]

@ 😂. Another awesome video, thanks for all the help.

[@PiercesPerfectPieces]

12:23 You said "Hit it 🕺…. 😒 I’ll get it"!! Then you said "I’d be in a completely different place if I paid attention in geography… & I’m still bad at math too"!! (Guaranteed that went a lot of peoples heads 🤔🥴🫠) "I’m gonna make all of mine match cause I’m kind of a square" LMFAO 😂🤣😂 Great video Voss, still the funniest Woodworking Channel On The Entire Internet 🛜. 💯

[@WhosTheVoss]

🤣🤣 thanks buddy! I said "hit it" because I needed someone to turn on the vacuum 🤣