Beginner Woodworking Mistakes

[@TarshaHomestead]

Caleb, I hope you have insurance on that building because there is a spider living in your planer that requires burning the building down.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That little guy? Ah he’s nothing for around here. He’s not even bait.

[@CaliReignStudios]

I thought I was the only one that saw it. Napalm is the only suitable answer for that problem.

[@mrwaffles1394]

Aaaw, he’s a cute little guy! Leave him alone.

[@k.p.9990]

The little spider has its job to, catching bugs🕷🕸🐜

[@michaelshelnutt3534]

Spider?- I was thinking a roach.

[@nathanjones398]

The part about "Don't point out your mistakes when receiving compliments" strikes me the most. Because that's exactly me. I'm a hobby woodworker who did some projects for myself and my wive or as gifts. And every project had it's flaws. People reacted very positve and i thought i was being humble. Because you know, my projects weren't THAT good. But i forgot that maybe, those people were refering to the fact that i put in so much time and effort. Maybe not exactly complimenting on the project itself, but on the fact that I manged to create THIS. I like this thought. I will remember that.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Don't have the words for it, but I've thought about your response a lot since you posted it. Thanks. Even helped give me perspective on what I said.

[@manatag7]

as a woodworking beginner, i've watched dozens of videos with same theme as this one, but this is the most informative and useful one, for sure - gg sir!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad to hear it, thanks!

[@kulheo6096]

I love the phrase... Even if it has flaws(yes... my work has a lot because I just start woodworking not too long ago), it's beautiful because applied time and passion. That encourages me a lot.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Super glad to hear it, thanks for letting me know :)

[@CarstenDittrich2014]

Am I the only 1 getting fixated on the spider??🤣 (15:56) But other than that. thank you for a great & informative video!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Oh no! Tons of comments on it. I need more spiders in the videos apparently 🤣🤣

[@darodes]

@@YouCanMakeThisTooCaleb is gonna train his own shop spider just for engagement 🤣🤣

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

@darodes …is that something you can do? 🤣😂

[@darodes]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo nah but I might know a guy 😂

[@davidnorton9997]

I learned the reality of wood movement the fun way on an early project. I meticulously picked out a bunch of 2x4s at Lowe's, brought them home and let them sit on my garage floor for a week before being able to start the project. When I came back they were all decidedly less straight and flat than they when I purchased them. Made it work anyway. Still have that project, still serves it's purpose. And yes I point out all my projects flaws... Maybe we need to start a support group.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Ah man! I feel that. I've got a few similar stories... it'll getcha every time.

[@JimmyLee0757]

Thanks for this video. I really needed this conversation. I have a bad problem with pointing out my mistakes, even the most minute ones. My Bride and I are doing some major remodeling and now working on the Master Bath. The measurements for the vanity we bought told us it would fit, barely but fit the opening. Well the measurements were for the box and not the top. I had to remove the drywall, on one side, install the vanity and replace the drywall around it. You really can't tell it but the other day my Son-in-Law and Brother-in-Law were looking at it and I showed them all the mistakes. Both said that, if I had not told them they would have never known. I need to learn to just take the compliments and leave the mistakes alone. Thanks

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I think it's an easy trap because you've gotta catch the mistakes to be able to improve for next time... so it's important information, but you can't invalidate the project because of them. For whatever reason it's easy to get the perspective backwards and when someone compliments a piece we point out it's not perfect, instead of realizing that the errors we know are there don't detract from the piece at all.. and aren't even noticeable to most.

[@CLove511]

Did the same thing with a flooring install. My stupid self put 2 boards of the exact same pattern right next to each other, right in the most visible part of the home. Pointed it out to my wife after 3 months because it bugs me everytime I see it, and she said she's never noticed. I'll make sure to not point out the other 2 places it happened.

[@danmoreton1788]

Videos like yours give me confidence in myself. If you can do it. I may be able to do it too. It will just take me a bit longer.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

EXACTLY! Thanks so much for taking that away. Just do your research, plan, think things through as you go, and take the mistakes as they happen to do better next time.

[@rona1144]

This is the second video of yours I seen today. I am now a subscriber because of the wisdom, insight, ease of delivery and I find it valuable. 👍🏻

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks and welcome!

