Woodworking Masterclass S01 E05

[@philfrank9483]

I really appreciate that you're showing all of your steps in full rather than trying to cut them out to make a shorter video. it leaves me with a much better sense of the entire process and i feel like I have a better shot of doing it well on my own. showing all of the sanding, all of the glue up, all of the spoke shading... really wonderful video. thank you!

[@Woodworkingmasterclass]

Hi Phil, Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. Pleased you appreciate the content in the length of video. It's a challenge sometimes to workout if you are boring the pants of your audience or actually imparting knowledge. If you find yourself stuck, drop me a line and I will do my best to help you out. Cheers Steve

[@shaunbarnett2972]

fantastic instruction. I find these videos a very relaxing way to end an evening as I'm heading off to bed. My own woodwork is done for the day but it's nice just to toy with ideas of other things to make as I'm watching this and other shows. Woodworking is awesome. Sometimes I get into the zone and I'm just right in there not thinking about anylthing but my project and how my current technique is working, complete immersion in the moment.. it's how life should be all the time.

[@Woodworkingmasterclass]

Could not agree more, except my wife get upset when I''m always a few hours late for dinner. :) Cheers Steve

[@howardrodgers3015]

Thank you for the videos remind me of my Grandaddy working with the hand tools. I still have some of his tools and I my own that I have made or bought. He liked to make furniture and hand made knives and that’s what I’ve started doing. Thank you for sharing your videos and teaching woodworking.

[@Woodworkingmasterclass]

Thanks Howard, appreciate the feedback and pleased that it bought back some fond memories for you. We also do some Blacksmithing videos from time to time. Cheers Steve

[@nomiak47]

Thank you Ustad Steve for these amazing videos. Lots of respect for you. All the way from Pakistan. * Ustad means Teacher!

[@bishopyork6852]

been watching your video's and have to say you make things look so easy, but with enough instruction to realize that those daunting designs that i wanted to make but didnt think i could, like cabriole legs are not only possible but fairly simple to make. might take me a few practice runs to get them finish worthy pieces but before i would have just ordered the legs and called it good. thank you for the video's. your missus must not watch your video's loved your comment about leaving the glue for the missus to get rid of, i might do the same but id never leave video proof that i knew i was doing it lmao.

[@Woodworkingmasterclass]

True, she doesn't watch the videos but she does read the comments...Thanks for that have to do my own washing now. LOL. I believe the hardest thing about any project is convincing yourself 'you can do it' after that the rest is easy. It's either a curved or straight or a combination of both. Thanks for the feedback, really appreciate knowing people are trying new things out there. Looking forward to seeing the Cab Legs. Cheers Steve

[@inthenameofjustice8811]

It's been a real joy for me to find these amazing videos. I can watch a craftsman in any field for hours on end because I feel like I am mentally bathing in his or her skills. I certainly feel that way here also. I have always wanted to build something with a cunningly hidden secret drawer space in it. I haven't checked out all your videos yet but I shall be doing so. Have you ever built something like that and filmed it?

[@Woodworkingmasterclass]

We have one coming up on the next project. A hidden cigar humidor in a Cedar cabinet and I will also be live streaming very soon and I plan on making a hidden compartment as one of the first projects live as well. I will keep you posted as to how far away that is. Cheers Steve

[@AugustoCampos_pt]

Thanks( from Portugal) for the nice video...

[@Woodworkingmasterclass]

Thank you Augusto for the feedback pleased you are enjoying them. More videos are available on our website www.woodworkingmasterclass.com.au click the KZbin icon. Happy Woodworking. Steve

[@gatekeeper88]

Loving the series and that side table is utterly gorgeous. With the dowling machine.. well it just looks like a lathe with a drill bit in it?. Surely a bench drill or normal hand drill would be sufficient for the dowels?

[@Woodworkingmasterclass]

I've used a lathe and platform before and it works very well. If you are going to use a drill press you have to drill the dowel holes before you carve the leg. Because you won't have a flat surface to place on the machine bed. Owing to the fact that the knee is curved and the dowels are on the opposite side. But drill them first and it works fine also. Cheers Steve

[@gatekeeper88]

Thanks Steve, Loving watching and learning from an Aussie master craftsman! If you ever want to sell that table or similar pieces I'd love a look in :)

[@Woodworkingmasterclass]

I haven't in the past but it is something we are considering for the future. As we seem to have all the furniture we need at home and the kids move around to much for them to have any to keep. So I'll keep you posted. Thanks for your interest as well. Cheers Steve

[@Stevelemontrudy]

Thanks Steve. I've been really enjoying the project so far. I wood work, but I feel like I screw up more than I create. Luckily I've got an amazing wife who tells me to shut up, calm down, and keep practicing!

