I am a full time pastor with a passion for woodworking! For me, woodworking serves as a way of handling stress as well as a creative outlet. This channel is part of that process as I document my work and my growth as a woodworker. I am proud of the little shop I have assembled over the past 17+ years. It isn't stocked with the newest and highest end tools, I don't believe that is necessary to enjoy this hobby or to produce quality results.
So...I welcome you and invite you to stick around and join me on this wonderful journey of making some saw dust!
Sorry you found it "atrocious to watch". I don't really agree with your premise that of my cutting being unsafe. I agree the camera angle isn't the best and may distort where my hands are and how close they are to the blade. But the board I am cutting is secured on the pin and simply spins in place; the jig rides in the miter slot so can't go side to side; and there is a stop block so it can only go so far towards the blade. And all of those factors I am aware of. But...in the spirit of appreciation, I will seek to be better at demonstrating and discussing safe techniques just to be clear!
Hi Pastor, Nice project. Log time ago someone showed me to use white self adhesive shelf paper on the wood then fix my pattern to that. It works for me really well. God bless you. Pastor Mike
I've seen that and know folks who do it that way. Early on I tried it...and maybe the shelf paper I bought was too cheap but it kept coming up when I was cutting. Now I've gotten used to the blue tape...kind of like a ritual with me. :)
@@RevJosephWashburn I understand. I had the same problem so I started to run the edge of a small piece of wood over the paper to be sure it stuck good. Scrolling is a rewarding hobby.
This was my first ever scroll saw project, that I just did this past weekend. I had to do a lot of sanding. I wonder if it's my technique, or saw blade, or both.
It could be either...or both. I would recommend being sure you have a fresh/sharp blade and then not rushing it. Don't push the piece too much...let the saw do the work. I find I usually get a pretty smooth cut though I have to do some sanding along the edges to knock off the "fuzzies". This is where a flapper sanding wheel comes in handy. Good luck and keep at it!
Just found your channel by accident. I enjoy watching you work and as being very new to scroll sawing I find them very informative. This project was nicely done. Your friend is lucky to have you. May God bless your ministry.
Nice build Mr. Parson's! Exactly what I am looking for in my planer/jointer cart. I think I am going to do something different with the casters and put not slip on the bottom of the cabinet with lift casters on the corners. I will send you a pic of the build once it is complete. Thanks for putting this together...straight forward and not overly complicated!
Nicely done. Everybody is pushing flip top carts but I am going to go this route so I can add drawers. My shop space isn't infinite, but I'm no so cramped that I can't have two to four new mobile carts around.
Yea, I thought about the flip cart but I just don't really care for them for some reason. It is kind of nice that both my jointer and planer are out and available. Thanks for watching!
Thanks, Steve! I really was a fun piece to work on, though it has been a while since I've been in the shop and felt really out of practice. And I hope you know how much many of us really appreciate all of your work!
Paster Joe, may I ask what you are using for a table saw? I don't recall seeing a saw with two miter grooves that are both on one side of the blade. I notice you & your scroll saw work well together. I've had a RBI saw for 40+ years, but it doesn't see use every day. I'm enjoying your videos, which I recently found through Steve Good.
Thanks for checking out my videos. I enjoy making them, but have been crazy busy at church, but should have another one soon. I love Steve Good's patterns! They have helped develop my love of the scroll saw...I find it so relaxing. So, my table saw is a Ryobi BT3100. Picked it up at Home Depot probably 20 years ago. I sort of have a love/hate relationship with it, but it gets the job done so it's hard to spend the money on a new one.
I do have to make a mallet sometime. Mine will probably be native NH maple & iron wood. I have both on hand. A Christian friend who drives truck for a lumber company occasionally gives me odds & ends that would otherwise be scrap. I have small hands so my handle probably won't be as wide as yours or I might do some additional shaping. Your first mallet with the smaller, lighter, head might come in handy for doing some carving.
I had fun with this project...and plenty of frustrations as well. Lots of ways to adapt a mallet to fit your needs. Interestingly, I find I use my first "mistake" mallet more...so I won't mess up the other one!
