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Hello and funny you mentioned hockey tape aa I'm from Canada, I always have some around but i actually prefer cycling handle bar tape, the adhesive is better and doesn't have that gummy almost like ash fault consistency and alor of cool colors! Ive been using it for many of my tools from hammers to mallets to, well name it. Great fir outside work when its wet, cold and snow. Always enjoy your vids and thankyou for interesting ideas.

The smaller Ryobi glue gun is quite useful for diorama/model/doll house applications, I can recommend having both for those that work smaller.

My grandparents let me take some tools that belonged to my great grandfather. A lot of his tools he made himself; I do residential remodeling, and haven't done all too much fine woodworking (20 years old) admittedly I don't even know what some of them were until fiddling with them. There were some rasps that have been sitting in my toolbox and after watching the video they are definitely handmade. I will find some way to use them and appreciate the quality and time that went into making them. Thank you for the video! Enjoy the channel

You’ve a very good crew working video - split edits etc., and your script is again is very good. Very well done. Yep - I have a plug in glue gun. It’s a real hassle. If I can locate a Makita/Ryobi adapter I may well get the glue gun. 👍👍

When I saw that router fence it reminded me of some old table saws that used to be at my community college. They had pins that got the course set then had a dial adjuster to do fine adjustments. They even had the measurements engraved into the top. Oh they were nice! Wish I could have bought one when they went up for sale.

4:26 AvE uses "HPHT": hot pink hockey tape. They stand out in a messy shop, and who's going to steal a pink tool, lol.

I bought one of those Ryobi glue guns when I was visiting my daughter and had to help with a project. Wow! It is so much handier than the corded ones.

Bro, You upload some of the finest content on RU-vid!!! Thank You! Awesome!!!

Good tip on the hockey tape. I've been using grippy plastic dip for tool handles, & it does an excellent job, but it will rub off if you abrade or bash it too much, so this seems like an excellent alternative. I wish more brands would make cordless glue guns. I've currently got 2 battery & charger systems from different brands and don't intend on adding to it, so make do with a tiny USB-chargeable glue gun. It does fine but the internal battery is too small by quite some way compared with multi-tool ones. I'm definitely a make your own paper towel dispenser type of person, but that's for 2 reasons: a) I have a lathe, which makes this task incredibly easy, & b) I've not found one with a decent box to surround the rolls so you can keep them completely clear of sawdust, cat hairs, & other such contaminants. I primarily use paper towels for applying oil (where it doesn't matter) but also superglue (where it matters a great deal).

I ordered the hockey tape for my Bessey clamps. Always loved the clamps and hated the smooooth handles. The tape made it so much easier to tighten for my arthritic hands. So simple, I can't believe I never thought of it before since I played hockey as a kid. Thanks Stumpy!

in theory, if they used an irrational stagger pattern (standard example would be the golden ratio) for machine-made rasps, then you should also avoid the rasp lines seen with rational/regular stagger patterns

I'm in the Ryobi ecosystem...just works well for my hobby shop setup. I bought that glue gun a few weeks back, and I swear it almost has a permanent place on my assembly table now. It's amazing how convenient hot glue is when you don't have to mess with plugging in a gun or having to deal with it tipping over. It is a battery hog, but anyone like me already has at least a dozen batteries so no big deal.

I bought the Dewalt adapter for the Ryobi hot glue gun. Works a charm. Highly recommended.

Well done creating another useful video. The frequency of your uploads and the quality of the content is commendable

Notes on hockey tape, black tape will rot / destroy leather, my hockey gloves always fall apart if I use black on the knob. Use white tape, or the bicycle tape another guy recommended. The black tape will also stain if using gloves. Black tape is best for hockey stick blades as it hides the puck from the goalie, at least it did 50 years ago!

Fantastic tips, James! Thanks a lot! 😃 The hot melt gun seems great! Even more for people like me who build rc airplanes. 😬 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

Before going out and buying more of those paper towel holders look at the perfect tear ones. They ratchet so you only need one hand to tear sheets, you don't have to hold the roll with your other hand.