[@daveparker839]

These are great all around tips. Basic stuff about wood movement and milling and waiting is invaluable to someone just getting started like me as I have no clue. Also, the “get over yourself” tip on showing people your mistakes is probably the most helpful one to me. Thank you for all of them!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! When I do these I try to think back to when I was starting and what were my "wish I knew this sooner!" moments and pass that on down. Feel free to let me know what things you still struggle with or aren't comfortable with.. etc.

[@stephenlines9431]

Completely agree about letting people say nice things about your work. When I was way much younger I used to sing in choirs and choral societies. It was common after a performance for people to tell you how much they enjoyed it. Inside you know it could have been done better. That's 100% true in all cases - perfection doesn't exist. Using that as a learning experience/motivator to do better next time is the correct, positive response. Branding the person complimenting you as a 'philistine', stupid, ignorant, knows less than you is an easy mistake to make, but is simply wrong. If you performed in a way that they really enjoyed, they are entitled to their opinion, and their enjoyment. I like your style and your measured approach and am looking forward to more content in the future. A sincere 'thank you'. Stay strong and keep striving.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That's a fantastic analogy.

[@davidcorliss]

this is probably the best beginner woodworking videos I have seen very informative

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Wow, thanks!

[@mcoelho8659]

Great video! As a beginner, I felt like we were having a nice conversation! Thanks for bringing some experiences for those that are struggling at the beginning like me! Something I've been learning is to accept my inicial limitations. Normally, I want to make complex projects even not having the conditions for it yet.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Yes! Realistic expectations are so important when you're starting. Not just tools, but also knowledge. It's near impossible to learn everything before you just get out there and try... and so much doesn't really make sense until you actually try.

[@jbailey78]

What great advice for begining and even advanced wood workers alike! This was a really helpful, thank you for making it!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@jasonstevens6877]

I think this whole video can be summed up with “have patience”. Very good advice!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That’s key, there’s a lot of technique and knowledge to knowing what’s the cautious way and what’s winging it though

[@jamespatrick5348]

Thanks for the great advise. I do that all the time pointing out my mistakes... Appreciate your shared thoughts.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad you were able to get some good takeaways!

[@Techreux]

Love the spider crawling down the planer housing at the 16:00 mark! Seriously, can't agree enough about the parallel, square, and perpendicularity of the table saw! It's bad enough when the delivered panel material isn't perpendicular.. but when you fight that with a saw that's out, it gets horrid real quick. I actually read in a set of plans bought from a website the following: "plywood gets out of square when run though the cutting process".. I could not believe that someone said that!! I will say one thing in my experience (now more than 35 years) that if a shop is in business to make money, it gets impossible to allow the time for the stock to settle like you are suggesting.. I agree that shop temp and humidity are important, but if you have any quick turn customers (mine generally are), you have to figure out a way through that issue, as time is not on your side. I'm not implying your stance isn't correct, rather, sometimes rules have to get bent to get the job done.. or you don't take the job on, in my experience.. YMMV. Thanks for the video!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for the feedback! And both positions are valid... a good majority of my audience is hobbyist's or side hustlers so most of my tips lean into the "perfect world" scenarios of making. You do make a good point though, that maybe talking about rush job techniques would be a good video. How do you work through rush work? For me I bear in mind what pieces HAVE to be dimensionally 'perfect' and where it doesn't matter if a board might be a little off (think table top panel board v apron board). I also lean towards rough material that has less defects, and I have a local supplier that only sells kiln dried wood and stores in a climate controlled area... they're more expensive, which is factored into my rush rate, but especially if it's summer or winter I know that stock isn't gonna shift much when it moves to my shop.

[@Techreux]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo , great idea on making the "rush job Hacks" video! For myself, I have a simple approach on rush jobs.. simply change the tolerances on the product (wider range) and make the customer aware they will have to "live with it". Where they object, I tell them materials cost will change upward (need more raw goods to suss out defects), and the "defective leftovers" can almost always get used on other projects.. and I've had one returned product out of more than 40 rush jobs that I had to remake.. and was happy to do it. Love it most when product goes out.. and doesn't return!

[@MrJKellerLewis]

This video is sooo good. I had to stop 2/3 of the way through and go check my tools 🤣

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Haha perfect! That’s one that’ll definitely sneak up on ya and sabotage you.

