Secret Tips the Woodworking Pros Won't Tell You

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Woodworking Pros and Journeymen Carpenters always have a bag full of little tricks they use for more accurate and quicker builds, which they will seldom volunteer because they use them so often, they forget they even use them ... like a more accurate miter saw cuts, unconventional woodworking techniques for better finishing results, unscrambling table leg positions and thinking ahead to what best topcoat finish to apply for less distracting wood joinery issues.
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@amohtash 4 месяца назад

You are very generous. Finding someone who is ready to give to community and comes to RU-vid with this mindset is really rare today.

@randallmacdonald4851 4 года назад

Not that I did't believe you, but I just had to pause the video and go write on my shop table with a pencil and test your alcohol trick. That was so awesome. Thanks Colin.

@coreygrua3271 4 года назад

I’ve been watching for years now and Colin always says “thanks for watching.” He recognizes that when we watch we are giving him the gift of our time. In return we get the gift of his very valuable experience. The border between Canada and the US (or any other country) quickly dissolves in a time like this. And...what a nice offer to Zoom with a group for free. That’s one of many reasons these videos are so delightful. Pure knowledge shared with pure intent.

@steelsunpi 4 года назад

My father was a woodworker and carpenter in the '60s and '70s. Recently I was reassembling an old table he had and I noticed on the bottom by the legs that he used hash marks I II III and IIII to ensure proper orientation and placement. I remarked to him about that and how it made it so much easier, and he responded " your grandpa taught me that "

@HyperactiveNeuron 4 года назад

Yeah both of my grandfather's wore more hats than I can wrap my brain around. My mom's dad, 1 of the 2 I actually met, was in a county playhouse, used to deliver cubic foot ice blocks for people's pre-electric refrigerators up fire escapes, used to shovel coal into the house to burn for heat, was in the air force (trained as a paratrooper, served as a mechanic) in WWII (him and his brothers all volunteered), was a loving father to 6 kids, made them all go to school, sang for the Pope (JPII) while on his choir's grand European tour and for over 50 years worked for a company making prosthetics for amputees until he retired at 82... Not long from when he died. They don't make em like him any more. That man is my hero.

@chrisnorton2837 4 года назад

JJ my great grandpa used deliver ice blocks too. And milk. And he made skiis. 👍

@jakeqwaninne8502 4 года назад

my grandfather was a tool and die maker for the bud co, in philly( ford parts) ,he showed me clock positions, which is the same idea, like if part is in front of you , you can know which direction and where to place the part, there can be many clocks , but it does help, if i don't do that, i wind up scratching my head for hours, trying to remember why i cut this that length, if i have to stop , and pick back up again, grand fathers are awesome

@jim77004 3 года назад

@@chrisnorton2837 You know, I added central air to my house a few years ago and when researching how many TONs it should deliver, I found out that the industry still uses the term as an equivalent to the tons of ice a family would require to get through the spring and into winter.

@KathyJames14 2 года назад

I’m a beginner woodworker ( at 65 yo) and I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you.

@neilrobertgrayson 4 года назад

IPA is a solvent I use for many things but I never thought of it for pencil lines. Even a clean eraser tends to leave grubby marks and it drives me nuts. Great tip. Thanks Colin.

@huskygam3r909 4 года назад

Im new to the whole wood working thing and i'm glad that i stumbled upon the video's of colin, thanks for all of the tips that i've already implemented! Love your work and love your video's. Hope we can enjoy them for many years to come. Stay good, stay healthy, god bless!

@larrystrayer8336 4 года назад

Another outstanding video. Simple tips that help reduce frustration. Thanks.

@Xktree72 4 года назад

I've done that leg marking trick for years, great minds think alike 👍

@robertadams8971 3 года назад

Simple and easy tips. Very well done!!

@vstm3950 3 года назад

Just found this channel and love it, its different, host is sweet and warm person and so knowlegeable. Enjoy watching. Thank you Sir!

@alimilibibi 4 года назад

Hat's off for your love on woodworking...

