"A learning video for a future project" is probably the key take-away for 90% of Next Level Carpentry videos so it always makes my day when a viewer like you 'gets it', Bob... thanks for watching and commenting on this one! I'm sure such a mindset serves you well in woodworking AND life. 😎 Best, Matt

I used to be one of those "non-woodworkers". Always wondered at flea markets why old guys would charge so much for nice wooden cutting boards, for example. Now, I'm an old guy and pretend to be a woodworker (learn something new every time I hit the shop). I fully get it now. Wish I had that sense 45 years ago as a know it all teen. What's that saying, "if I knew then what I know now...". Problem is, I aint done learnin'. Not even close.

To be honest is kind of easy , i started woodworking almost a year ago and to be honest anyone can do most of the things such patterned woodword and cutting boards if you just pay atention and don't speed up , woodworking only start to get complicated if you wanna make cabinets and more complex stuff ! Most pf the price on those markets are just the guys chargging for experience, if a guy who started yesterday did the same cutting boards they wuld charge almost no more the woods and glue and minimum wage for the job!

@@arthurdeleniq it may be easy if you have all the tools and machines but if you notice all of those things cost quite a bit of money. Are you a wood worker? Sounds like you are this older commenter when he was young. There's alot that goes even into just a cutting board especially when you don't have a big fancy shop with top of line tools or where your a master of the trade. This guy has all that and look how much time and effort it took him. I try to not underestimate or undervalue ppls work. Have a great day sir and try to put your self in other ppls shoes.

@@danhartman9087 non of us ever are sir. I applaud your endeavors to continue learning and don't listen to those who still have much more to learn. I bet your peices are very nice. I hope you have a wonderful day!

@@anni5385 ​ I am one of those who has much more to learn! I'm just a 16 year old - 64 year old!!! LOL!!! Cars and engines were always my passion from late 1960s to early 2010s. Don't like doing cars now (though I still take care of mine) what with all the computers, electronics and such. Picked up woodworking in 2014 watching my contractor son-in-law and never looked back. At first, I made a lot of "firewood", but as time goes by, getting a little better each time. Still have tons to learn and try. I have modest power tools. Would still like a planer and jointer but don't have the funds at the moment nor the space in an already overcrowded garage. Still - that is my "man cave" and my place to retreat to when time allows. What I find out is that, the more I learn, the more I know, which means I have more questions, and find out just how much I don't know. The learning curve continues! I only make things for my wife and I, and my kids and grandkids. That's sufficient for me; not worried about making any profit. I do not have enough confidence in my own work to do that. I am very critical of my own work, and see every error, imperfection - but do try and learn from those things. The power tools I do have are modest models, and I've long since found out that while really nice tools do make some difference, it's what you do with them, how you use them, how you tune them up, how you take care of them, and so forth - that determines the quality of your work. I see proof of this watching many woodworkers with tools (especially some European woodworkers) with far less than I have - and they turn out absolutely beautiful pieces. I try and learn from that!

Karri - from south west of Western Australia (my backyard)🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

Thanks for commenting Greg it's cool to know you checked out the video. Making objects like these are definitely more of a brain Bender looking through the windshield than they are looking at them in the rearview mirror but the transition from possibility to actuality is always a great journey. I still have a couple chunks of that Karri wood with your name on them assuming you are still interested after seeing how split up some of the pieces are? Best, Matt

Electrickery... LOL 😂😂😎

Thanks for watching and commenting. If you are interested and learning more about cutting complex and tricky compound angles check out the Obelisk trellis build video series here on Next Level carpentry... it's a three-part series I did some time back and it has some very interesting and complex fixtures in it. As I say in the video it kind of caught me off-guard but it was quite satisfying to complete the project with the use of those fixtures. Experience tells me that mastering fixtures like these are things you need to advance from experienced carpenter to master and I've long felt it well worth the time and effort it takes to build your skill-set. Best, Matt

Thanks Chris... there's more to come so stay tuned! 👍😎

Always gotta add a little something there at the end! 😉😎

Thanks Clem! Best, Matt

Thanks for that compliment Philip... I know it's a lot to ask viewers to spend an hour on a single video when, compared to tic-tok, it's an eternity so I really appreciate it! Best, Matt