[@jameswalsh4056]

Very practical advice. Sound like you've worked in Education. Building jigs has been a worthwhile experience for me for learning the ropes and making something that is functional if made properly. Lots of measuring and squaring. Thought I'd keep doing lots of small boxes and picture frames until scaling up in size and precision and design to small pieces of furniture. Do other projects, like crucifixes with the small but precious hardwood off-cuts. I call the imperfect creations "prototypes" and correct them just enough to adorn the shelves in our house. The better stuff seems to get gifted mostly. Not sure I'll ever make a buck in this journey but the pathway, so far, is challenging, rewarding and fulfilling.

[@stevengreen4316]

Wow, what an info packed video for a beginner like me. You have unknowingly answered alot of questions ive struggled with. Thank you very much.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Great to hear! That's exactly why I make the videos that I do :)

[@cristitib7364]

Very thorough and articulate explanations - this has become my favorite woodworking channel. Very inspiring words about how to see the accomplishment and not focus on flaws.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Wow, thank you!

[@robert.brokaw3829]

Great video. This video is the exact reason you need to teach classes. What you are showing are the reasons some people get discouraged when working with wood or other materials. You show how you do things but don't discourage other ideas. I think you would do a great job. Keep up the good work and I look forward to your next video/Stay safe.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks, Robert! I appreciate it. I definitely want to, just gotta get a bathroom available for the guests 🤣

[@fakeitormakeit83]

Ive been building things for as long as i can remember and i learned so much with this one video. I am so embarrassed at how guilty i am of over tightening my wood clamps , especially when edge jointing.....🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Ah man, we all do it sometimes. I know better and still occasionally roll the dice to see if I can cheat 'em

[@avectorman1305]

Very well spoken. This helps a lot of us just getting started.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thisbarnlife]

Thank-you for producing this and explaining everything in such a positive way. It's all too easy to beat yourself up and get disheartened, and you've helped to change my mindset.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad to hear it! If you haven't screwed something up, it's because you've done nothing and never tried. Mistakes are what learning looks like 👍🏼

[@jaraxel888]

As a totally new woodworker... thank you for this video!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stevecuthbert8856]

Great video, great advice throughout. I happened upon your channel which has made me want to see more so I am subscribing.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Awesome, thank you! Hope you like the rest of you find.

[@kizhax]

Giant spider at 16:05

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Monster!

[@garyexchangeranger]

Thank you for honesty. This video earned my subscription.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I appreciate that!

[@Ibex666]

Giant spider at the 15:55 mark...kill it, but not with fire...too much wood around. great video! I learned a lot from it. thank you!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching!

[@woodpeckercraftsandbuilds]

Awesome video! A lot of mistakes I have made were mentioned here. Glad to be here and to learn from the greats. Take care and best of luck on all of your projects 🙏

[@davidyoung3894]

Love this video and your approach to approaching wood working and to take pride in your work.

[@hassanal-mosawi4235]

Thanks for sharing those tips and the make!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Any time!

[@JohnnyYorga]

Love that you teach for understanding. Subbed.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Awesome, thank you! I do what I can

[@FearsomeWarrior]

In associate the tolerance lesson to Form and Function. On a wall hanging shelf. You can make the pieces all the correct sizes with joinery/dados that fit nicely and then the sides can have a crazy curved design cut out and it all still works. The mix is why I love woodworking. Engineering and art. Mechanical and organic.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Ah yeah, very good point. I've been debating on a video about design.. don't feel like I've got enough handle on it.

[@iluvbaseball76]

Great tips for a beginner like me and I really liked the one about accepting compliments gracefully - phenomenal advice for anyone producing anything in any domain :)

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! I was really debating including that since it's not really a shop tip, but it is a big part of the whole experience and based on how many times people have commented on it.. I'm really glad I did.

[@joell439]

Absolutely one of the best tips video out there 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad you think so!

[@guybowers9094]

Really enjoyed this video, you gave lots of insight and some great advice that we all can use.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PinsonCustomCreations]

Thanks for another great video, it was full of good advise, some of which I learned before from one of your other videos, but had forgotten. I definitely agree with the last comment about figuring out how to accomplish a task with what you have. I'm not in the smallest shop, but I don't have room for a lot of tools that require a dedicated section of the shop. So instead I buy mostly benchtop model tools, and now i'm in the process of making rolling stands for the heavier ones so i can still store them out of the way, but not have to constantly lift them up and down.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for sharing! Rolling stands are fantastic. Thought about doing any flip top carts?