[@Woodworkingmasterclass]

lol. She hasn't got a sister named Sue has she? Sounds just like my missus. That's what keeps us going. P.S. She sounds like a wise women & she is right. Just practice and don't be to hard on yourself. Cheers Steve

[@micjbaron]

Steve, another awesome video. Two questions. 1. What is the type of glue on the bench behind you? It sounds like you're saying hard glue? 2. You have a lot of different planes and spoke shave. For a new beginners what's type of planes and spokes should I start with? Beside length, what's the difference? Why use one over another?

[@Woodworkingmasterclass]

HI Michael, It's Hide Glue also known as Scotch Glue, Pearl Glue or Animal Glue.I would recommend a Block Plane for the first Plane preferably one with an adjustable mouth, Stanley 060 or the like. The a #7 and #3. I now use HNT Gordon planes www.hntgordon.com.au/ as my plane of choice as I find them much quicker to set and easier to maintain. They are completely different though form what most people imagine a wood plane to be. I suggest you get the one you feel most comfortable with to start. Cheers Steve

[@micjbaron]

Woodworking Masterclass - Thank you sir, have a great night. I'll be attempting my first dovetail joint this week and can't wait to send a pic. Thanks for all of your help

[@Woodworkingmasterclass]

Keep it and use it as a sign of how far you've come over time. Thanks for the feedback again. Cheers Steve

[@EffilcdarTTam]

You have talked about the advantages of hide glue before and mentioned having to use PVA here for the downing. Why did you choose that? Was it just to have the additional working time before it set?

[@Woodworkingmasterclass]

It's not seen and it allowed me extra time to align. Cheers Steve

[@Meticularius]

5/16/2019 USA Grandpa Bill: Man, I feel so privileged to see all this.

[@Woodworkingmasterclass]

I also feel privileged for you watching it. Thanks Bill. Cheers Steve

[@torl8924]

I really don't like sanding. How did they do it in the olden days?

[@Woodworkingmasterclass]

Hand Planes and Cabinet scrapers. I much prefer them to sanding. Cheers Steve

[@MikeNewland]

@@Woodworkingmasterclass But they economised on effort by not producing more than a roughly planed surface where not generally seen. Hence the disappointing backs on Georgian chests and so on, undersides of drawers etc etc. Still a good sign of age!

[@Woodworkingmasterclass]

@@MikeNewland I think if it was not for made made boards and other technical advance the situation would still be the same today. To reduce labour cost. I like James Krenov's take though, which he shares in his classic book "A Cabinetmakers Notebook". Cheers Steve

[@MikeNewland]

It's actually surprising how sloppy they were even on bits that are seen when you say open a door. I'd love to know whether the top cabinet makers like the Chippendales were more fussy but you don't get to see inside their documented pieces in grand houses. Funnily enough I was in West Wycombe church on Sunday. Two plinths with lecterns and seats attributed to Chippendale's firm. Lovely deep lively carving on the seats. I opened two small drawers in the base. Where the bottom joined the sides they ran into slips with the typical quarter round top. Now that's interesting because it's said to be a 19th c onwards better method. Maybe the better makers in the 18th c started using that? These plinths etc looked pure 18th c.

[@salz118]

Your previous 4 episodes had closed captioning. Being hearing impaired, I don't catch all of your Aussie accent. Other than that, I love watching and learning from you. Great job!

[@Woodworkingmasterclass]

I do have the episodes with an Austlag Interpreter if that helps. Thanks for the feedback really appreciate it and am pleased you are enjoying the videos. Cheers Steve

[@jnatonabah1]

18:58 great manners sir....:)

[@Woodworkingmasterclass]

Me Mum taught me well. lol. Cheers Steve

[@bretr7327]

Bob Ross of wood working.

[@Woodworkingmasterclass]

Thanks, Wish I had the Hair! lol Cheers Steve

[@Cacacos]

Doesn't water ruin wood?

[@Woodworkingmasterclass]

+Cassiano Cosmelli No not in the manner I use or I describe it,won't. When you think about it that's what makes the tree grow. However, leaving a piece of wood in water or damp will rot it for sure. Cheers Steve

[@janetpersons1277]

Very good instructions.

[@neonjoe529]

10:45 Smiley face!

[@bamienator]

Good day

[@Woodworkingmasterclass]

G'day back at you. Appreciate you dropping by. Cheers Steve

[@jansailor76]

the way how you were careless at 6:25 made me a bit pissed off, never move around a tool that are spinning carefree

[@Woodworkingmasterclass]

The camera angle may be a bit deceptive there I'm actually a good 300mm or 12" away from the drill bit and you'll notice I have don't have any loose hanging cloths on either. But good point though and thanks for the scrutiny. Cheers Steve

[@shantellamend8986]

I have done very similar with Stodoys designs.