Making an Advent Calendar Part 1

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2 жыл бұрын

On this week's show, I bring you part 1 of a 2 part series where I demonstrate how to make a fun advent calendar for your home. I hope that you enjoy the show.
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@CL-we8tn 2 жыл бұрын

I dont understand woodworking. I looked through KZfaq for a ship in a bottle video and picked you. I'm so glad I did. I still don't understand a darn thing, but watching a master craftsman at work is pure artistry, it's always beautiful. I'm subscribed and staying, I will never make a project and the workshop tour was 🥴😱💅🤳👀🙈😱😳🤯 scary, but thank you for your magnificent work. I really enjoy your channel.

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the kind words Colleen. I hope that one day, you will consider giving some of these projects a try. I would highly recommend trying to make a ship in a bottle. There are very little tools required and the level of self satisfaction that they provide is astronomical. I hope you continue to enjoy the show and if you ever have any suggestions or requests as to something you would like to see made, please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks for tuning in

@JimLambier 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really looking forward to seeing how this turns out. From the thumbnail, it looks like it is going to be great. I really appreciate how your seasonal projects are presented with enough time for your viewers to follow along and try building them. I also like the smaller projects that don't require a fortune to build.

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 жыл бұрын

Truth be told Jim, I actually made this last Christmas and didn't leave enough time to be able to post it and give time to make it so I delayed it's posting until this year to give folks enough time to make the project. I hope you like the final project as much as I do. Thanks for tuning in to the show sir and for taking the time to leave the kind words.

@johnoerter2883 2 жыл бұрын

As a pastor I love this! Thank you

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear John. I hope you will enjoy part two of the series and who knows, possibly make one yourself. Thanks for tuning in to the show. All the best to you and yours.

@johnoerter2883 2 жыл бұрын

@@acutabove_woodworkings yup, on my do list.

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnoerter2883 I'd love to see your version of the project.

@Thom4123 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure if I’ll have time this year but definitely going to build. Brings back great memories we have always had a advent calendar and then when we started having children my wife and I kept the tradition. This will make our children so happy and we can fill it with fun things other than just chocolates, all though chocolate is good too lol. Thank You. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you do make one of these Thom. We also have had advent calendars for as long as I can remember and this one will be a welcome addition for my granddaughter to have fun with at Gramma and Pop's house. Good luck with your project and thanks for tuning in.

@adbiz6893 Жыл бұрын

Pretty cool! ❤️

@acutabove_woodworkings Жыл бұрын

Glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in.

@paulsmessyworkshop 2 жыл бұрын

Kenny, been busy but finally got around to watching Part one. This is an exciting build, one mistake and it is a search for additional wood. This is fun to watch with all the little parts. Looking forward to Part two.

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 жыл бұрын

Well I hope that you continue to enjoy this series Paul. This one was fun to make and although a little frustrating at times, the final product was well worth the effort it took to make it. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for the kind words on the project.

@TheFalconJetDriver 2 жыл бұрын

Nice project! It is great to see a tradition carrying on. 😁🛫

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 жыл бұрын

Glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in this week.

@bobwebberkc 2 жыл бұрын

This way cool. Love the doors! Look forward ton next week!

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 жыл бұрын

Glad that you liked it Bob. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

@joelcopeland3018 2 жыл бұрын

This looks great and I can't wait for part 2....

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 жыл бұрын

Well I hope that part 2 doesn't disappoint Joel. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

@randysmith3828 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for part two, this is a really neat project.

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 жыл бұрын

Glad that you like it Randy. I am hoping that it will become a family tradition for the grandchildren when they come to Gramma and Pop's house. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

@randysmith3828 2 жыл бұрын

@@acutabove_woodworkings I’m sure it will be, sounds like the grandchildren love coming over to grand mom and pops.

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 жыл бұрын

@@randysmith3828 it's a fun place. Pop's a bit of a nut though. LOL.

@hansdegroot8549 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and great project. Thanks for sharing. I've often been thinking of making a wooden advent calendar but I never came to that. So maybe now is the time to start. In spring we we'll have our first grandchild. Till she'll be three or four years old I should be able to complete it. Your detailed video for sure helps with it. The process isn't very difficult, it seems. But one has to make it very carefully and precisely. There are many opportunities to make mistakes.

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 жыл бұрын

Mistakes are all part of woodworking Hans and while we have to be careful, as long as we learn from the mistakes, they were worth making. I hope you do try this project. It was a lot of fun and the results were awesome. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

@michaelmarchione3408 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That is quite the nice project. You gave a very good informative video of this project. It is always good to hear from you the pitfalls is you don't pay attention. Marking is always critical, especially on smaller pieces. Enjoyed and looking forward to part 2. Take care!

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 жыл бұрын

Mistakes happen Michael. As long as we learn from them, they are no big deal. Thanks for tuning in to the show. I appreciate the kind words.

@barryroberts6470 2 жыл бұрын

A very interesting video to watch Kenny, looking forward to seeing part 2. Stay Safe, Barry (ENG)

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy part 2 and find it just as interesting Barry. Thanks for tuning in to the show this week.

@markduggan3451 2 жыл бұрын

My grandson is going to have one of those, maybe for next year (he's only a week old).

