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I appreciate that when you explain something, you briefly refresh us even on the simple terms we all "should know." When I first started watching woodworking videos on KZfaq I asked one of the other popular channels on here what a butt joint was, because it was mentioned in the video but not explained, and they told me to go look in the mirror.

I swear that I learn more in these 7-10 minute video than I would in a whole semester of a woodworking class. Now I understand why you don’t glue these joints and what loose tenon actually means.

First time I've understood the term "loose tenon joinery." Good stuff.

I recently came across an 8-minute tutorial on "A common mistake of connecting corner desks and counter tops", and it was a breath of fresh air. The creator Stumpy Nubs has done an excellent job of packing a lot of useful information into a short timeframe without sacrificing clarity or quality. The flow of the video is seamless, with well-timed visuals and explanations that enhance the learning experience. He gets straight to the point, delivering the content with an energy and passion that keeps you engaged from start to finish. The video makes excellent use of visual aids and editing techniques to ensure that viewers can follow along without any confusion. The explanations are clear, concise, and accompanied by just the right amount of detail to be informative without being overwhelming. This is a prime example of how to create educational content that is both informative and enjoyable to watch. If you're looking for a tutorial that respects your time and provides a great learning experience, this is the one to watch.

You are batting 1,000. I have learned something important with every episode. ‘Excellent’ does not do your channel justice. Thank you for teaching me things I should have learned many years ago.

That was one of the greatest KZfaq videos I've ever seen. Great language, comprehensive, very nice subject and tackling it for beginners even though one would realize about these problems later in their careers. No fluff or anything, just great woodworking. Thank you very much!

I'm just getting into woodworking and I really appreciate how your channel spells everything out, doesn't assume you know everything, doesn't treat you like an idiot, and gets straight to the point. Wood expansion and accounting for it in joinery is one of those topics that is talked about often but rarely explained as well as this.

At 58 and thought I was burnt out on woodworking I am reinvigorated to continue woodworking for the rest of my days. I grew up with Norm and always learned by books and magazines. These videos are priceless to me. I can’t thank you enough.

Excellent video and well explained. Just what I need for a desk project. Thank you from the UK

No one covers the topics as you do sir. You’re the right person at the right place. 🙏

These videos are informative without being cryptic or condescending. Excellent presentation, sir.

This is some high density information. You are extremely efficient with your words. The clear and concise manner you speak without wasting any time is very refreshing. In a 9 minute video I learned a lot and I appreciate it.

I didn't understand the level of learning I was getting into starting this video. It really opened my eyes to joining pieces. Fantastic work. Thank you.

Now I see why my large miter jointed outdoor table failed so quickly in a really humid environment. I'm still learning a lot, but this was a major eye opener to the mechanical power of swelling wood. Cheers Stumpy!

Wow I'm really glad you made this video. I was going to join mine with dowels and pocket screws. I have never done a project like this, so now I'm going to have to learn how to use biscuits. Thanks.

I don't do woodwork. But your videos are so relaxing to watch that I always click your videos if they appear on my KZfaq home.

What an awesome explanation of how to establish miter and butt joints!! Completely understandable!!

I love the clear concise language. I love the editing and the visual demonstrations you tie into the narration. Grade A teaching material. I seldom do woodworking but you're so good at teaching I just enjoy being here. I get an appreciation for the work that real craftsmen do and the reminder that the few projects I did do, I did wrong.

Great explanation about which way the grains expand. I never knew that.

I don't work with wood, but honestly... You make me want to. Good stuff.

Awesome video. You’ve explained things even a newbie can understand.

Your site has improved so much since you stopped trying to be funny. It has become one of my favorites. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and tips.

Those dog bone connectors look really interesting!

this was SO HELPFUL. I get so frustrated trying to find the information I need but don't know I don't know? and then some places just say "well this is what you should do!!!" but don't actually EXPLAIN it and then I can't help but think, okay well what if I DONT?

I use hand tools, so other woodworking videos talk about machines so don't make any sense to me or how I work. You have one of the few channels which has great info for all kinds of woodworkers. Thank you!

The quality of the information in this video is quite astonishing. Thank you.

Loved the illustrations of where wood moves and where it doesn’t.

It's not often that I loosely google what I think I'm looking for and then find EXACTLY what I'm looking for. Quoting a mitered butcher block counter top and this vid answered all I needed to know. Thanks!