@seefroggysee 4 года назад

The mark you call a 'tick' I call a 'crow's foot' . Learned that from old time carpenters many years ago.

@huejanus5505 3 года назад

Often when marking reference marks, a small straight line can be hard to see (because of grain). A check on your line makes it easier to see.

@NickBR57 4 года назад

For the 4 pieces to make a leg, I just draw a circle on top. It works like the V (or in your case mountain) for board jointing.

@wish887 4 года назад

In Germany we use a triangle. It calls "Schreinerdreick". It is then very easy to see where is up, down, left, and right.

@johanneswerner1140 3 года назад

It's called a "cabinet maker's triangle" in English. Used for legs, wide boards, rails and stiles, box sides, everything. The triangles must line up and point the same way.

@mountainhike100 3 года назад

That last hint on the legs is wonderful. Can not tell you how many times I cut legs and could not find how they went back together. Simple lines will be on my legs from now on.

@douggreenshields5701 3 года назад

Your presentations are very helpful, sir. Thank you for giving your time to us.

@jamesosmond2333 3 года назад

Really enjoy the videos

@631athome 3 года назад

I love the rubbing alcohol trick thumps up

@mdoddbama 3 года назад

I've been watching your videos on tips. Love them all. I can't find or remember what you said you liked using instead of wood stain.

@carebeyan 3 года назад

thanks colin!

@anthonybailey2010 2 года назад

dang man, mad props, this vid knocked my socks off, helped me right away. ima tie down my boots next time, thank you. genius, fur reals, good things, good things. one!

@ycdouble1 3 года назад

Voice of experience! Thanks!

@alcamerc9923 3 года назад

Tip from my father decades ago: “Know where your fingers are at all times.” Best I ever heard. I still can count to ten on my fingers! LOL!

@experimentalgardener3101 3 года назад

Thanks mate great video! cheers !

@leonardnoel888 3 года назад

G'Day Collin, excellent tricks and tips. I really enjoy it. Thank you.

@hansdegroot8549 4 года назад

Great tips again. Thanks for sharing. I really like the light-dark wood combination to hide gaps.

@GT_09_Actual 2 года назад

Thank you sir

@johnroth8275 4 года назад

So appreciate your gifts to us.

@HBSuccess 4 года назад

A triangle drawn across any glue up or even the last example is all you need. Some call it a lumber triangle or cabinetmaker’s triangle.

@paulmcfadyen689 4 года назад

Triangle doesn't work for the four legs, they could be shifted around and still make a triangle. I use the letter "R" for no other reason than it can only go together one way

@georgequalls5043 4 года назад

Thanks again for sharing, Colin.

@wolfman75 4 года назад

Thank You Sir!!! Great Info for newbies like myself!!!!👍😎

@mykolashatkovskyi8817 4 года назад

And again - amazing woodworking video. Thank you.

@makediywoodworking2700 3 года назад

Tnak you for the video! Tip about legs is good 👍

@mariomuranaka9751 3 года назад

Very good tips, thank you !

@HepauDK 3 года назад

On the last one with the legs, the last 4 stripes are redundant and not needed. Even without them, the other markings will show you how they should be located, as all 4 legs already have unique markings.

@grahamserle7930 4 года назад

Colin you are such a beautiful giving soul who is making a real difference in this world. I salute you.

@the80s365 4 года назад

He's definitely the grandfather I never had.

@charlietube7165 4 года назад

Damn right we need way more people like this...

@davidlang9040 3 года назад

Love Colin's tips. The mountain he describes I've always known as the carpenter's triangle. It would also work on the legs.

@jim77004 3 года назад

Yup, he's a sweet heart.

@neilhockenhull2448 3 года назад

⁴³3@9th @

@Idahoanghost 4 года назад

Thanks again for great tips. You're the best!

@MikeCindyWhite 3 года назад

Great tips! Thank you brother!

