8 Tools Under $20 YOU Told Me To Buy - Great Father's Day Ideas!

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Budget-friendly tools that will help to up your workshop game. A few months ago I did a video on 12 tools under $20 that I thought would be great for any workshop (If you haven't seen it, I'll drop a link below) and in that video, I asked for your recommendations. So I took the most popular suggestions and bought the ones I didn't have. Tested them and here's what I think! Some were awesome and completely new to me... annnnd... a couple... not so much.
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@studiogerk Жыл бұрын

Another good use for 123 blocks is when you need to stand something off of say a table saw fence so you don't bind going through on a cross cut ... since they are exactly 1, 2, or 3 inches you just set your fence 1,2 or 3 inches past the size you want to cut and use it as the spacer on the near side when cutting with miter gauge and the like. I use them for this all the time.

@petemahler4784 Жыл бұрын

They are also machined to within very tight tolerances and are made for machinists

@inmyimage1081 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for that idea because with fence clamps it would be much easier than a wood block

@studiogerk Жыл бұрын

For those center finding rulers to make your life easier lining up center just rotate it a bit until both sides are even, like instead of it falling at 11" 13/16 on both sides and trying to line up both sides ... just rotate the ruler clockwise (our counterclockwise) until both ends are at 12" on the outsides and center will still be accurate. You can do this with regular rulers too (just pick a nice even number and half of it).

@WreckDiver99 Жыл бұрын

I just use any old straight edge rule or tape measure. One edge at 0 and the other edge at the next available even number...center higher number divided by 2. No special tools. Similar way you can do multiple equal rips on a single board if needed.

@Toyotajunkie Жыл бұрын

@studiogerk Agreed!

@nickbrutanna9973 Жыл бұрын

@@WreckDiver99 Yeah, this works for any x-section you want, as I note in another comment. E.g., run a diagonal from 0" to 12" along the board from edge to the opposite edge. 6" is at the bisection. 4" and 8" are at the trisection. 3", 6", and 9" are quarter section. 2", 4", 6", 8", 10" do a six-section. Five sections are better using 10", 15", or 20", assuming your ruler is long enough.... and so forth.

@WreckDiver99 Жыл бұрын

@@nickbrutanna9973 Yep...learned this so long ago I can't remember...40 years ago...maybe longer...just don't know anymore. 2nd thing that goes is the memory, can't remember the first.

@dougsholly9323 Жыл бұрын

Technically, I am pretty sure this is the correct way to use a centering ruler, and it is actually wrong to use it like he demonstrated. The advantage of a centering ruler over a regular one is that there is no math involved. Just use the same number on both sides.

@r00sie Жыл бұрын

Since I am a jack of all trades around my house, I learned that a pair of slip lock pliers work just as well for pulling nails and you don't have to buy a specialized tool. A tool I use a lot when I use my circular saw is a cheap plastic 12-inch carpenters speed square. It makes a great fence for cross cuts and usually reaches across all the 2x's out there. Anyone without a table saw and sled can do precise work with one of those. I can't get enough of your videos, keep them coming.

@a.j.simmonds6324 Жыл бұрын

Found the same trick with the slip locks, those look like they might be able to bite a smaller bit, usually if its that small I sink it with a spring tool, so yeah dont need that specialty tool

@justjay3750 Жыл бұрын

you never need special pliers, use your ruler or literally anything else flat to pry against instead of prying against your finished piece.

@adamcoe Жыл бұрын

1-2-3 blocks are also useful as right angles for when you're clamping frames or small pieces. Many companies make fence clamps (basically just a small F clamp but just has a rounded end like a bent straw for those unfamilar) that will fit in the holes of the blocks. You can also use the same technique if you need a stop block for cross cuts on the table saw, by clamping the 1-2-3 block to your rip fence.

@btrswt35 Жыл бұрын

One of the most handy things I have gotten from harbor freight is their 12" flush cut saw with the wooden handle. I made a little pocket for it on the shelf above my workbench so anytime I need to make a quick cut, it's right there. Never realized how handy having a small saw within reach was until I got it. Best part, less than $10

