8.5 Tools to FAKE being a good woodworker

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There is nothing wrong with faking it till you make it. These are my favorite tools to help up your skills and create awesome finished products.
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@Saskajohn Жыл бұрын

Seriously it’s incredible how quickly you’ve gained a ton of on camera charm and confidence. Keep it up I love all the videos!

@Lincolnstww Жыл бұрын

Thank you! much appreciated. Yes those early videos were roughhhhhhh

@jeffw8611 Жыл бұрын

I’ve started making my runners out of used heavy plastic cutting boards from the thrift store. Usually under a $1, slick for travel through the slot and I haven’t experienced any of the season movement I did with hardwood.

@wvp07 Жыл бұрын

Great tip! 👍

@terristroh3965 Жыл бұрын

I’ve done this a few times too. They work great

@aaronbeard3926 10 ай бұрын

Genius

@Cecil_X Жыл бұрын

I have the Dewalt trim router and I love it. I also use Fast Cap tape measures, but mine are 5 meters. I am in the US, but I have switched to metric in the wood shop. It is so much easier. One of my tapes is a flatback. Since the tape is perfectly flat, it lays flat on the work. I really like that one on the bench.

@coolbugfacts1234 Жыл бұрын

The fastcap metric tapes are essential if you use the 32mm system for cabinets

@IndianaJBird Жыл бұрын

I bought a flat back tape measure but I’ve noticed the end pops up when I pull it taught. Subsequently it moves the tape down a small fraction. Does this happen with yours?

@Cecil_X Жыл бұрын

@@IndianaJBird I never pull mine taut. I use it on the bench almost exclusively, and I start by laying the 100 on my begin point, subtracting 100 from my final measure. I tested tautness today, and yes, it does lift a bit. I have a couple of Fastcap's non-flatback metric tapes as well.

@chazzlavely3398 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic videos. The best feature is you get straight to giving good information in a concise, accurate fashion. No spending 3 minutes telling us why we need this info. I hate the other videos that waste my time. I already know what you're going to tell us just from the title. Great job!

@wabio Жыл бұрын

#1 tool to fake being a good woodworker. A no limit Visa card. 😛

@Hvn1957 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree about the Dewalt router. It is bar none the best of its class. Like most shops (pro or not pro) we have numerous routers, including PC, Festool, Bosch and Makita. I use the dewalt more than all of them for everyday work. We did buy the circular base for it, which I find makes the router a little more nimble. We also have the plunge base, and the two dust collector attachments. Annnnnd, we have the 20v battery version. If anyone who reads this is on the fence about the battery vs the cord… get. The. Cord. Thank you for your wonderfully paced and whimsical videos. I have to say though, that I don’t like the click-baity title here. These are all professional quality jigs, tools and suggestions. They’re things that I use every day in a professional shop. Well, maybe not the cute puppy paws… Your observations on production and repeatability are spot on. Anyway, thanks again for an enjoyable view, and keep it up!!

@JustinShaedo Жыл бұрын

Good/great tip. Personal opinion: *Runners*? Cut up cheap kitchen chopping block, same plastic, much cheaper. *Battery*? extension leads last longer, weighs less, less room, cost less.

@FiendishFuManchu Жыл бұрын

As someone who has been watching creator content for many years, it’s so nice to see a channel that is fresh, unique, and isn’t actively trying to ape established creators. If I have to hear someone say “I turned my attention to…” one more time so help me god

@Lincolnstww Жыл бұрын

Thank you - that means a lot

@gamer2101 Жыл бұрын

Lmao. I thought I was the only one. 😂😂 Everyone does the same thing. I used to love certain channels but then they have turned into a wood workers QVC. They are just selling something. It’s great to see someone different

@talram3347 Жыл бұрын

I know right! This guys amazing

@SullySadface Жыл бұрын

the way this guy talks, you'd thing "youtuber" and "video" were racial slurs

@BriantreVino5 Ай бұрын

Great video and congratulations on your new puppy!

@nicholasyeager4927 Жыл бұрын

Another 9 minutes of well-thought-out discourse on craft as it relates to tool acquisition. I learn something every time I watch your videos, and usually, I watch them twice in a row, then go back when I need to remember the finer points. Thanks for continuing your excellent output!

@jean-baptistemahe7379 Жыл бұрын

@KillerSpud 6 ай бұрын

Those plastic dead blow hammers are some of my favorite. I teach for them over the sledge or framing Hammer when all the time.

