Scrapwood Reindeer Band Saw Compound Cutting Project: How to

[@GrantButler]

I just found my new favorite relaxing woodworking show to watch

[@WorkshopCompanion]

That's what we're here for. Enjoy. And thanks for saying.

[@RoySATX]

The 2011 holiday season was one of the most depressing and challenging I have ever had, the life I had was ending, and come the new year I would start a new life on my own. I had recently seen a picture of those deer, made from 2x4, I think, and painted white. Taking a break from clearing out the garage I decided to try to make a pair from 1x2” furring strip. It took a few attempts but I eventually cut a pair that looked alright. They were small, of course, and a bit wonky since I was free cutting without the plans, but cute just the same. I kept cutting a few more here and there, whenever I was feeling overwhelmed and started smoothing them out with round mini files. Filing the curved surfaces was especially calming, everything else around me seemed so unnerving. Pair after tiny pair, before Christmas Day arrived I had made over 150 pairs of 'em, almost 300 total. The damn dear had become a herd without me even realizing it. But they got me through Christmas and smoothed one of the roughest times of my life. Without them giving me something to do other than dwell, I am certain I would have never made it through Christmas. The following December I decided to release them into the wild, one pair at a time, wherever I'd go I'd quietly leave a pair, each wearing a little red bow for someone to find. That was one of my better holiday seasons, again thanks to a herd of tiny little dear. It's been some time since I've thought of them or seen any others. It's nice to see the herd is healthy and still growing. And it’s especially nice to say thanks to you for helping establish the herd in the first place.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

You are most welcome, but I was especially touched by how you released the herd that you created. There is no such thing as an unimportant act of kindness.

[@Lumpappsofficial]

Thanks for sharing, they could make a movie of your story ;)

[@misterm7086]

I hope this note finds you in the best place you ever been.

[@chrismoore9708]

Thank you so much for sharing your story and for spreading some Christmas love with others ❤

[@lisahodges8299]

How lovely, I use this technique - do something nice for someone if you feel low. More strength to you! Birdy

[@marknasia5293]

the world would be a much better place if people would occupy their time with productivity like this project. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skill and for inspiring others to better themselves, all the while, creating such a wonderful piece of art.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@catiekidd8658]

What a great project and video! I can't decide if you are in fact Santa, or an amazing woodworking teacher. You have a wonderful way of teaching and I am so glad I happened upon you today.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@tylerwynn1233]

You are like the Mr. Roger's of woodworking. Great tips and funny quips. Love your videos.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks.

[@kleomacdonald]

Ordered the pattern off your store today and made my first one. My son will be giving it to his great grandmother for Christmas. Thank you for the great video! I defiantly got schooled today.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome and Happy Holidays.

[@DrThunder88]

I love this project, but I especially love how there are deer in the background of every shot!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

You can thank my producer Travis for that -- his idea.

[@hardcornpour]

Got your plans and finished my first one today. Thank you so much for the video and pdf! It turned out beautifully. I used black walnut for the body, maple for the hooves and antlers, and purple heart for the nose. I added a tail and put a little toe-in on the hooves. Great project!!!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks so much. You may like the follow-on band saw project we'll be publishing in a few weeks.

[@hardcornpour]

@ can’t wait!!! I sent several people to your channel and website over on FB

[@germcrazyshokoff3623]

I’ve made these for all of the women in my family. I adjusted the blank size from your plans to represent parents vs teens vs toddlers etc in each family. And, after some trouble getting a perfect fit for the nose blank, I decided to try pouring epoxy in the dado for the nose so I could make them black or red. Then I used different color woods for antlers to match everyone’s hair color. Everyone loved them. Thanks for the video and the plans!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@garyfairbrother5532]

Where have you been all my KZbin life? I did a small herd last year and now I can add this new cool pose and start a collection tradition for my heirs. They will think of me once a year at least thanks to you. Your personality carries the channel, I chuckled the whole way through.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

We live to chuckle.