@nickbrutanna9973 Жыл бұрын

The easier way to break the board into sections is to use the ruler: Say the board is 6" (ish) wide. You want to quarter it -- i.e., make it into four pieces. Put the "0" point on one of the sides of the board (the corner is ok, too). NOW, angle the ruler until the 8" mark is on the very opposite edge of the board. Mark @ 2", 4", and 6". Those are your quartering points. If you want to be moderately accurate, then just do it again a little bit further up the board, then draw the line between the 2", 4", and 6" pairs just created. This works for ANY size, as long as you have a longer ruler than the width of the board (preferably about 3" to 6", at a minimum, though) and more than 2x long, where "x" is your number of sections. You can also use 3x, or 4x if you want, just make the points appropriate -- e.g., to quarter a 9" wide board, you can go from "0" to 12", and just use the 3", 6", and 9" points. To make a three-piece, use the 4" and 8" points. To do fifths, with the 9" board, you are probably better off using a yardstick and the 15" mark, then mark it at 3", 6", 9", and 12". Note that you could also use the 15" mark to do thirds, because you can use the 5" and 10" marks in this case. All you need is an "endpoint" (i.e., the 8", 12", and 15" numbers used above, for the opposite edge) that divides evenly by the division desired. BTW, you don't need the centering ruler to find the center -- just use the method above to define the center -- e.g., 0 to 12" on the diagonal, the 6" mark is the center. MUCH quicker. 😁 The centering ruler is better for making consistent distances from that centerline, once you have it -- e.g., if you want to make holes at 1", 2.5", and 5" each side of the center. 😉

@gregghernandez2714 Жыл бұрын

Great demonstration of all the tools you purchased. I really need to get one of those nail pullers. Seems like the perfect tool to have for woodworkers. Man that HF doweling jig is a hot mess. Even though it it not a cheap tool, the Dowelmax is the way to go. It is a premium tool that will outlast the buyer. If you can't afford, or just don't want to buy a Festool Domino, the Dowelmax is the way to go. The tolerances on that thing is just amazing. It will save you hours of frustration if you prefer the dowel method for joining boards together accurately.

@YaBoySalThePal Жыл бұрын

Sir, I must say you definitely gained a fast subscriber here! I'm wanting to get into woodworking as a hobby and I absolutely love your videos. You my good man, are the Bob Ross of Woodworking! I love the calmness of your videos, plus all the information I'm learning too! Thank you.

@MatthewPeechWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support! Much appreciated. Lol I tend to hear the Bob Ross comment a lot.

@stevenshytle Жыл бұрын

My middle school drafting teacher is turning in her grave. "This is (triangular)ruler, not a straight edge." Only thing she hated more was freedhand drawing. You have a great channel. Godspeed from Ashland, KY.

@MatthewPeechWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Too funny. Anything with a straight edge... I use as a straight edge. Annnnnd... all of my original concepts are freehand... she wouldn't like me at all. Back at ya fellow Kentuckian!

@mikefeddersen2476 Жыл бұрын

Howdy from Fort Gay WV. 🙂

@FunAtDisney Жыл бұрын

I used those in high school drafting, and the compass with the extension (in the mid 1970’s) and I still have all of those, including old-school drafting pens. And you are right about not using it as a straight edge because there are indents at all the marks that will often prevent making aclean line (the pencil will chatter against it).

@STILLWILLPHOTO Жыл бұрын

I feel like I was cheated out of education never getting any technical drawing classes.

@John_GGG Жыл бұрын

@@STILLWILLPHOTO I was too busy taking French and Latin to be in shop class.

@mudlick8186 Жыл бұрын

For a dowling jig, the original "Dowl-It" jig is a superb tool and quite accurate. I've had mine for 35 years and have made countless face frames with it. But, about $60 or so.

@EricNielsen187 Жыл бұрын

I have used my Dowl-it jig for 17 years. I paid over $100 Canadian for mine. Not cheap but worth every penny. Everyone buys cheap 20$ Chinese knockoff tools and then have the nerve to complain they are junk.

@DaddyBeanDaddyBean Жыл бұрын

+1. The Dowl-It is heavy and solid, with really zero slop whatsoever.

@geometric5103 Жыл бұрын

Agreed, mine was one of the first woodworking tools I bought back in the late 80's and it works quite well.

@mikejones-we9eo Жыл бұрын

Button layout tool for sewing is my go to for equal segmenting on boards, amazon has them for around $11-$15

@michaelbusch828 Жыл бұрын

The Kreg flip tool. I have actually had one made by makita for over 15 years. It is a great tool.

@andreww6738 Жыл бұрын

I bought some of those corner spring clamps last fall to trim out an entire cottage and I'm telling you they are beyond awesome! I cut all my window trims and layer them on the floor and nail and glued them on the floor and than picked up the entire trim frame and tacked them onto the window frames and I will never do it piece by piece onto the framing ever again. These saved so much aggravation and time ...just awesome awesome awesome.