@peadookie Ай бұрын

Hey dude, new woodworker and I just found your channel. Just wanted to say thanks for breaking this stuff down so simply - I watched your finishes video and it immediately demystified the wall of finishes I see at the store. I cook a lot and your videos have a very America’s Test Kitchen-ness to them - simple and to the point. Subbed and looking forward to more, thanks!

@haroldmorick2965 Жыл бұрын

His content always blows me away. Always original. Always learn something new and useful.

@Lincolnstww Жыл бұрын

Thank you Harold - truthfully comments like this make 10000 of the shitty comments mean nothing. I appreciate you more than you know

@theclosetcarpenter7172 Жыл бұрын

Omg the puppy is adorable!!!

@CALDues Жыл бұрын

Nailed it on everything. A previous video you advised the fractional labels on the tape measure, what a head slapper. I went straight out to the garage to see if the tapes that are bright enough to see from the ISS (or from anywhere in my garage) and stay extended until recalled were going to make me want to hang my head in defeat for not having the biggest advantage I didn't think to look for. Nearly dizzy with relief, success, fractions to the eighths (good enough). Now I dont have to feed all 6 to The Sarlacc. Love your content, keep killing it.

@kevinstraitiff6318 Жыл бұрын

Love your wit and knowledge.

@chrisivy4090 Жыл бұрын

My god, that's the first time someone has pointed to a video in the corner and the link actually appeared. Strong work!

@carboranadum 10 ай бұрын

"spinning death ball" Gosh, I love this! Great video!

@RonRuminski Жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Informative and entertaining. Keep up the great work.

@FredGCopping Жыл бұрын

LOL, I thought I was the only one that measures "one line past the big line"!

@ilive4livemusic Жыл бұрын

I just love the humor you inject into your videos. And thanks for some great tool ideas. I already have the Fast Cap tape measure and am really happy with it. The same for the DeWalt trim router, although I still need to get better at using it.

@waynehanshue712 Жыл бұрын

Great info. Thanks so much. But I’ve used the tape measure with the printed measurements. I always make mistakes. Lol. I’m old school. 65. Thanks again. Your videos are awesome.

@CaptainSpock1701 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed that markings on the tape measure. Makes me glad to live in a metric country. All jokes aside, what a great video - as always! Much appreciated. Thanks.

@chrisnash2154 Жыл бұрын

Completely agree about the Makita palm router. I think the battery operated router does have a light. Jessem has an incredible router lift.

@timothymbess Жыл бұрын

Love seeing you hype up Izzy Swan. He's a legend and fewer people know about his work.

@Lincolnstww Жыл бұрын

a legend indeed

@timothymbess Жыл бұрын

@@Lincolnstww I still need to get one of his DPT wrenches. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mbKBoad0t9C8mJs.html

@paulhume8083 Жыл бұрын

Really like the video. Just a suggestion about the measuring - switch to metric, it's SO much easier. I'm not a fan of metric in all other areas, I'm old school from the UK and my dad was a joiner but we both use metric for measuring.

@blackworx Жыл бұрын

I use metric because being UK based I basically have no choice, but I grew up during the time when the UK was switching from imperial so am ok with it and quite often find myself roughing out in feet and inches because I find it an easier system with which to guesstimate stuff, especially on site. I'm kinda on the fence about metric for fine woodworking even though I use it every day. The mental arithmetic isn't as simple as it can be with imperial and when designing stuff I'm often found hunched over the workbench with a pocket calculator, grimacing at the fact I've yet again ended up with fractions of a millimetre. Marking out and designing is so frequently about finding the middle, or equal divisions of something. A system that is literally based on the halving and doubling of fractions imho has clear advantages and I do frequently find myself a bit jealous of the ease of use that is obvious when watching US woodworking KZfaq channels.

@davegravel3740 Жыл бұрын

@@blackworx The only woodworker I know of off hand that uses metric for wood is Dennis from Hooked on wood. All the rest, UK included use sae measurement system.

@CarlYota 11 ай бұрын

I want to do this but in the US wood is milled to SAE. I guess if I milled my own stuff that wouldn’t be an issue. I still have to contend with the fact that my brain thinks in inches. I don’t have any idea how long an 80cm table is intuitively. Whereas I understand immediately what 3 feet is. It would be a lot of work to shift over mentally and I would still be living in a world where everything around me is SAE.

@adrianscarlett 9 ай бұрын

@davegravel3740 the only youtube woodworkers I can think of outside of the USA all use metric. European channels barely even acknowledge imperial measurements.

