Tall & Horizontal Table Saw Fences! - L Fence Workshop Companion 2026-09-21 | Tall & Horizontal Table Saw Fences! - L Fence
Spreading Glue Thin and Even Workshop Companion 2025-08-27 | There are a buh-zillion ways to spread glue, beginning with your fingers and ending with precision “glue knives," precisely designed for both the adhesive and the material on which it’s spread. During five decades of woodworking, I’ve tried about half of them, including both fingers and knives. But the spreader I use most is one recommended to me by the chemists at Franklin International, the makers of Titebond glue. You’ve probably got one of them in your collection of orphaned hardware: A long bolt!To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ .And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.comTo follow us on social media, try:FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanionINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companionTIKTOK -tiktok.com/@workshop_companionOur Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7Music - Artist: Sarah the Instrumentalist, Song:Salamanca
Making Strong Screw Joints Workshop Companion 2025-08-07 | When joining pieces of wood, the orientation of the wood grain has a great deal to do with the strength of the joint. This is true of all joints, including screw joints. A screw driven into face grain, perpendicular to the cellulose fibers that make up the grain, will hold better and last longer than one driven into end grain, parallel to those fibers. When you drive a screw into end grain, the wood immediately surrounding the screw – the anchor – breaks easily and lets the screw come loose. When the driven into face grain, the anchor is stronger and more durable.But what should you do if you absolutely, positively have to drive a scew into the end grain? Nick has some suggestion as to how to add some strength to these joints.To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ .And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.comTo follow us on social media, try:FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanionINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companionTIKTOK -tiktok.com/@workshop_companionOur Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7Music - Artist: Baegel, Song:Move Over
Tying a Whiplash Workshop Companion 2025-07-03 | As much as we rely on adhesive tape to hold stuff together, strings and ropes still come in handy from time to time. We use the bow knot to lash our shoes to our feet and the square knot to tie-up packages (and just about everything else). Travis and I have become enamored of the whipping knot or “whiplash” because of its applications in woodworking. It can be as strong as nails or screws; and because it compresses the wood, it can keep the wood from splitting under extreme stress. The lash is completely reversible – you can tie and untie the knot without marring the wood surface. And in some circumstances, it can be decorative as well as practical. I show how to make a whiplash while building a museum exhibit on the Wright brothers, a replica of one of their aeronautical experiments.To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ .And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.comTo follow us on social media, try:FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanionINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companionTIKTOK -tiktok.com/@workshop_companionOur Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7Music - Artist: Rocket Junior, Song: Adventure Time
Using a Round Mallet Workshop Companion 2025-07-01 | Although we think of it as belonging to an older way of working wood, the round mallet is a technological marvel. The wooden mallet does minimal damage to your chisels on impact, and the damage you do to the mallet is spread over such a broad surface that the mallet itself seems indestructible. The light weight insures that your muscles don’t tire and gives you superb control over how deep the chisel cuts. And because you can use the entire circumference of the wooden cylinder as a striking surface, you don’t have to worry about the orientation of the mallet when you strike.But there is one more advantage to this design that has faded into history as more and more of the woodworking we once did with hand tools is now accomplished with electric power. If you spend hours each day gripping a mallet, you are in danger of developing carpal tunnel, tendonitis, tennis elbow, nerve compression, and numbness in your arm, hand, and fingers. The round design helps to avoid all of that. Simply relax you grip on the upstroke, just enough that the mallet begins to spin, and grip it again on the downstroke just before you make contact with the chisel. This small movement momentarily relaxes the muscles and tendons, forestalling the physical damage that a tight grip and repetitive motion might otherwise do. And the round striking surface insures the mallet will always be properly positioned for a strike no matter how far it may roll when you relax your grip.To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ .And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.comTo follow us on social media, try:FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanionINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companionTIKTOK -tiktok.com/@workshop_companionOur Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7Music - Artist: Sarah the Instrumentalist, Song: Salamanca
Lubricating Woodworking Tools Workshop Companion 2025-04-22 | Lubricating woodworking tools can be a botheration. Oil and grease mix with fine sawdust to create a pernicious goo that sticks to everything and does little to lubricate. So instead of traditional lubricants, you must rely on “dry” lubes such designed to reduce friction in dusty environments. Nick reveals what lubricants to use and where to use them.To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ .And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.comTo follow us on social media, try:FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanionINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companionTIKTOK -tiktok.com/@workshop_companionOur Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7Music - Artist: Baegel, Song: Luckily and Happily