@georgedavall9449 4 года назад

Awesome! This Man is a wealth of knowledge, and presented in a professional and no nonsense manner. This is what RU-vid is all about, or should be. Keep ‘me coming, Colin! Thanks! Stay safe and Heathy! 👍😁🇺🇸

@andreww6738 4 года назад

These are awesome tips, it's driven me crazy for years about getting rid of pencil lines, I thought I had tried everything until now that is, ehw wee I'm excited, I love it, Thanks a bundle, I'll need to take you out for an IPA (beer) that is if I ever have a chance of meeting you in person. Andrew

@garryryanhoilman1531 3 года назад

Mineral spirits will also get rid of a graphite line, gets glue spots off as well if you sprayed craft glue on a paper template onto the wood.

@davidlang9040 3 года назад

Love the tick idea! I've always drawn a W for waste. All worked well until I built a deck with a mate. He also drew W , but for wanted....

@Rusty_ok 4 года назад

“So wet a fish can swim across it”...I am going to use that one.

@jeffinthewild9876 4 года назад

Also loved that line!

@sanderrubin4922 3 года назад

@@jeffinthewild9876 )l

@papalazzzaru 3 года назад

Don't use it when talking to women... :D

@RaineWilder 3 года назад

you don't actually need the IIII (4) as the first three marks will make sure all legs are positioned correctly

@frassoneletrica 4 года назад

Thanks!

@slappymcslapster8845 3 года назад

I am pretty new to this woodworking thing even though I'm a bit on the older side but I just love this guy so much. Not only am I learning so much about woodworking there is something about his voice and his demeanor that is so incredibly calming. I hesitate saying what I'm about to say because I don't want anyone to take it the wrong way. But when I am trying to go to sleep at night and I just can't for whatever reason I feel like I could turn on one of his videos and listen to his voice and it would just calm me down and put me right to sleep! THAT DOES NOT MEAN THAT I THINK HE IS BORING. Quite the opposite. I really don't know any other way to explain it.

@armus550b 4 года назад

This man has forgotten more methods than I've ever known

@peterbradbury1592 Год назад

Take care Colin, it’s time to slow down a bit

@HamidKhan-po1px 3 года назад

I love the way you teach and laugh... You are such a beautiful soul and of course an expert in your field

@anthonyanderson7315 4 года назад

For the legs you can also do the numbers as usual but then draw a circle in the middle connecting the four and that will show orientation

@mammothfilms 4 года назад

I was thinking that too. I remember seeing that on a RU-vid video one time.

@cameratool 4 года назад

Better draw that circle off center.

@anthonyanderson7315 4 года назад

@@cameratool I see why you'd say that but Ive never drawn a perfect circle so Its usually very obvious where they go

@bclamore 4 года назад

You can skip marking the 4 lines. Once you have the first 3, there's no other way all 4 pieces of wood can be oriented.

@bobbenzuly7893 4 года назад

Seriously??? Are you going to save that much time & ink to NOT do the 4 lines??? Just thinking about it later would be more time wasted!

@bclamore 4 года назад

@@bobbenzuly7893 The point is you don't need to think about it later.

@Lazarus-aap 4 года назад

Those are all very good tips, Colin! I always mark the waste side of the line with an X, but that just works for me. Also, when I am working on multiple pieces that have to go back in the same order, I mark them with 1 triangle drawn over them, with the base line from side to side and the side lines from the edge of the base line to the top middle, wether I'm working on two pieces, or more. And when I have tops and bottoms, or even left and right groups, I'll draw a second line underneath the base line, or along the side, left or right, depending on where they should go. Very helpful video, thank you! And I also think it is really nice of you to offer your presence and knowledge through video calling! You're the best

@IsaKocoglu 4 года назад

You had me at “Free” Good on you Collin! God bless!

@royharkins7066 3 года назад

I wood have thought a circle on the 4 legs would suffice 😊

@dtemp132 4 года назад

Colin, you don't need to do clickbait video titles like this.

