It's always nice to see your content Ben, one of my favourite channels to watch now. Take care👍

keep up the good work ben buddy

Great to see you embracing the hand plane 👍🏻😉

I have my Dad's old workmate too,we bought it in the 70s for his birthday. It's cut up and battered but I wouldn't part with it.👍

A possible suggestion mate which I have used for many decades. One artist tool of a thin metal pallete knife measuring 3.5mm X 4.5mm with smooth circumference has graduated from my favorite painting tool to my favorite all around utility small hand tool. Perfect for pushing glue into narrow openings. Dozens of other uses also. Nice to see proper use of belt sander. I had a rather extensive discussion with Mr Nubs about belt sander and scrubbing high spots with planes. I discovered a technique copied from the skew palm planes. They are designed to slice through wood fibers rather than cut them straight on. Much better results. So I always use planes about 30 degrees off center line. Amusingly, the same skewed technique works with face whisker shaving. The short planes are more popular but for wood plane leveling by far the most accurate are the far longer jointer planes. I received my father's set and added my own. Leveling a top is easier with Mr Nubs modified plane, but we used to do the same with the iron adjusted down a mite for a bigger bite of wood. The short planes were best for stock removal and the longest for fine tuning before using belt sander. I have the 10mm X 60mm and a single hand 6.5 mm X 36mm belt sanders. I use them frequently for working wood, metal, epoxy fiberglassed cloth projects. Metal grinding belts are easily available online. Wood belts work fine on polyester and epoxy resin if used gently and not letting friction heat build up and softening the resin. Maybe too much info, eh? Great to share across the Pond.

Continuing the very detailed analytic process to prep pieces for the next procedure in parts milling. Again, no other channel goes into this depth to create the necessary milled pieces. Good job, as usual. I must say that Ben is doesn't seem to curse at mistakes as I do. Definitely made of sterner stuff.

Good solution to the thickness 👍🏻 Just a note: a sacrificial fence is usually attached to the fixed fence. And it is sacrificed specifically to each set of cuts xxx

yes definately been some snags ben but you sorted it ok mate

good job ben as usual mate

Coming along nicely Ben, my heart stopped when that router bit jumped out.

Excellent example of a rather common problem of determining how to compensate for a mistake made during a previous procedure. Common issue for those striving for accuracy. This issue not detailed in other video channels. Cheers to Ben.

well done ben another good job

Hi Ben may be better next time to fix a spelch backing board to prevent brake out on the tenons.

Details matter. Thank you for sorting out problems.

A small rubber mallet is handy for micro adjusting the fence. It is also worth checking that the fence is fairly parallel to the t slot 😘

keep up the good work ben perfection

As usual Ben is precisely laying out the intricate details in his careful planning. A successful project is only possible by this laborious process. This is the unglamorous bits of woodworking. Carry on, mate.

Quick point of order when using the jointer - face first, then edge. Otherwise you can't guarantee it's square to the face. And when planing the face, the guard should be above the wood and all the way up to the fence. Push sticks or blocks are conspicuous by their absence 😂 The recommendation you gave me of trying Axminster Excaliber blades has transformed my bandsaw - thank you! ❤ When setting a machine up for a 90⁰ cut. Cut a scrap and check the wood. It's more accurate then just checking the blade. Aah! I paused and commented too soon! 🤦‍♂️

good work as usual ben mate

Again, Ben details how he sorts a specific manufacturer design defect to improve the efficiency of the critical dust collection system. This tidy and well equipped workshop is carefully maintained. No other content creator details the essential maintenance to make a functional work area. Well done.

Lucky you Ben, my wife never brings me a drink in my workshop. I might get my own kettle for coffee making.👍

coming along nicely ben buddy

coming along nicely ben

No other channel demonstrates design and layout issues to solve. Valuable details so viewers won't feel their problems are unique to them. Gaz

Interesting major changes to U.S. tabledaw technology which will completely alter our working landscape. I believe that your expertise would be of importance to Yank viewers regarding UK safety laws which are quite different than in the U.S. to my education on your channel. The vast percentage of Stumpy Nubs viewers are small shop craftsman. The new episode in question is BOMBSHELL Testimony changes the whole SawStop narrative.

Interesting set-up procedure. Details matter.

I did a bit of online research on European dado/housing usage. The limitation rationales are quite valid. As a 77 year old I grew up on powered saws and always took the riving knife off. But, instituted other safety measures to minimize dangers. One concept never discussed on this controversy is a third solution never considered. Decades ago I had two special carbide table saw blades made with 1/4 inch (6.35 mil) carbide cutters. They were for a special project which didn't succeed. I gifted one of the blades to a wagon wright friend and stll have the other one. I doubt that such blade widths are commercially available. With your ingenuity I am sure you can easily reason out how quickly and safely this job could be accomplished. If we were neighbors I would pop over with the blade. I am sure that the blade arbor dimensions don't match. I suspect that the cost of the stacked router kits and invested set-up time would come close to the cost of one wide carbide tipped blade. Interesting concept to reason out a design. The concept might be a no-starter also since the riving knife is removed to allow for clearance. Gaz

Again, one of the values of your channel is your willingness to demonstrate the shoppe necessity of working with available tools and equipment to fix problems. By explaining intent, failures, and successes all the viewers can accept without question their similar efforts with differing issues. Irregardless of shoppe size or equipment, we all share the same issues. The other wood craft channels portray themselves as always having perfectly functioning work spaces. Also, other channels simply have magic powered equipment which is perfectly set up when precisely needed. Younger craft members are left to work out problems without guidance. The result is many dangerous practices being peddled to less infomed viewers. The absence of music greatly aids the explanations. Stateside we use a stacked dado cutting set on a table saw to perform this task with cuting blades set up for tolerances. No judgement on relative ease of use or accuracy. Both set ups are time consuming and easily prone to hurried error.

