No-Think Method for Leveling Chair Legs

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3 жыл бұрын

Cutting the ends off of legs on a chair that you've just completed can feel like a scary step. Not only is it very committal, but it's really easy to over complicate. That's where the no-think method comes in!
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I was first introduced to the idea of "no-think" methods from @eliabizzarri. The idea is that you're technically doing something quite complex, but you use simple geometric principles to guide you towards creating great results without the need for overly complex jigs and/or math equations. Elia showed me a super simple way to level chairs, and I'm proud to say I thought of one more way to take thinking out of it! Check it out to see how.

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@salkittenFA 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t get over this complex clamped ruler guide being shown up by a literal block of wood. Touché.

@jeffdege4786 9 ай бұрын

I've never had any difficulty at all, with chair and stool legs. But then, I always make three-legged stools.

@superalex2002 27 күн бұрын

Dude!! You’re a life saver, I had to fix this exact problem on a project and your solution is so much simpler lol

@superalex2002 27 күн бұрын

Dude!! You’re a life saver, I had to fix this exact problem on a project and your solution is so much simpler

@StarrWoodworks 27 күн бұрын

Great to hear!

@RandyAllen 2 жыл бұрын

Great trick! My wife is shorter in stature and has for years commented on how she has to sit with her heals off the kitchen floor. Using your methodology, I did trim all four chairs and the table by 1", nothing too drastic. Surprisingly, I didn't have to square any of my cuts off as all the chairs and the table sat squarely on the floor. Thank you for sharing!

@bobgaylord8883 Ай бұрын

The "KISS" principle - I love it !! That's the way I'll do it. Many thanks.

@SeanOsborneII 10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks man! I fixed my stool problem in exactly 45 minutes with your method!! Keep up the good work!

@strawberrymelon8527 6 ай бұрын

im working on building a chair and this is so so helpful! thank you so much!!

@StarrWoodworks 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Shoot me a picture of the chair when you're done (@starrwoodworks on insta)

@gregbohn426 9 ай бұрын

This is such a great method for a previously difficult teadous process.

@mark3431 8 ай бұрын

Brilliant. I have a stool that I needed to solve this very problem on. This makes it so easy. Thanks for posting.

@zipperdingo6385 7 ай бұрын

A true professional carpenter

@audunrundberg9180 2 жыл бұрын

Great! Just used this to cut down the legs for a cabinet I’ve been fixing up. It was missing its legs when we bought it. I love these woodworking tips when it’s basically just “use big block of wood as reference so you make the same cut every time”. So simple!

@garymateas7729 2 жыл бұрын

I needed to shorten a bar stool that has legs that angle out and was dreading making a jig to do it when I thought I should check KZfaq first to see if anyone had some great idea. I'm sooo glad I did! Well, you sir are a genius! This is definitely the way to do it! I'm shocked you don't have more likes and comments on this. Even though I only have an old and dull hand saw it was still worth the manual labor because this is foolproof! Ordering a saw like yours now.

@StarrWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

So glad it worked out for you!

@pfmcdermott1 2 жыл бұрын

Best method I’ve seen for this. Not just the marking but the cutting idea is key. Getting a straight line that i then cut crooked doesn’t help so the technique to cut the leg straight without moving is very helpful, especially in thinking for legs I can no longer separate to bring elsewhere. Thank you!

@robb2869 3 ай бұрын

Simple solutions are always the best aren't they, thanks for sharing! I think I'll add a couple of rare earth magnets set in the top of mine to keep the saw square :o)

@thecrazy8888 11 ай бұрын

Hell yes! Thank you so much for sharing this. The plane would also be useful to fix any rocking chair or anything else with legs.

@lmontoyad Жыл бұрын

Great idea. I just used it on a desk I needed to level up! Genius! Thanks.

@tomhart5465 Жыл бұрын

That’s freaking awesome man, good job!

@wvp07 Жыл бұрын

Simple advice for a potential hassle….dig it. 👍👊

@crmcbrideww 3 жыл бұрын

This is really helpful! I hope you make more videos

@EvilDwarf-pp5py 7 ай бұрын

Simple solution to a complex problem. Throwing away my pencil, level, framing square, speed square, slide rule, laser level, transit, compass and angle finder. Using two chunks of scrap 4x4 from now on.

@StarrWoodworks 7 ай бұрын

Haha yes! I used this to super easily level a coffee table last night 😎

@thebuckfan1 Ай бұрын

Genius!

@NateWoollard 5 ай бұрын

Saw on a stick. Brilliant!

@Erosgenuino Жыл бұрын

Que siilla más bonita.Enhorabuena gran trabajo.

@rozijntje 8 ай бұрын

Laser level has left the chat

@rejeanwolfe3756 Жыл бұрын

Wow, IAM sold on this technic! Great tips, thanks a lot

@andrewnielsen3488 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video, well explained. Thank you

@Perspari 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant, subscribed

@StarrWoodworks 6 ай бұрын

thank you! I have big plans for expanding the channel this year 💪

@ironsmiter Күн бұрын

finally found a purpose for those two short pieced of timber that've been sitting in the corner of the shop for 24 years?!? 🙂

@StarrWoodworks Күн бұрын

Haha exactly.

@kylehanson2534 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@ReidarVik 3 жыл бұрын

This was a good video

@shofar-man Жыл бұрын

So I am confused. Did you make the back legs 17 3/4" or 17 1/4"?

@Myrkskog 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@theowensquiresshow9223 2 жыл бұрын

I like it 👌🏻

@capuccinolight 15 күн бұрын

"6ft tall Peter Dinklage gives awesome advise in leveling legs"

@StarrWoodworks 15 күн бұрын

👀

@benzflynn 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure a chair with a fall backwards would suit all of us. Idea: Eliminate the sawing stage by putting the plane on an adjustable block and setting it at 18" ? P.S. What sort of saw is that you used on the legs ?

@wvp07 Жыл бұрын

It’s a Japanese pull saw.