@adrianscarlett 9 ай бұрын

The whole point of metric is to eliminate the various subdivision scales of different measurement types and have them all follow a common base unit, e.g. decimal. Makes calculations in STEM subjects so much simpler to know that all measurements can be scaled to match each other by adding or removing digits

@MikeSmellie Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and was in the middle of binging when I realized you’re in the same area as I am. Love the channel and the content. It’s already helping me decide I’m ready to start stepping up my projects. Keep it up

@Lincolnstww Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@workingclassless84 Жыл бұрын

Pretty cool stuff. I started off with a corded makita palm router with a plunge base and had no issues with it and can still appreciate it. I got a dewalt 20v with a plunge base and that thing is awesome! The light is absolutely a necessity now, the adjustments are much easier, the dust collection option is superior in the positioning of the port, and the plunge locking/ unlocking lever is much more intuitive than the makita. I am looking at getting a second dewalt since I do alot of high volume batches and it would be easier to just swap routers instead of bits and that is best achieved with no cords. Ultimately what I'm saying is get you the 20v dewalt with a plunge base lol.

@shermantank Жыл бұрын

For the record, in the first video that you measured the first little line after the big one, I laughed so hard and have never felt so called out in my life. This coming from a woodworker who was raised by and around carpenters, construction workers, and tradesmen. There might be some correlation to the fact that I only became a "hobbyist"...

@chrisdemeo3062 11 ай бұрын

Please consider making a video on picture framing and the jigs used, etc. Very helpful videos.

@marioatencio1959 Жыл бұрын

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve posted a link to one of your videos. This will be another one. Thanks. I appreciate your work.

@timothysears6970 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos and you have a great sense of humor!

@JohnCHansen01 Жыл бұрын

I own two of the FastCap Left Handed Lefty/Righty tape measures and they have become my favorites. I was not able to find them offered at Amazon. I found them at a local tool retailer near Chicago.

@jgalt1981 9 ай бұрын

Love your videos and your humor. Keep making them.... helps hacks like me get better.

@hansangb Жыл бұрын

@8:43 I *LOVE* their flat tapes. It takes parallex out of the equation and you never have to rock the tape to make sure you're marking the right measurement! Also, it's so ironic because as a DeWalt guy (mostly) I got the Makita trim router due to it's size. But It's really for chamfer/rounding so I guess I can't complain too much.

@TheWoodFly Жыл бұрын

The Fastcap also has a paper-like side you can write on to record those measurements. Use mine constantly! I too am tired of my Makita router - Dewalt here I come! Thanks.

@kencoleman7762 8 ай бұрын

I enjoy these tool videos because woodworking is primarily a marvelous excuse to buy more tools.

@tommanseau6277 Жыл бұрын

I second the Jessem dowel jig. I've got one and it works as advertised.

@fuzzynuggetsbees Жыл бұрын

I love your videos so much. I’m a beekeeper turned woodworker in order to make beehives. One thing leads to another as they say. Your videos make me laugh and make me feel welcome to this new adventure because of your sense of humor and your content and approach. I’ve learned some really really helpful info from you and these tips for faking it until I make it are perfect!! That strap clamp looks perfect for assembling all of my bee hive box components.

@frankdesign8723 Жыл бұрын

I have had that tape measurer for three years and never noticed it had a pencil sharpener! You can also write in pencil on the white area to remember a number and it erases cleanly

@davidbernick2158 Жыл бұрын

I have to say, you have quickly become my favorite KZfaqr! I appreciate your no bs approach and good content.

@Lincolnstww Жыл бұрын

Thank you David - I appreciate that

@Erik_The_Viking Жыл бұрын

I bought the Fastcap tape measure and what a difference that made. I huge upgrade from the older ones I had. Ready to replace the others with Fastcaps.

@williammiller3277 6 ай бұрын

Dewalt 611 is what I have in my cnc. Good little guy.

@barciniega Жыл бұрын

Saving this vid for future purchases.

@briannewton3535 Жыл бұрын

Lights on my Makita trim router I want those. I am also with you on the adjustment on the Makita trim router. I have a bunch of DeWalt gear, additionally some Bosch, and some Makita, I didn't notice a DeWalt trim router when I bought mine about five years ago.

@canest387 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Just starting out and your channel has been a great help.

@ykkfamily Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. Great way to start Saturday. I wonder how good is ridgid trim router (cordless) but I don't feel like checking bunch of reviews. Glad you told me about Makita v DeWalt 😊

@sidicer33 Жыл бұрын

I used that Dewalt trim router and it is indeed awesome! Thank you for all the suggestions bud.

@Lincolnstww Жыл бұрын

You bet!

@LV-lb7dt Жыл бұрын

I love my outdoor cut area .. never thought of this !!

@Edupion Жыл бұрын

Right to the point no filler THAAAANKS !!!!