Will I ever use this information? Not likely. Am I gonna keep watching these videos? Hell yes

I don't understand 50% of words that are coming out of this man's mouth but teach me o great one ;)

Our family had an antique dining table set heirloom which had come over from Scotland, all hand-carved, complete with six chairs (one of which was larger and more ornate for the head of the table) and extra two leaves. The thing weighed over a thousand pounds. And it didn't use any glue or nails whatsoever. The entire thing was constructed with pegs, dowels, tenons and biscuits. Whatever master artisan made it clearly knew that much wood all joined together needed to be able to flex.

I appreciate that you teach that there is an appropriate solution to each unique challenge and that a properly thought out approach will result in a project with a long, useful life.

I’m about to start building 2 L shaped counter tops for a customer. So glad this video was just published.

I don't know anything about woodwork and I don't even intend to build anything yet here I am watching this at 3 in the morning.

This guy knows what he's talking about! It's great when an expert can communicate clearly with learners.

Excellent information! I have always wondered why those dog bone bolt connectors were used in mitered corners in countertops especially. Now I know!

I love how you try to teach us to ask the right questions.... And then show us how to create the right answer....

Iv been thinking about exactly this for about a week and thank god I watched this video had no idea about half of this stuff!

This brings back memories of myself as a kid watching new Yankee workshop. Good times thank you.

I had no idea those joints had to be glueless! Thanks!

I'm the stereotypical 6'2 185 ex-military biker (not claiming to be a badass just trying to paint a picture) and I would honestly pay money just to hang out with this fella and talk/learn wood working like there's no tomorrow!!!!!!!

That is the clearest explanation of a quite complex decision point for woodworkers that I have ever seen. This is days of tutoring in an apprenticeship.

This was very helpful. Now I know how I screwed up my first tabletop. Next time, it will be better! Thanks!

I’ve been struggling to understand how to make a corner countertop for a while now. This video explains the solution and makes it sound easy. Thanks a ton!

Dude would make a great manager/teacher/leader

I honestly have no business here but honestly this is fascinating stuff

Thanks James...awesome as always. Only 12 years too late...I built my bookshelves and wish I'd known this back then! Your ability to impart knowledge is superb and simple! The best way to teach! As always - a must watch!

Wow...surprised you don't have more subscribers. You deliver some excellent information and b-roll.

I really appreciate your channel. I'm renovating a house.

I don't even do woodworking, but this was still entertaining and informative. It's cool to know the thought process behind choosing joints.

This is great, really enjoyed this video.

I don't know how I got here, but I'm glad I stayed. Very informative!

Every time I see you talking about simple joints, I'm always blown away with the depth of your knowledge. I love it, everything makes sense from explaining, and I'm learning a lot. Thanks for that!

Very high quality technical material here. Awesome!

I have to truly admit I learn so much watching your videos....great and yet simple to understand for us layman/noobs 😉 .

Quality work, on the joint AND the script. Really impressed with this channel.

Hi James, I always learn something from your videos. Take care. cheers, Huw

Another brilliantly done Stumpy Nubs video. What a lasting woodworking legacy they are!

Yes! Always excited to see a new video from my favorite woodworking channel!

Great topic, often misunderstood. Nothing worst than finding the counter top you worked so hard on developing a gap due to seasonal movement. As always, thank you for your great style and awesome ability to relay it to the masses.

You always goes beyond than anyone else! Guess who cleared my extra doubts after I saw your series about the kitchen counter top? Thanks a lot !!!!

What a great job explaining this! So clear, even for a newbie like me. Thank you.

Your explanations are always so concise, clear and complete! Thanks.

I'm finding these videos extremely interesting and informative. I may never use these skill but knowing they exist means I can better talk to tradespeople about my needs.

Your videos are solid gold. I am always so excited to watch the videos once I get notified one has been released. Keep up the great work.

Great video. I always learn grate tips and techniques from Stumpy Nubs. Thanks!

I love it when I find a video that actually teaches me something

My favorite thing about your videos is how much background information you put in. I have rewatched a few videos because there is just so much to absorb, but I love it! As an information nerd and a budding crafter, I just love your style of mentoring. Very calm and well mannered approach. Thank You! and Happy Holidays!