Using a Saw Kerf to Line Up Crosscuts Workshop Companion 2025-04-11 | You can use a kerf in a miter gauge extension to line up boards for crosscuts – but not for very long. That kerf grows as you make repetitive cuts. Before long, it’s too wide to serve as an accurate reference. Why is that? Is there any way to prevent it? Nick explains why it happens, how the table saw itself is engineered to make the kerf grow, and how you can do a little (but only a little) to slow it down.To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ .And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.comTo follow us on social media, try:FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanionINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companionTIKTOK -tiktok.com/@workshop_companionOur Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7Music - Artist: Mica Emory, Song: Bells in the Distance
How to Make a Hardwax Finish Workshop Companion 2025-04-02 | Hardwax wood finishes are growing more popular because they are easy to apply and produce an attractive, natural look and fee. But commercial hardwax brands can be extremely expensive – on the average, five times the cost of other finish types. Fortunately hardwax is made from common, readily available ingredients. If you’ like to save some money, you can easily make your own – Nick shows you how. And if you wish to learn more about hardwax (and get a second, food-contact safe recipe), watch our video “Hardwax Finishes Overexplained” at youtube.com/watch?v=9xSJpkU-hsg . (Click the link at the bottom of the screen.)To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ . And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanionINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companionTIKTOK -tiktok.com/@workshop_companionOur Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7Music - Artist: Will HarrisSong: Under the Big Blue Sky
Hardwax Finishes Overexplained Workshop Companion 2025-03-29 | Hardwax occupies a unique niche among wood finishes. While most finishes build up a hard, protective coating, hardwax penetrates the wood and protects and beautifies from the inside out. They are a blend of wax, resins and oils that are exceptionally easy to apply, and allow you to handle -- even use! -- your wooden projects before the finish is fully cured. But it’s not all good news; they have their limitations. Nick fully explains the advantages and disadvantages of hardwax, how it differs from other finish types, compares several popular brands, and shares some professional hacks for making these finishes shine.00:00 Introduction00:38 Testing Finishes02:31 What is a Hardwax Finish?07:03 Cost of Hardwax Finishes09:15 How to Apply Hardwax Finishes16:03 Comparing Hardwax Finishes19:16 Making A Hardwax FinishDuring the video, Nick describes some of the subtle differences between finishes and brands of finishes. These are difficult to see, even in a 4K video. So Nick has put together an ancillary 17-page booklet of high resolution photos that better show reflectivity and other finish properties you may want to compare. This booklet also incudes an eye-opening cost comparison of hardwax brands and other types of finishes, as well as tested hardwax recipes that he and Travis have devised. The booklet can be downloaded for FREE from our store at workshopcompanionstore.com/products/comparing-hardwax-finishesAnd there is further information on hardwax finishes and how to make them on our website at workshopcompanion.com/know-how/materials/finish/hard-wax-finish.htmlAdditionally, we offer many of the hardwax finishes that we compared in this video, plus the ingredients for making your own. You can find them in our affiliate store at workshopcompanion.com/affiliate.html#hardwax.Full dislosure: We make a small commision if you buy through this souce. But it doesn't cost you anymore than it would to buy them elsewhere, and the commission helps to keep our videos coming. We thoroughly appreciate you interest and support.To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ .And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion TIKTOK - tiktok.com/@workshop_companionFor our non-English-speaking viewers: Closed captions can be set to any language. Click on “CC” (Closed Captions) at the bottom of the screen to turn them on. Click on the gear (Settings) and a menu appears. Click on “Subtitles/CC” and another menu will appear. Click on “Auto Translate” and a menu of languages will appear. Click on the language you want for the closed captions and you will be returned to the video -- closed captions will appear in the language you have chosen. If these captions cover up some of the action, place the cursor over the captions, press and hold the left mouse button, then drag the captions to where you want them on your screen. Release the mouse button and they’ll stay there.Para nuestros espectadores que no hablan inglés: los subtítulos se pueden configurar en cualquier idioma. Haga clic en "CC" (Subtítulos) en la parte inferior de la pantalla para activarlos. Haga clic en el engranaje (Configuración) y aparecerá un menú. Haga clic en "Subtítulos/CC" y aparecerá otro menú. Haga clic en "Traducir automáticamente" y aparecerá un menú de idiomas. Haga clic en el idioma que desea para los subtítulos y volverá al video; los subtítulos aparecerán en el idioma que haya elegido. Si estos subtítulos cubren parte de la acción, coloque el cursor sobre los subtítulos, presione y mantenga presionado el botón izquierdo del mouse, luego arrastre los subtítulos a donde quiera que estén en su pantalla. Suelte los botones del mouse y permanecerán allí. Our Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 And thank you so much for your time and interest!