@quantumleap8888 Жыл бұрын

One tool I never see mentioned in any top tools videos from the channels I follow is a clothes iron. As an example, ( though I do love the splines you add ), those indents from the wire spring clamps can be ironed out with a damp cloth.

@Lincolnstww Жыл бұрын

very true!

@SpencleyDesignCo Жыл бұрын

Excellent work on this one jon!

@davidmeyer9204 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I want the collins spring clamps.

@pupples9720 Жыл бұрын

Your video are getting better and better. Thanks!

@jjgarza2244 Жыл бұрын

I have the Jessem and agree. Love it!

@heystarfish100 Жыл бұрын

The favorite jig that I dance to is my Leigh D4R PRO but agree that jigs make the best investment of time and money.

@espressomatic Жыл бұрын

I love that Adam Driver has a woodworking channel.

@JasonGrissom Жыл бұрын

I think the only time 9 minutes has passed by faster is when I hit snooze on my alarm! Another great video Jon! Very entertaining. Your pacing is top notch! Love the shout outs for the small businesses. Even threw in the great @ScottWalshWoodworking.

@zvipeshkess8536 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos, keep up the good work. thanks.

@paulheitkemper1559 Жыл бұрын

All good recommendations. I like the Kreg runners as well. Also, you can buy a larger one and cut it into two smaller ones. I made a big crosscut sled, and I have two smaller runners for another, future sled. The aluminum cuts easily with a chop saw.

@Lincolnstww Жыл бұрын

Yep - I do the same thing. Definitely worth the price

@richd8537 Жыл бұрын

It says a lot of your work when my first thought on seeing this in my feed was "Oh, I am going to like this!" And I did! Happy holidays to you and your family!

@Lincolnstww Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Rich! Happy Holidays to you as well!

@campingkids Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another video with great humor in it! I still have not made it either but am trying and even have gotten a few "that looks great" from family. Not sure if they are being nice or what but I will keep on trying!

@Lincolnstww Жыл бұрын

thats all we can do!

@etbman7 Жыл бұрын

You showed a strap clamp example of a box and I always have trouble using a strap clamp for that. I see you're using a couple other techniques. Could you show us sometime? Thank you for your hard work and sharing your knowledge!

@marting.7564 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff 😊 and I greatly appreciate your humor 😄

@MakingMadeSimple Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the puppy!

@michaelenglund Жыл бұрын

To all that complain about your measuring. Go stuff it 😎 Thanks for great content 😄

@ImusNoxa Жыл бұрын

I came to find out how you fake being a good woodworker but there was nothing fake anywhere... Honestly these are legit techniques, especially for beginners, and the video is really well presented

@JimMcDermott-en1du Жыл бұрын

Thanks for being fast. I can watch you on normal speed, unlike these other jokers online.

@xsasx Жыл бұрын

I so appreciate what you are doing. Making something decent in woodworking is hard enough without having to deal with all the issues of maintaining/creating a KZfaq channel. I am lucky to work on projects once a week. My day job does not involve using a tape measure. Using less brain cells on remembering if I said 12 1/4 inches or a foot and a quarter, oh wait that was 1/8 mark...right? Measure again...why was I cutting this piece...is a good thing.

@Lincolnstww Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@willwyatt7023 Жыл бұрын

GREAT, (and short) video. Thanks

@LearnMakeLive Жыл бұрын

that trim router from dewalt is an absolute beast. The DWP611 has been running on my CNC for over 3 years and when it dies I swap the brushes with some Amazon specials and it fires right back to life. If it died today I would immediately go buy it again. I can't say enough good things about it. I have hundreds of hours of run time on mine.

@blissdarkstone3639 Жыл бұрын

very awesome assistance thank you.

@baddogcreative Жыл бұрын

Your videos are superb man. Learning a lot from you!

@snapjamwoodworks710 Жыл бұрын

Informative and entertaining!! Keep making videos!

@jimrosson6702 Жыл бұрын

Great video lots of useful things

@howler5000 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always!

@itsJoshWashington 5 ай бұрын

1:00 So this. Router kickback. I used a router for four different DIY projects I was doing, and the last one was a pair of speakers (Living room theater subwoofers). During this final project earlier in the year (Around the time this video came out actually), the router, which I didn't have a table then, kicked back at me. I was fearing for my life. I legitimately don't think I've ever been that scared, and I got Portland Cement (powered) in my eyes last summer, which caused some bad eye damage lol. I bought a router table back in March. I have yet to use it because God damn. That was the moment I learned that "You actually cannot go the wrong way with the router". And I am so glad I did not mess anything up on me, but that was the scariest moment in my entire DIY path.