That was very informative. I like the joinery methods that you showed. I have never seen that before. Thanks for all the great videos.

I've gotten a growing interest in woodworking and your channel gives me so much information that I never knew about and haven't been told of and I'm feeling confident when I'm going to finally start working on my own projects that I won't be struggling. Thanks for making these :D

Absolutely fantastic video. No wasted words, video is just as long as it needs to be and I truly appreciate that.

I appreciate all of your tutorials and have been watching your videos for a few months. I’m just getting in to woodworking and because of you yesterday I just received my Harvey C14 and Harvey 110LC-36P. Thank you I’m very excited about the new chapter in my life.

I'm never gonna build a desk but here I am watching a ten minute video on which joint is best.

This channel is such a wealth of information. You explain so clearly how and why problems can arise, then give all the options to overcome them and get a great finish. Thanks for these many nuggets of woodworking gold.

Your videos are so thoroughly detailed in explaining what works and what doesn’t. Thank you so very much.

Love the detail and explanations behind the choices. These kinds of videos help people apply principles not just copying steps. Bravo!

Thank you for your concise clarity. A real boost to my meagre knowledge in wood slab desk and countertop making. Thank you

I'm so new I have yet to tackle a true woodworking project. While I'm building up to that stage, I find your videos so informative and valuable. I really enjoy your teaching style and your format. Please keep it up and once I get "settled in" a little bit better I will be sure to sign up for your newsletter and all of the other content you produce. Take care and have a good one :D 🖐

Excellent video. I've been woodworking for many years but I learned A LOT from this video. Very clearly presented and very intelligent. This is what makes you one of the very best on KZfaq and a world better than when you tried the comedy approach. You're great.

Great video and explanation, I have been looking for that information for a few weeks now and struggled to get a decent explanation. You published this video just in time for me starting my kitchen renovation. Thank you.

You are concise, clear, confident, and complete in your explanations. Thank you for your sharing of expertise.

Learned something I hadn't considered before. Nicely done, as usual!

Love the shout out to Carter & Sons! I use mine with Stuart Batty carbon fiber handles... they're super quick to change out and have a nice feel to them.

You guys have no idea how much this video means to me. I'm about to start a project making an L shaped desk out of pine and I had no idea what would be the correct way in joining the 2 pieces. Thank you so much for this! Definitely earned a sub from me

Getting ready for a few wood projects and this helps me understand why things are built a certain way and not a different way. That different way would be my way, leading to inevitable failure in the future. Thanks for saving me the headaches of the future as I now know what each project needs and why.

Love this! Most practical and economical video I have seen thus far for building an L-shaped desk. This is a fantastic looking desk! Thank you!

I’m still squarely in the newbie category however this video gave me so much *usable* information on wood movement, decision on joints and reasons for fastening that I didn’t even know I didn’t know. Thanks very much for that 👍

That loose tenon jig is the most ingenious thing I've never seen.

Have watched your videos for awhile now and always appreciated them. This one sealed the deal. New subscriber today. Thanks for sharing all your insight and knowledge!

Your videos are all very clear and well thought out. I’m not a wood worker and still enjoy them.

Another great video. Thank you so much for the care you take in producing these. I learn something new every time.

Great Topic! Thank you for taking the time to explain the difference in techniques and why you choose one over the other. A very informative 8 minutes! Love you videos keep them coming!

This video was very useful, so glad I found it before doing the project. Love your stuff Stumpy

Thoughfullnes is so rare, and the ability to explain and understand the nature of mechanics as it applies to E V E R Y T H A N G.. Merci. You are too mellow and chill

I'm glad you made this video. I just bought my first house and am in the planning stages of making new countertops

James as always very informative and professional! Thank you for your time! Appreciate you.

Whe I worked in "home depot equvalent" we had roting templates for the edges of butt jointed corners on counter tops. The made it so that the was a reliefcut on the long edge and the profiled portion of the short edge had a radius where it mated with the relief cut. The coutntertops were aligned with biscuits and held together with special screw clamps for easy removal as I remember. I could make a drawing of the setup if there are any questions or interest in making a video about the technique. It was pretty slick.

Thanks James. While I do not have any similar projects in the works, this is a great piece on dealing with wood movement. Thanks for making me a little smarter today

One day I'll get into woodworking just because of videos like this