Breaking the Edges to Preserve Them

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3 ай бұрын

Sharp, crisp edges on a woodworking project look great, but they can be quite fragile and occasionally painful, subject to chipping and likely to throw splinter. You can prevent this -- and preserve that crisp look -- by simply easing or "breaking" the edges. Nick shows how.
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@MarkOfKhorne 3 ай бұрын

I'm not even a carpenter, but when this man drops a vid, I'm there. Bravo sir. 👏

@leona5123 3 ай бұрын

On this train, I don't even own a hammer and nails, but just in case I ever do, I'm emotionally and spiritually prepared

@thatmexicankid5183 3 ай бұрын

Just so you know a carpenter works on houses and the tolerance they work with are much greater. This m an is a woodworking/cabinet maker not trying to be mean just trying to educate.

@MarkOfKhorne 3 ай бұрын

@@thatmexicankid5183 Got you, man. Thanks for the info.

@WorkshopCompanion 3 ай бұрын

@@MarkOfKhorne Psst -- I'm also a carpenter. Even wrote a book on it.

@wvp07 3 ай бұрын

Every time I see his vids I feel like I’m taking a ride on the Magic School Bus. He’s the Bob Ross of woodworking.

@adrianalanbennett 3 ай бұрын

Aside from great wood working videos, this man's work is a case study in efficient use of language.

@WorkshopCompanion 3 ай бұрын

After writing 50+ books, you begin to figure out how to use words...;-)

@averagejoey2000 3 ай бұрын

what an artful way to say he never dithers

@qasw287 3 ай бұрын

Just based on how you word yourself, it makes me want to hire you 👍🏽 way to present yourself. If you don’t mind me asking what do you do for a living?

@coreytaylor5386 3 ай бұрын

it reminds me of those old instructional videos from the 50s and 60s that explain complicated things in a 5 minute video that modern videos cant in 40 minutes and still struggle to explain shit like how electricity or car transmitions work

@mj31382 3 ай бұрын

Respectfully

@skyty0 3 ай бұрын

"To forestall this tragedy" is the most metal shit I've ever heard

@ace1122tw 3 ай бұрын

A woodworker by trade but a blacksmith at heart if he working with metal like that.

@Kufunninapuh 3 ай бұрын

I very much enjoyed this observation! I once read a research article titled 'ephemeral materiality emerging from the darkness' which is one of the most metal things I've ever heard. 🤘

@The_Guy_Who_Asked72 3 ай бұрын

gonna convince my band to add this to a song lmao

$@julianfrachtman5866$

@julianfrachtman5866 3 ай бұрын

Bro that line had me 😂

@the_honey_bagel199 3 ай бұрын

For real needs to be put it a song

@alderblanco2362 3 ай бұрын

Sir, you should be on PBS, you look exactly like the kind of woodworking show host I would have grown up watching. Very clear and easy to understand, with a peaceful, cheerful tone.

@WorkshopCompanion 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words.

@afreaknamedallie1707 3 ай бұрын

You're so right! I miss those shows from the 90s!

@1freakgamer 2 ай бұрын

@WorkshopCompanion soothing voice and well spoken like the Bob Ross of woodworking.

@pcbootleger 2 ай бұрын

Be sure to read, understand, and follow all safety rules that come with your power tools

@petrino 3 ай бұрын

This man is definitely someone's favorite uncle.

@DocXango 3 ай бұрын

The shop teacher I wish I had

@jethropebs 3 ай бұрын

I made that comment to Nick a while back and his message back to me was "well, you've got me now". What a great guy and a class act.@DocXango

@christinek3122 3 ай бұрын

I'm upset every single time I watch his videos that he's not mine!!! 😢

@samboyd1828 3 ай бұрын

shit, he's my favorite uncle and I don't even know him

@da4127 3 ай бұрын

Pinocchio’s

@dcampi7597 3 ай бұрын

"if you're feeling frisky" is the best carpentry line I've heard in a long time 😂

@Wolfrich666 3 ай бұрын

well i for sure do that with sandpaper on wood...

@DagenSkagen 3 ай бұрын

Idk man, “dragging it back out of a wood chipper” is quite the burn on someone’s project. It just has that visual dimension everyone can appreciate.

