my favourite was the dust collection as i can barely afford to buy the tools never mind the accesories to go with them, love the vids and cant wait to see what comes next
You are really clever and smart. We have a 20 mile drive just to get to the nearest Home Depot and a lot of the stuff I learned from you save us time and money. Thank you for taking the time to make this video you’re a nice guy.
Man! I just turned 56, and I had one year of wood shop 41 years ago in high school. I don't have all the right tools, and I live in a small apartment, but I love wood working. I think I love you, man! Cause you're showing me some tips and tricks that I've never seen. TY! My dream would be to have a wood shop...with all the right tools.
To be honest I picked up way more from that video than I thought I would. A+ video! Never even thought about making a dust system for my drill press or using it as a spindle sander. Also loved the circular saw dust jug and diy marking gauge!
“Chances of me not being able to locate the workbench is very low”. 😂🤣. Great stuff thanks. I may have to start attaching more stuff to my work bench. Thanks for the great video.
Brother, you are a lot like me. I have been called MacGyver for years and years, and I enjoy being a master of improvisation. Rarely, and I do mean rarely am I EVER not able to figure some kind of work around to get out of a bind. Great to see someone else that can think on their feet and find an alternative way to accomplish a goal without making a trip to Home Depot. Love the simple but utterly efficient dowel marking jig. I've done the same sort of thing using a piece of 1×2, 9" long. I put an 8 penny nail exactly 1" from one end that sticks out 1/8" on the opposite side. Then put a series of sheet rock screws at the opposite end at 1/2", 1", 1 1/2", 2" and so on up to 4 ". I can use this to mark a line from a straight edge using any 2 screws on the one end, and marking out circles using the nail end as my center pivot point and any screw to get a circle up to 4" in half inch steps. Of course you can make this in any length with any stepped incremental deminsions you like. And there you go !!!
You helped inspire me to get into woodworking. Just bought my first table saw, miter saw, and I'm almost done building my first built in dresser and wardrobe. Good tips here!
I used your idea on my saw, when to work and you're right, I did get a lot of kidding, but the next day a couple of guys showed up with their saws, with the jug. LOL
I was over at my mom's friend place for supper and she told us her story of earlier that same day her husband Harold who was working on the house needed some Caulking and didn't want to stop working so he sent her to the store to go get it. With car keys in hand and as she was closing the door he blurted "Make sure you get the BIG STRETCHY BRAND!" (as a joke).... so she went to Canadian Tire and found a young lad (maybe 16-17yrs) on a short ladder stocking the higher up shelves and she walked up to him and in these exact words said; "Excuse me,.... I'm looking for Big stretchy Caulk.".... without a word, The boy climbed down the ladder, turned away from her and quickly made a B-line straight into the back room (about 10-15 ft away), with the backroom door still swinging he was out of view (just around the corner from the door), but she heard him call a co-worker over, and he repeated what she had said to him and they both cracked up laughing... It was at that moment that she had realized what was interpreted. She turned beat red, and left the store as quickly as possible. When she got home Harold looked confused and asked "Where's the Caulking?!?" We all pissed ourselves laughing when she told us what had happened.
I've only watched a few of your videos, but I am impressed. Smart solutions. Efficient videos. Entertaining and informative. Keep up the excellent work! Love it.
The Milk carton tip looks really handy. I don't own a shop vac so usually end up with dust all over the place. Will try your idea next time I use the sircular saw. Thanks
Great hacks. You can also use a vaccum cleaner bag with your saw. It will let more air through easier so it takes less positive pressure from the saw but will still filter out the sawdust.
Hi Glen, I really enjoy your videos and the hack in this one about the marking tool is great. I've actually had a marking tool in my tool box for 25 years from a former career byt didnt realize what it was lol. It wasnt until I started woodworking and doing handyman work did I realize it. It was actually placed in a pile for AmVets as a give away when I realized it's value in my shop! I quickly took it back! For those who don't have one, the screw is brilliant.
Some nice tips, the magnetic-based dust port is a great idea, am in the middle of setting up dust collection and I'll be using that. Another tip for magnets, if you have an old computer and want to dispose of the hard-drive, open it up and remove the magnets, they have a couple of very strong magnets inside (also a great way to ensure the data can't be recovered!).