@JohnQukrl 2 ай бұрын

I have to tell you when I first ran across you I didn’t care that much BUT the more I watch you I really enjoy your comments and find it very informative. You are the first that I subscribed to. And I’ve been on KZfaq for many years.

@jamesfilson7258 Жыл бұрын

I have been woodworking for almost all my life and have used all these tools and love them all. I now use a home made dowel jig but I did use a harbor freight dowel jig for a while but I drilled and tapped this jig and installed screws for micro adjustment and they took the slop out of it. I also have used the architect scale to draft all of my projects since I was kid. These tools are all great and as I was taught from an early age all tools-woodworking / mechanics - any tool - has many uses and can be used for something and in ways not always intended for. Just keep thinking outside the box and great things happen.

@gregghernandez2714 Жыл бұрын

Great Harbor Freight tool to buy, especially when they go on sale is the 6" F style clamps. They are great for small glue ups and they are super inexpensive. Have been using them for years with no complaints.

@d.s.juggular4128 Ай бұрын

My Angle grinder is about $20 and I’ve used it for so many different things, one thing I did is put a planer wheel on it and made a bench out of a tree I cut I LOVE IT.

@davidwilson1746 Жыл бұрын

Some years ago, I wrapped a rubber band around the end of my spring clamp pliers to keep the jaws pulled shut. It makes the pliers much easier to use.

@MrStrizver Жыл бұрын

I like the 1-2-3 blocks for calibration purposes. Both for right-angle setups but also for fence scales. I don't use them often but they sure are nice to have around for a trusted reference.

@zachpyron2759 Жыл бұрын

From everything I’ve seen across the KZfaq-verse, Dowel Max is the only brand of dowel centering guide worth buying.

@corwind3888 Жыл бұрын

Actually, the DowelMax doesn't center the dowel hole on your workpiece. Instead, it requires you to pick a surface to reference from. The DowelMax or Jessem doweling jigs, while expensive, are the best out there. (I have the DowelMax)

@christymartin804 Жыл бұрын

Love the tool videos. I always see something new and end up buying it. Love the nail removal pliers. Genius!

@tomr3422 Жыл бұрын

The first clamps I used on door trim for years, The scaling ruler - I am a scenery carpenter and use it daily to find deminsions on drawings, it is certainly a carpenters tool. Compass - I use a much larger version regularly - maybe expand what you think a carpenter really does, Some one has to make the cool stuff not everyone wants to nail 2x4's togather.

@lespickett8380 Жыл бұрын

Another great video sharing ideas to help expand woodworking knowledge.

@planedr Жыл бұрын

That’s is badass. After I finish my deck I’m redoing I’m building this. Thanks. You’re awesome.

@juliethediytherapistlynn-c8585 Жыл бұрын

Iv been missing your videos!!! Love love love your encouragement!!

@epeleg Жыл бұрын

just wanted to point out that the center finder ruler does not have to be perpendicular to the edges between which you are trying to find the center... just make sureyou have the same number on both sides and the centerpoint is on the center line. repeat twice and join the two point to find the center line as long as the side edges are both streight. (yes, even if they are not parallel to each other...)

@studiogerk Жыл бұрын

I just typed out basically the same thing as I didn't see your comment, DOH.

@Belg1970 Жыл бұрын

Or you could do the same thing with your tape measure, angle it to a full inch mark at each side and then divide.

@coppulor6500 Жыл бұрын

@@Belg1970 yeah. I learned that awesome trick about a month ago. love shit like that!!

@conrat2000 Жыл бұрын

Great info. I see what you mean. Makes sense.

@daviddura1172 Жыл бұрын

@@Belg1970 AGREE...... Im 73, had 4 years of drafting classes in high school and have worked in the printing world all my life (and still working) so I can use/read a ruler... but centering up 13 and 11/16ths would be a task... diagonal a regular ruler to 14, find 7, dupe at each end and connect the marks...way too easy....

@wuzgoanon9373 Жыл бұрын

Yep. I'm gonna have to get some of the center finding rulers. I never knew they existed but it would be a fantastic addition to my shop. Thanks!

@MatthewPeechWoodworking Жыл бұрын

They are!

@Wastelandman7000 Жыл бұрын

Me too.

@DavZell Жыл бұрын

Don't forget this trick that works with any ruler or tape measure: 1. Put the ruler diagonally across the piece. 2. Align an even (or odd) mark to each edge of the piece. It doesn't matter what the angle is or what the two numbers are. 3. The number in the middle between the two edge numbers is where the center of the board is. For example: you lay the ruler diagonally across the piece. Adjust its position so that the 4 inch mark sits on one edge and the 16 inch mark sits on the other. The 10 inch mark, halfway between the other two, lays at the center. To strike a line, just mark more than one center point and then connect them.