I appreciate your assessment and compliment Matt... it's a bit unfortunate but, in the world of KZfaq, flashy video production tends to trump content quality and suffers for it but I realize that's Entertainment which makes me appreciate viewers like yourself all the more! Best, Matt

@@NextLevelCarpentry And I, creators like you. You actually take the time go in into the nitty gritty details that separate a carpenter from a hobbyist. I will be referencing your channel alot as I build my very own cabinet shop in the coming months. I have never had the chance to have complete control of a new workshop before and I'm so glad I can watch your videos and learn some things that I was never taught by my supervisors or my Dad. We always did general construction with my cabinets being nice little side feature, but now they will be the main event 😊

@@mattlofgren1497 how cool... I'm excited for you as you build out that cabinet shop and head down a new Road in your woodworking career. I think you'll find the background skill-set you have will serve you well as you transition into primarily cabinets as I made that transition in a remotely similar fashion at one point. I know nothing about you or your background but my standing advice is to work on a pay-as-you-go plan as much as you can making sure that each new piece of equipment is paying its own way. I always offer that bit of insight because it makes me sad to see someone who is under capitalized get in so deep that they end up just buying themselves a really poor paying job which leads to burnout. I sincerely wish you well in all your endeavors! Best, Matt

Absolutely indispensable is absolutely correct! Glad to know you're a fan after a few years. BTW have you had need for and tried any of the colored varieties? I don't use them a lot or use them often but when I do need them there as indispensable as the other types. Thanks for watching and commenting... Best, Matt

You would be surprised how practical these kinds of projects can be. Ever heard of tapering? Legs of tables and chairs can be tapered with a variety of angles between roughly 2 up to say 5 degrees. And sometimes these angles are different, like outer side of the leg 2 degrees, inner side 5 degrees. See these as practise pieces for the more intricate furniture making.

Thanks for setting aside dedicated time to watch the whole video Robert... I know it's a lot to ask of viewers so I really appreciate when someone appreciates it😁😎. I think you will really like gel Polly especially on highly figured wood like that maple. I used it on the pallet wood door you see in my shop which demonstrates how much I like it for beautiful wood. Really brings out the figure in the wood plus it feels just plain wonderful over properly sanded wood. In addition it has a wholesome Woodshop aroma and is nearly foolproof to apply. Best, Matt

Thanks Mr Bowman... they're fun to make too! As it turns out the Karri is too temperamental for making much else because it warps, twists and cracks when cut thinner. I think it has to do with a century in a mineshaft because the same species properly dried and cured makes beautiful furniture and millwork. Best, Matt

Thx James!

If antiprism is actually a word then you just taught me something new. Even if you just made it up like the various names I made up I think it still sounds legit and I may use it anyways😎

I have viewers like you in mind Keith when I add those little Snippets at the end... thanks for watching all the way to the end and commenting!

You read my mind in that the Obelisk top will live on as a paperweight on my desk... 😎

Yeah I got lucky this time because the little clear plastic case I keep the coin in was a perfect press fit in that one and three-quarter inch diameter hole. In addition it is a true 1 ounce bullion coin and I didn't really want to get fingerprints or glue on it either so that made me extra happy with the way it worked out...

Thx Chipshot... glad you were able to check out this video and it's nice to see a comment from you! Hope you are having an enjoyable summer? Best, Matt

...some 100 year old timbers from a mine, a bunch of time, and... 😉😎 Sorry, I kind of take the essentials for granted... hope you're able to have a shop someday if it's on your bucket list Daniel! Best, Matt

Glad to hear it Rocky Top... it's a fun/challenging little project although I'm not sure it's as enjoyable to everyone as much as for woodworkers like you and I 😎

Thanks for mentioning that as I wondered if anybody even noticed... 😁

..this piece most likely from a mineshaft around Kalgoorlie..beautiful native hardwood.