Finish Wont Stop Wood Movement And Thats a Good Thing. Workshop Companion 2025-03-03 | Wood finishes are semi-permeable. They allow moisture to travel back and forth between the environment and the wood. And because wood shrinks and swells across the grain as it releases and takes on moisture, it continues to move whether you apply a finish or not. But finishes do slow down the exchange of moisture, and this extends to useful life of the wood and the assembly.To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ . And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanionINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companionTIKTOK -tiktok.com/@workshop_companionOur Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7Music - Artist: BaegelSong: Luckily and Happily
Glue Steps and How to Avoid Them Workshop Companion 2025-02-14 | Where do “glue steps” come from – the lines and ridges that often develop in ta wood surface where you’ve glued boards edge to edge? They are the results of uneven movement. And where does this movement come form? Nick explains in this short video.To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ . And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanionINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companionTIKTOK -tiktok.com/@workshop_companionOur Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7
Making a Heart Box Workshop Companion 2025-02-11 | Want to make something special for someone special? Nick shows how to make a simple "heart box" using a band saw to cut the box from a single block of wood. In fact, he has designed four unique heart-shaped boxes, each with a different romantic theme. There is an Entwined Heart Box for a budding relationship, a Broken Heart Box for one navigating troubled waters, and a Mended Heart Box for one having found safe harbor. Finally, there is just a Plain Old Heart Box for a well-established relationship – or one that you’d like to establish. The plans and FULL-SIZE PATTERNS are available at workshopcompanionstore.com/products/heart-box-project-planTo see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ . And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanionINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companionTIKTOK -tiktok.com/@workshop_companionOur Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7
Making Board Butter Workshop Companion 2025-01-28 | Board butter” is a blend of non-toxic wax and oil to make a food-safe finish for wooden kitchen implements – cutting boards, spoons, bowls, and so on. You can uses waxes and oils by themselves for this purpose, but the combination makes the finish more attractive and durable. The oil soaks into the wood, accentuating the wood grain. The wax helps keep the oil from leeching out and creates a sheen. Both protect the wood from water and food juices.
Must you always rest a hand plane on its side? Workshop Companion 2024-12-31 | Occasionally, we find ourselves blindly following a rule while forgetting the reason for it. “Always lay a hand plane on its side” is one of those. Taken at face value, it leads the novice to think that there must be something harmful about a benchtop that will dull the plane iron if you allow the two to come in contact. But there’s a good deal more to it than that.
Preventing Rust With Camphor Workshop Companion 2024-12-24 | Have trouble preventing your tools from rusting, even when you keep them in a tool box, protected from excess moisture? Turns out that just a little bit of humidity in the air inside an enclosed space will condense on your tools and start turning iron into iron oxide. Fortunately, there’s an old machinist’s trick that will keep your stuff bright and shiny.If you would like a source of CAMPHOR, visit our Amazon Associate's Store at workshopcompanion.com/affiliate-hardware-materials.html#Camphor To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ . And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanionINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companionTIKTOK -tiktok.com/@workshop_companionOur Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7
Band Sawn Elves (and Santa!) Workshop Companion 2024-12-11 | Some of you good folks asked us to design a band sawn Santa to go with our band sawn reindeer and band sawn sleigh. We’ve been thinking about it for the better part of a year, and here’s what Travis and I came up with – not just a Santa, but a whole workshop full of elves! These little guys are created using the same band saw magic I’ve shown in earlier videos. Just cut two patterns in a single scrap of wood, each from different directions. Additionally, you can give each elf his own special look and personality simply by swapping body shapes, caps, beards, pipes, and wood species.And if any of you are wondering if you can do this project on a scroll saw instead of a band saw, the answer is yes! Just reduce the patterns by 50% so you sawing 3/4” (19 mm) square blocks instead of 1-1/2” (38 mm). And if all you have is a hand-held jigsaw or saber saw, watch our "Halloween Lantern" video (youtube.com/watch?v=wr8KVBQxFsM&t=599s) At 07:58, I show a jig that turns that mounts a jigsaw to a small table and turns it into a stationary tool. This too will work, but you'll have to be very careful not to exert any sideways force on the blade when cutting the curves -- this will cause the blade to lean and you'll get angled cuts.You can find the instructions and FULL-SIZE patterns for Santa and his elves online at the Workshop Companion General Store -- workshopcompanionstore.com/products/band-sawn-elves-and-santa.If you’d like to purchase the wooden beads and some of the tools we used in this video,. You can find then at our Amazon affiliate store -- workshopcompanion.com/affiliate.html#ElvesAs for the 3/16” (5 mm) skip-tooth saw blades I recommend, you can find them at Timber Wolf. They will weld up any length your need -- timberwolfblades.com/proddetail.php?prod=31604PC .