@doodskie999 3 ай бұрын

This videos is: Informative: 100% Educational: 100% Doooooog!!!: 100%

@kevinvu5432 3 ай бұрын

Doooog? What are people saying these days

@prodirak 3 ай бұрын

What da dog doin

@nox6438 2 ай бұрын

@@kevinvu5432 I know this might surprise you, but language changes over time... I have no clue what the "doooog" was supposed to mean though, maybe an inside joke or something

@commentextary 2 ай бұрын

You know, a dog. Like. Like the animal...

@mihailmilev9909 2 ай бұрын

@@prodirakwoodworking

@SamlSchulze1104 3 ай бұрын

Every workshop Tutor has a memorable hair style, safety glasses, and a command of the English language for teaching.

@ChickumBurtango 3 ай бұрын

Ive known this as “easing the edges”. It’s especially necessary for proper paint adhesion on the edges.

@WorkshopCompanion 3 ай бұрын

Excellent point.

@ChickumBurtango 3 ай бұрын

@@WorkshopCompanionand excellent videos from you, sir. You have an amazing knack for explaining woodworking in a fun to watch way. Keep it up!

@WorkshopCompanion 3 ай бұрын

@@ChickumBurtango Thanks for saying.

@jacobhamilton2473 3 ай бұрын

@WorkshopCompanion I love it. "Excellent point" on a video about rounding edges. You're a pun master.

@K_man217 3 ай бұрын

I am taking a watchmaking course, I was taught that oil is pulled into the insides of corners, and repulsed by sharp outside edges of corners, but is mitigated if you radius the edge, I bet it’s the same principle!

@michellecothrun1048 3 ай бұрын

Gorgeous box! Your cute dog is acting like there is a treat inside of it!

@DontAtMeBrother 3 ай бұрын

Phrasing!

@DanVogt 3 ай бұрын

@@DontAtMeBrother phrasing?

@creepitsurreal 3 ай бұрын

I want this man to explain everything to me I don't currently understand. His voice and way of talking are lovely.

@themarlboromandalorian 3 ай бұрын

I like this guy. He's more personable than other television wood workers.

@vendomnu Ай бұрын

Showbiz has a habit of destroying the soul, if Hollyweird is anything to go by.

@stuffy2757 3 ай бұрын

I don't even woodwork I just find it interesting and he has a good way of explaining things

@daddydingus6165 3 ай бұрын

😊😊

@ludvig3242 3 ай бұрын

I’m also bored and have nothing else to do with my time

@nachiketa3629 3 ай бұрын

Someone once said to me you can tell a lot about the skill of woodworker by how well they finish their edges on finished pieces.

@Litepaw 3 ай бұрын

This feels like a very wholesome channel. I love creative people who craft and create things instead of destroying them.

@lawsonfranzmann5325 3 ай бұрын

This bloke is so happy and enthusiastic. I love to see people doing what they enjoy and helping others while they’re at it 😊

@williamk9299 3 ай бұрын

In engineering we always do this. We call it a fillet and we do this because edges like that are points of stress concentration. A rounded surface will displace a force or a load applied to it while a sharp edge is more likely to decode or fracture

@seanewing204 2 ай бұрын

Decode? What's that?

@diosdehuecomundo 3 ай бұрын

As a metal worker, it didn't even cross my mind to NOT sand down the edges 😅

@Warhamer116 2 ай бұрын

Metalworker the first time in their career when they touch cut metal that hasn't been sanded/filed: "yeah, I should get on that. Always. Where's the bandaids?"

@saltyshishkebab9447 3 ай бұрын

This video just threw me back like 17 years back to when I was watching arts'n'crafts programs on my old TV as a kid. So wholesome.

@DarkThunderism 3 ай бұрын

This man is my new shop teacher. I haven't been in school in over 8 years, but he's teaching me shop.

@sasssquatch1467 3 ай бұрын

I've been a blacksmith for 18 years, but my grandfather was a woodworker. He would have loved these videos, just as much as I do. In the smithy, we call this chamfering, it helps prevent injury and increases the life of struck ends of tools.

@asimpson164 3 ай бұрын

It's like the saying, "Game recognizes game". A true craftsman can see the skill and hard work of another craftsman even if they work in different mediums.

@lostintransit3359 3 ай бұрын

It's also called chamfering in woodworking as well, it just depends on what era and area you come from. And a person's personal preference for terminology. As a Welder, I've always called it chamfering as well.

@ThEnKcreally 3 ай бұрын

I've always wanted to blacksmith. It looks like so much fun and you get to have cool shit you made, too. What would you recommend as a good way to start? Is it as easy as finding a class to take?