@armonhewitt201 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brother always like and appreciate your videos.

@9995bkohl Жыл бұрын

Favorite Harbor Freight tool is the 4" tilt storage bin. They connect together, drawers are removable, you can see what's in them and they keep the dust out

@MatthewPeechWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@wessunde2801 Жыл бұрын

Also the parts tray cases. The small/medium/ large bins inside are removable & half/ double each other's sizes & can be moved around & rearranged or swapped with other cases so that you have all small bins in one & large bins in another, etc. And you can take out whichever one you want to use without having the whole case in the way on your workbench.

@TheCyberMantis Жыл бұрын

I got one of those doweling jigs from Amazon for around $30. It's much tighter than the one you showed in this video from Harbor Freight. I have been using it for awhile and it works really good.

@garydfox 3 ай бұрын

I really enjoy your show.

@normanconnors95 Жыл бұрын

I like the metal rulers with cork on the back side, they don't slide around easily. I have a Black and Decker quick flip that I have used for more than 20 years.

@freedomfam6 Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget the nail pulling pliers are very useful for repurposed wood such as pallets!! These things apply more force than other tools, that’s needed for those ring shank nails especially.

@CrimeVid Жыл бұрын

Been using a version of the Kreg countersink thingy for years, (maybe 20 !). Why I have had it so long is that I don’t use it much, it is too big and lumpy, like all that Trend “Snappy “ stuff . As for the “nailpulling pliers” don’t make me laugh ! how long have they been making pincers ? in how many shapes and sizes ?

@freedomfam6 Жыл бұрын

@@CrimeVid you win the prize then. However, This is not about finding the latest, “snappiest” thing but helping people find real things that are simple and not expensive to buy, yes? Laugh all you want but is that really helping others?

@DayTrader__ Жыл бұрын

@@freedomfam6 he would have been better of not even commenting! 😂

@freedomfam6 Жыл бұрын

@@DayTrader__ myself included. Sometimes I get baited in, but most of the time that does very little good. 😉

@jaredmcquiniff6174 3 ай бұрын

My favorite harbor freight toy is my Bauer 3 blade thickness planer! The spindle sander is awesome as well

@jodibetcher5245 Жыл бұрын

💕 Thank you for the great ideas! Have a fantastic week. 💕

@MatthewPeechWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@don3563 Жыл бұрын

The nail puller is like using channel locks. Yours I'd like to find for my collection in my shop but channel locks are a must in your job site tools and easy to find anywhere. Ever use a pea shooter? (some call them ram rods) Ever wonder how in the old days how they hung cabinets with nails? check them out. Most people have never seen one and it would be a fun tool to show. They came in different sizes, Mine are all hand made. Great show. I am a retired master carpenter turned architect and changing up the cabinet shop and tooling to more wood working (no big low assembly tables that take up all the area) you have great ideas for projects to sell as a hobby. I picked up 30 onion crates (Free) I'm looking for projects to use them up. Cheers

@denisemccarson1163 Жыл бұрын

The drafting compass is very cool. Thank you

@ryanm2214 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for what you do bud! Hope 2023 is going great for you!

@MatthewPeechWoodworking Жыл бұрын

No worries. Same to you!

@BottleJackBuddy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video.

@jimrosson6702 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@GregFoels Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't be with out the spring clamps. I also keep them on a carabiner. Here's a tip - drill a hole in the end of the pliers and add a key ring and also keep it on the carabiner. Can't beat keeping everything together.

@MatthewPeechWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Nice suggestions. Thanks!

@lewisdye1002 Жыл бұрын

I just bought the new 12" Bauer miter saw, not in the price range under discussion, but I was amazed at the quality. Having been a commercial cabinetry & millwork wonk for 50 years, I have used a few chopsaws. This was dead ccurate out of the box; square, miter and bevel. Several clever secondary features I have not seen on much higher priced tools. Love your channel and ideas.

@larrystone5749 Жыл бұрын

Thx for sharing enjoyed it

@kevinmiller1881 Жыл бұрын

As a contractor, we often use "side cutters" to pull out brads or other nails/staples. I'm sure they have a different name but we come up with names for our tools and know what the other person wants. 😂. Such as, an oscillating tool we call it a zoo zoo because he said that's the sound it makes. We've also used channel locks for nails because they have that rounded head and sometimes it's whatever we have near us. 😂

@b3arwithm3 Жыл бұрын

Don't need a special ruler to find the middle of the board. Use your tape at a diagonal with an even number.

