Jeremy has done a multitude of amazing things on this channel, but delivering the line "Isn't it uncomfortable to have six inches of wood in your pants?" with a straight face is by far the most impressive... 👏👏👏🤣
I also appreciated the casual thoughtfulness of "I don't *plan* to eat this thing..." I watch this channel for the straightforwardly explained, solidly practical build process content, but I have to admit the exquisitely delivered subtle comedy is a big plus.
The explanation of how so much thought and trial and error goes in to something that at first glance appears so simple goes a long way to explain why artisan products cost more than mass produced vacuum formed plastics. Heck, I'm not even a joiner/carpenter/cabinet maker and I want something that beautifu-nctional so I can E.D.C a precision rule. Wonderful video produced by a skilled yet humble person. Regards from Scotland.
Jeremy, my wife and I were talking about you last night and we agreed that we wanted to send you a word of encouragement. If your hiatus is permanent, that's totally cool. We want you to know that we very much appreciate what you already have done and how you have helped many people with your examples and instructions. I know I would be proud if you were our son. We do realize that having a following audience is not an easy thing. Keeping some distance from all of us at times is an important thing to do. We want you to know that we are praying for you and hope that God leads you on a path that is rewarding for you wherever that path takes you.
That debris clearing slot that's cleared by the ruler itself It's one of those moments when you lean back in your chair and say, "Dang, this guy is _good_ ."
Jeremy what a great watch. You make very entertaining videos. To see you progress through all your attempts was very inspirational. What a great piece you have made. All the thought gone into something seemingly so simple has made a great product. You are going places for sure.
I was eating dinner when my phone went off. I'm not allowed a phone a dinner time but my wife said it's from Jeremy. I dropped my knife and fork and cast the vid to my tv. As usual, the vid is superb. Thanks for all your hard work.
I love things that are practical and pretty. What an awesome piece, and amazing to think how much development and iteration goes into something that seems so simple on its face.
Enjoyed this project, Jeremy enjoyed watching this all come together thanks for taking the time to share this with us. Play Safe From Elliot Lake Ontario Canada.
When I first found you I binged and watched everything in one go.. so I’ve been waiting and hoping you would add more soon. I really hope you can get to a point where you just make videos all day because your channel is absolutely perfect. Keep it up my man 🤙
Please do make the PDF plans! Also, I really appreciate how you show all your prototypes AND how you recover from any mistakes you've made. Thank you for another great video!
Thank you so much Jeremy for this video. It's really informative. You have just given us lot of experience from those mistakes that you have shown. The technique that you use and the details that you care about is just compelling. Good luck
Thanks again for great content. I learn a lot when you include your mistakes and how you recover from them. The explanations you give for what you do are also really valuable.
Nice! I have my dads rule from the 50's, its 3/4" wide, use it almost daily.... on the work table. It never entered my tiny mind to build a sheath. Great idea, fantastic project. Thanks for your vids, you have wisdom (and patience;) way beyond your years.
I appreciate your honesty and willingness to show your mistakes. It not only prevents me from making that mistake, it gives me confidence in that if I do make a mistake, I'm not the only one!
Uau Jeremy this is such a high quality video. The evolution of the design, framing of the shots, your lines, jokes and delivery, pleasant music at the end, everything. Fantastic work. You're a king.
Awesome video and a great idea for something else to add to my already full pockets! I also want to thank you for including the mistakes and showing us the design iterations. It's so helpful for people to understand that these things (designs) rarely come out right the first time. The trials and errors and the learning from those are so helpful and most of the time (from other sources) we don't get to see that and miss out on that part of the process. A great lesson to anyone who aspires to design something.
Very nice work. I gave up on carrying the six inch rule. My wife gave me a Lowe’s gift card, which is now carried in my wallet. It has a short ruler in inches on one edge. Good for measuring many small items at the hardware store. I have also been looking for belt hooks, and for guidance on how to make a case for a 12 inch Incra ruler. Really appreciate your insights and perseverance. Thank-you.
Almost 20 minutes doing what supposed to be a simple project and, still, is worth it every minute; not to many people can accomplish that. Thanks for sharing !
Love the project and also the food grade finish. Because I have actually used my 6 in ruler as a fork to eat ravioli's with it .late night at the shop you have to improvise. Lol keep up the good work glad to see you backv
This feels like a "please take my money" moment. But seriously I'd buy one of these in a heartbeat if you sold them. Convenient ways to keep rules, combination squares, calipers and marking tools at hand are in short supply and are game changers.
Jeremy, dude, you made my night ! A new upload in such a long time, and that (un)intentionnal joke about the 6 in of wood in your pocket. Still laughing.