All three ends... I really have devolved to that haven't I 😔😁😎 Thanks for a kind comment and optimistic review.... viewers like yourself give me hope for hitting that 500k Mark someday so I really appreciate it! Best, Matt

You're sure welcome Floyd... I think you'll find it a challenging little project made extra fun when you get to show off the finished pieces to folks who are amazed by them... Best, Matt

You're certainly welcome to the new words... you notice I kept changing the term throughout the video but maybe not that I settled on 'whathehexagon' at the end. I wish I'd thought of it at the beginning but it sort of evolved as I went along... have fun! Best, Matt

I am going to stop by a designers retail shop and see if she agrees with you that those obelisks would sell and if she does I think I might follow that suggestion and make a batch😁😎

You and I may be two of the few who think so but I do appreciate you saying so! 😉😎

Is a fun project and if you are like me you'll end up making more than one once you get set up and get going... make sure to keep your roll of spec tape Handy! 😎

You're sure welcome... good luck with your project! Sounds like you'll be able to adapt the process for the specific dimensions you need to end up with? 😁😎

Thanks for watching and commenting on this one! Best, Matt

Thanks for watching and commenting... especially in light of your slammed schedule today/this week! BTW Do you realize it's been right at a year since Projex (you) created the Seams Impossible Tube Troll icon for us? Have a great week! Best, Matt

A 60-degree vblock should do the trick for you... if you watch the pyramid puzzle video I linked to you will see that it works regardless of the size of the triangular piece. Hope your cutting board project goes well and feel free to post a link to a photo if you care to. Best, Matt

Thanks Steve... not sure if you're a regular NLC viewer but this video from awhile back is in the same vein: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ap-EldmbvLnOpqc.html Best, Matt

Love my old De-Walt... wish I could buy another brand new one just like it! 😁

Hey thanks for the comment Chris I'm glad you were able to watch the video and liked it! Best, Matt

For sure, Michael!! Best, Matt

Not sure what an 'old Alms house' is but think these are a great way to show off beautiful wood with a story behind it. Hope your project goes well! Best, Matt

@@NextLevelCarpentry Alms houses were built for the people who couldn't work and had no money. If you saw the cartoon Robin Hood film, when Robin was pretending to be a blind begger he was saying "Alms for the poor" or basically basically "money for the poor". It's a really old English word. So the house is basically really old and used to be an Alms house..... it was actually 4 Alms houses each with 1 room until it was converted and modernised. Hope that explanation makes sense 👍

@@Zogg1281 I'm familiar with the 'alms for the poor' phrase but now understand the connection between it and homes... quite interesting! Getting really old wood from one sounds like a rewarding adventure... might be some real treasure awaiting you! Old growth wood is usually amazing to behold... Best, Matt

Thanks for watching and commenting Rick.. I do apologize for infecting you with a desire to make an obelisk or two😎 If you contact me through patreon I'll see if there isn't something I can do about the Obelisk giveaway you suggest...

@@NextLevelCarpentry speaking of Patreon....I am one of your patrons but I am not getting the emails anymore saying you've posted a patreon video. Have you not been posting or is something else wrong? And, thanks as always for getting back to me.

@@rickcimino743 The last patron only video was the snowguard/jobsite tour... did you catch that one? I've not posted since but there could easily be some other glitch with Patreon.

@@NextLevelCarpentry yea I saw that one thank you again.

@@rickcimino743 Good to know you're not left out of the loop. I'm working on editing a fun little demolition time lapse that I hope to release for Patrons this week... keep an eye out for it? And ping me over at Patreon about obelisks😉

If there was a college that offered a course in awesome alliterations it occurs to me that you would be the perfect polished professional professor! 😂

They're fun to make and cool to have around... hope you get a chance to make some, especially now that that you have a thickness planer! Best, Matt

@@NextLevelCarpentry I will for sure 👍🏻😀 Peace, Luca .

@@JunkWorkshop It's almost midnight, Wednesday September 15th here... I'm just wrapping up a bit of paperwork before calling it a day... you're probably just having lunch, right?😎

@@NextLevelCarpentry 8:47 am of the 16 here. I’m making some wood chips and man’s glitters on a job site. Good night Clint.