@chrisgardner3426 Жыл бұрын

Great Video as always.

@Lincolnstww Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@jacklawson3769 Жыл бұрын

There's no better way to start a long day in the shop than with a great woodworking video from Jay Baruchel!

@Lincolnstww Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jay!

@jacklawson3769 Жыл бұрын

@@Lincolnstww nothing but love, of course. Your channel is an inspiration for guys like me to keep working at this hobby and hopefully turn it into a career.

@fixorrepairdiy4609 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see another GVL artist. In the /s spirit of your channel, keep up the above-average work! 🙂

@TylerStoner Жыл бұрын

As always, a great video, no bs, kina funny! Thanks for the tips!

@daifeichu Жыл бұрын

I'm a Makita guy as well. I have their trim router but bought the Milwaukee trim router because the adjustment is just better than Makita's. The working outside move is a great idea. I made an outdoor workbench and love it for sanding or grinding steel or just extra room for glue-ups.

@WolfCatBirdPigMan Жыл бұрын

another great video. thanks man.

@tonydavis6487 Жыл бұрын

I've been using that fastcap tape measure for years... Its awesome

@BronkBuilt Жыл бұрын

Great vid. I can't recommend the Jessem dowel jig enough. Super easy, super accurate, and a GREAT company. I bought mine a few years ago right before Christmas. I wanted it as fast as I could get it, because I'm like everyone else. They were actually closed for the, I think a week or two, during the Christmas/New Years holiday. There just happen to be a guy who went into the office to get something he left. He heard the phone ring, picked it up, took my order, and gave me next day shipping for price of normal as a Christmas gift to me. How awesome is that?!

@Daniel-Pap Жыл бұрын

I am an amateur at wood-working, but I also decided to invest in the Jessem Dowel Jig, and I must agree, it is really nice. It cost a fair bit for basically a dowelling jig, but when I got it in my hand the first time, I immediately knew it was worth the money. I have managed sofar to do a fair amount of joints with it, and every single time I was satisfied with the result. The precision machining on that jig is really beautiful to look at too.

@danielschick7554 Жыл бұрын

You could also watch newly posted reruns of the New Yankee Workshop and see the master Norm at work.

@Joemama-km9np Жыл бұрын

Just stumbled across your site and I like your reality of woodworking concept, most of us won't get farther than an occasional project with tools from HD or Lowes! Gonna check some more videos out though before I subscribe.

@lodidave Жыл бұрын

I finally finished my 3' ft. diameter Death Star and it is quite a hit with my friends and family. Thanks for sharing your idea.

@tomjkelleher Жыл бұрын

100% agree with the Fastcap tape measure comment… sure, I can read a traditional tape measure given enough time. It’s just so much easier on the Fastcap. And the have measurements on both sides of the tape!

@egj1975 Жыл бұрын

Thats why I use plastic runners... they are stable, cheap and easy to work with

@Gil276 Жыл бұрын

I love watching your youtube channel sir

@bed1822 Жыл бұрын

I love my Fastcap tape measure! It really makes me feel like I know what I’m saying when I’m reading my measurements off aloud when I’m alone in my basement! Haha! But really, it does help reduce mistakes

@Lincolnstww Жыл бұрын

lol

@officialknowhere Жыл бұрын

Just find out your channel and loving it 💜

@angeladawn805 Жыл бұрын

So dry, deadpan, and hilarious. Excellent video, informative and entertaining 😘

@joko-kc3wc 10 ай бұрын

To get around my issues of using Imperial tape measures, I use metric where possible. Yes, born and raised ‘merican, but it’s just must easier for me to quickly identify precise measurements

@vanillajustin Жыл бұрын

I can appreciate the reasoning behind the abrupt video endings (and that you make them at least mildly entertaining), but dammit, I always have to hit the back button to come back and click like 😂 #itsthelittlethings

@TheHandystanley Жыл бұрын

GOOOO Milwaukee!!! Great video.

@kluno1966 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video!

@alanf403 Жыл бұрын

I bought the DeWalt cordless router as an early Christmas present (read: Black Friday impulse buy ) and you’re right it’s the bees knees. I’ll chime in also, I enjoy your content and approach. Nice jab at affiliate marketing!

@SYBEX21 Жыл бұрын

Great List, lavoe your work here. One thing I am failing at rightnow is sleds, nad I agree with your thoughts on this. So I use UHMW Precision Milled Bar 3/4" X 3/8" X 36" For Jigs, Fixtures or Miter Slots (size 3/4" x 3/8" ON AMAZON).