@sasssquatch1467 3 ай бұрын

@@ThEnKcreally well, when I started, I didn't have access to or knowledge of any classes, there weren't any blacksmiths in my area, and KZfaq was in it's infancy. So for me, it was all trial and error based off of what little books I could find on the subject lol. My first anvil was a broken 50lb dumbbell, I had a ballpein hammer, and a pair of channel lock pliers for tongs. I built a forge with a shop vac, a pipe with holes punched in it, and some stray bricks laying at a 45° angle over the air pipe. If I had to start all over again, but with today's resources, I'd start with primitive blacksmithing videos on KZfaq, just to get a feel for it initially. You can build a forge in a hole in the ground, so long as you can blow air into it. An anvil-like object, hammer, and tongs/pliers, are easy enough to come across. But if you're serious about getting started, I'd strongly suggest watching Black Bear forge on KZfaq. He has a whole series for beginner blacksmiths who have nothing but basic household tools to start with, all the way up to having a $500 budget to buy all the tools needed to set up shop. The only thing I don't see completely eye to eye with him on is his choice in fuel, he likes gas (propane) forges, but I prefer solid fuel (coal or charcoal). That said, he has years of content for beginner smiths. He has videos on how to make just about everything at the anvil, including beginner tools from scrap metal. I wish I'd had his videos when I started.. I could have saved a lot of time, effort, money, and steel lol As you advance, you can build a more modern solid fuel forge based on the full tutorials available on KZfaq, if you so desire. You can even make your own railroad track anvil, if you can't find or afford an anvil online. As for classes, you may be able to find a local group or ABANA group online in your area.

@Scotty_Russell_Music 3 ай бұрын

I don't know if I have ever heard "forestall" used before. Fabulous. Who doesn't love a new word to your ears.

@Helios8170 3 ай бұрын

Every time I see you, I get flashbacks to watching shows like This Old House with my dad when I was a kid. I wish you the best.

@CaptainBadHorse 2 ай бұрын

I don't know who you are or where you've been, but you're the woodshop teacher i've always needed.

@ravenblackwing7888 3 ай бұрын

It's amazing how such a simple thing can save the life of a project

@blockchainbreakdown2009 3 ай бұрын

Well I have to start woodworking....This is they type of positive male role model and teacher I have needed my whole life.

@JohnJohnson-yl9of 2 ай бұрын

I’ve never had an interest in woodworking but this guy is absolutely great. You can feel his passion and excitement to possibly help somebody else’s project. So wonderful, and I love that Purple Heart wood I have a homemade knife with that as the handle from when I was little

@feyr73 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for being the mentor, uncle, father, grandfather, that teaches us about carpentry ❤ You will certainly never meet all of us, but we're all tuning in to learn, to smile, to find a little comfort.

@aykray 3 ай бұрын

I dont have a wood project but i just watched this 5 times in a row

@shakeelali20 3 ай бұрын

I didn't realize Santa ran a woodworking KZfaq channel in his spare time. Thanks for the lovely little life lesson!

@John_Notmylastname 3 ай бұрын

Man woodworking is pretty fascinating. It’s always enjoyable listening to someone knowledgeable and passionate about their craft.

@jcmeza8495 3 ай бұрын

I've been doing this for a while, It's one of the best pieces of advice I've ever been given.

@falkirk8413 3 ай бұрын

Im a heavy diesel mechanic, and i found yourself whilst scrolling through shorts, and i have to say i find your videos so wholesome i can tell you love what you do.

@NabineGabrielleMSiete 3 ай бұрын

If Bob Ross existed in woodworking, he shalt be called Wood Ross.

@ameteuraspirant 3 ай бұрын

Hey, I just wanted to say. Thanks for keeping Santa's workshop going all these years. Guys like you are the lifeblood of the industry.

@joeystratner1902 2 ай бұрын

You sir are the BEST woodworker on the planet, and beyond. Thank you for these excellent videos

@WorkshopCompanion 2 ай бұрын

Most welcome. Thank you for those kind words.

@BladeLigerV 3 ай бұрын

This is the first video I have seen. And someone who likes to make things, i am all here for wholesome woodworking tips.

@h.s.6269 3 ай бұрын

I love listening to someone who is clearly a master of their craft, no matter the craft itself. You clearly enjoy your work, and it's a joy to see. Thank you for all the great advice for people new to the craft!