[@kaitlin2150]

I thought these would be great since my interior decorating is a "warm modern," look. I don't own the tools to make these but my grandfather might in his shop. That is why I clicked on this video. However, I stayed for his personality. love it!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

You're welcome -- there is nothing more warm and modern than wooden reindeer...;-)

[@jerrystark3587]

I just made my first deer from plans I got yesterday. I did a trial run with a scrap piece of 2x4 and it turned out great. I applied 4 coats of gold paint to match a metal Christmas tree sculpture we have on display. My wife really likes it. I think the deer herd is soon to grow. Many thanks for the video and the plans. Be well.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

You are most welcome, and thanks for sharing.

[@musicbymark]

So much more stylish, modern design, playful, attractive Nick. Travis' embellishments also really set it apart from others.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for saying.

[@BoringDad88]

"Olive (all of) the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names..."

[@daveparker839]

No! Is that actually where “Olive” came from? I’d never heard of Olive until watching this vid.

[@Sonicexpres]

We always thought the whole team was made of bullies. Turns out it was just one asshole reindeer...

[@markjess1138]

Intellectual jokes can't be used anywhere these days without someone thinking they need to be corrected....

[@lextheap1638]

Theres a amovie called olive the other reindeer.... shes a dog

[@glipzcom]

Just have to say what a beautiful design! I bought the plans despite not knowing if I will ever get to them, just had to support such a clever use of the bandsaw and scrap wood!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks -- we do appreciate the interest and support. And the kind words.

[@dreepark170]

I enjoyed watching the reindeer move around your shop in the background. They are active little characters! Very clever.

[@jeneiferthomas1036]

That’s some workshop and wood shop workings there. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@xfactor4205]

Nick: Thamk you for your videos. I really enjoy your professorial approach to woodworking!

[@tonyweldon5846]

I've made four of these as Christmas presents and everyone was delighted with them. Hard to believe they are homemade. Many, many thanks.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Many, many welcomes.

[@gsp911]

Don't understand why there aren't more likes. A wonderful storytelling video, a pleasure to watch. Haven't seen the glue trick before, I have to try it. I once tried to make it big, it ended pretty well. Now I have a 30" tall reindeer in my hallway, with a light string on the antlers at Christmas time. Thanks for the video.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for your kind words, Steen. Interest is picking up.

[@ItchesIt]

Thanks for showing how to make these. They are adorable!!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Kind of you to say so.

[@mightyporky]

At first I thought Charlie Weaver had begun woodworking until you twirled that little hammer, great job! Thanks for the tips.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

You're welcome. The "little" hammer, by the way, is a full 16 ounces.

[@mightyporky]

@@WorkshopCompanion Tis a little hammer to me sir, about in 1957 I used a 24 and a 20. Now I am so lazy I use a pneumatic. Still work in my shop and use any hammer that is available. Love your humor....I can still see your dog wondering wth you were up to on the router clip. Keep the younguns interested, we need craftsmen desperately. I have stopped furniture and cabinet work because there are seldom anyone to employ.

[@johnvernier8635]

I had fun watching this video. Love the humor.

[@simoncollier9687]

Really love the metric, thanks for your videos Sir.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks. I struggle with metric, but ours is a global audience and I want our plans to be useful to everyone.

[@jeffmauldin2841]

I have made many of these with my scroll saw that are slightly smaller the an American penny (1 cent) and people love them. Your channel is amazing, I don't know why I haven't found it before now.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Love to see a picture of one next to a penny. Could we post it on our Community page?

[@jeffmauldin2841]

@@WorkshopCompanion I'll try to find a pic and get it to you, if not I'll get yoy a pic of the next one I cut.

[@jeffmauldin2841]

@@WorkshopCompanion I can't find the deer right now but I did find a swan and butterfly I had posted years ago on my Facebook page that are slightly larger than a quarter, where can I send the pic? It won't let me post it here lol

[@WorkshopCompanion]

@@jeffmauldin2841 Send them through our web site, workshopcompanion.com.

[@jeffmauldin2841]

@@WorkshopCompanion sent, will send the deer when I can find it or cut another one.

[@kdsrbaldwin4621]

I absolutely love this tutorial. I'm a beginner on a band saw and I'm going to challenge myself with this project soon. Especially like the different woods used instead of painting.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for the kind words...and good luck!

[@nielstenbrink]

Great video. Inspirational and humorous.