(Note – We just noticed that Timber Wolf has these skip-tooth blades on back order. You can also use the 3/16” x 10 tpi blades from Timber Wolf (timberwolfblades.com/proddetail.php?prod=31610RK). They just cut a little slower because they don't clear the sawdust as quickly.)To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ .And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion TIKTOK - tiktok.com/@workshop_companionFor our non-English-speaking viewers: Closed captions can be set to any language. Click on “CC” (Closed Captions) at the bottom of the screen to turn them on. Click on the gear (Settings) and a menu appears. Click on “Subtitles/CC” and another menu will appear. Click on “Auto Translate” and a menu of languages will appear. Click on the language you want for the closed captions and you will be returned to the video -- closed captions will appear in the language you have chosen. If these captions cover up some of the action, place the cursor over the captions, press and hold the left mouse button, then drag the captions to where you want them on your screen. Release the mouse button and they’ll stay there.Para nuestros espectadores que no hablan inglés: los subtítulos se pueden configurar en cualquier idioma. Haga clic en "CC" (Subtítulos) en la parte inferior de la pantalla para activarlos. Haga clic en el engranaje (Configuración) y aparecerá un menú. Haga clic en "Subtítulos/CC" y aparecerá otro menú. Haga clic en "Traducir automáticamente" y aparecerá un menú de idiomas. Haga clic en el idioma que desea para los subtítulos y volverá al video; los subtítulos aparecerán en el idioma que haya elegido. Si estos subtítulos cubren parte de la acción, coloque el cursor sobre los subtítulos, presione y mantenga presionado el botón izquierdo del mouse, luego arrastre los subtítulos a donde quiera que estén en su pantalla. Suelte los botones del mouse y permanecerán allí. Our Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 Songs: "The Christmas We Know" and "Together for Christmas," by Home For The Holidays.And thank you so much for your time and interest!
Glue Surface vs. Grain Direction #diy #woodworking Workshop Companion 2024-12-04 | The larger the gluing surface, the stronger the glue joint, right? Not necessarily. Nick demonstrates why grain direction may play a much more important role in the strength of a joint. If this interests you, see our longer video on this subject at youtube.com/watch?v=qnNsE4J-udcTo see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ . And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com If you'd like to know more about designing strong wood joints and gluing, refer to "Joining Wood" (part of the Workshop Companion series), available at workshopcompanionstore.com/products/joining-wood-1 For a condensed version, see the sections on Making Wood Joints and Gluing and Clamping in "Woodworking Wisdom," at workshopcompanionstore.com/products/woodworking-wisdomTo follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanionINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companionTIKTOK -tiktok.com/@workshop_companionOur Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 Music: We Vibe Artist: Chris Shards
Band Sawn Elves (and Santa!) Workshop Companion 2024-11-25 | We’ve shown you how to make band sawn reindeer, how to make band sawn sleighs, and now we’ll show you how to make band sawn elves! This includes one jolly old elf, a band sawn Santa Clause especially designed to sit in our band sawn sleigh. If you’d like to make these as gifts or decoration, the plans a an FULL-SIZE patterns are available from our store at workshopcompanionstore.com/products/band-sawn-elves-and-santaTo see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ . And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com If you'd like to know more about wood and wood properties, read "Wood and Woodworking Materials" (part of the Workshop Companion series), available at workshopcompanionstore.com/products/wood-and-woodworking-materials. For a condensed version, see the section on wood and woodworking materials in "Woodworking Wisdom," at workshopcompanionstore.com/products/woodworking-wisdomAll our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanionINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companionTIKTOK -tiktok.com/@workshop_companionOur Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 Music: Christmas Magic Artist: Megan Wofford