@jerrymitchell3298 Жыл бұрын

Hello Matthew. I'm 62 years young and looking to start up my own 1 car garage set up to make extra income. You are the first tuber on the subject that I've watched. Have a feeling I'll be watching more of your stuff. I'm interested in making smalls. Thanks for the great videos.

@daedaluscreation4869 Жыл бұрын

The dowel hole centering jig that I bought on Amazon had much better tolerance and zero wiggle while still operating smoothly.

@MatthewPeechWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Yea, this one was def lacking the quality.

@robb9079 Жыл бұрын

Another tool that's very helpful and decent one costs a little more than $20 is a digital caliper. Love your channel man, keep up the great work!

@squirrelbait39 Жыл бұрын

Digital calipers can be had for under $20. I bought one through Temu.

@1pcfred Жыл бұрын

Just remember to pull the battery out of your cheap digital calipers or it'll be dead when you need it.

@mos8541 Жыл бұрын

i use harbor freight digital calipers for reloading, hey any time you wanna try a box lemme know!.. SFMF

@gregbarber8659 Жыл бұрын

I have those pliers and love them

@WreckDiver99 Жыл бұрын

Equal Rips: Ruler at angle until it shows a measurement evenly divisible by the number of pieces you need (i.e., 4 equal width boards from 9" wide stock? Take your rule, set the one edge at 0 (or 1 or 2 whatever) and the other edge will get set at 12" (for starting at 0). Tick mark at 3", 6", and 9". there you go...No special tools. Same goes for "Center finding". 12-3/16" wide board? Set the measuring device at 0" and pivot it until you're at 13" and mark at 6-1/2". Same rule, tape measure, etc., don't need two extra tools.

@joelburrow9195 Жыл бұрын

Just made the tall planter. Looks great 👍

@MatthewPeechWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@vegasmainiac7745 Жыл бұрын

The kreg quick clip is a reincarnation of a craftsman tool thats been around for a very long time. I had an original and used it a lot until I lost it in a cross country move. It was part of a kit with bits and holders that I stole from my husband, he didn't even know what it was lol. I'm thrilled to see that kreg makes one and I'm off to buy one today!

@MatthewPeechWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Nice!! I guess I had just never ran across one before.

@mattsmith9270 Жыл бұрын

Yep, I have the same set. It was called the Craftsman Speed-Lok. I think I've had it for about 25 years.

@CrewChief418 Жыл бұрын

I think every brand has their own version of those. I've had the craftsman and kobalt ones for years and love them

@vegasmainiac7745 Жыл бұрын

@@mattsmith9270 yes! Thats the one!

@frankellis907 Жыл бұрын

I've been using a Makita drill/driver for more than twenty years, they were available in sizes six and eight and I still have both although I have broken a few bits. Cheers from downunder.

@genegene3348 Жыл бұрын

HF comments made me chuckle. I thought i was loosing my mind because i could not get my framing square marks to match up. After measuring and marking a half dozen times i looked at my square and realized it was a HF square. So i spent an hour digging around my shed and found one of my old hand me down Nichols framers and double checked everything. HF square was not even close. If i still had two good eyes i would have known before i bought it. Like the man said; if you need a precision tool, you probably do not want HF.

@GUNNER67akaKelt Жыл бұрын

That quick-flip tool @5:30 has been around, in one form or another, for a good 20 years or more. Very handy.

@terristroh3965 Жыл бұрын

I e got a set made by Irwin

@dwayneford1990 Жыл бұрын

123 blocks make a fantastic miter saw stop in your t-track. Just put two 1/4-20 bolts through any hole that works best for you and a star knob on each one's top. No need for one of those red-line magnifiers because the blocks have a very crisp edge and your measurements are super easy to read. Once you tighten them down you would need a sledge hammer to move them. Edit: I also put some slippery UHMW tape strips on the bottom. They slide like they are on ice.

@Toyotajunkie Жыл бұрын

Great idea on the strips! Question; do they wear out very quickly being thin strips, or do they last about as long as thicker UHMW?

@dwayneford1990 Жыл бұрын

@@Toyotajunkie Mine are still working. As you know, UHMW is one very tough material and is designed to withstand abrasion pretty well. It is a simple matter to add 2 layers if you find it isn't enough. There are thicker versions of the tape available or you could use PTFE or some other kind of plastic tape. They all work well.

@Toyotajunkie Жыл бұрын

@dwayneford1990 Sounds good, I will definitely be adding some as I do something very similar to your setup. Thanks for the input!!

