Understanding Wood Grain

Understanding Wood Grain | Paul Sellers

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2 жыл бұрын

Grain for most people is the look wood has in its diverse colour and configuration. For the woodworker, grain is the inner depth that must be worked with saws, chisels, and planes, and the understanding reinforces the way the wood must always be worked to work 'with' the grain rather than against it.
Paul put this video together to help bridge the gap of information between the observer, who needs only to see and feel, and the maker, who must understand how the fibre of wood works like the material in their life.
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@danalaniz7314 2 жыл бұрын

I am retired and started woodworking in late 2020. I have viewed hundreds of videos for woodworking, especially for beginners. Your videos are the best of all I've reviewed and this one adds to my knowledge. Thank you so much!

@velcroman11 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is such a great teacher. Clean, clear the info goes in and stays in! Thank you.

@josephking6515 2 жыл бұрын

I fully and totally agree with your sentiment about Paul so my apologies for going a tad pedantic on your comment but there are teachers and then there are educators. Paul is an educator IMO. To fully explain the difference, there is an old joke about the cleaner at a high school complaining about the young girls wearing lipstick kissing the mirrors and it was tedious removing it. A teacher gathered the girls in the changing room/toilet (restroom for the, well you know who) so the cleaner could show the young ladies what was involved in cleaning off the lipstick. The cleaner picked up his mop, dunked it in the nearest toilet bowl and slopped it across the mirrors. After that no more lipstick on them; that cleaner was an educator.

@Tikorous 2 жыл бұрын

@@josephking6515 I admire you. Most people would type that out and then be so embarrassed about how pointless and incorrect it was that they wouldn't actually post it. But you don't care what people think about you. Well done.

@josephking6515 2 жыл бұрын

@@Tikorous Actually I was trying to point out that Paul is more than a teacher. The joke was to try and differentiate between the two. And no, I really don't give a shit what people think. Please don't admire me because I just don't care. Have a good one. 👍

@Tikorous 2 жыл бұрын

@@josephking6515 Absolute sigma energy my dude

@EbonyPope Жыл бұрын

I'm new to woodworking because I want to build a guitar. This guy is one of the best ones I've come across. Just excellent explenations also well demonstrated. You're right. Just outstanding.

@rauschguitars 2 жыл бұрын

How much knowledge can one person possibly pack into a 12 minute video? Madness!

@mqdev_ 11 ай бұрын

And with 48 seconds left he still slides in an additional point about saws!

@tabletop_railway 2 жыл бұрын

This should be the first lesson for any budding woodworker, brilliant.

@Yannick8164 Жыл бұрын

1 minute in and I already love this guy. I’ve never done any wood working. Hopefully soon now

@cavanwoodworks2995 2 жыл бұрын

This was hands down one of the most informative woodworking videos on KZfaq for someone who doesn't understand wood grain , absolutely fantastic

@williambligh6622 2 жыл бұрын

Like you I’m a former police officer but I trained as a wood machinist many years ago and have since immersed myself in all things wood. I now work in conservation and fell a good many trees as part of my job. Some of these end up seasoned and used on projects. I learn something from EVERY single video you do Paul. Listening to the calm voice of experience is cathartic in itself, couple that with your time served knowledge and it is true wizardry. There are few true ‘masters’. You are the Gandalf of woodworking and I thank you for your generosity.

@freddiemercurious 2 жыл бұрын

I'm now an electrical instructor to apprentices. I'm a Journeyman who's been through the exact program I now teach. The comments in this video remind me how none of my instructors ever thought to teach me that electricity flows to two places, the earth, and back to its source, through any and all paths available to it. If that simple concept had been taught to me during my apprenticeship, so many principles of DC Theory and AC Theory and many aspects of the program would have come to me more easily. My point--keep doing what you do, Paul. The importance of "the basics" cannot be overstated. Bruce Lee said, "Perfection is mastery of the basics." Whatever your field--take interest in, and learn to master the basics. They will never lead you astray.

@gordongibson2185 Жыл бұрын

When nobody can afford electricity, the man with hand tools will be king, I wish you had been my teacher back in the sixties. Thanks, keep up the good work.

@DavidSmith-ht1we 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Ive been hobby woodworking since the 1970s and never understood wood grain until I watched this. Just brilliant!