Why Glue Alone Won’t Make Strong Joints Workshop Companion 2024-11-13 | There's a lot to consider when you glue pieces of wood together -- gluing surface, grain direction, and wood movement, to name a few. Nick gives a brief overview of how a glue joint works, and then offers some tips for making it work better. Along the way, he tests several types of glue joints and gluing techniques to show how the decisions you make will affect the overall strength of a glued-up assembly.If you'd like to know more about designing and making strong glue joints, we recommend Nick's book, "Woodworking Wisdom." The book contains the core information you need to be a competent craftsman, and the chapters on "Making Wood Joints" and "Gluing and Clamping" covers the information in this video in much greater detail. "Woodworking Wisdom" is available from the Workshop Companion General Store at workshopcompanionstore.com/products/woodworking-wisdom .And if you would like to perform you own tests on wood joints and other assemblies, the pocket dynamometer that Nick used in his tests is available from our Amazon Affiliates store at workshopcompanion.com/affiliate-measuring-marking.html .0:00 Intro0:26 How Glue Works2:09 Cohesion & Adhesion4:24 Considering Grain Direction6:45 Floating Tenon Strength Test9:03 End Grain VS Long Grain12:09 Wood Movement14:42 Gluing Wide Boards16:27 Buy My Book PleaseTo see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ .And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion TIKTOK - tiktok.com/@workshop_companionFor our non-English-speaking viewers: Closed captions can be set to any language. Click on “CC” (Closed Captions) at the bottom of the screen to turn them on. Click on the gear (Settings) and a menu appears. Click on “Subtitles/CC” and another menu will appear. Click on “Auto Translate” and a menu of languages will appear. Click on the language you want for the closed captions and you will be returned to the video -- closed captions will appear in the language you have chosen. If these captions cover up some of the action, place the cursor over the captions, press and hold the left mouse button, then drag the captions to where you want them on your screen. Release the mouse button and they’ll stay there.Para nuestros espectadores que no hablan inglés: los subtítulos se pueden configurar en cualquier idioma. Haga clic en "CC" (Subtítulos) en la parte inferior de la pantalla para activarlos. Haga clic en el engranaje (Configuración) y aparecerá un menú. Haga clic en "Subtítulos/CC" y aparecerá otro menú. Haga clic en "Traducir automáticamente" y aparecerá un menú de idiomas. Haga clic en el idioma que desea para los subtítulos y volverá al video; los subtítulos aparecerán en el idioma que haya elegido. Si estos subtítulos cubren parte de la acción, coloque el cursor sobre los subtítulos, presione y mantenga presionado el botón izquierdo del mouse, luego arrastre los subtítulos a donde quiera que estén en su pantalla. Suelte los botones del mouse y permanecerán allí. Our Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 And thank you so much for your time and interest!
2x4s Straight, Strong, and Clear Workshop Companion 2024-10-29 | If your local lumberyard is like most, the quality of the 2x4x8s in the commons bin sucks dead toads. Most are shot through with defects, visual and physical, that affect strength and stability. What do you do when you need a strong, reasonably clear, visually attractive 2x4? The answer lies in another bin, and a little work on your part. Nick shows you where to look and what to do.To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ .And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.comIf you'd like to know more about wood and wood properties, read "Wood and Woodworking Materials" (part of the Workshop Companion series), available at workshopcompanionstore.com/products/wood-and-woodworking-materials.For a condensed version, see the section on wood and woodworking materials in "Woodworking Wisdom," at workshopcompanionstore.com/products/woodworking-wisdomAll our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try:FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion. INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@workshop_companion Our Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 Music: Longings Artist: Justnormal
Keeping Long Boards Straight #woodworking #diy Workshop Companion 2024-10-17 | Want to keep a board straight and flat without having to glue or attach it to a larger assembly? The solution is simply to rip the board in two and glue it back together. Of course, you have to carefully rearrange the ripped parts so their tendencies to warp or cup will be perfectly opposed to one another – Nick demonstrates just how to do this. This procedure also lets you reclaim badly warped lumber that would otherwise be unusable.Nick also shows several useful jigs and fixtures in this short video. If you’re interested in knowing more about them, here’s where you can see the videos and where you can purchase the plans:Assembly Table Video: youtube.com/watch?v=1ujUF5skCzI Plans: workshopcompanionstore.com/products/assembly-table-project-plansPrecision Saw Sled (with one adjustable fence) Video: youtube.com/watch?v=ThHQFVD00w4 Plans: workshopcompanionstore.com/products/precision-saw-sled-plansCutoff Saw Sled Plus (with two fixed fences) Video: youtube.com/watch?v=NymFcUFDb0Q Plans: workshopcompanionstore.com/products/double-sided-sled-project-planTo see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ . And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion. INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@workshop_companion Our Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 Music: AprilmoonArtist: Autohacker