Yes, please. How to do scarfing. I saw captain Wulkie do some scarfing for a plywood boat and couldn't make head or tail of it. Cos he runs his videos on fast forward and doesn't give clarification or instruction. Very annoying guy, that Wulkie. 😜

You are quite observant! That is indeed a slide hammer for auto body work... in another lifetime I did Body and Fender work before getting into carpentry and that old tool has Nostalgia tied to it. The putty knife selection you see are all in the flex stiffness... only the width varies because different width blades are more useful in the wide variety of uses I have for them. You may notice them in using many videos when I say I am doing one thing or other with a sharpened putty knife. Not sure what silver stuff you're talking about on which Bench but it is probably pieces of Steel that I'll use for the outfeed roller stand build video one of these days when I get around to it... Thanks for watching and commenting in the meantime😎

You make a good point: driving your car to the grocery store is a good way to get in an accident... even if you've been doing it for years. Complacency and inattention are constant and real menaces.

Welcome aboard... and thanks for the sub! Best, Matt

Good on you for envisioning use of hand planes for these... I'm a bit out of touch with 'em and love the fast, perfect results I get with electrickery (as another viewer called it 😂) Wish Ne-La-Ca clamps of some sort would have worked on the Whathehexagons but had to resort to less slick methods😏

You are sure welcome Steve... Much of what I put into these videos is meant to be extrapolated because not many folks are actually interested in making an obelisk out of wood. Your walking stick project sounds interesting and bet you'll get great results after applying some of the techniques seen in this video... Best, Matt

Definitely design value in using laminated blanks for these Bern... the possibilities are limited only by imagination!

Would be nice to see how those jigs for the two degree angle are made. I also would prefer the table saw. For finishing of maybe a single stroke with the hand plane and some sanding.

I actually did a video about that method sometime back and while it would work here it would require a bunch of extra work because of the angled faces. I think if you think it's true you will figure out what I'm talking about. Good thing is there are is no snipe problem on these obelisks after the first few passes so the sacrificial sides would be redundant.

I've heard it pronounced Oh-bleesk too... FYI if you ever want to take a test to see what level of blood pressure you can tolerate just try uploading a video to KZfaq with pronunciation of a controversial word and see what happens! Another good one to test is "pergola"... there's a half a dozen ways to pronounce it and you can bet whichever one you use is the wrong one so keep your blood pressure meds handy when you read the comments! 😡😎🤣

Sounds like you know more about Spectape than I do... as I said, a viewer named Skip sent the roll to me so I know only it's properties, not any specifics about it. What you say about paper backed style seems to hold true for this stuff but I've not done any comparison between various SpecTape types. I'll try to update info on it if I get it but other sources may be both quicker and more reliable 🙄😎 Best, Matt

I got an impressively quick response from viewer Skip on the Spec Tape type he sent and I used in the video: www.amazon.com/dp/B003ASGL02/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamzdigitalj-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.168SN2RK97TZL I don't know anything about other Spec Tape product types or applications but from my first experience with their product line I'd be inclined to try anything they make with confidence. Best, Matt

@@NextLevelCarpentry Thanks, Matt. Great channel, learn a lot. Best.

The project was solely for the purpose of showing some unusual capabilities for Woodworkers...

...and quite a bit faster: one pass per side. In fact, after watching the whole process, I think a hand plane might be faster than building this jig and using the power planer.

@@DHClapp you're not the first one to to suggest a taper jig would be simpler faster and better. While I respect your desire for efficiency you would quickly find a host of faults in your assertions. As it is I stand by my methods as faster safer and more efficient then your idealistic suggestions but don't let my reply keep you from trying what you suggest... I learn new things everyday but would be willing to bet a significant sum that this is not one of those things or one of those days.

@@NextLevelCarpentry the thickness planer jig is just awesome!

@@hobiesmith9370 thanks for sayin!

@@NextLevelCarpentry Your skill at making these cuts and jigs safely is amazing! I know a jointer can cut tapers, like for table legs but would your jointer work for tapering these fancy obelisk parts? As always great work, Thanks for sharing.

I suspect you're looking in the wrong places because I've had this mitre saw for almost three decades and it has been cutting perfectly the entire time. I admit there's a lot of trash in the marketplace and there is also operator induced in accuracy but neither is a universal problem.