Good luck...I have found I enjoy all types of scroll saw projects. Larger, more detailed, ones are fun and rewarding...but also more stressful. There is something I love about doing some small, simple things that I really enjoy. Good luck!
Interesting video. They have reinvented the original Kreg Jig from 30-40 years ago when it also was all metal. I have two of them, mine and my dad's that we got in the 80's (?). I also have an even older one that was built a few years before that. I have mine on a 3' wide x 8" deep base, set to the thickness of the jig so you can slide large workpieces along the length to drill quickly. I have run thousands of holes with it. I do like the dust collection and other mods they made to the original. Enjoyed the video. Thanks for not ruining it with loud music.
Yea, a base is my list to do soon. I've seen a lot of pocket hole jigs...not a whole lot of differences when you get down to it. Though I really do like Massca's dust collection. Thanks for watchin!
Nice shop! I started doing woodworking about two years ago when we found out that it would cost $50k to have kitchen cabinets built! I figured ‘I can build a box!’ And started buying tools - I’m still buying tools but mostly small stuff… you are an inspiration to us small shops - thanks for the great video and would like to see more content from you! You have a good voice and fluid delivery.
Thank you, Adrian! After taking a few years off from woodworking I got back into it after our first grandchild was born AND the pandemic hit. It find it a great way of releasing the stresses of life and ministry. I have several little projects that I am working on right now...though life has been crazy! Hope you find some time in the shop and stay safe! Thanks for watchin!
Thank you! I believe I was using #3 and/or #5 blades. I buy Flying Dutchman Ultra Reverse blades as well as Pegas Modified Geometry blades. I switch between the two brands...mainly as my mood changes. Not sure I can usually tell a huge difference.
I think your sign came out great. I like the way that you used the cut-off as a gluing guide. I don't know if I would've thought of that. Now, I want to make a sign for my shop..... But I need to name it first! I also appreciate the sentiments about just sitting and relaxing with the woodworking. I have an old chair in my shop too. Nice job!
Thanks! Sorry to be late in responding, I was out of town last week on my annual Spiritual Retreat and just got back to checking RU-vid. This was fun. Yea, I saw the tip of using the cut off for alignment somewhere and thought it was great! Hope you can make your sign soon! Thanks for watching...
Looks great Pastor Joe! It seems like every project has a mess up somewhere along the way. Nice solve on your part. Looking forward to your next offering!
Mark, you are absolutely right about mistakes seeming to be in every project. While I don't like making mistakes, they do present great learning opportunities at problem solving! Thanks for watching!
Thanks! This seems to be the year of "customizing" my shop and making it more comfortable. And hopefully I'll have some scroll saw projects coming out soon. Thanks for watchng!
I have one myself that I should have used tonight when I was installing a removable sharpening station on my workbench. I was using a right angle drill head to drill a couple of holes inside one of the compartments of my workbench. The first hole I drilled was fairly close to straight but the second was definitely crooked. Fortunately it’s not going to be particularly noticeable but I know it’s there and it annoys me that I should have done it better! Thanks for the reminder Pastor Joe!
Thanks for sharing. This is similar to my shop in WI. 10:29 - wife parking in the middle of shop haha. I just got clearance today that no need for winter polar vortex parking for spring 2022. I've got until Nov/Dec.
Congratulations on no winter polar vortex parking this spring! 🤣 I have gotten quite spoiled to not having to share my shop space with our cars! Thanks for watching!
Hi Pastor Joe. Thanks for reminding us that we don't all need to use calculus and surgical precision for just making real world projects in our shop. I haven't made a sled for my saw yet. When I do, I will follow your example. Thanks.
I never was good a calculus! I have been happy with my sled and it has done what I needed. Thanks for your comment and good luck when you build your table saw sled!
Yea, I'm loving it. Not sure my wife understands how nice it is not to have to walk around the saw/tool a couple of times to turn it off/on whenever I need to make some adjustments.
I had that type of table saw way back, it was my first one. I also liked the idea, but eventually sold it to buy a cabinet saw. Appreciate the video and look forward to others. New subscriber.
Thanks, Terry. Yea, I think the idea of that saw was better than its practice. I keep looking at others...but for now will probably put money some other things.