Aniline Dye Tips Workshop Companion 2024-10-11 | Aniline dyes color the wood as well as a stain, and they also preserve the appearance of the wood grain. Stains have pigments, solid particles that partially obscure the grain -- they are only semi-transparent. Successive coats will give the surface an increasingly muddy look. Dyes are liquid chemicals that penetrate the wood and color it from the inside out. You can still see and enjoy the grain figure. Here’s a quick primer on how to use aniline dyes.If you'd like to purchase the plans for the Halloween Lantern we show in this video, see workshopcompanionstore.com/products/halloween-lanternAnd if you like to buy a small set of aniline dyes to explore their capabilities, you can do so at: workshopcompanion.com/affiliate.html#HalloweenLantern To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ .And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting!To follow us on social media, try:FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@workshop_companionOur Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7Music: Two Fixed PointsArtist: Jerry Lacy
Spooky! Making a Halloween Lantern Workshop Companion 2024-10-08 | Once upon a time, the ancient peoples of the British Isles believed that the spirits of the dead could cross over into the world of the living at the end of October. So they dressed in strange costumes to confuse the spirits, and carried lanterns made from hollowed-out vegetables to ward them off. This custom survives today as Halloween, an opportunity to disguise ourselves, decorate our homes in comically scary themes, and celebrate our shared mortality in a way that has become all the more fun for its ridiculous excess.Here is our contribution to this celebration -- a wooden Halloween Lantern to discourage those evil spirits who are unimpressed by glowing vegetables. Travis and I designed this project to be simple and inexpensive to make -- the lanterns you see are made of common pine and plywood. The only power tools needed are a table saw, hand drill, and saber saw. You can make several lanterns in a weekend, or mass-produce several dozen in a week. It all depends on how badly your neighborhood is infested with evil spirits. Plans for this Halloween Lantern (INCLUDING the Saber Saw Table Jig) are available from the Workshop Companion General Store at workshopcompanionstore.com/products/halloween-lanternPlans for the two jigs shown in the video, the tall fence and the assembly table, are available at workshopcompanionstore.com/products/tall-horizontal-fences-project-plan and workshopcompanionstore.com/products/assembly-table-project-plansAnd you can find the pumpkin lights, 1/8" (3 mm) plywood, lamp pipe, and other special finishes and hardware can be found on our Amazon Affiliate Store at workshopcompanion.com/affiliate.html#HalloweenLantern .To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ .And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion TIKTOK - tiktok.com/@workshop_companionFor our non-English-speaking viewers: Closed captions can be set to any language. Click on “CC” (Closed Captions) at the bottom of the screen to turn them on. Click on the gear (Settings) and a menu appears. Click on “Subtitles/CC” and another menu will appear. Click on “Auto Translate” and a menu of languages will appear. Click on the language you want for the closed captions and you will be returned to the video -- closed captions will appear in the language you have chosen. If these captions cover up some of the action, place the cursor over the captions, press and hold the left mouse button, then drag the captions to where you want them on your screen. Release the mouse button and they’ll stay there.Para nuestros espectadores que no hablan inglés: los subtítulos se pueden configurar en cualquier idioma. Haga clic en "CC" (Subtítulos) en la parte inferior de la pantalla para activarlos. Haga clic en el engranaje (Configuración) y aparecerá un menú. Haga clic en "Subtítulos/CC" y aparecerá otro menú. Haga clic en "Traducir automáticamente" y aparecerá un menú de idiomas. Haga clic en el idioma que desea para los subtítulos y volverá al video; los subtítulos aparecerán en el idioma que haya elegido. Si estos subtítulos cubren parte de la acción, coloque el cursor sobre los subtítulos, presione y mantenga presionado el botón izquierdo del mouse, luego arrastre los subtítulos a donde quiera que estén en su pantalla. Suelte los botones del mouse y permanecerán allí. Our Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 And thank you so much for your time and interest!