I got a combo pack of the Ryobi glue guns, the P307 (large glue stick) and the P306 (mini glue stick). My wife instantly commandeered the small gun for her craft projects and she really likes it. The P307, in addition to the dual temp settings, has a flip-out tray you can put under the nozzle to catch any drips so you don't have to worry about glue getting where you don't want it while working on other parts of your project.

I've been using hot glue in my shop for years. This year I FINALLY got the cordless Ryobi and love it! Getting in to the Ryobi batteries also "allowed" me to get their cordless brad and finish nailers, which are a DREAM compared to having to dance around my compressor hose or drag a compressor around when using outside of the shop. I 3D printed my paper towel holder 😁.

Dudeee.. im waiting for my table top to arrive! Got the router fence in the mail already. cant wait to get it all hooked up. Also- those stones... are a good idear.

That dixie cup dispenser is gonna end up in my shop soon. It’s a super useful tip!

I tell you, that glue gun probably brought more people into Ryobi's battery platform than any other tool they've ever made. The drip *is* a little annoying in my outside shop where a slight breeze can change the trajectory of the dropping glue...but it's still not a big issue...just point the same direction the wind is blowing so that it doesn't drip into the base.

That router fence is sexy!

I learned the Dixie cup hack when I got into boat building. Sometimes I cut the top lip off the cup so I have a better surface to scrape my mixer when using it for epoxy. 👍

Thanks James, another great video about helper hands around the shop. Stay safe, Fred.

Agree on the cordless hot glue gun. There's at least one company (surebonder) that makes them for the different battery brands.

that was way longer than 30 seconds. (sorry, i had to) 🤣

I miss the beer can. "Until then, sit back and have yourself a cold one, cuz you've earned it my friend."

I know a lot of folks already have Ryobi batteries, but in case you don't, TTI (maker of ryobi, Milwaukee, etc) now also makes it for the Walmart "Hart" brand of cordless tools. They're not a great deal full price, but they go on sale frequently. If you want a corded hot glue gun for mini sticks, that is switchable high/low temp, I've had great luck with the "Gorilla" brand ones, I own two now (one for clear, one for black). They heat up fast and are nicely designed, and are pretty cheap, around 10 bucks.

There is a mini Ryobi glue gun that uses the small sticks. I sometimes get to use it in the shop since my daughter and wife discovered it.

Been using Dixie cups and a cheap metal paper towel holder in shop for years. The hockey tape idea is new to me. Might have to give that a try.

I’ve had the MLCS U-Turn router lift for years and only once did it start to drop (ever so slightly). All you have to do is tighten that knurled nut and it’s good for another decade of work.

That glue gun is the reason I picked green for my cheap tools (tools I don't use often and not worth getting mid-end stuff). They also have a fan that takes the same battery that is great and relatively cheap.

Garth: "If you're gonna spew, spew in this". That the first thing that came to mind when I saw the video title. Classic line from the classic movie Wayne's World. That M-Power system is impressive and reasonably priced for all that's included.

Great video. God, I love these. Some thoughts... Handmade rasps remind of a ROS, in that there is no consistent scratch pattern, leaving less noticeable scratches. Are they worth the price when no matter which one you use, you will not get a finish ready surface? Probably not. If you have disposable income... go wild. Dixie cups + small kitchen scale = a perfect way to do things like mixing small batch stain or dye ratios, epoxy, or just generally allowing me not to waste finish when I know a rough number of grams will cover a surface. I am a huge proponent of hot glue. I still use a 15yr old corded one. It allows me temporary holds that don't leave a major mark. I use it to hold wood down on a planer-jointing jig. I also use it to hold templates, as it is cheaper than double stick tape. I love the idea of the Harvey fence running in a miter gauge... I think. I'm not sure it really matters, considering a router has a single cutting point, and it doesn't matter (as far as I know), what angle your fence is to the bit. Mine (Kreg bench top) is often at totally random angles because I see no purpose in getting out a square. So is there a reason to pay more for the system? I don't know. I love the micro adjustments, and that seems like it probably requires the runners, so in that sense, sure. I clamp a piece of wood with a bolt running through and loosen the fence, screwdriver the bolt a tad, push fence back and then re-tighten the fence. Cheap, but perhaps not as accurate. I'd love to see a future Cool Tools on one of those powered, foot pedal lifts. Those look really interesting, but could also be a pointless gimmick(?). I am just curious, as I know one day I will get old and that may be a nice feature. Right now I bend down and raise/lower my Bosch router by hand with the fixed base mechanism.