[@Asmuk]

What a delight to watch. Thank you so much.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@jonathantinsman4439]

Yet another project I can dream about. I have all the woodworking equipment, just no time. I noticed you had the ShopSmith bandsaw. My dad gave me all his woodworking equipment about 6 years ago and it included a ShopSmith Mark V with many accessories.

[@beauchene]

So much fun. Thank you very much. Two scrap pieces of 2x4 are now cute little Xmas gifts 🎁

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Have a merry!

[@callumherbert2708]

Thanks so much for the tips on hpw to use tools, this will be invaluable for me and millions other inevitably

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@VoxFelis]

I wish you were my shop teacher when I was a lad! Seasons greetings!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thank you, and the same back at you.

[@graemekwhippy]

I stumbled on your video last night, my wife and I loved it and she has insisted I make some reindeer... so plans bought, I'm going to give it a go.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Good luck, and thanks for the support.

[@caffgeek]

Just bought and printed the plans. Hope to get out in the next week and make a few, Thanks!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks and good luck.

[@Stabby__]

Very cool video and project

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks.

[@Noname55-r9v]

What a great video , downloaded the plans can’t wait to make some

[@RobertKeeney]

Nicely done. I'm really enjoying your videos. I learn something new from everyone.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Wanna know a secret? So do I. And I've been in this business 51 years.

[@RobertKeeney]

@@WorkshopCompanion I know. I've been watching you.

[@billyboy9746]

What a great video. You’re a natural teacher and these will be great gifts for my coworkers! Thanks!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

You are so welcome!

[@paintilludrop]

2/2024. Watching again!! Woodturning just 7 months..this on my want to do list..moved up to soon!!

[@pmdinaz]

Time to find a bandsaw! Haven't used one in 38 years..Maybe i'll start slowly :) Thanks for the inspiration and the tutelage!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@pmdinaz]

@@WorkshopCompanion Here we go! I finally purchased my first bandsaw! Headed to the store(your store)! Thank you so much for your contributions to our digital world.

[@ladykenja2700]

- Thanx 4 sharing this really neat project just in time. Truly "CRAFTY."

[@WorkshopCompanion]

You're welcome.

[@carolynamirault3580]

Wonderful video! Thanks for sharing with us.

[@davidhainline6357]

Love it. Bought the plans plus two others. Thanks!!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thank you for the support. Plan sales keep Travis and I in Band saw blades.

[@tommelinn4268]

Thank you for doing the video. Great project that looks fairly simple and beautiful!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

It's both. And you're welcome.

[@ДенисНекрасов-г5ъ]

Thanks for very warm video....

[@hdl4259]

Great job man, very nice.

[@lisahodges8299]

This man is a hero. You should also see Habu make a coffee spoon. Birdy

[@johnprice1914]

Excellent content!... Thankyou for making it look so easy..I'm in the process of buying my first band saw so can't wait to carve my first reindeer!

[@courtwyule]

Started making these last week and came upon some different approaches. Instead of saving the cut scraps to tape back on and re-mark the front of the reindeer, just flip the front template over and trace as the back of the reindeer on the "back" of the blank. Since the back is flat, the marks will not be disturbed after cutting the profile. I also found that this approach leaves a scrap that is a clear profile of the reindeer (if cut in one pass) that you can then rip into thin strips, perfect for making a garland.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

All good stuff -- thanks for sharing.

[@WoodLink1]

Easy and fun project to do with kids.

[@groovesalad11]

i made this tonight. was super fun, but i couldnt make the 1/4" blade do the sharp radius cuts. dremmel worked wonders to finish. thanks for the video!!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

We recommend using a 3/16" (4 mm) skip-took blade if you cutting the shape entirely with a band saw. If you drill the tight radii between the horns and under the chin, you can get by with a 1/4" skip-tooth.

[@saelvaleonel2656]

Amazing job, workplace and bucks family. Congrats

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks.

[@alexcameron5254]

This is a great project. I may have to buy your plans soon

[@饶泽海]

It’s August but I’m now ready for Christmas

[@StevenVacher]

Brilliant, video with a lovely presentation style. I've bought the plans and will be making some of these for this years Christmas gifts 😁👍

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Enjoy. And thanks.