Water-Popping the Secret to a Great Finish Workshop Companion 2024-09-20 | When you have sanded a woodworking project and before you apply a finish, wipe the surface with a damp rag. The water swells any wood cells that may have been crushed by the sanding process. It also causes any loose wood fibers to pop up. When the surface dries, give it a light sanding with the last grit used. This will smooth out any irregularities and knock off the loose fibers. This technique is called “water-popping” and it greatly improves the wood surface for finishing. Stains and finishes penetrate deeper, cure smoother, and look better.To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ .And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting!To follow us on social media, try:FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@workshop_companionOur Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7Music: Some Kind of Friend (Instrumental Version)Artist: Vicki Vox
Perfect Alignment For Glue-ups Workshop Companion 2024-09-11 | When you tighten the clamps around a glue joint, the boards sometimes slip out of alignment. Here are two ways to keep that from happening.To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ . And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@workshop_companionOur Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 Music: LUVArtist - Bomull
Dealing with Millmarks Workshop Companion 2024-09-05 | Planer, jointers, and other rotary tools leave "millmarks." Because their knives and cutters travel in an arc, they create a series of scallops with peaks and valleys. The peaks display more end grain than the valleys, and because stains and finishes soak deeper into end grain than long grain, the peaks will appear as rows of dark lines on the finished surface. The solution to this problem is simple -- remove the millmarks before you apply a finish.To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ . And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@workshop_companionOur Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 Music: Old School SoulArtist - Rebecca Mardal
A Review & Comparison of Jorgensen Planes Workshop Companion 2024-08-28 | Not long ago Jorgensen Pony introduced two hand planes, touting them as evolved versions of the iconic Stanley No. 4 smoothing plane and the Stanley No. 60-1/2 low-angle block plane. These are two of the most popular planes that Stanley ever made -- and the two most useful planes in my shop. I have often told novices that these are the two essential planes they should have. But what made these new tools most interesting was their price -- the new Jorgensens aren't any more expensive than some old Stanleys in need of restoration! So I thought to do a straight-up comparison. Can the Jorgensen planes become the workhorses that the old Stanley's have always been? Do they work as well? Will they work straight out of the box, or do they require an extensive tune-up? The answers may surprise you -- pleasantly.Full disclosure --- Workshop Companion is an Amazon affiliate and we will earn a small commission if you purchase a Jorgensen plane through us. This helps us make more videos, and we appreciate your support. If one or both of the Jorgensen planes interests you, see the offer in our affiliate store at workshopcompanion.com/affiliate.html .If you want to tune-up and sharpen your Jorgensen plane as I recommend, watch our video "Fine Tuning a Bench Plane" at youtube.com/watch?v=Szan5pP4drQ . For more on the sharpening process I use, see "Sandpaper Sharpening Jig -- Sharpening Tools on a Budget" at youtube.com/watch?v=xYy-U2_ylAA Plans for the sharpening jig that I use in both videos is on pages 28-30 in my ebook on "Sharpening." This is available in PDF format from our bookstore at workshopcompanionstore.com/products/sharpening .To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ .And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion TIKTOK - tiktok.com/@workshop_companionFor our non-English-speaking viewers: Closed captions can be set to any language. Click on “CC” (Closed Captions) at the bottom of the screen to turn them on. Click on the gear (Settings) and a menu appears. Click on “Subtitles/CC” and another menu will appear. Click on “Auto Translate” and a menu of languages will appear. Click on the language you want for the closed captions and you will be returned to the video -- closed captions will appear in the language you have chosen. If these captions cover up some of the action, place the cursor over the captions, press and hold the left mouse button, then drag the captions to where you want them on your screen. Release the mouse button and they’ll stay there.Para nuestros espectadores que no hablan inglés: los subtítulos se pueden configurar en cualquier idioma. Haga clic en "CC" (Subtítulos) en la parte inferior de la pantalla para activarlos. Haga clic en el engranaje (Configuración) y aparecerá un menú. Haga clic en "Subtítulos/CC" y aparecerá otro menú. Haga clic en "Traducir automáticamente" y aparecerá un menú de idiomas. Haga clic en el idioma que desea para los subtítulos y volverá al video; los subtítulos aparecerán en el idioma que haya elegido. Si estos subtítulos cubren parte de la acción, coloque el cursor sobre los subtítulos, presione y mantenga presionado el botón izquierdo del mouse, luego arrastre los subtítulos a donde quiera que estén en su pantalla. Suelte los botones del mouse y permanecerán allí. Our Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 And thank you so much for your time and interest!