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 жыл бұрын

Well I hope he enjoys it Mark. It's definitely a lot of fun to make and even more fun to watch the children open them up. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

@mikesimmons7539 2 жыл бұрын

This is great . I will have to give it a try , you make it look so easy ( I'll probably pull my hair out and say how did he do it ? ) . Thank you so much for all the projects you share it is kind of you to do so . Thanks

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Mike. I hope that your project is a success and that you enjoy making it. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

@PPerquin 2 жыл бұрын

After watching this I thought "Yep, gotta make a few for the grandkids!"... then found pretty much the same in the seasonal section of a local store. While homemade smacks of well earned bragging rights, it's hard to justify all the work for something that sells for about $50. It was such a disappointment to see and I thought 'Someone stole Kenny's idea and is profiting from it!" Still, I'm going to watch for next weeks show. I want the bragging rights! Cheers and thanks Kenny!

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 жыл бұрын

While you are right that you can find one similar to this and purchase it for about $50, the quality between the two is night and day with one, being cheap and mass produced and the other being made with care and made to last. It's a fun project either way Phin. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

@PPerquin 2 жыл бұрын

@@acutabove_woodworkings Agreed! I will be making a version of yours, and adding a door for Christmas Day.

@steveferguson1232 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for part two. Will you offer plans?

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 жыл бұрын

There will be no plans for this one Steve. This is a fairly simple build that can easily be reproduced by following along with the show. Sorry about that. Thanks for tuning in sir. It's very much appreciated.

@robertprosser7648 Жыл бұрын

Love this Advent Calendar. Currently making 4 of these for the grandchildren. Can I ask what you use for the door hinge dowel ? Is it wood or metal ?

@acutabove_woodworkings Жыл бұрын

The door hinge dowels are wood Robert. Due to their length and their shear strength, it would take a lot of force to be able to break one of them. This year will be the 3rd year of use for this advent in my house and I can say that it is still going strong and still looking great. I'd love to see your advents when you are done. Please feel free to send me some photos. Thanks fort tuning in to the show and good luck on your projects.

@robertprosser7648 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply. I will send some photos when they're done. 🤞

@janinebean4276 8 ай бұрын

I would love to try doing this once I get a bit more experience! definitely saving this project. If we wanted to make this with solid wood what would you recommend?

@acutabove_woodworkings 8 ай бұрын

It can be made of any solid wood Janine. A hardwood is best for this type of project. Maple, poplar, walnut etc. I would stay away from soft woods like pine and basswood though. They may not have the longevity that you would prefer. Thanks for tuning in and good luck on your project.

@janinebean4276 8 ай бұрын

thank you! I kind of want to make some of these as gifts that can be around for a long time like an heirloom. one day!@@acutabove_woodworkings

@scottmorris4914 2 жыл бұрын

I like it!. What are your thoughts about using 1/4” Baltic Birch? I am not an MDF fan, but it would be fine for this project. I like the idea of doors, rather than drawers. I have seen some where they built 23 little drawers. You mentioned that you had some improvements over the one you saw. Did you mention the improvements? Or did I miss them in your narrative?

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 жыл бұрын

1/4" birch plywood would be just fine Scott. Absolutely nothing wrong with that choice at all. As for the "improvements", I don't think I did mention them but the original didn't have a larger door for the 24th, the base wasn't shaped to be like "snow", there were no lights, the front of the house was just flat with no dimension at all. Basically, mine is much more detailed and festive. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

@scottmorris4914 2 жыл бұрын

@@acutabove_woodworkings some great improvements.

@mariannedeangelo2319 7 ай бұрын

Love this!! Great job. 👍🏻 Where do you get the hinge pins? I can’t find them. 😔

@RichardMartin-vr8ug 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea a must for my 30yr old daughter and 2yr old granddaughter. Are you going to do any plans??

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 жыл бұрын

I will not be offering any plans for this one Richard. It is a fairly simple build that can easily be reproduced by following the directions on the show. Sorry about that. Good luck with your project and if you have any questions along the way, I'd be more than happy to help out if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

@RichardMartin-vr8ug 2 жыл бұрын

@@acutabove_woodworkings no problem I am sure I can figure it out 😉

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 жыл бұрын

@@RichardMartin-vr8ug If I can, you can.

@RichardMartin-vr8ug 2 жыл бұрын

@@acutabove_woodworkings quick question, do the fairy lights need hot glue or could I use clear gun adhesive / mastic - thanks

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 жыл бұрын

@@RichardMartin-vr8ug You can use any kind of adhesive that you have. I just used the hot glue gun because it was convenient and fast. I hope this helps.

@normanjoy6390 Жыл бұрын

What depth did you use?

@acutabove_woodworkings Жыл бұрын

At 2:36 into the video Norman, I state that I cut the strips of the house to be 2" wide. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.

@iplayzthegames6968 Жыл бұрын

I used to somewhat defend imperial but this video has fully put me off it

@acutabove_woodworkings Жыл бұрын

This project is easily made using metric. Imperial can be daunting at times but it's what I'm used to. Thanks for tuning in.

@charlesmerrifield1734 2 жыл бұрын

sorry you lost me at mdf

@acutabove_woodworkings 2 жыл бұрын

If MDF isn't your favourite stuff to work with, this idea would work just as well with any other species of wood. Using (or not using) MDF will not make or break this project. It the idea and the concept I demonstrate here, not the stock choice. Thanks for tuning in to the show.