@dwayneford1990 Жыл бұрын

@@Toyotajunkie If you go the PTFE route (Teflon) make sure you don't get the plumber's pipe wrap white stuff LOL. Make sure to get the good stuff. I've seen guys use it on the bottom of their table saw sleds.

@Toyotajunkie Жыл бұрын

@dwayneford1990 Yuppers, I have seen bad things come from cheap alternatives. I have some UHMW that I can cut down and double side on to the block. I tend to not go too cheap when it comes to long lasting desired results.

@p24t Жыл бұрын

The compass can also handle some center finding duties, and one that locks in place can be handy for transferring dimensions.

@rhooper4022 Жыл бұрын

I used 123 blocks yesterday for a tricky glue up for a mini dump truck build for the granddaughter's birthday this week. Made it easy peasy!

@nickbeat5141 Жыл бұрын

I have a couple craftsman sets just like your kreg quick flip. I've used them for 10- 15 years. Definitely a must have.

@nickbeat5141 Жыл бұрын

Actually comes in a hard plastic carry case with multiple countersink sizes.

@aytviewer2421 Жыл бұрын

My absolute favorite HF tool is my $1.97 Quinn Bottle Cap Opener. It has an oversized cushioned handle and has worked flawlessly for several years. I don't recommend using it with power tools though. LOL.

@livingrock5879 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Informative and helpful as usual! Really appreciate what you do! By the way, what kind of wood is on your shop walls? It looks great!

@micheller-f6566 Жыл бұрын

I really like the centering ruler. I am constantly finding the center of things, almost every project, start to finish I usually end up measuring measuring about 10 times. Thanks!!

@tomr3422 Жыл бұрын

tap measure at an angle until its a easy to divide number ie finding the center of a 1.75 project angle the tape until it becomes 2.0 then the center is 1

@MsAnduk Жыл бұрын

I'm always trying to find the center of my projects, I'm diggin the Find the Center tool !

@MatthewPeechWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Yes! I like it!

@rebeccacaron8982 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@joshuapuyear6818 Ай бұрын

I have used 1,2,3 blocks bolted to sacrificial fences as stop blocks, I have 3 blocks with t-bolts and wing nuts to use in t-track. And you can also use them to lift your work off your bench when go to glue up to make clamping easier

@alexroark366 Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel, and I'm diggin it brother! Subing for sure!

@MatthewPeechWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@thenext9537 Жыл бұрын

The 123 blocks are great. I also recommend machinist squares, I got 3 sizes and they are fantastic for checking squareness. The reason WHY you want different sizes is right size for the job. For example, let’s say you built a table apron, and you want to square up a corner. You take your 18” L square and see it’s out of square by 1/8”. Then you take your small square that is about the same footprint as your table leg, and realize it’s not. Not at least in the 4” you are looking at. So instead of flipping out and going “how the heck” you can see your piece fits fine and the 1/8” is ok after all because no one will know!

@CreativeCustomDesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Matthew.....I only see one I might buy. I like the counterbore with screwdriver bit. That would save me some time. Like you said.....woodkworkers use what works for them. I personally don't see the need for a track saw.....BUT lots of people LOVE them.

@ianbeagleman1191 Жыл бұрын

Dude, I freaking love your videos!! I have been watching all your video after a knee replacement. I can't wait to get better and try all your stuff. Now I am looking for the $20 tools. Should we trust Amazon or go to a higher-end store to purchase. Like Harbor Freight, Amazon products could be equally shaky in the quality department. Thank you so much for your informative videos!!!!

@keithc431 Жыл бұрын

Here's another quick way to use the center finding ruler. Ex. Your board is 12 13/16" wide, you rotate the ruler until the same number (in this example you could use the 7's) line up with the edge on each side (7 on the left and 7 on the right). Mark the board where the "zero" is and you have the exact center of the board.

@akbychoice Жыл бұрын

Works with any ruler just pick a number and divide it by 2. 18 at and angle 9” is the center.

@dougsholly9323 Жыл бұрын

@@akbychoice Or, get the centering ruler and not do any math at all.

@CD-hc5ds 7 ай бұрын

Nice video Matt I've owned the exact countersink by Makita for the last 20 years😁

@EDSWoodworking Жыл бұрын

i love center finder

@fdort3971 6 ай бұрын

@MatthewPeechWoodworking I use the edge of a fridge magnet! This metal card shaped magnet has conversion chart on it for baking measurements. Works great as a card scraper! I paid $2/cdn in the dollarama. Cork board and straight pins! A thin piece of Cork on the back of a ruler greatly reduces slip. Straight pins from sewing kits work well with cork...say you are laying out geometric shape for design but you don't want it permanent...straight pins act like mini dogs in the cork.