[@PinsonCustomCreations]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo definitely. 2 rolling stands and a flip cart will eliminate an oversized work bench that takes up too much space. It was the first piece of shop furniture in my carport shop, but now that things have grown its too big for the space and just collects dust and random items. then my only tool not on a stand will be my benchtop router table, but instead of building a stand for it I'm going to wait to get a better setup and just make a router table.

[@WildAcresFarms]

Very well laid out and helpful. This had some good tips I knew and learned in better detail… and it has some really valuable stuff I had no clue about as a total novice.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad you were able to get some good takeaways!

[@josephromero1596]

I’ll re watch this in a bit when I’m not multitasking lol I’ve rewinded it several times and still missing a lot lol ty sir great tips- I know I’ll learn a lot- I’m sure anyone would- idk how good u are or how much a person knows- u can learn something new every day and that’s my goal each morning when I wake up😎🇺🇸

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Ah man I still learn stuff almost every day I’m in the shop or hanging with other makers

[@joshuaholden4303]

Wonderful video man! Lots of great advice and things I've never thought of! I'm just starting out in my garage and there are SOOO many tools on my list. I do have a crappy table saw and learning how amazing some table saw jigs can be. Can't wait to learn more from you and all the great wood workers out there.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! So long as your tools hold square you can do great work with them... and almost every feature deficit can be made up for with good jigs - as you're picking up. Thanks for sharing your excitement and hope you make some cool stuff!

[@MCsCreations]

Excellent tips, Caleb! Thanks a bunch! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching, you too!

[@markduggan3451]

Great information as always, but that spider.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Haha I didn’t even notice until everyone pointed it out

[@briandolhun1968]

THANK you for this video. Most helpful video Ive seen in a while. Keep up the great work.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was good for ya!

[@brentfowler2317]

During the Jointer segment of your show.. Well done explanation, and great thinking, using the push blocks to explain the situation on coplanar. Great work all the way around the shop. Not just in the Jointer either!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Awesome, thank you!

[@AGlimpseInside]

Yeah Caleb is a pretty good teacher. Good to see you here Brent

[@brentfowler2317]

@@AGlimpseInside yessir, I've been around here for a while. But it's pretty great to see you here Chris!

[@Vintauri]

I’m my own worst enemy when it comes to seeing all my mistakes that nobody else can see. I think all woodworkers are on some level also perfectionists that are never 100% happy with their work. But like you say, be gracious and let people enjoy your creations.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That's one of the reasons I love commissions, there's a deadline forcing me to push the piece out of the shop. Otherwise after a decade doing this I'd probably only be on like my 4th or 5th piece and not happy with any of them 🤣🤣🤣

[@Scsmith110]

Good advice and instruction, thank you.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mattmayes599]

Great video with lots of great info. Something every woodworker needs to see and really hear 👊🏻👍🏻

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks so much!

[@danielrisberg2112]

Pinpoint instructions! Thank you so much!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

You're welcome!

[@cybersewingschool874]

Awesome vid. It was a pep talk for me, and good reminders for my current projects. Very helpful!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Nightmare-eo4io]

When I started wood working all I had was a cheap black and decker drill, a pull saw and a some chisels and made my first workbench using a chair as my sole work surface. You can make high quality work if you approach it correctly. If you haven't tty limiting yourself to hand tools for just one project and get scrappy. It's perspective shifting and makes you a better woodworker to have the expanded perspective

[@anniet3350]

Great video. Something about the title had me pass you up at first😂. Glad I decided to watch!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for giving it a chance! And I feel you, I hate the caption and loathe pitching videos this way.... but the sad reality is it works and it seems if I don't do it, my videos live a very short and fizzled life 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@faperito2389]

Thank you SO MUCH MAN. You're cool and so smart, and that last part really hit home. I learned so much and confirmed that the lessons I've learned in these last months woodworking are totally right!! It seems I've got good instinct and can learn fast. Who would have thought!!! Lol. My confidence is now higher than before thanks to you.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad to hear it! Thanks so much for sharing man. Keep at it and keep getting better!

[@jessaminutesir]

Thank you for another great video!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching!

[@craigmckee3926]

This was a really helpful video. Thanks!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching!