@rmclean3 2 жыл бұрын

Paul is an absolute master of taking any idea and making it as simply understandable as possible. Great video!

@josephkerkau2520 2 жыл бұрын

I wish that I had seen this video, WAY BACK when I 1st started!! I had to learn the hard way. I even wrecked some very nice pieces of wood. It is good to see somebody teaching These techniques, Thank you.

@josephjames4302 2 жыл бұрын

Probably the most important info ever in regard to working “smoothly” with wood. Thank you Paul, for being so generous with all of your knowledge and experience. God Bless you and yours.

@yougetagoldstar 3 ай бұрын

Beginner here. I would have never guessed that cutting against the grain would produce those kinds of effects. Thanks for this.

@3232groundhog 2 жыл бұрын

This should be required watching before anyone begins to work with wood. Educational enlightenment!

@nobuckle40 2 жыл бұрын

Hearing the basics never gets old. Thank you Paul.

@BLutnz 2 жыл бұрын

I think a lot of woodworkers take this for granted, I've been working in a high end furniture studio for just over a year and nobody has thought to explain any of this to me hahaha

@johncollins5021 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best explanations of how wood works.

@fabihakhan4593 Жыл бұрын

I can't beleive i got to watch this for free. Thank you.

@DirkOgier Жыл бұрын

Dear Paul. Thank you so much for your clear explanation. Every time I see your videos, I learn a lot about woodworking.

@roadtriplover. 3 ай бұрын

I thought I knew everything I needed to know when I transitioned from using power tools to using hand tools. What I’ve quickly learned is that there really is a need to understand the wood before I dive straight in with planes and chisels. I only wish I’d seen this video before I attempted my first project. Oh, the wood that would have saved!

@sharirachel 2 жыл бұрын

This is so incredibly helpful for a beginner like me! Thank you so much for your wisdom 😊

@jayemporia4516 2 жыл бұрын

You are giving us such a wonderful legacy! Your teaching will be valuable long after you are gone. Thank you so very much for the time and lessons you give us. You've helped me, and others, tons.

@JohnDoe-zr6bk 2 жыл бұрын

Underrated comment. Should have tons of Likes.

@JimJamShimmyShatts 2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnDoe-zr6bk I, for one, hate his comment. He mentions Paul being gone and that makes me sad

@cangjie12 2 жыл бұрын

A slightly morbid comment 🤣😅

@mariospapanicolaou4631 2 жыл бұрын

Strange comment. It is common sense not to say something like this.

@cappystrano1 2 жыл бұрын

@@mariospapanicolaou4631 well thank heaven you’re here to tell us!

@christoph8509 Жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen this explained better. Wow. Emphasis on I because everyone has different ways of learning, but this really stuck with me.

@AramilAnakir 5 ай бұрын

I'm a hobby woodworker. I'm just starting out, and I've just yesterday used a plane for the first time. I've been looking for some videos to teach me about wood grain, and your video was one of a few I saw. All the way through I had my jaw dropped since it all made so much sense. You're a great teacher. thank you!

@Paul.Sellers 5 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@ToddAndelin Жыл бұрын

Paul teaches fundamentals unlike anyone else out there...

@zoqur 5 ай бұрын

I just recently developed interest in woodworking and most of the videos I have watched on popular woodworking channels are mostly about power tools, and showing off their skill without actually teaching much about the intricacies of the woodworking art itself. It seems they delibrately hold back the information. Therefore, this is by far the best video I have seen since I started this journey. Thank you for teaching in 10 minutes what I didn't learn after watching hours of other videos.

@Rjepsonable 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Master Sellers. It’s like you lifted the curtain of deafness to my experiences and placed a sound track with words of explanation. The straws, the visual explanation.. thank you.

@antonoat 2 жыл бұрын

I think this man really, really knows his stuff, great teacher too, thank you! 👏😀👍

@mrmime125 2 жыл бұрын

Another excellent tutorial for the hobby woodworkers! :) Thank you Mr Sellers!

@JockyT1 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent - my dad taught me about wood structure and grain (he was a joiner) - the single most important aspect of woodworking. You explained it very clearly.

@alexguir903 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul. You are a Gift to us. May the Lord keep you healthy.

@10FingersWoodworking 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent information, Paul. You always break down info into easy to consume concepts, without lecturing. I appreciate you and your videos.

