Being a bit dyslexic, I measure thrice, cut twice and discard because I built the whole thing backwards.

I don’t call it making a mistake. I call it cutting the perfect sized board for a future project.

This is the most concise, no nonsense, perfect tips for getting started woodworking. Been at it for 30 yrs and this breaks down all the basics that takes experience to learn. Love the breakdown, love your organized shop, and love the no BS presentation. Thank you for taking the time to share. That was one heck of a kickback, hope that one never actually happens!

Rarely have I come across a video such as this. It is 13:19 long, not a second wasted, not a word too many. Wonderful!

Very realistic reenactment of a kickback in the face :)

I'm an experienced woodworker but I still loved this video. You are an amazing presenter. Keep up the great work.

I know it's not the topic du jour, but I like the simplicity and functionality of your shop organization. A tidy shop is a safe and productive shop.

A well presented quick list of all the mistakes and misconceptions a newbie will encounter. Save yourself 1-2 years of headaches and take notes people, this is gold!

One of the best wood working videos I've ever seen, thank you.

I've found this simple rule for router direction easy to remember: With your right hand, point your thumb at the edge, and your forefinger will point the way you should move the router Love your videos--thank you! You do a great job of balancing being succinct with providing us with just the right amount of information. Plus, you explain in a way that most everyone can understand. Lastly, you use tools that most of us can afford 👍

Concise, clear, straight to the point, without narcissistic and unrelated story telling bla bla... As a beginner (and for my own taste+needs), I highly value such tutorials. Thank you very much, subscribed.

Loved this. Been woodworking for 40 years and still went "Oh sh!t, why don't I do that anymore?" Everyone should be made to watch this video at least once before ever picking up a saw.

Good basic reminders even for those of us that have been doing it for awhile! Thanks Marie.

This is the most realistic for beginners I’ve seen. I watch tips and tricks all the time, but I’m not a beginner by any means. Most videos like this I come across are too advanced and don’t explain the basics. There’s a couple tips in here that I haven’t seen in any video I’ve ever watched so great work.

I have watched hundreds of woodworking videos and this is the first I've seen that explains about calculating the board feet so easily. Also haven't heard about the closed grain and open grain before. Thanks much. Subscribed!

As someone who has only taken woodworking in a highschool class, I'm really happy with how much of this I knew. I guess that class was informative after all

Straightforward advice from someone you can tell knows what they're talking about. Perfect.

This is a must see video for all beginner woodworkers!

It never hurts to go over the basics no matter how long you have been woodworking. Nice Video Thank you Marie.

All the basics I needed to know when I started woodworking in just 13 minutes. Plus, I've been struggling with cross cutting using mitre saw and circular saw due to not being sure where to place the blade. Now I know! How much frustration this will save me from now on.

Those were really good tips for beginners. I remember building some drawer fronts for the first time and didn’t consider the blade kerf and had some measurements I couldn’t figure out lol. It all worked out but it’s something new wood workers would never think of, I know I didn’t at the time. Thanks for the video.

Thanks for explaining the method to calculate board feet. Any other person who talked about that just glanced over it, or talked over my head. So thank you

This is awesome for beginners, thank you! I'm sure this would make a great serie if you ever had more basic tips like these :)

Oh my god, the storage of your sandpaper and drills are so satisfying. As a new woodworker, I appreciate your knowledge

I didn't learn anything new, but I must say I'm very impressed by your common sense tips. Keep up the great work.

Great guide for beginners! Only thing that I’d add is when you’re “Measuring twice”, try to always use the same measuring device. Especially if you are trying to work in tight tolerances. I’ve seen tape measures that are off by a mm up to even 1/16”. All it takes is a measurement being just a little off (add maybe marking it slightly shy as well) and it can be frustrating. When I get a new tape measure in my shop, I always check it against others. Keep up the great content! Edited for spelling & grammar

The dramatic reenactment of the kickback effect was the most compelling argument for both the need for safety in the workshop and for the support of the arts! Bravo! ❤

I'm teaching my daughter and this is going to be very handy! TX!

All good tips and "rules". Like your "dramatic effects". Keep'em coming! !! !!!

Thank you for taking the time to produce this.

That was very useful. Thanks ❤

I truly enjoyed your carpentry class very much, and to think that my Dad wanted to teach me; but when you're young, lazy, and a rebel, all you want to do is to fly away. However, he did show me a few things. After watching your video, I'm starting to become interested. Guess what? Now I miss my Dad, and I wish he was here; to share it with him. I retired 1 1/2 years ago, and now I got to find me a habit; or I'll go stir crazy.Thank you very much. I truly appreciated it.

Excellent vid teacher!

You hit the nail right on the head. Very important & essential precautions , especially safety matters . Thanks

excellent tips for beginner woodworkers! thanks

Excellent summary!

I am a complete noob to woodworking, and although I knew most of these, you caught me with a couple. Thanks!

Great summary. Love your direct and clear presentation style.

LOL 2x4's Lowes got sued over that. We had to lable the actual dementions on the racks. Great video as always.

Very helpful info.... thank you.

Interesting, thanks!👍

This would be so helpful for beginners and a good refresher for more experienced woodworkers! Thanks for sharing. I always enjoy your video's!!!

Excellent refresher on some of the items we take for granted. Thank you!

Thanks a bunch, Marie! Really valuable tips! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

Excellent tips and info. And thanks for the encouragement to get a respirator.

Great video. I like the clear presentation with not too many over the top moves and edits. Thank you, very useful

I like your sanding disc set up! Nicely organized

The kerf tripped me up in the beginning. Took me a few expensive errors before i figured it out.