[@Itslvle]

Tools having calibration instructions in them, it varies surprisingly much. Most of my large expensive tools don't have them. Some have even electrical diagrams but no calibration instructions. Great priorities. Usually they're full of "don't use this tool underwater" and "you should always be 5 meters away from the blade when using the tool, preferably in the next room". The rest is just an afterthought. Even basic assembly instructions are completely missing and you just have a mysterious part with a code like 45271-4B and you paid over 5000 euros for the machine. Usually the tools are easy enough to figure out how to assemble and calibrate, but thankfully we also have youtube so you can usually check if you need to. Of course the information isn't from the manufacturer but a random person who had to bang their head against a wall until he finally figured out how it's supposed to be done and got so annoyed that he decided to make it an online video so others wouldn't have to suffer the same fate.

[@TheRayCaruso]

Great advice. Especially about mistakes and having the right tools. Thank you. Quick question, how did you start? What’s your origin story?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

If you search Caleb Harris or youcanmakethistoo podcasts you should see some of the podcasts I've been in... that often comes up. Short version would be I grew up around tools, spent some time working with family that were contractors, got interested in furniture and taught myself during down time in Afghanistan then came back to the states and set up my first shop.. got out of the Army and wanted to start a business, thought law would be good so went to law school, discovered content creation and started my channel while in law school because I thought it'd be a better business to own than a small firm... graduated with honors but my content/commission furniture was doing well enough that I pursued this instead. Been selling commission furniture and making videos for about 6 years now, woodworking for about a decade.

[@jacgomez1]

This was so helpful.. Thank you!..

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching!

[@josephromero1596]

I “was” definitely guilty of over clamping. Lol in fact I probably was still over clamping even when I thought I wasn’t anymore lol I got it now ty

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

lol probably, it's part of the journey. Glad you've got it now!

[@benkunze2003]

Great video. I like your mentioning to quit pointing out your mistakes.

[@Tomwinters85]

dude, great video. thanks for the information! really helpfull. also, you almost punched a spider at 15:54. lol

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! Lol yeah that thing was a monster.

[@davidlevally4141]

Great video hope to see more in more detail nice job.

[@gmoney1089]

As somebody that struggles with perfectionism, I recognize the perfectionist demons are strong in you 🤣

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I feel seen 🤣🤣 It's SO hard for me to say "it's good enough." And honestly I'm not sure I'd ever get a project done if it wasn't for doing it professionally and having that pressure of getting it out the door to get the check and on to the next project/paycheck.

[@mariushegli]

I have nothing to say really, but I appreciate your content, and wish to help with the yt-algorithms.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!

[@bengoosen7102]

Brilliant video, thanks👌🏻

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching!

[@Grunt49]

Good info,thank you!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

You bet!

[@contessa.adella]

A shelf inside a Rabbit….poor little fella! I prefer a Rebate…cos a little bit off is always welcome😁 I learned today - Cups can come back, so don’t worry about dropping them👍 Clamping…totally, plus every channel seemingly has glue + screw fetish, often not needed as joints with modern glues need hundreds of pounds force to part them!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Hahah yeah, captions can be fantastic. I think folks are obsessed with screwing glue joints 'cause they don't know how to mill 🤷🏻‍♂️🤫

[@chaplainand1]

Accuracy vs precision. What you are looking for is a high degree of both. Thanks.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

In a perfect world

[@wampage]

Was that a spider on the dust collection cover at 16:05 ?? 🙂

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Oh yeah

[@brianmorgan4977]

I'm still learning woodworking. But I thought a jointer is a jointer. Or is a jointer also called a planer?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

They're distinct and separate machines... I get nouns mixed up sometimes. I try to correct it with text on screen but sometimes it gets by me. If it seems I call something the wrong name.. it's probably me.

[@mustangracer331]

You need to burn your shop down... Did you see that spider at 16:00 on your planner Great video . Thanks

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I'd never do something so extreme. I settled for thermite on just the planer.

[@jaredgreen5305]

Do your best and Gap the rest!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

It's a technique!

[@therelaxingwoodshop7495]

Very nice video

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!

[@eddiegiovanniello4346]

Awesome video and well Stated..

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching!

[@yorkslad2]

Question is not really related to this Video. The walls of your workshop look like pallet timber, is this for soundproofing. I work at home and always worry about this.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

It’s rough sawn poplar. Just for aesthetics and makes it easy to hang stuff anywhere

[@dprojects.woodworking]

+1, however I usually design furniture and all dimensions, order in cut services all parts cut, and screw them together, and everything fits well

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That's great! I wish I could make that work. But I mill most of my material and so dimensions are almost always a little off from what they're modeled and sometimes it adds up.