@andrewgibbons8159 2 жыл бұрын

Paul is an absolute legend!! 💯

@DGMaddin 2 жыл бұрын

I'm fairly new to woodworking and this video is a complete gamechanger. Love what you do Paul, thanks! Also I absolutely love your/this community. Keep up the good work, cheers from the Netherlands!

@Hubilicious90 2 жыл бұрын

In this case, I highly recommend one of Paul’s older videos, I believe called „bad vibrations“ or something along those lines. I’ve been doing woodworking for years now and I still think that’s the single most useful video I’ve ever watched on the topic of woodworking and a must watch for every beginner!

@DGMaddin 2 жыл бұрын

@@Hubilicious90 thanks! I will watch that video. Good luck with your future projects!

@johngrubbs8599 5 ай бұрын

This is so helpful, you've really closed some of the gaps in my knowledge of how to work with a piece of wood. This helps remove a lot of frustration I had when my cuts were not consistent and results were unpredictable

@alanchipmilton 2 жыл бұрын

Now I understand wood grain, supper informative video. You are the best. Thank you so much Paul.

@rogerearly5111 4 ай бұрын

I am a new woodworking/home maintenance instructor for a training center for the blind. I can now apply your visual teaching aides likes the straws, broom and splitting wood to our non visual students for a better understanding and experience.

@JRileyStewart 2 жыл бұрын

One won't work with wood very long before experiencing all these behaviors of wood. The trick is 'reading the wood' BEFORE subjecting it to the chisel, rasp, or plane. Now THAT would be a useful lesson. It's not as easy as it sounds. Maple grain is very different than oak or cherry grain. Straight sawn wood is different than quarter-sawn. Finished wood is very different than rough-sawn wood. My biggest challenge has to do with reading the wood BEFORE I inadvertently gouge against the grain. I won't admit to the number of boards I've ruined on the first pass through my planer because I mis-read the grain :) Would really appreciate your take on this, Paul.

@tomst9417 2 жыл бұрын

I have had the same experiences, wood grain can vary so much depending on the species of the tree and whether it is rough-sawn, quarter-sawn, etc. I've been learning from my mistakes but still find it difficult to read the grain, especially in highly figured wood.

@tizianotognaccini7794 5 ай бұрын

una delle lezione più belle ed esaustive su quello che è il taglio del legno lungo vena e contro vena, semplicemente semplice

@EricLind77 Жыл бұрын

I've seen the straws explanation before but never with a saw. Everything madensense to me all of a sudden. Rhis is an excellent video.

@Mr_Rick 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding Paul! Thank you.

@thomashverring9484 2 жыл бұрын

This is an amazing video! Thanks, Paul!

@shadowfirekarp 2 жыл бұрын

Love and respect. You the man Paul.

@ianwilliams487 2 жыл бұрын

G'Day,,nice too see your back,I have missed your wisdom,Very satisfying,in this mad world we live in,,Can remember my next door neighbour teaching me about grains and what weapon to use when,,,,Very Glad you took the time to do this,,Thank you,

@Andrea-bw8xm 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Learning from you all the time.

@Krakhis2 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I can never stress how hands on experience is the best, and this is only 2nd to that as you show us what to expect when we are doing are hands on work. Not only do you explain the why, and the how, but you show us how to get a better experience. Thank you!

@bradleytuckwell4854 2 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to listen to you.Your an inspiration so thanks so much for sharing

@Dragon_With_Matches 2 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful! Thank you!

@Ivanhoe52 2 жыл бұрын

Straightforward and clear. Marvelous.

@elesabethbacherta2343 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating! Thanks for sharing!

@angeladawn805 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to watch this a couple more times to let it become second nature for my Joinery course. The knots and splitting I discovered long ago, with an axe, breaking down firewood. But it's nit so obvious with dressed wood. Thanks for yet another excellent upload :)

@handcraftedbygrbroussard361 2 жыл бұрын

Beyond awesome!

@roberthannigan4382 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent information. Thank you.

@meccy2523 2 жыл бұрын

Good and clear on grain, rip cut, and cross cut Paul. Many thanks.

@alainnoel_tourneur 2 жыл бұрын

Great demonstration! Thank you

@boatfaceslim9005 6 ай бұрын

Superb exposition!

@mikedarr6968 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. I love what you do.