Glen, Enjoyed this video. You don’t start off the tips with a $600 planner. When you hit a snag at the job site, you figure it out and keep working. I try to do that but it’s much quicker watching you!😊
A veteran construction worker who does pretty much everything. I have used these hacks on my daily. The jug and circular saw is something I have done when I need to make a quick cut in a finished condo. Worked real well. The caulking gun one. Yup been there. Did a whole window job after I lent my actual caulking gun to a fellow worker and said I don’t need this. I’ll make one.
Thank you for the tips! LOVE them, especially how you share ways we can use other materials to make tools we don't have. Super helpful and please keep making the videos!!
Love it. You’re too cool. Glad I found you. I got one for you. I’ve used this idea many times and its saved me a few times. (You have a hole where the screw has wore the hole too big and you can’t use a fatter screw, what to do? You get some wooden tooth picks and shove them into the hole and put your screw back in.) Works great.
Hi Glen As a DIY woodworker, I have only just come across your videos….. I’m hooked! About to start a binge session of your tips and advice. Excellent ideas, that my late father would have appreciated too. Keep up the good work and thank you so much for sharing. Stay safe. Helen B.
Saw your woodworking tips. Kudos to you: very helpful. What you could have showed: HOW to make and install a DUST port for a circular saw that does not have one. Hope you include it in your next video. I'd like to make one for my older circular saw. Thanks !
Your video here is one of the most honest and actually useful shop hacks I have seen. Keep more coming . How about hacks on clamping down projects for every type of cut with a circular saw? Thanks
I don’t know if I would use any of these as shown, but this video has given me an idea on what I might be able to do with dust collection off my planer. Much thanks on showing solutions from outside the box!
G’day mate! I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed, clearly, I never thought an empty milk container would be so simple yet effective. I’m going to implement a few of these for various cordless tools I have. Keep these tips and tricks coming, love them. Cheers 👍
This is great stuff! I can't think of anyone in, like, the WORLD, who can't identify with not being able to find what you KNOW you have. With tips, tricks, and hacks like these I can decide after I've looked for "it" for more than five minutes it's time to bust out one of your hacks. You remain, sir, brilliant! With love from the Southern California desert, MK ♥️🌵🏜️
The one thing diy workman/girls know - they will never be stuck, they will always find a way - this is why we view new hacks from around the globe on you Tube as we help each other by sharing our ideas in what one had created or discovered! Many thanks!
It is said that there are two DISTINCT types of engineers: The ones always seated at a desk, and those who get their hands dirty... guess which ones are better!
Glen, I love your hacks and tips (the jug as a dust collector was really cool). More tips and tricks videos when you can, please. Peace and stay creative :)
The jug dust collector is ideal for using sawdust and wood glue to cover recessed holes. Sliding off the jug with just the right amount is more convenient than opening the vacuum bag.
The circular saw dust collector is a brilliant idea. A bigger hole and cloth covering might increase efficiency and disguise what it really is made of. Thank you!
I like your ideas! I plan to make three of them, the circular saw dust port but I'll collect it to my dust collector. The hacksaw blade attached to my work bench and the dust port for the drill press. Thank you!
Not sure why the down-votes, for the mass of us who dont have every tool on the planet your uploads are ingenious. Keep up the excellent work, and thanks for all of the real-world advice.
Great stuff. Very creative. I know I've had to leave the job many times because the chalk gun broke. I've actually cut the tube open to apply by finger the last little bit to finish a job. Thanks for the ideas. Keep up the good work.
My solution for a missing caulk gun is the same as my solution for missing fingernail clippers. Buy one every time you can't find one until you have one everywhere.
@@handytbutler7380 I have 3.5 tape measures.... 3 are awol, and when I can't find that 4th one, it likes to pop into vision when I can't seem to find my car keys to go out and buy a 5th
That suction hose is always giving me troubles when sawing perfectly. I rather don't use it because it's an annoying thing to work with. Your solution is a great one. Thanks.
"Chances of me not finding the workbench are very low." Careful there, I was just about to drink some coffee, would not want hot coffee running through my nose. :D
