Woodworking Without a Jointer

[@Michael-Makes-Stuff]

Great video! I really like how you showed multiple methods to get to the same end goal. Everyone can find at least one solution here. Nice work, sir! 👍🏼

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That was the goal, thanks!

[@freemusic7421]

RFD265 Many thanks, I have been researching "boat woodworking projects" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Denia Diyictoria Bulldozer - (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my brother in law got great success with it.

[@wm-bl6jm]

I never subscribed so fast. Very few people in woodworking and life in general go into the how and why. They are absolutely critical to understanding and learning. So, if you read this, I appreciate the thought in this video.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thank you! That's what I try to do. To me, if you don't explain why.. then you've only shared information that's only good in one situation - nothing has been taught. Why is essential to being able to troubleshoot, adapt..

[@SonnyBurnett23]

Sorry for commenting on an older video, Just found your channel and I'm binging and learned something new in almost every video. The tape and glue trick was genius and this video was truly great. Thank you for sharing, you're an amazing teacher.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Don’t apologize, people watching new and old stuff is how I get to do this! And thanks for the validation, it’s good to know what I’m doing is helpful 👍👍 thanks for watching!

[@BruceAUlrich]

Great video, Caleb! I love how on most of them, you didn't just give one other way, but multiple other ways to perform the same action.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks, Bruce! I tried to be as complete as possible.

[@JohntheSchreiner]

Great information, Thank you! In order to get around not having a jointer, I've made myself a Table Saw Jointer. Basically I cut the width of the table saw blade off of the edge of a board up to a point, leaving the original face of the board in plane with the outside of the saw blade. Takes a little shy of 1/8 off in a single pass but i have gotten pretty good results with that.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That’s a great approach 👍 and thanks!

[@Jay2525Jay]

Great video, direct and to the point! Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge with us.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! Hope you find some of it useful.

[@DarinBeard]

Really nice set of information, Caleb. Well presented.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks, Darin! I really appreciate that.

[@atx_krause1546]

Cool tips! Some good one in here. I edge joint using a table saw, but instead of the level, I made a jig from a piece of ply, routed dovetail dados about every 5-6 inches. I added a miter guide bar from a cutting board. I use the microjig match fit clamps to hold the workpiece down. The sled rides on the left side of the blade and the jig allows me to pick out the depth of the cut to get my clean edge. I like the speed of the level, just always felt weird about pinning it against the fence...but just me maybe. Thanks again for this video!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That sounds like an awesome jig! Pinning the level in that spot is kind of weird.. I just didn’t do enough rough work before I got the jointer to justify the time. But that sounds like a sweet set up you have.

[@atx_krause1546]

YouCanMakeThisToo here is the link from microjig, it made it easy. I don’t have a jointer and don’t have the space...so perfect solution for my shop. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l37GdqKmfatrgKc

[@sheffieldlane5769]

Awesome video. I learned woodworking in my dad's shop with all the tools you could ever want, so all my "skills" are dependent on machines, as were his, lol.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Haha no shame in that. I could only produce what I can because of my machines. Granted.. if I only had hand tools I’d probably be way better with them by now.

[@rm709]

What a great video! Love your teaching style man, thanks for the info.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks man! Really appreciate it

[@JonnyBuilds]

Great tips!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!

[@antoniosebastian7672]

This is a great video...

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thank you!

[@dekeros-recreationalwoodwo6456]

Very informative! Great video!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thank you!

[@kristophermarsh9400]

Good topic, well done video, I have to say you dont see many shopsmith surface planers nice. I like being able to ajust the feed and the rpm's of thd blade Im not sure any othef surface planer has that option .

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! Once you get into the more commercial models it’s common. Mine just adjusts feed speed, not cut.

[@terencenewlin5265]

I do without and even had a new 6" delta floor model. Never used it. Just give me a good table saw and planer

[@briansuits5059]

Thanks for this great video - it was my introduction to your channel, which is both informative and entertaining. I do not have either a jointer or a planer (sadly) but have already mastered the trick of using a router table like a jointer. However, I am currently trying to make a cherrywood table, and am having little success removing milling marks from the wood - even though I just purchased a random orbital sander for that specific purpose. In one of your other videos you mentioned getting wood wet between sanding grits. How does that work - do you actually sand the wood when wet, and wouldn’t that be dangerous with a power tool? Would this be a good thing to try to remove milling marks?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks, Brian! I'm glad you're enjoying my content. If you're having problems removing milling marks then you need to go to a lower grit sand paper and probably change your paper more often. I'd recommend starting at a 60 or 80 grit to remove milling marks. The point of wetting the wood when you sand is to "pop" the grain. Lots of woods will not be smooth if it gets a little moisture on it, and many finishes have some amount of water. So you could have a nicely sanded board that suddenly gets really funky when you put the first coat of finish on it and the grain raises. To prevent that, I like to wet the wood between sanding. I have a dollar store spray bottle and I just mist the wood and most the time don't wait for it to dry, but some people do. There shouldn't be enough moisture there to be a hazard with your power tools. But if that concerns you, then just let it dry first. Hope this helps, Brian!

[@briansuits5059]

Okay, thanks - I’ll give the lower grit a try. Keep up the good work - your creations are beautiful!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I will, thank you!

[@garcimat]

Thanks mate... I have a big problem getting my things square in the table saw.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I hope this helped

[@matrixmodulator]

Why is the video english, mais la description et le titre est en français?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

The title and description were translated.

[@ralphchurch7]

What's a 'fince'?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

The fence is adjust piece on top of the table that material can rise against.

[@ralphchurch7]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo yeah, I know. I was making a joke about your accent. Example: Tinder chunks of beef and Climpsen (Clemson) LOL

[@calleeharris4182]

Great video! Very educational. I don't have any tool swaps, because I just ask you to build it for me :D.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

So your tool swap is.. “ask my husband” 😁

[@calleeharris4182]

I don't see the problem with this...it's very efficient.

[@chaffee007]

How do you get by without a router table? You have all those other machines... what gives?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That was my first video after I finished this series. How To Make a Router Table | Rockler Pro Lift | Feat. NewAir Portable AC kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIrNdpx5bs5llck

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I did make one, another comment has the link. But with some routers and those machines, what is there a router table can do that I couldn’t have done with something else?

[@Warrf]

Why teach the long way to mill lumber. When we spend time thinking about all these gizmos and contraptions it takes away from our work in front of us. Use all your tools for their intended purpose and watch your woodworking projects get done faster and apply your creativity to designing honest work. Unless you just want to make videos

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I think you may have missed the title. This point of this video was to show how to work around not having a jointer. Soon I’ll be releasing a video on milling, this is a reference for people who watch that but don’t own a jointer. I’m going to use the tools I have, but my goal is to inspire everyone to start. Making videos like this helps bridge the gap between folks who have the money to outfit a shop outright, or who have spent years building one like me, and those of modest means just getting started that are rich on motivation but low on know how. Whenever someone says “I’d love to do that but I don’t have that tool” I’ve built a resource for them.

[@Warrf]

Fair enough you make a good point. I’m sure you know about the importance of the journey and not so focused on the dream. Building projects within your means and skill set are very important for the long haul. Little discovery’s and unexpected surprises are the rewards for Amateur woodworker. Trying real hard to not be negative. I typed woodworking in KZbin and got your video I didn’t watch it all so maybe I left too soon? Good Luck

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

No worries, I agree with all your points. It sounds like this wasn’t a video for you, none of mine may be. There are folks out there who make content more geared for really experienced folks.

[@TH-mr2ne]

YouCanMakeThisToo I can't afford a jointer yet so this is a good video for me

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Then I’m glad you found it!