This project reminded me of Woody Hyezmar's Bible somehow…, although you can currently get it at no cost, the projects are worth a good look. Maybe try go’ogling his latest.
Love your videos! They calm my nerves. No power tools is refreshing and so is the fact that you don’t blast ‘power cords’ on the music sound track! Can you tell me when you use an edge trimmer vs a shooting board?
Thanks John. I’m always trying to find that delicate balance between playing some music in the background to keep things a little lively without it being a distraction! I appreciate your input. The edge plane, I believe is only 3/4” wide, so anything wider would go to the shooting board. And it’s really great on parts longer than 16 or 18” when they can get unwieldy on the shooting board. Thanks again for tuning in!
That is from Lie Nielsen. Sometimes I feel like it was a slightly silly, extravagant purchase but I do enjoy using it every chance I get. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this tool tour. I would guess that there are many who have gone the same route as you and me, buying hand tools then migrating to more power tools. I wouldn't want to change this progression though, learning to sharpen plane blades when doing all your processing of rough wood has been essential, now we can get a razor edge on our smoothing plane to use after weve used a power jointer and planer. I can also sharpen a hand saw as needed. But I too find that a few power tools replace MANY hand tools. Great channel, very low pressure, love of the craft on display!
We seem to be on the same page. I recently put out a hands-tool only video and while the small project was fun to make, I couldn’t help thinking how tedious making a dresser would be using only hand-tools. The mix of both power and hand tools really maximizes my enjoyment of the hobby.
What are the dimensions of your workshop? If you could rebuild it, what size would you make it after having used it for a good while. I'm planning to build one later this year. Thanks.
My shop is about 30x12. If I could wave a magic wand 30x20 would be great to give me some more breathing room as things get tight when I’m building large projects. Best of luck in building your shop. BTW…I have a shop tour video on my channel that may give you some ideas. Thanks for watching.
I find that if all parts of a project are not connect, they tend to drift around and get lost. You should make multiple tops to impress your friends when the old top gets lost. Stay busy!
That is the Veritas shooting board that I got used for less than half-price. I had to tap some new holes in the rail to accommodate my LN bevel up jack but that was pretty easy. I made a short showing that process: ru-vid.comoeK3AaJq07U?feature=share
This is the first of your videos that I have seen, and you got a subscribe even though I have no woid shop. I just enjoy seeing beautiful things being made, whether it's a small box or a massive cathedral😎
Hi JD. I use Shapton water stones up to 8K grit along with a honing guide. I generally sharpen most tools with a 30 degree microbevel. Maybe a future video, indeed. Thanks for the nice words.
Something very satisfying and relaxing watching someone do wood working with only hand tools. No power tool noise, just the peaceful sound of hand tools and a master at work. I always appreciate the patience some have to do things that way since I don't have the patience. So I don't feel too bad about myself I like to think I'm just going for the rough rustic old and weathered look. Enjoyed your video.
@@quillwoodworks I do appreciate you responding to my question. What a good idea you have. It takes your work to another level and it is so simple' I will use it in my next box. I have a shop with a full complement of tools and I am in my eighties. I thought I had seen just about everything concerning wood working but your design is a first. Thanks pal!
We have several small boxes I made in our living room. When items such as these are made out of beautiful wood, they invite being picked up and held. Great job. Thanks.
This is a beautiful piece~! I really like your video format and am all in favor of your using tools without power cords. ;-) I've been a power tool woodworker for over 30 years and I've been bringing hand tools into the picture over the last 18 months (thank you to Rob Cosman for his inspiration to do so~!!) This looks like a project idea that I might have to "borrow". Thanks for sharing it~!
Loved it. You have a great narration style and the level of detail is great -- informative, but not too much repetitive detail. Love your dry sense of humor too! One question -- what right angle/ edge plane is that?
Thanks for watching and the nice words, John! That is the Lie-Nielsen No. 95 Bronze Edge Plane. Currently out of stock, along with quite a few of their other tools, as Lie Nielsen sorts out their production issues. Thanks again!
Looks great and a wonderful showcase for your skills both as a woodworker and a presenter. Please do a video about the finish, especially the grain filler.
Big dummy with no willpower. Excellent humor.🎉 nice to see you going old-school, you’ve got a lot more patience than I do love the video. I think the numerous short scenes really adds a lot to it. Glad to see your subscriber count is rocketing up. Keep up the good work.
Awesome! Not sure if this is helpful but I roughed my plow plane fence rods with 220 sandpaper and it doesn’t slip anymore. I read it somewhere. Cheers man! I love the videos!
That’s hilarious. I’m on jury duty this week so to kill time I’ve been re-reading The Anarchist’s Tool Chest and he recommended the same thing. Definitely doing it in the morning. Thanks, Richard!
Thanks for watching. Yes. Those are the Carter blocks which are really handy. Still hate that somehow I managed to lose the 1/8” block. I’m sure it’ll turn up the day after I buy a replacement.