@roberthoneybone3538 4 года назад

In Australia we have what are known as Men’s sheds in each State and Territory the sheds are Voluntary with members who are retired mainly and we go to learn different things from different people it is also a place to meet and talk their are also Men’s Sheds starting up in America these sheds may enjoy hearing from You

@roberthoneybone3538 4 года назад

@Michael Reed not gay retired men keeping themselves occupied by doing good things for pre schools high schools and odd jobs for other people who are not able to

@roberthoneybone3538 4 года назад

@Michael Reed No completely independent of other sheds yet work together as one also hold BBQs

@roberthoneybone3538 4 года назад

To raise income and sell goods made at the shed rely on donations for tools and equipment

@wakamiwailer 4 года назад

@Michael Reed Yeah. Like when people say things like "sounds gay"

@rosc2022 3 года назад

@Michael Reed Sounds like something we need anywhere there's a low father to boys ratio.

@laroseauxboisrosewoodwoodw8585 4 года назад

A pros suggestion for finishing that a lot of people do not know about!! Very important to put seals on all sides and surfaces (you can mix it yourself by putting lacquer with 50-75% laquer thinner). All is left is to sand with 400 grit to remove the raised grain and/or bubbles. Voila, you have your peace ready for all kinds of finish and the color and the finish will stay even all across the peace 😉👍🏼🇨🇦

@Andy-in8ej 4 года назад

Spellcheck?

@laroseauxboisrosewoodwoodw8585 4 года назад

@@Andy-in8ej thx , was lazy 🥴

@smhmmc 4 года назад

@@Andy-in8ej he spelled peace correctly

@UntetheredBanshee 4 года назад

@@Andy-in8ej nothing better to do? Cmon man.

@ngipzmarz6616 4 года назад

Hey Colin,show me how you route plywoods...please...

@kennethnapier9661 3 года назад

Pay that man!

@pipeg.3611 3 года назад

Those lines of the legs reminded me of the Fifth Element, nice!

@SamStGeorge 4 года назад

I am so appreciative for all you do, especially helping me personally via emails. May the Lord Bless You and Yours. I am anxiously waiting for your next video. PS. I liked marking the legs , It is a great idea

@OnFireCreativity 3 года назад

secret tips woodworking.. Very helpful..

@stephennadworny8401 3 года назад

Hi Colin. I'm a hobby woodworker, at best, but appreciate the versatility of wood, a renewable resource, and the satisfaction of solving problems associated with the woodworking process, not to mention the finished product. I have viewed a number of your videos posted of the last 5 to 10 years and appreciate your genuine content. I also want to commend you for your willingness to further contribute to the world of woodworking. Well done and thank you!

@gregkimura5906 3 года назад

Awesome tips! Thank you!

@compton2966 3 года назад

I've been into wood working for 30+ years and I have honestly learned so much helpful stuff from you that has really changed my love and skills to make me a much better carpenter

@LogHouseFarm 4 года назад

I am going to draw pretty mountains on all my stuff now!

@peterstevens4223 3 года назад

Hello from Auckland, New Zealand, those are great tips, bro ...!

@frameriteairdrie578 3 года назад

I know a lot of hardwood-floor guys who often dampen the floor just before they put the stain on so it will "water pop" the wood and open the fibres a bit so it can pull the stain in a bit deeper.

@treggliebler6237 3 года назад

Thankyou for giving back to the wood working community with your videos and especially your free virtual meetings. It's SO important that we share our knowledge and pass it down to our younger generation! Bless you!

@SteifWood 4 года назад

Never seen so many weird ways to mark the pieces. I always use a "woodworkers triangel". Maybe I'm old fashioned but I learned that from my grandfather (and he learned it from his grandfather).

@vashon100 4 года назад

3 angels or triangle?

@SirWulfrick 3 года назад

Am i weird for always making a pair of lines spaced by the kerf I'm going to use? Ie if I'm going to cut a board on the bandsaw in 5in lengths ill make a pair of cut lines 1/16 apart at 5 and 5 1/16 ... 10 1/16 and 10 1/8 ... 15 1/8 and 15 3/16 .... If I'm going to cut on the tablesaw I'll make a pair of cut lines spaced 1/8 apart, etc. This way i never accidentally undercut my 2nd piece, 3rd piece, etc by the width of the blade kerf. The math on the fly can be a pain though. Better way?