[@dprojects.woodworking]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo Yes, the real wood usually not keep dimensions, mostly because of planing and sanding. If you build furniture from chipboards you can design measurements at the beginning.

[@DonnyBwelding1]

Thanks I'm big on degrading myself ... I've been professional about 2 decades ...the first one was on my dad ..hah ...imma welder but if it's not perfect ... I point it out every time!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

What do they say? Grinder and paint make the welder what he ain’t 🤣🤣 that’s my welding summed up perfect

[@rico1319]

Thanks great info!! 👍👍👍😎🇨🇱

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching!

[@nickolsen5686]

I don’t think most beginners have jointers og planers to be honest, but good video nevertheless

[@vitaliyjuterbog8912]

Holy Shit the SIZE of that spider at 15:54 !!!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

It's huge

[@markwebb8376]

slow down , your teaching not giving excuses looking great sir

[@HaroldHill76]

When you're discussing jointer infeed/outfeed, your definition of coplanar is a bit off. Jointer infeed/outfeed needs to be parallel, but parallel and coplanar are not the same thing. If both tables were in the same plane (meaning, in this case, they are at the same elevation) the jointer would not function.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Ah yep, you’re totally right. I mixed those up. That’s why I talk with my hands and use graphics.. so the idea is conveyed when my words aren’t perfect 😁🤣

[@HaroldHill76]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo Totally understandable! Thanks as always for the wonderful content :D

[@its_reckoning6667]

16:05 bro there's a spider on your planer 😰

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Yup

[@its_reckoning6667]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo 😨

[@shakes-nw1fe]

I’m wanting to get into wood working however my garage where I would work isn’t heated or cooled. Is their anything I can do to reduce warping when the finished product goes from hot humid garage to a climate controlled

[@FandT]

Bro almost gave that good boy a petting by accident.

[@williamsmith7657]

Thanks

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching!

[@JohnnyYorga]

Anyone else peep that massive spider at 15:55?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Oh yeah, tons of comments about it.

[@MAGAMAN]

Beginner Woodworking Mistakes: Buying a pockethole jig.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Why do you say that?

[@WishingWinds]

at 16 mins in a huge fucking spider is walking near his hand... I would have a fire in my shop on that day.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That was pretty wild 🤣

[@robblatt9120]

I can’t be the only person distracted by that giant spider, right?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Oh no. Check the comments.

[@zenmoto369]

Extra tip, use metric :D

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Tell me about it, I wish we'd switch. Years ago I actually tried to do that... the problem is all my machines, suppliers, materials, and clients DON'T use it. It'd be the same as someone anywhere else in the world trying to suddenly run their shop on an imperial island in an ocean of metric.

[@hey.its.BrandishJaye]

15:54 How did you not notice the giant freakin spider?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Just watch it again, that’s how I didn’t notice 😄

[@k.p.9990]

What is your go to wood you prefer to work with?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I really like working with walnut, cherry, and maple. They all machine well, aren't too hard or heavy, look good when the finish hits it.. readily accessible and reasonably priced.

[@gregcorrell396]

I’ve been told that wood only moves along the length of the grain

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

As far as moisture changes go, it affects the dimensions tangentially to the growth rings.. so depending on how the board is sawn changes what that means. Generally speaking it moves across its width. So if you butt it against a perpendicular board.. there’s a difference in how they’re moving which may cause problems.

[@Ted_James]

Mistakes = Opportunities to learn. The next time, it'll be that much better. Just like with guitar playing, 99.9% of people in the audience won't notice mistakes you make, so don't point them out. Also, you're not in competition with the pro on KZbin who has been building for 20 years. Your work isn't going to be as good as theirs. In time, it will be, though.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

All great words

[@josephromero1596]

Most definitely guilty of pointing out my mistakes- lol

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

We all do man

[@Gsijin42]

Get out of my head! Terrific advice based on years of experience.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for the validation! Nothing earth shattering, but all stuff I wish I’d heard when I first started.

[@T313COmun1s7]

Did you just pet a spider on your planer?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Almost did

[@garvielloken3929]

NOOICE!!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!