[@stephenquirke9466]

Excellent. They look great

[@WorkshopCompanion]

We agree.

[@Copablanca]

What a lovely video. I really enjoyed it and can’t wait to start making my own herd 😃 Thanks for sharing.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@stephengoodman9058]

Amazing craftsmanship, I always love how the wood pops when the oil is applied! Just one thing, is anyone else getting mild anxiety about how close Nick's hands are to the saw?

[@stevea3472]

Just came across this. I admire your vision of form and ability to express it not to mention competence with tools teaching and video production. Well, well done. Inspired and subscribed.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

You're welcome. And welcome!

[@libertyvilleguy2903]

Nicely done, thank you!

[@Silenced4yt]

Simply awesome !!!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks.

[@irvingzisman8949]

Youre a really great speaker and teacher. Thanks for the Christmas gift idea. I know a lady that needs a set of these, funny enough.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks.

[@stevehogg]

I just love watching you work and teach. I will be trying this after I get past the wedge-board-to-bowl projects. By the way, my first Wedge project exploded on me when I was in the final minutes of turning. I found all the pieces but might not try to salvage it. 9 pieces. 🙂Again, thank you!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for your kind words.

[@monkeychicken27]

I really enjoyed your tutorial, Sir.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks.

[@kenerickson4923]

I still use my plastic templates (tall & short deer) that I made based on my original pattern from "Hands On" about 1987. My original deer come out every Christmas at my house and my mom keeps her set out all year long. She puts a seasonal ribbon around their neck. We had a house built with cedar tounge and groove siding and I glued up those boards to make my 1st batch.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for sharing.

[@pauldejesus9644]

that is simply amazing great work

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks.

[@benslater909]

Love these!

[@gyulakovacs1334]

Very cool, like it a lot . Thanx.

[@crnunn7700]

Great video! With respect to Olive, you've probably figured out that she came from a cute children's movie/book (1999) centered on a misunderstanding of the Rudolf (the red nosed reindeer) lyric "all of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names." Well this little reindeer named Olive assumed "all of" was "Olive" and that she was the "other reindeer." And she was on a mission. So yeah, good that you included her.

[@mstreich]

Thanks for making the plans reasonably priced.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Our purpose is to share woodworking knowledge -- and to pay the bills. Keeping the plans and books reasonable has so far accomplished both.

[@janjones671]

Thank you so much for your wonderful video. You make it so easy to follow. I’ve bought your plans and have made five so far, aiming for a herd.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Be careful. In the spring, reindeer form super-herds of 50,000 to 500,000 animals. Hope you have room for them all...;-)

[@stormywhatever3031]

Olive, the Other Reindeer!! I was sooo hoping she was included! She’s from the 1999 movie and is voiced by Drew Barrymore (who’s first born was also named, Olive).

[@dawnabbott3783]

Seriously…how I know nothing, I learned lots in this video. I always thought the words were “all of” the other reindeer!

[@LunarEclipsism1]

@@dawnabbott3783 haha, the words in the original song ARE "all of the other reindeer." You had it right. When they made the movie in 1999, they named the new character Olive as a pun on that line.

[@aristilus27]

Thanks! I love the dog!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome. Me too.

[@mheermance]

Everyone loves the dog!

[@martincolleran4221]

Best videos I have ever seen

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks!

[@d1straught]

I love these, bought the plans and made about 30 so far for gifts! I have a suggestion, after a while the tape gums up your bandsaw tires - use hot glue instead to avoid the cleanup. Thanks again, great video and design!!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Great idea; thanks for sharing. And those of you who still use tape, naptha will take the gum off quickly without affecting the tires overmuch.

[@RooDaaR]

Instead of using tape, i put my front facing plans on the back of the block so when i cut the side cuts, my other template didnt get cut into, so i didnt have to use and tape or anything

[@WorkshopCompanion]

@@RooDaaR Another good idea. You guys want to do my next video for me?