@ronswoodshack Жыл бұрын

I have that exact zero finding ruler and a smaller one. I use them all the time. Very handy

@MatthewPeechWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Very!

@nicolechevillot Жыл бұрын

I have a self centering tape measure, my favorite one!

@MatthewPeechWoodworking Жыл бұрын

It’s a great tool!

@rhkips Жыл бұрын

Coming from automotive into woodworking, I think one of my favorite crossovers was using a hydraulic press to create a splitface textured backdrop out of scrap pine 1x2 and 2x2 pieces. There's also all sorts of amazing things you can do with an angle grinder! :D

@mikeblasius3343 Жыл бұрын

I just crossed over myself from heavy equipment mechanic to woodworking and handyman work for the locals. This by far seems to be more rewarding and I thought I being a mechanic and steel fabricator was great. It's so much fun using our tools in the wood trade. I have welded up some cool stamps for wood burning and roughed up with a flap wheel to get the aged look. Good luck to you!

@mos8541 Жыл бұрын

YEAH like that widow maker hybrid chainsaw blade on the end of a grinder... no thanks..

@oldkingcrow777 Жыл бұрын

I got one of those pilot/Philips flip bits from the Irwin or Kobalt years ago and it was a game changer. Like $14, and they have different sized drill bit/countersink options for like $3 each if you want different holes for different screws I have one of those dowel set jigs and I love it. But mine was also about $100. There was a learning curve (aka if you can't mark/line up it won't work anyway) but as I got older and more skilled that thing is indispensable for me with the few tables and panels I've made

@stephenlukyn2138 Жыл бұрын

If you want a great dowel jig look at the dowel max. It is phenomenal!

@ryanburns3921 Жыл бұрын

I recently found a Lufkin tape measure that is self centering. It's been pretty convenient. I seem to be grabbing it more and more lately.

@MrJasonch Жыл бұрын

I ordered the center finder, that’s gonna be awesome to have.

@MatthewPeechWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I think you will like it.

@AlAmantea Жыл бұрын

Matthew, First, thanks for the video! Great tool suggestions! 2nd, Thanks for shooting in 4K! It really does make a difference for those of us that have monitors that can display it. On that note, next time you frame your camera and focus it, set an object where you will be standing and focus the lens on that. This video, it was quite obvious that you had focused on the background instead, and everything shown, as well as YOU, were slightly out of focus. While it wasn't that bad, I did find it quite distracting and annoying when trying to pay attention to the video information. I'm sure I wasn't the only one that noticed it, but it may be as big of a deal for some. Keep the videos coming, and I'm happy to be a subscriber!

@tiffanysdiy Жыл бұрын

I have a doweling jig from Rockler I love it. I don’t have a drill press. It was well over $20 but worth the money.

@seymourwrasse3321 Жыл бұрын

I was over 60 before I ever heard of a center finding ruler, I probably would have had an extra year of fishing if I had known about this time saving tool. I haven't seen many of the other tools, but my mad money for next month will be spent on more then a few of these, thanks for the video, trust me you can never have too many tools.......unless you have too small a shop, then get a bigger shop!

@Houndin 3 ай бұрын

I'm late to the party, but instead of the fiddly moving it back and forth to get the same measurement, just angle it a little to get the same number on both sides, it'll still be in the center.

@bobbg9041 Жыл бұрын

Good harbor fright tool, the metal tool boxes are nice, the magnetic trays for screws nuts and bolts. A few light duty clamps

@codyoverbeck2329 Жыл бұрын

Aye Matthew I was wondering if you could make a video on a well decoration for your yard/garden area. I love the way you work and would definitely love some new ideas for mine!!

@tripledstickers Жыл бұрын

The little clip is a carabiner

@Greensaleenx7 Жыл бұрын

For the doweling jig, I just slid O-rings over the bars to take up the slack. It has worked so far, but I don't do much that is super precise.

@radiationroom Жыл бұрын

I love my 1-2-3 blocks. They are a major time saver.

@MatthewPeechWoodworking Жыл бұрын

What else do you use them for besides the things I mentioned. I’d love to learn some more uses.

@radiationroom Жыл бұрын

@@MatthewPeechWoodworking The threaded types are useful for building single use jigs on the fly. Long drawn out to explain in text. If Stumpy doesn’t have a vid on it I’d be glad to tape a demo when I have some time.