I have spring pins and parallel punches if that helps!

Again, Ben details the many small bits that have to be so carefully laid out before assembly can begin. Not exciting nor dramatic, but critically essential. Other channels leave out these bits. This is precisely how projects are slowly built. Lack of patience at this point leads to project redoing that never seems to end. Gaz

good job ben heavy unit is it quieter keep up the good work buddy

Lilting that extractor unit up onto the mounting bracket looked like a heavy lift for one person! I would’ve been swearing as I struggled to lift that by myself! The plastic bag looks like a tight fit, maybe a shoe horn or something similar would help when trying to pull the bag onto the bottom edge of the extractor? Enjoyed the video though and it would be good to see more of your rewinds, especially workshop modifications and improvements etc 👍🏻

Thanks Ben. Much appreciated. Can I just ask what make the new one is and the rate/hour is. It sounds much quieter.😊

I must admit that slower footage with real sound is more satifying and educational 👍🏻😊

Hi Ben. I’m in process of setting up a small workshop and was wondering what you’re using for dust/chip extraction?

nice work ben keep going buddy

Nicely done Ben. Glad you lifted that tight morticer lift foot! That way you can be sure the workpiece is tight against the back fence. I still think the labelling needs to be clearer! It will help immensely with the 3D visualisation 🙃

Nice to hear your reasoning without the music. Your careful and thoughtful layout is a fine validation for being patient and get it right the first time. All of us has to work around machine limitations. Gets to be second nature after a time. Still impressed with your machine inventory. Nice to see mortising square chisel in use. Thank you for the details. Gaz

Nice neat job, Ben. The threaded inserts usually have a large hexagonal socket at the top that can be driven with an Alan Key. Maybe take more care of the table top. Work on an old blanket or similar. And definitely don't rest it on your upside-down 40 grit belt sander! 😬😘

Ben, you surely will get more subscribers, your channel has become one of my most favourite channels to watch. I love your methodical way of doing things, and you calm approach to the work in hand. Long may you continue.👍

I'm impressed at your well machine stocked work area. This project seems to be a common issue of aged wood becoming soft and screw threads wearing down and eventually stripping away. The soft wood plug is easier to work with for repair. When drilled and metal insert fitted, the original issue of soft wood threads yet remains for the problem to reappear in the future. From repairing museum wooden artifacts of softened, wood rot or missing bits imitate your current project. I found that soft wood needed to be strengthened. The only possiblity was to use a bit of mixed epoxy thinned with acetone and left to evaporate and stiffen the old wood for longer use. Your solution is properly correct. I might have been tempted to use a bit of the epoxy to strengthen the old wood after enlarging the hole and doing the same with the wooden insert threads. Then again the extra work would have cost the client more than just the proper repair. Thank you for detailing this project. I will enjoy reading your other subscribers' comments. Gaz

I'm in a bit of apprehension of the complexity. 😬 Might I suggest that you set up the crosscut saw and check it for square, then cut all the uprights to the correct and consistent length using an end stop? Then you can safely work with far fewer lines! Also, a label on each piece with something like "inside back left" or similar. Visualisation is challenging, and you have to use labelling that makes sense to you! Don't be afraid to cut them now and adding 10mm each end just complicates things ❤❤❤

Another good video ben buddy

Hi Ben you just remind me off my grandad in the 70s he youed to put everything down on paper and work out the joints in full size. Me I just work things out in my head as I go along and see what works out best 👍👍.

Hi Ben, For my uprights, I usually add a bit of tape to sew top of each upright and label them with the letter and an arrow pointing to the front. Cheers Nick

Another unique video. I believe that you are the only craftsman who takes the time to detail the skull and paper work to detail how a project Will be built using scale drawings and layout on project pieces. The newer folks watching can see the critical steps needed before any wood is milled. When I am impatient and short this process, I invariably mess up and then curse myself for being so dumb. I am always impressed how you and your wife work so closely to functionally design a piece. On shelf heights I have used the commercial extruded aluminium wall strips and shelf brackets to allow for future variables. They aren't quite esthetic looking but are functional. I did notice the adjustable square being a bit short issue. There are longer adjustable squares which I find helpful when the longer L square is too long. You and your wife do make a good team planning out a project. I am continually amused that we ex-colonials so fanatically cling to the irrational measures of inch, foot, yard, cup, pint, quart, and gallon. One thinks we would have changed by now. History always mentions that the colonies always stay behind the times. British researchers have to travel to the colonies to get glimpses of the past. Good on ya both. Gaz.

Biscuits are not that hard. either glue the biscuit or glue the slot. not both, which is the same for a domino.

Just a procedural note for the thicknesser that you might find helpful in the future. Try and save the final finishing cut on all the stock to run though without moving the height. That way you wont have any variation between batches. ❤

another good job ben good video well done

Hello again Ben. It was great to watch the sled in action in real time and just with the soundtrack of the thicknesser. I'm sure that I'm not alone in appreciating that you take the time to reply to viewers questions and comments, thank you. You look a bit tight for space there. I have been cursed with only ever having a small workshop and I hate having to always be manoeuvring around things. So, this summer I will be building myself a 9 metre x 4 metre workshop which I will film and put on my own you tube channel so you will get the chance to tell me where I have gone wrong. Lol.😀