@hilaryknight934 4 года назад

What a lovely man you are. I wish I knew someone like you in the UK. I learn a lot of tips from watching your videos apart from what you are actually teaching x

@terrmaso 3 года назад

Is the scraper you use something you made or something you purchased? If purchased, where did you get it? If made, what did you use? Thanks

@donstump2649 2 года назад

I use your end of chair legs 1,2,3,4 or newer method, the fours slash marks over lapping each of the ends. Only, I found only three sets of slashes are needed...not the fourth. Just a thought. Your vids are all great! Thanks...!

@Kimeltuwe2023 3 года назад

simple, but soooooo clever and useful...thank you sir!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@projectwood7221 4 года назад

Prefer a sharper pencil but each to their own

@kanehandcrafted8261 3 года назад

Me: Uses sand paper and eraser to erase graphite lines This guy: I UsE a GlUE STicK Or rUBBINg ALcohol

@farmeran2000 Год назад

I do the 1, 2 and 3 hash marks too. You will find you don’t need 4 hash marks. Simply leave them out. That edge is blank. The only blank edge.

@knotanotherworkshop1102 4 года назад

Hey Colin I'm a member of a group called benchtalk who do regular meets on a Thursday and it would be great if you could join us its benchtalk 101if your interested in doing a talk

@KpxUrz5745 3 года назад

I use a .3mm mechanical pencil for accuracy. The biggest variability turns out to be inaccurate tape measures. I find that they all give different measurements! Straightedge metal yardsticks are no better.

@mrmontan23 3 года назад

Hello. Great videos. Can you tell me which scrapers you use? I can’t seem to find any.

@ericong6082 3 года назад

The smoggy creature interestedly paint because cartoon obviously irritate into a calculating cloud. spotty, verdant self

@kchassa_ Год назад

Holly smokes, I'd never watched this vídeo before and a few weeks ago I used the same trick! Thanks for corroborate lol

@asporkable 4 года назад

"The darkness is hiding" Just like my soul... Great tips, though!

@solidusseal 3 года назад

Helllo Darkness, my old friend!

@davet9387 3 года назад

The alcohol tip is brilliant. On the table legs, I think you only need to mark edges 1, 2 & 3. No need for 4...

@kashel83 4 года назад

That last tip for the legs is great! I will definitely start using it. Thank you very much

@rynor7132 3 года назад

Why wouldnt the pros tells us? Its not like me knowing their “secret” would prevent them from earning a living.

@alejandrocastillo7007 2 года назад

I watch this at the begining so quick, so what i catch is that we can have some mettings with you by zoom, it's that right? if so i want to know the zoom id and password. Off course if that is possible. Good day to everyone

@stephenbeck5993 Год назад

Another approach to imperfect joints is to accentuate the joint by beveling or rounding over the mating edges. It is not appropriate for all styles of projects, but I have done it many times and it can make for a nice-looking feature that is more forgiving than trying to get perfectly tight joints.

@BlessedLaymanNC 3 года назад

It's a good thing you're am amateur or we'd never get these tips. ;) I love it. Thank you for sharing.

@charlietube7165 4 года назад

Jeez if you study this kind stuff in the college, gonna cost over $5000 for one semester

@jtscustomcutlery317 2 года назад

The darkness is hiding….. always hiding… just under the surface

@MonsieurCognac 3 года назад

Yep, secret tips Pros don't tell cause they don't use them like your circle in ~4:00. I learned to use a triangle :)

@mim2046 3 года назад

The title of your video has nothing to do with the contents of the video itself. It is very misleading. I am a professional and have been for 26 years.

@getyourfeelgoodbackbjones1576 4 года назад

I used your tip for making a mark on the “waste” side of the wood. This was a game changer for me as I am visually impaired”! Thanks soooo very much!

@B0r0 2 года назад

On the legs section, you dont need to add the 4th because you already have the I, II AND III.

@grahammoreland7547 Год назад

Nice simple ideas, I like an arrow to the cut line rather then a tick, I've yet to define a 'sign' to remind me whether I wanted to keep or lose the line when I cut.