Silicone cups for glue and epoxy are reusable.

Great vlogs! Very educational! I've recently been installing a stair handrail system from LJ Smith. Great quality and excellent fastening systems for the various parts like volute to handrail to up-easing etc... My question is: What's the best method to perfectly match the surfaces of two different parts. All my parts are solid red oak and any mismatch is small but I'd really like to be able to sand/rasp/ or otherwise (your recommendation) to make the two surfaces match perfectly prior to staining and urethane application. Do you have any recommendations or videos that would be helpful. I hope my description of the issue is clear. Many thanks for your time and trouble! Dan...

YES to the dixie cup dispenser. I'm totally fed up of scrambling to find things to mix epoxy in.

lose the router lift handle and use a drill.

Try some WD-40 dry chain lube on the gearbox and threaded rod. I know normal WD-40 isn't good because it attracts sawdust. The dry chain stuff is awesome. I keep a can with my contractor table saw exactly for this purpose. Cause eventually you'd break the handle or a couple teeth of a sprocket if you don't clean it.

I've been a shingle roofer for 20 some years, its rough work and I've gotten pretty good at it. One of the tricks I have is covering the fingers of any glove I use so the tape wears instead of the gloves. Shingles will chew through any glove quickly. Often however I wrap the tips of my fingers in the tape, it helps me grip things but doesn't slip like a glove can,

While I know Ryobi's advertised run time is a bit of an exaggeration, it's not as far off as you think when using the same amp hour battery as included in the claim. You don't have a 4ah battery in the glue gun (at least on camera).

Rasps! I never knew you could get hand cut ones. Looks handy for rough shaping knife up handles prior to finer sanding work…

I always learn something when I watch your videos. I have a question that I haven't been able to answer watching your videos. What router motor do you prefer or use in a permanent table router installation? Thank you.

I always look forward to the next cool tools videos. I enjoy the pros and of each tool and the demonstrations. Abosuletly Love your channel.

Ryobi has another smaller glue gun. Battery powered base and the actual gun comes off of the base. It uses the smaller sticks. It also has a drip catch when in the base.

From a former hockey player the tape trick made me smile

I absolutely LOVE my cordless ryobi glue gun. I reach for it all the time for all sorts of things all over the house.

Have to say that the prominent 'Made in China' labels on the Harvey router fence are a big turn-off.

I highly recommend grabbing a paper towel holder that has a sort of ratchet like mechanism in it. they hold the paper towel roll firmly enough that you can tear the sheet off the roll with a single hand, but not so firmly that you can pull out a fresh sheet from the roll before tearing it off. They're a bit more expensive than other holders at anywhere from $12-$20 USD, but the convenience of being able to pull a sheet off with just one hand is totally worth it.

good idea with the paper towel holder! I'm going to mount one of those under my assembly bench. I've had to search around them multiple times after realizing I had glue all over my hand and no paper towels near me.

If you've already got the Ryobi battery and charger... you should pick up the brad nailer as well... Too big and bulky to be your only gun, but too convenient to miss out on. Do I recommend going with an all Ryobi tool set? No. Dewalt/Milwaukee/Makita and even Craftsman and Rigid are generally superior. There are still things worth getting in the lineup once you've dipped a toe in the Ryobi lineup. I'm sure someone else can recommend other odds and ends in the 18+ family that I haven't tried.