@jacobtrost5048 3 ай бұрын

I've never seen nor heard of this man but I instantly love him

@kaidwyer 2 ай бұрын

How informative, with such a relaxing and matter-of-fact demeanor. My favorite kind of info is the kind you wouldn’t guess, but when you hear it you know it’s true.

@malakai2046 3 ай бұрын

No idea how this ended up on my feed, but it's 100% dead on accurate good information. Well explained and easy to understand.

@castintime6245 3 ай бұрын

I'm not a carpenter or even an enthusiast, but I love the relaxing manner and clear informative approach that makes it so great to watch. ASMR

@cedarforest 3 ай бұрын

This guy has some of the best advice on the internet for such short clips

@michaelandrade7633 3 ай бұрын

We need more of this on the internet

@Gam3Theorist 3 ай бұрын

I love how you are everything I imagined a woodcarver to be. You’ve got the looks, and you are as sweet and smart as an experienced craftsman.

@shaurmiath6719 2 ай бұрын

I can't remember when I first subscribed to you, but I wasn't interested at all in woodworking, but the way you speak *made* me interested in carpentry. There's a magic about your presentation that has me hanging on your every word.

@snackdaddy1260 3 ай бұрын

your shorts grant some much needed happiness on hard days thank you

@VirginiaRican 3 ай бұрын

Hey! This is one I already knew. Breaking the edges will also prevent them from "cutting" the finish too. As always, thanks for a great video.

@ohteddyboyo 3 ай бұрын

My Dad was a carpenter, and he died last year. This reminded me of him, and I had to go into his old workshop to smell some wood. ♥

@gabihagelstein515 3 ай бұрын

This is the first video I’ve ever seen from this man. So wholesome, I love it. I used to help my Grampa with his woodworking projects. His favorite things to make were wooden toys and birdhouses. Some of my favorite childhood memories 🥰

@gmanley146 3 ай бұрын

I've never done woodworking in my life. Subscribed!

@WorkshopCompanion 3 ай бұрын

Welcome!

@RobertNowagarski 3 ай бұрын

Dude your general disposition is so refreshing and the way you talk about something as simple as breaking a corner is wonderful

@WorkshopCompanion 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for saying.

@ZoeBateman 3 ай бұрын

I’m not a carpenter and currently have no plans to be one but this guy has such a captivating way of speaking and teaching that I can’t help but feel obliged to watch his videos

@nosauceyesrough3576 3 ай бұрын

I don’t plan on doing much woodwork in the foreseeable future but can I say sir, you have the most immaculate energy

@tinkledeath9185 3 ай бұрын

As an engineer student who has learned the pitfalls of sharp corners concentrating stresses, thank you for this psa

@trublgrl 3 ай бұрын

I don't even do woodworking, (though Carving is Fun!) but I love this man's content. It's pretty quick and so well thought out. It's got very masculine energy.

@lemongrassass 3 ай бұрын

first time seeing these shorts but i love that youtube keeps showing me so many neat people who seem so kind its really refreshing

@E.AllTheAbove 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Mr Geppetto, for your continuous words of wisdom and valuable knowledge!

@Iluvu729 3 ай бұрын

The way you speak is very in line with my own vernacular and verbage so real talk; hearing you actually reaffirms my own mannerisms and mechanisations. So thank you for making me feel less alone while also providing an actual real piece of information. Keep it up!

@arthurrusso6475 3 ай бұрын

Love this guy's attitude, can make me appreciate anything

@erikjohnsen2411 3 ай бұрын

As always I want to thank you for all your tips and tricks along with just teaching. Helped me tremendously!

@WorkshopCompanion 3 ай бұрын

Most welcome, and glad to have been of help.

@ScottPartridge-uc4iz 3 ай бұрын

Not only will the project thank you, but whoever you give that to will thank you. He's not kidding about those edges being very sharp sometimes!!! And, this guy rocks!

@dynaheart 2 ай бұрын

This explains so many things! So many splinters that could've been avoided

@shinygems739 2 ай бұрын

You're the Bob Ross of woodworking and I'm here for it

@EddieTheH 3 ай бұрын

This guy reminds me of Neelix off Star Trek. His positive outlook is infectious! Like a human anti-depressant!

@malcolmferguson2771 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant tuition. In addition when any coating is applied to sharp edges, surface tension within varnish/polish/paint, will cause the fluid to ‘shrink’ away from an unbroken edge leaving it exposed.