It has been many a year since I did woodworking, it is a hobby I am thinking of returning too some time very soon. So your video is very helpful. Also, your working area looks very well organised, safe, and easy to navigate.

nice explanation ... good beginner video

Very informative! I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone breakdown softwood and hardwood, as well as, sanding. Like you just did. Good job 👍

Nice review. Goes on the " must watch list" for annual woodworker's training list

Great video for beginners, thank you!

Great video. I'm glad you put "Wood Moves" as #1. And I always appreciate your wise words on safety and PPE. Just as an interesting side note, larch (aka tamarack) is classified as a softwood but is used for end-grain cutting boards. But that's really getting into the weeds. Your point is 100% valid - don't use soft woods for cutting boards.

I just kick started my mid life crisis and decided to get into woodworking. This is a great channel.

Great video, didn’t realize I take everything for granted, not realizing

Genuinely stoked to have come across this video. I’ve been playin’ and pawin’ at woodworking for 3 years now, and after digesting these invaluable tips, I feel so much more adequately equipped to tackle complex projects and make those pricier, stress-inducing cuts with confidence (and accuracy, I hope). I come from a family of carpenters-all male-and as a female just kinda dippin’ my bits into the woodworking scene and learning as I go, I find it encouraging to come across an established woman professional who is articulate, knowledgeable, and highly skilled..but doesn’t take herself *too* seriously. 😅😅 So anyway-Thanks!

Very useful. Thank you.

Fantastic video. It brought me back when I worked in a woodshop in the 1980’s. I particularly enjoyed the security part. Keep up the good work.

Thank you! Everything you said is very important for me and for every beginner carpenter. I really found a lot of information in this video, which I could not find elsewhere.

OK dokey....SUBSCRIBED. No nonsense and quality production. Bravo. I am about to begin my personal journey in to the art of woodmaking. Your information is gold. Need all the tips and guidance I can get.

Thank you for being straight to the point. The humour's always a welcomed touch. 👍

Excellent summary. Learned some good rules and had some other rules confirmed!

great video thanks for shearing

Great tips!

Great summary of a _LOT_ of basics, saving a whole bunch of nerves ... and projects! 🏆🙏🏻

Good to see a well organized shopfloor! :)

Good job thanks please greetings from Ghana

Thanks for the refresher course, much of which I knew but it is never something to take for granted. Nice job.

Thank you for the information. I’m new to woodworking so I found the info very helpful

I miss machines like this. Thank you so much for this amazing look inside. Just one thing in Australia we would call the “Shooter” the “Launcher” and the “Return Shoot “ the “Shooter”

Hi, I'm from Costa Rica. This type of tips teaches us really good. Thank you for those videos!

Thanks for this. I think I knew your tips already, but I really loved your broom bristle analogy to demonstrate the rip v. cross cut grain. Also, there's never any harm in being reminded!

Many good tidbits here. As a newbie, this is great to have. Thanks.

great vid... thank for the knowledge

Thank you so much for posting this! I have two toddlers and I keep thinking “I could make this instead of buying it” and then remember I’ve never actually assembled with wood so now I’m researching because robots were easy in high school and I like to tinker. 😅😂

One of the most useful videos I've run across in a long time. Especially calculating board feet and the 50% rule on sandpaper. Thank you!

This is mostly good starter tips, but I would say: At the beginning you suggest you should strengthen a joint with a biscuit joiner. This isn't a great idea. The traditional biscuit joiner helps align boards but doesn't provide the mechanical strength to improve the joint. It's not much stronger than the butt joint. There are more expensive Joiners like the Lamello which can accomplish this and do some other fancy connections, but these aren't the biscuits you show here. (And interestingly enough a proper butt joint isn't as weak as people think, but it's still weak compared to even the easiest of other joints, and that's only if you do it properly. A butt joint that's not perfectly connected is nearly worthless, and the butt joint has no way to help you get connected better). Once you get used to it, changing the blade on a SawStop is easy. (Eventually even switching brakes is easy) If you're ripping thick wood on the table saw I strongly recommend getting a Ripping blade and having it ready. Your life will be easier. I would also say with the measuring that if you're still working on the final measurements, and if it's possible, it's better to error on the side of leaving too much material in a cut than too little. You can almost always cut more after a cut, but you can never cut less. If you're using a tool which allows you to adjust and repeat, like a miter saw with stops, you should almost certainly take what you think is right and add just a little bit extra in case the fit is bad.

Very thorough and helpful tips! I've been amateur woodworking for several years and a lot of these tips were either new to me or clarified. Thanks!

that's right, very concise and not alot of extra talk. Love it as i am new and trying to learn more about different woodworking. Thank you and keep it coming.

Great, greetings from México

Always love your videos! This one is info packed! Thanks!

This is hands down the best guide I've ever seen thank you so much!

Pretty nice video. It will help a lot of people who are just starting...

Your videos are always full of good information, I love the way you share the details

Wow!!! I’m just starting with woodworking and have been watching tons of KZfaq videos tiger started. Yours is the first one to explain any of these basics. Thank you so much!!!

Really great work. You explain things so well. Thank you.

Very useful all this thanks for sharing 🙏

Thank you, I’m a beginner and I appreciate the depth and detail.

Thank you. I appreciate you!

Great video, thank you for sharing! I had no idea about the board feet, it makes so much sense.

Very nice video. I've been doing this stuff since I was a kid, but it's always nice to be reminded of the basics. A question: How about some wearable merch? I'd love a DIY Montreal t-shirt or other items.

Super informative! Thanks a lot 👍

Da best woodworking basics to the point video I've seen so far

Great tips! thank you

Great tips, tricks, reminders, & visualizations (especially the broom.) Your kickback simulation deserves an Oscar nomination :) !

Excellent video, many good tips, Thanks.

Amazing stuff!! very good

Great tips! Very clearly presented! Well done!

Good video. Always good to refresh yourself on the basics. Thanks!