That M-Power SBS Sharpening Station has been pretty good for sharpening bevels, but it's terrible for flattening the back on wood chisels/hand plane blades. Because the diamond plates are not detachable from their mount, the other plates get in the way, especially for the middle (600 grit) plate.

I'd note that Surebonder makes their own cordless glue gun that works with Ryobi batteries and also is available with adapters to use Dewalt, Milwaukee or Makita batteries. I bought the Surebonder gun for $25 with no adapter, and the a $16 adapter to allow my Makita batteries. So for only a little more than $40, I can use my regular battery platform to have a cordless glue gun. And it's already been amazing. A great tool.

I just bought a Narex chisel set. I love them so far but my only reference point are the two sets of super cheap harbor freight and Amazon starters I've worked with so far. Narex is leaps and bounds above those at a reasonable price for a beginner just starting to get more serious.

I'm considering a Harvey table saw. As a hobby woodworker do you think 110 volt is enough saw or go for at leadt the 3 hp 220 volt which i would have to hook into our dryer out let when using saw not a big deal i guess and my big question is the tin coat really worth $500 to $700 extra. TY

I’m gonna stop watching stumpy nubs, just bought sharpening station…. Will have to hid it from wife for a few months then……. Hopefully will get away with…. Iv had this for ages ahem

I look forward to your Cool Tools when you post them. Nicely done!

About the hand chiseled rasps. In the machining industry, cutting with CNC lathes, it is now common to get RPM varying software which breaks up the patterning (aka chatter) on the surface of a cut. The chatter either simply leaves a visible pattern, or worse it builds up during the cut and you can hear it getting worse and louder and it can actually ruin the work. The RPM varying is subtle. I can’t hear it myself, but it controls chatter on difficult cuts. I think varying the rasp patterning has the same effect of reducing regular patterns on the workpiece.

I was under the impression that Dixie cups had a coating of wax inside them (?paraffin?) Wouldn't that interfere with your finishes/epoxy? I use some clear plastic disposable cups likely sold next to the Dixie cups in the supermarket.

Haha Rob Cosman coming in hot with "how to wrap a hockey sti-...I mean joiner's mallet." Oh, Canada.

You should say inexpensive instead of cheap. Saying something is cheap usually means well that it will fall apart easily or, will not work well. Just saying...

I have used Dixie Cups in my shop for as long as I can remember. So many uses.

I have that glue gun, and love it! It’s the only Ryobi tool I still use…wish Ridgid would make one lol. I ended up getting a battery adapter at least

Thanks James. What is the depth capacity of the Harvey fence?(fence to bit when pushed all the way back) Doesn't seem very big, but I guess most aren't except for maybe the Incra. I know I wish my Jessem was deeper (and also wished I chose cast iron).

THE and I mean THE paper towel holder to have in your shop is the Kamenstein. It has a friction clutch to provide perfect tension and spring bar tensioners like a paint roller to support thwe inside of the tube. It is ther BEST paper towel holder on the msrket and less than $17 on Amazon.

Can you wrap that hockey tape around that Red Wings cup of yours? Sincerely, all Avalanche fans. ;)

just a weekend warrior woodworker nothing really big but like to make some of my own stuff but I am a model rocket hobbyist that have been using dixie cups for quite a while for epoxy mixing and application, I also use craft sticks look like tongue depressors or the ones that a popsicle stick size for spreading and doing filets in my hobby, lots of stuff out there that can be used for something other then their original intended purpose, just have to get a little creative thinking going on, good luck and may your splinters be few.

Having built an adapter for using a Ryobi glue gun with my battery platform it was totally worth it. Even buying the glue gun and battery kit would be worth it just for convenience.