@Doooomed360 24 күн бұрын

The Bob Ross of woodworking. His videos are fun to watch.

@christiffany705 3 ай бұрын

This man is the Bob Ross of woodworking! Love his videos.

@Doofindork 3 ай бұрын

I could listen to this man talk forever. ❤

@GenuinelyHorriblePerson 3 ай бұрын

This guy's got a really cool look. I'd listen to anything he has to say, love the enthusiasm

@cryptocred5754 2 ай бұрын

I hope this man never dies. If he does, make his wood shop a museum

@MrPatchPlays 3 ай бұрын

We need more of this guy in the world.

@AlexDeSart1130 3 ай бұрын

I’ve never had this guy on my algorithm before, but I love the music, tone, and vibe. I’m no woodworker and have little use for your content myself, but you give off “if Ron Swanson was Santa” energy! And I enjoy you 😊😊😊

@niagara6015 Ай бұрын

Cute doggo 🐶 😍

@simontimbrell4018 3 ай бұрын

This guy’s videos are superb but I guess I shouldn’t expect any less from a man who can build a wooden boy that comes to life!

@lazzynomad 3 ай бұрын

This guy is great. He has a naturally enjoyable voice, and his diction is great.

@Ikdulo 3 ай бұрын

Like a very kind, passionate, shop teacher.

@aarongreer7621 3 ай бұрын

This man is a treasure. A wealth of both woodworking knowledge and wholesome content. Many thanks for this fun and informational tip video.

@WorkshopCompanion 3 ай бұрын

Most welcome.

@SomeoneNamedBob. 3 ай бұрын

Very informative and well edited video 10/10

@reklaminis 3 ай бұрын

The way he speaks, I believe every single word he says and I love it

@greentube25 3 ай бұрын

I’ve been sad all day and this one little video about sanding edges of wood made me 😊

@dreadnaught7874 2 ай бұрын

As a painter, yes! I am constantly trying to get cabinet makers to do this. Yes, sharp edges SEEM fine, but they get absolutely destroyed.

@smit816 Күн бұрын

2 subjects per sentence. Great info. This guy is cooking.

@HopeLandis267 3 ай бұрын

He seems so genuine.

@citystars1117 2 ай бұрын

This guy is absolutely incredible, it’s like if mister rogers met woodworker.

@guilhermerafaelzimermann4196 2 ай бұрын

Thank you carpentry guy, if i ever get into carpentry i will keep your videos in mind Gotta love watching someone who is passionate about their craft

@WorkshopCompanion 2 ай бұрын

Most welcome.

@davew972 3 ай бұрын

I have never made something out of wood. I do not plan on it, but I will keep watching any video you have.

@timothyholton1075 3 ай бұрын

I love these videos. I remember watching woodworking videos on public access as a kid with guys very reminiscent of this gentleman and I've forgotten how much I enjoyed those as a kid

@olympian543 3 ай бұрын

This is the first video I’ve ever seen from you but it certainly won’t be the last. You seem absolutely delightful to watch.

@WorkshopCompanion 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for saying.

@TraceyAOK 3 ай бұрын

I love the KZfaq algorithm for bringing you to me.

@chromesans2906 3 ай бұрын

Your voice is so soothing imo. I wish I had a grandpa like you

@tylermiller8142 3 ай бұрын

As a former machinist and currently QC Tech, and a polisher for a dad, we both thank you for your service 😂

@Jrpyify 2 ай бұрын

I don't know how Wood Neelix ended up in my feed, but I'm glad.

@CaGirl93003 3 ай бұрын

We don’t call that “breaking” the edges, we call it “easing” the edges - but whatever term you use, this is 💯 correct. 👍🏻

@shurikentuna 3 ай бұрын

You are a character. Wow. The looks. The voice. It's screaming woodworker.

@Espedals 3 ай бұрын

I have no choice, I must subscribe. You have taught me more about woodworking in hours than half a lifetime has.

@waynesmith7410 3 ай бұрын

My Dad, a master cabinet maker called this arrising the edges. His furniture still takes pride of place in many a home. RIP Dad

@uuu12343 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your absolutely outstanding tips on woodworking magic, Professor Flitwick!

@Sainsburys_Femboy 3 ай бұрын

I aspire to be as wholesome as this man

@Sadstone11 3 ай бұрын

Why do you look like a mad scientist that specializes in wood-working. It fits to well with what I’m learning from you.