@alanwilliamson2259 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou very much for this... It will definitely help.

@ianpearse4480 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice/refresher information as always sir. Thank you.

@chrwalder 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect explaining!

@thiagotiberio838 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful lesson… Thanks Paul, all the best!

@fernandobe3112 2 жыл бұрын

What a fine lesson!

@davidheglin926 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating and easily understood.

@dmwm771 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@user-dq4ng7dm4w 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it was interesting to learn about the properties of wood

@dylanneely91 2 жыл бұрын

You're a blessing to the woodworking community.

@steveconover1861 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, simple explanations. A lesson that I’ll not easily forget. Thank you Paul

@lakeywindi1166 2 жыл бұрын

Clear and on the point... love it thank you and god bless you...

@JohnDoe-zr6bk 2 жыл бұрын

Perfekt explanation of the anistrope nature of wood!

@ja6896 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic understanding of wood and a gift for teaching

@STANWoodwork 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very helpful for me . Thank you.

@athmostafa2462 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome to know more about wood , interesting indeed , thanks.

@joeleonetti8976 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. The visuals were particularly well demonstrated in this video.

@bobbabcock3847 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding

@markrather7863 Жыл бұрын

this video is very helpful and it is a definite improvement on your other wood grain video from 2 year ago. thanks, Paul

@disklamer 2 жыл бұрын

Very entertaining demonstrations

@rhondabarry2306 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! I have learned so much from you.

@dragonstonegemironworkscra4740 2 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done! Clear and common sense based educational videos. Thank you very much for this teachable experience. Blessings abundant Crawford out 🙏🔥⚒️🧙🏼‍♂️

@MCsCreations 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, Paul! Thanks a bunch! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@mvcnj9700 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your lifelong accumulated knowledge of woodworking.

@christophercastor6666 2 жыл бұрын

You describe the indescribable. Thank you -CY Castor

@JoeMcLutz 2 жыл бұрын

Wood grain and how it should be explained. Awesome video and lesson: thank you! 👍🏻👍🏻

@jason-hh6lu 2 жыл бұрын

This is a fun video.👍🏻

@emersonassis7154 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for wonderfull explanation.The best I saw about this issue. Congratulaions from Brazil

@extazerty1699 2 жыл бұрын

What an incredibly interesting explanation on wood nature. I work with wood for about 20 years as an amateur and you’ve just taught me the basis I should have for long. Thank you so much Paul for this piece of knowledge.

@khalidhemeda2311 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@dalemoskalyk1227 2 жыл бұрын

This is one 0 one. Thank you Sir.

@Smoothy0911 2 жыл бұрын

simply genius👌

@fathalkhairgalleryantiques7278 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for sharing with us your precious and great experience. No matter how much experience we gained, we are still learning. Best Regards, Rashid from Bahrain

@NINEWALKING 2 жыл бұрын

Can't fail to watch another grain direction explanation. As always brilliant and simply explained something that for someone else might be to complicated to explain. My only issue is that this video made me feel like 10 years old again :) . All I wanted to say was when I am working with my wood it is smooth to :P Couldn't resist. Sorry. Especially while I admire and love all of the videos I have seen from master him self.

@clixvi 3 ай бұрын

😻 the way he explained 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@ErgonBill 2 жыл бұрын

I struggle to remember if my school woodwork teacher ever taught the characteristics of wood in this manner, however, after many costly mistakes, I worked it out eventually.

@JMMJ4791 2 жыл бұрын

Je vous adore ! 👏🇨🇵

@Hansenomics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul!

@nathansmith6914 2 жыл бұрын

That's what I was gonna say!

@Hansenomics 2 жыл бұрын

@@nathansmith6914 great minds “thank” alike!

@738polarbear 2 жыл бұрын

One doesnt have to understand a thing to love it. One can love something or someone simply in and of itself.

@thedevilinthecircuit1414 7 ай бұрын

Mr. Sellers, I nominate you for M.B.E. and recommend knighthood as well. You, sir, are a national treasure.

@iwantagoodnameplease Жыл бұрын

I feel like you need to write a book just on the subject of wood grain, movement, drying, finishing etc to complement your excellent books about tools.

@lindaturgeon1618 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I did not know these things! No wonder I have had such a difficulty trying to work with wood. I cannot thank you enough for this. Very helpful video!