I will say, the batteries linked aren’t real ryobi batteries, they’re a Home Depot exclusive brand and that link even says they’re not ryobi, just compatible with ryobi

I LOVE the Harvey tools that I have purchased so far. Usually I go shopping right after your review of one of their tools. I should learn to find the on/off mode selector switch on my phone and switch it to the off position as soon as I hear the word Harvey. :) It is almost as bad as seeing a Festool or Woodpecker email on new products. :) One thing that really drives me crazy is you do a review of their tools and I order them only to find out it is not in stock. It would be nice if you coordinated with them on inventory before you did a review. Not complaining at all, I just get impatient on waiting for them to come in. I have a number of the hand-made rasps (different brand) and will tell you they are so nice to use. I enjoy making rockers and the hand-made rasps really do nice work. Whether it is a course or fine rasp, they really help get that shape you are looking for.

Nice look at some great tools. I really appreciate the concept that occasionally you just need to get on with and buy a paper towel dispenser. Thanks for another great video.

I just got the bench dog cast iron router table top for $120 new. There is no greater joy than living close to the biggest Rockler store on the west coast, as all their overstocks, damaged box and returns get funneled to that store and I swing by for great discounts. (Two still there if anyone reads this)

I purchased an assortment of silicon mixing containers for mixing epoxy. You just let the batch set up, pop it out, wipe the cup with a rag and acetone, and the cup is ready to mix another batch. I also clean my brushes with acetone. Less waste.

700 dollars for that router table fence, just the fence. 1200 for the table with it. A little bit out of my range, but honestly for that price I could get something way better.

If you think you're still going to make your shop towel holder... You are still lying to yourself! LOL

A friend finalky splurged, the other day, on a hand-stitched rasp: I'll share this video with him.

It's crazy to me that in 2022 someone would recommend to use something that can "just be tossed in the trash" after a single usage.

What is the best hot glue brand/type for woodworking applications?

I have to think for the price of that router table you could just buy a shaper. I never get it, I guess it has something to do with the cost of the cutters for each one. My shaper takes collets to accept router bits so I always wonder. The fence is 100% cool though. Every tool should come with a fence like that.

Can you review this JessEm Clear-Cut TS Stock Guides?

That's pretty gutsy listing a Ryobi tool on the cool tools show. Good thing you told everyone you don't use Ryobi tools. You might have lost subscribers! 😜

Wrong! I already saw this video twice, so I knew all of these tools before I even started watching this video (for the third time). So there!

Hey Stumpy, I notice you use the cheap Knockoff Batteries on that glue gun. Do ya think they work well?

I feel like everybody should have Ryobi batteries because they make a bunch of awesome dumb stuff that comes in handy and it's cheap.

Check out StewMac range of tools, especially the Safe-T=Planer

The idea of rolling the tape around is for Hockey Sticks. Rob being a Canuck no wonder he does that!

The hockey tape has to be hot pink.

Nothing wrong with buying a few of those shop towel holders. Use the time you save for other projects. Why re-invent the wheel?

Awesome video as usual... loved the dixie cup idea - i can now toss all the plastic yogurt containers that i reuse after cleaning, which sometimes can be a PITA. And the hockey tape demos were PERFECT... I tape the tops of my actual ice hockey stick handles using the rope method (though a bit closer together so that each finger has a channel to rest in) -- never thought of doing the same to shop tools - genius. Finally, glad you liked the glue gun - been debating getting one for a while... debate is now over - thx! Keep these tip videos coming!!!

James, you're a Michigan guy - you know that what Cosman showed you is how we Canadians tape the butt end of a hockey stick!

I prefer the 3.5oz jello cups because they are wider and shallower. Less likely to tip over when using acid brushes.

To paraphrase Homer Simpson, “Mmmm. 1-2-3 blocks”

Fun seeing all the expensive stuff out there....

TTI make a Hart version of the glue gun if you want tools from Walmart or don't have a Home Depot near you.

Never known you could buy cast iron extension and ones that work with contractor saw. Then it also has a router lift hole as well that's even more of a bonus. 🥰

harbor freight has a set of magnetic towel holder ends for 14 bucks even comes in multiple colors stick fairly tight too

I have the desire for fine wood working tools, and the knowledge on how to use a great many of them. I just don't have the funds to get all them...

Set one of those Dixie cups under your glue gun and not worry about the glue sticking or ruining your work surface.