Hey, I applaud your cleverness, but wouldn't it just be easier to place another blade at the bottom board that you use to obtain the angle at, so the bottom edge does not get worn away? Also, you will be sharpening 2 blades at once :)
I'am not sure if this is absolutely true but I was just revisiting theoffice for the n-th time and notice that KISS is also used by muchael scott, was Mr. Ng quoting Mr. Scott?? n____n
as someone struggling with bringing up the patience for precision I appreciate very much to learn at least how to work pecise and learn about the advantages to invest the time for precision. Thank you for teaching us!
Instead of calculating an error ratio (thereby introducing the possibility of error) why not just align the cutoff with the pivot? If you align the cutoff with the pivot, the other end of the cutoff will be the point of measuring the adjustment.
Thank you for the thorough explanation of sharpening jointer blades. But rather than going through all the effort of getting a distance and thickness for the stone to rest on why couldn't you just cut two groves in your block? The blades would sit in the block about 4" apart with the sharp cutting surface faced outward from the center line of the block. Then you just put 2 blades into the block and lay the stone across both blades and hone them both at the same time by grasping the stone in the center. If you do this every time then the blades will also be the same width as well. Need to do a third blade? No problem just take out blade 1 and insert blade 3 and sharpen again. If you are concerned about blade 2 being sharpend more than 1 or 3, take out 2, insert 1 and sharpen again. Now all 3 blades have the same number of strokes.
Mr. Ng, your videos are excellent. The math is a necessary pedagogical tool to explain the design/technique. The time wasted by those who complain about the math would be better used to learn the math, to improve their intellectual toolbox.
Many thanks, and yes the "haters" are likely to keep up the hate... may the rest of us continue trying to foster kindness and decency in the world! Again, thank you for your expertise.
Marvellous! As regards the negativity, moronically offered by a smattering of cement-heads ( aka The Great Unwashed ) who ‘contribute’ to the comments section, recall this sage advice. Winston Churchill said…..”You’ll never arrive at your destination if you stop to throw stones at every barking dog”. And there will always be barking dogs.
Woodworking is fun and the more accurate you are the better your projects will turn out. I certainly appreciate all the information you are sharing and the time you have put into making your quality videos. You do an exceptional job explaining all of these concepts. People that say woodworking is supposed to be fun but do not like the math, build out of square, Dr. Seuss looking junk anyway so don't worry about their opinions they don't matter. Keep doing what you are doing Sir you are doing a fantastic Job.
Hi Willam I'm a bit late to the party, but have only just started woodworking in anger. I built and adjusted my cross cut sled based on your earlier video, and got it to within 2 thou over points 23" apart. Took me 2 iterations, well worth the extra effort. I'm now going to add a mitre cut aspect, and this video gives me all I need to make the jig and adjust it - like you, I don't see the point cutting mitres which are off on each side and then keeping track of which one was which, better to get it right. I actually have just one question - why did you finish the cuts to make the mitres using a bandsaw? Was it a kickback safety measure, or some other reason? Love your videos, great clarity and thank you for creating these and posting them 🙂
Hi William. Excellent videos, thanks. I think I missed the part of disadvantages and advantages that you mentioned @2:29 . Can you please comment on them? Thanks.
I'm 66 years young and all I can say is; "Sir I am thoroughly impressed". I am about to try your technic and hope for an ending as smooth as you in your video! Lol Thank you Mr. NG for passing on your knowledge that will help me immensely! And without magnets, dial indicators or special tools!
Hey William. Just found your channel. I like it very much. To those that criticize your work as being too complicated, don’t worry about them. They’re just frustrated because they can’t understand basic trig. Good job.
I’m a brand new woodworker. Getting to within a thousandth of an inch does not seem achievable at this point. I don’t have fancy gauges to be measuring that precisely.
I found your five cut method very interesting - and now I’m watching the two cut. It doesn’t matter whether your are in it for precision, the hobby or to have fun - somebody presents something and you look at it and decide if you want to use it or not - and leave it at that. people are weird! They must not have a life if they gripe about somebody’s methodology that they can either take her leave anyway.
Good job on the jig and video, thanks for not putting up with the Complainer’s! Those who can teach, 8:25 8:25 while those who can’t whine and find fault. Thank You!
Excellent description. I like the what & why of the presentation. And I really appreciate the lack of the lengthy musical introduction so many others use.
My first box joint will happen this weekend. I’ve wanted to do one but always 🐓 out. I’ve watched this twice, probably once again before and during the box joint. Thanks your explanation was perfect!😊
Remember - it is the insecurity in us that lends credence to the slandering insecurity of others. Slander may hurt, but don't alter your work for them. Give weight to those you respect, and then to those who seem wise, and then to those who are constructive, and then to those who are just positive - and never to a slanderer. They cannot be given any gift or teaching, and silence will not help them either.
I really like the way you explain how to sharpen blades. But what is most impressing is that you don’t just give the steps to do so, you also show the possible thoughts in getting to the solution.
Excellent method for trimming box joint tails. I made this for an old sears craftsman fence. It doesn't have ends, is very narrow. I stacked up multiple copies of the center piece all the way to the top and it works great. I really appreciate showing how to use the dial calipers to get precise results.