[@geofffloyd5734]

Just brilliant! Thank you 🙏

[@emmi-loudavies11]

These are beautiful, wish I had the tools to have a go at this

[@WorkshopCompanion]

You can do these with a coping saw. It takes some patience, but I have done this with young people. Just draw the outlines on both sides of the stock so you can monitor both the entrance and exit of your cut. Clamp a scrap board (one you can saw through, if necessary) so it overhangs your table and use that as your work surface..

[@emmi-loudavies11]

@@WorkshopCompanion Ahh ok, thanks for the advice! I’ll have to give it a go

[@yeboscrebo4451]

Wow thank you for sharing!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

You're welcome.

[@nouredinebouguergouh4732]

Big respect I see a KZbin superstar

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks. Do I get to imprint my hands in wood putty outside Grauman's Chinese Theater?

[@deerafl1979]

Santa's workshop (if Santa also a youtuber) would look like this. Before watching this video, I always thought that the woodworker would use a chisel/knife and forming the figure bit by bit... Thanks for the video. I might not gonna make those (because the lack of tools), but it surely nice to see a master make it. Thank you, its an interesting and fun video :D

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@MakingSawdust]

Love these! Saw this video in my feed a couple days ago, watched it yesterday, watched it again today and made two iterations in my shop! Headed over to your website now to look at plans. Also plan on picking up your book. Thank you for making great content on and off the internet.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

You're welcome, and thanks for your kind words.

[@davidstephens5623]

Fantastic content and delivery1

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks.

[@robm7543]

That was good, neat to see it done and I thought the ending was great! Olive? Why not!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Why, indeed. Thanks.

[@cyrilmichy8925]

Many thanks for sharing! Awesome result! Love this!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

You're most welcome.

[@ianwilliam2918]

Excellent video thanks so much....

[@cantiliver26]

Están muy bonitos. They are beauty-full. Greetings from México City 🇲🇽🙋🏻‍♂️

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thank you from the heart of America.

[@Desi_d7j]

I have no words to thanks you

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Those will do fine. You're welcome.

[@AchimFink]

Wonderful. Greatings from Germany.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Dankeschön.

[@petermcmanus1060]

This is the best reindeer video that I have watched.I would love to make one for my Great Granddaughter,I have the required tools for the project but nothing to download the template or print them.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Visit a library. They should be able to help you.

[@johnoerter2883]

Thanks, Nick, wonderful!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

You're most welcome.

[@findingretreat]

THANK YOU SIR!!IT WAS LIKE LISTING TO A BED TIMES STORY

[@WorkshopCompanion]

So, you're saying I put you to sleep...;-)

[@findingretreat]

@@WorkshopCompanion am sorry!! pls don't get offended!!!i meant it was every thing was so seamless. your narration, woodwork, rain dear wisdom etc. Thank you.live long.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

@@findingretreat I was kidding -- that's why I included the wink emogi -- ;-) No offense taken or intended, just playing for a laugh. (I do that sometimes. ;-)

[@kristycannon7923]

This is the first of your videos I've seen....it was so charming! The reindeer are beautiful and your presentation was perfection! Happy Holidays to you & your herd of reindeer! 😀

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for your kind words.

[@elainecollins2291]

You make me happy, thanks! I also plan to make those reindeer. Just bought the plan and subscribed last night. I look forward to seeing more. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

The very same to you and yours.

[@larrystone5749]

Good video enjoyed it thx for sharing and the info Be safe God Bless

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@DavidSmith-er6rv]

I quickly checked online for a similar plan to download for free but none seemed as charming as this design. Well worth the 2 bucks (pun intended).

[@BenRyherd]

I believe "Olive" joined when the song "Rudolph the red nosed reindeer" came out. There's a part where the lyrics say "all of the other reindeer, used to laugh and call him names" and it was misheard/intentionally re-appropriated to "Olive, the other reindeer, used to laugh and call him names."

[@lisahodges8299]

Thank you the deer are so charming. Birdy

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks.

[@EnvisionGW]

beatiful! god bless you!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks.

[@hossenfeffer8383]

Thank you for this brilliant video and for your big giant brain, sir.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thank you for the kinds words.

[@billgiles3261]

I made a similar one for last Christmas which my family loved and begged for more. But I lost the plans. So this Christmas there will be a new herd of reindeer being made - thanks.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Glad to have been of help.