@ehRalph Жыл бұрын

I’ve had the 123 blocks hanging by my drill press for over a year, slowly at first, but I keep pulling them out now for one project or another. Glad I have them. Also the center ruler is a good thing, set it on a slope to the nearest whole number, you’ll still find the center. Take a small rectangle scrap of plexiglass and scratch 2 lines in it parallel to each edge and crossing offset from center. Great see through sketching assist. Glue some 100 grit sandpaper to the back of a ruler and it won’t slide around.

@htown860 Жыл бұрын

Harbor freight F clamps, 18g brad nailer, oscillating multi tool. All have been great for me

@MattFormoso Жыл бұрын

The harbor freight AVANTI 5 stage HVLP sprayer is a WINNER! I work in a professorial cabinet shop that uses an expensive air assist airless paint gun system and while the avanti hvlp cant work as fast, it defiantly can get you a glass smooth painted cabinet door.

@EricHonaker Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite not-for-woodworking tools that I use for my shop is my 3D printer. Jigs, holders, brackets, setup blocks - there are a ton of easily printable shop doodads.

@timc8913 Жыл бұрын

Gonna have to get the nail pulling pliers...I frequently have an errant brad nail to remove. Great tip!

@MatthewPeechWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Yes! They are a must in my shop.

@jeffstanley4593 Жыл бұрын

I use vise grips. Just put something under the tool between it and the wood. One side of a vise grip is curved like the tool shown.

@kenkel98 Жыл бұрын

Love you videos, very informative. The Kreg Quick Flip is a copy of the Ryobi Drill and Drive system I purchased in about 2006. Works great but hard to find replacement drill bits for them. They are keyed with a flat side to lock in and tighten. I guess you could use a file on a bit to make it fit. I still use mine all the time. It looks exactly like the Kreg you have, even has the brass colored quick release. Ryobi does not make it anymore, or at least I can't find one. Keep making videos.

@Serapus Жыл бұрын

I don't buy a lot of Harbor Freight stuff, but the Bauer 9 amp Surface Conditioning Tool is great. I recently used mine to remove what i think was 1-part epoxy floor paint from some old basement stair treads that I wanted to repurpose for another project. After a couple of minutes on each board, I had the paint removed and was running them through my planer without all that extra gunk. I have used it for other projects like stripping the remaining bark from logs down to the sap wood before using my Arbortech disks. It's a lot easier to control the mess. It's variable speed and has different drum grits. The drums seem to hold up well, also. I have not used the Restorer (Rockler sells them) that many people swear by, but it appears to me this tool exposes a lot more surface and thus is a lot more versatile, and I feel like the drums will last longer since they are more of a flap wheel than a belt. And it's cheaper than the Restorer.

@clayandnancy Жыл бұрын

Harbor freight f style clamps. Love them. Cheap and they do the job

@MatthewPeechWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@dbnoho Жыл бұрын

Harbor freight Clamps (f-style) Parallel clamp (never tried them. But people swear by them.) Belt sander (Bauer. Works great.) Wood clamps The hand plane can easily be turned into a scrub plane.

@shawnr771 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff. For nail pulling I use end cut nippers. Both jaws are rounded on the top. Lots of leverage and wont mar the surface.. The center finding ruler looks like a good idea. On larger layouts. Measure and round up to the next even number and divide by 2. Make marks from each end. Then find the center between the two marks. This comes in handy when needing to find center on a long wall that might end with an odd fraction.

@MatthewPeechWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks for the tips and input.

@shawnr771 Жыл бұрын

@@MatthewPeechWoodworking I have built a lot of fence in my life and tied lots of wire for safety applications in scaffolding and lathe work. End cut nippers are a goto tool for me for many applications. The center finding tip came from the field and shop manager who was a Union lather in the 1950s and 1960s. Mean, cantankerous and old but dang sure you understood what he wanted and how he wanted it done. I actually miss working for him. RIP Bill.

@kamilegier4730 Жыл бұрын

I use lots of drafting tools, geometry tools, and navigational chart plotting tools in lay outs.

@chrisgates2448 Жыл бұрын

Never seen the nail puller pliers but I've used channel lock pliers the same way where you roll the curved part of the plier to create leverage without denting the wood.

@woodworksbygrampies1284 Жыл бұрын

Hola! 🖐I always enjoy this type of video, tool recommendations. I watched it to get your take on the tools that were recommended to you. I enjoy going to Harbor Freight but I would agree with you, stay away from precision tools. I really like going there for consumables such as nitrile gloves, zip ties, hardware, etc. Take care and have a good one, Adios! 👊