Hey Jeremy!! It's amazing that I clicked onto your video about the 6" steel rule holder. I have had mine for a few months which so far is the longest time before it got too bent to use. So I ordered two more, (I have a thing for any ruler type instruments- (I know, weird lol) and they came in yesterday. So now I'm going through my scrap bin and I'm going to make myself a sheath too out of purple heart. As always, great content.
Great video 👍 it's great that you include the mistakes and show all the prototypes - it teaches younger viewers that perfection takes time. Also, an EDC that I have used for 20+ years are precision tweezers called "Uncle Bill's Silver Grippers" they are good as is, but I sharpen the tips by using a small screw and nut to hold them closed while I grind them to a sharp point. Learned the hard way that metal splinters are tough to find and remove.
Nice man just nice. Interesting to see your iterations and hear the thoughts pros n cons. Good on you sirSir! 😁 Blessings abundant sir, Crawford out 🧙♂️
Jeremy, I want to tell you I really enjoy watching your vids. You are such a smart young man and so humble when you mess up. You are a great teacher of many things on the projects you do so please keep your videos coming. I am sure many viewers feel the same way I do. I always say there are smart people and then there are really smart people, well you are the really smart people my friend so just want to let you know I really enjoy your vids.
Props for the Chris Reeve folder. Back in the 80s I wanted one of his one piece hollow handled fixed blades more than I wanted Tawny Kitaen. That's a lot. Great project, sir!
This is great. Think I will make one for my son, he just got hired as a machinist apprentice. Also, very much appreciate you showing the mistakes as well, so much more inspiring than thinking things always go perfectly for the “professionals.”
Awesome! Your attention to detail is superb & you’re ability to design and combined esthetically awesome form with super functionality is honed to a razor’s edge! I would have never considered the brilliant simplicity of a using subtle S curve as the holding mechanism... I would have just used a magnet.
Cool man! I love the attention to detail! I have a klein technician pouch that I use as a back pocket protector. I keep an olfa knife, a 6" adjustable wrench, knipex pliers, a flashlight, pens, pencils, sharpies, and a 6" combination square. I started wearing it at work then I started reaching for my wrench all the time so now I just leave it on all the time. I went to an estate sale today and my wife told me to leave the pouch so I did. At the estate sale I found a sweet vise bolted to a table. I couldn't unbolt it because I didn't have my pocket tools. The moral of this story is CARRY TOOLS EVERYWHERE ALL THE TIME! also I found a wrench and got the vise it's a 3" Hercules made in Canada!
The quality of you work amazes me with every video I watch. What a bummer you're not uploading more videos. What did I miss in this video? Simple: you saying "that's not good enough" multiple times 😅 - great video, as always
I have a block of beeswax I picked up for waxing string I use for various things. I used it as a finish by heating the wood with a heat till it was hot enough to melt the wax, and then just rubbing it on the wood. It worked out very well!
Great job Jeremy. I keep one of those in my front shirt pocket on a pen type clip but it's constantly snagging and getting pulled out of my pocket. I like this a lot and am definitely going to have a go at making my own. Super impressed.
You made me laugh at 4:05 with the comment you put in your video. Didn't see that anyone else had caught that, but could be wrong. I have to say that you are a genius coming up with the pocket ruler case. I would like to try and make one myself. Great work and great videos.
Top quality documenting/tutorial as always. I have referred several youtubers 10x your size to your videos as an example of "This is how to document a build, if you really care to do it well."
Love seeing the iterations & the mistakes, it’s actually very encouraging to know someone as talented still screws up from time to time. Especially in these days of social media ‘perfection’ if you know what i mean.
Thanks! That wasn’t the most comfortable cut I’ve ever made, but I wasn’t sure how else to securely hold a weirdly shaped part with a chunk of metal in it.
@Jer_Schmidt Your videos are always so informative and educational. I really appreciate your precision and your jigs and templates. Just an idea, you could do a series on measurement, desiong and jigs and templates. Teach us how you are able to build with such quality. THANKS!!!
Dad had a clip on his Starret ruler to keep it attached to his pocket protector. I see General still does that with their 6" ruler and the clip doubles as a depth gauge. This is quite a bit stealthier and doesn't scream geek, but back then the pocket protector was the engineer's badge of honor! Nice work and detail on the iterative design process, thank you for sharing.
When in the shop, I frequently carry a nylon sleeve from a mini-Mag-lite. The sleeve holds a 4" Empire mini sliding caliper measure, and a thin, 6" , stainless ruler with sliding pocket clip. I carry the nylon sleeve in the bib pocket of overalls, but it works in a front jeans pocket, too.