Knowing Your Oaks Workshop Companion 2024-08-09 | How do you distinguish red oak from white oak? Sometimes it’s hard to tell, especially when working with old wood such as the materials in antique furniture. If you want to restore or repair the piece, what wood should you use? Fortunately there’s a simple test you can do.To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ . And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@workshop_companionOur Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 Music:Under the Big Blue Sky Artist - Will Harrison
Double Pegboard Cabinets 2x the storage Workshop Companion 2024-07-22 | Need more wall space to store and organize your tools? Nick shows how to build and install a unique storage cabinet that features pegboard panels inside and out. This enables you to hang twice as many tools in the same vertical space. The design is easily adjustable to fit your shop, and it will accommodate many types and sizes of tools. It attaches directly to a wall frame at both the top and bottom, and an ingenious "lip" on both the doors keeps them from sagging under the weight of the tools.The plans for this brilliant sled, its guards, stop and tenoning jig that Nick explains are available from the Workshop Companion General Store at workshopcompanionstore.com/products/double-pegboard-cabinetTo see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ .And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion For our non-English-speaking viewers: Closed captions can be set to any language. Click on “CC” (Closed Captions) at the bottom of the screen to turn them on. Click on the gear (Settings) and a menu appears. Click on “Subtitles/CC” and another menu will appear. Click on “Auto Translate” and a menu of languages will appear. Click on the language you want for the closed captions and you will be returned to the video -- closed captions will appear in the language you have chosen. If these captions cover up some of the action, place the cursor over the captions, press and hold the left mouse button, then drag the captions to where you want them on your screen. Release the mouse button and they’ll stay there.Para nuestros espectadores que no hablan inglés: los subtítulos se pueden configurar en cualquier idioma. Haga clic en "CC" (Subtítulos) en la parte inferior de la pantalla para activarlos. Haga clic en el engranaje (Configuración) y aparecerá un menú. Haga clic en "Subtítulos/CC" y aparecerá otro menú. Haga clic en "Traducir automáticamente" y aparecerá un menú de idiomas. Haga clic en el idioma que desea para los subtítulos y volverá al video; los subtítulos aparecerán en el idioma que haya elegido. Si estos subtítulos cubren parte de la acción, coloque el cursor sobre los subtítulos, presione y mantenga presionado el botón izquierdo del mouse, luego arrastre los subtítulos a donde quiera que estén en su pantalla. Suelte los botones del mouse y permanecerán allí. Our Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 And thank you so much for your time and interest!
Reviving Router Bits Workshop Companion 2024-06-28 | Got a router bit that's getting dull? Nick shows how to restore an old bit to almost good as new; first by thoroughly cleaning the cutting edge to remove the pitch, and then touching up the carbide knives on a diamond stone. To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ . And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion Our Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 Music: Look Out for Monkeys Artist - Flickering
Reducing Tool Vibration Workshop Companion 2024-06-19 | A tool that vibrates excessively as it runs will not cut of drill accurately. Furthermore, the excessive vibration can cause the tool to wear prematurely. Nick shows several simple thigs you can do to reduce the vibration and get the tool running smooth enough to balance a nickel on edge on the worktable.To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ . And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion Our Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 Music: No Plans Today Artist: Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
Preventing Tear-Out in Plywood #diy #woodworking #wood Workshop Companion 2024-06-14 | Plywood, moreso than other woodworking materials, tends to "tear out" when you cut it across the surface grain. The saw blade lifts the veneer as it exits the wood, breaking it and leaving a row of splinters. The cut looks ragged. There are are several things you can do to prevent this tear-out, and Nick shows one of the easiest: Tape the cut. Apply a length of masking tape over the line you wish to cut. This keep the grain from breaking and greatly reduce the splintering. And you can further reduce the tear-out by applying a great deal of momentary pressure to the tape with a roller or a burnisher, mashing the adhesive deep into the grain."Want to know which tools we trust and use in our videos? Visit our affiliate pages on WorkshopCompanion.com! Nick shares his honest reviews on each tool, so you can be confident in your choices. Plus, every purchase supports the channel. Explore our top picks here: workshopcompanion.com/affiliate.html .To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ . And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion Our Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 Song: ES_Good Company (Instrumental Version) Artist: Nyck Caution
The Dangers of Furniture Polish Workshop Companion 2024-03-08 | While commercial furniture polish is remarkably easy to use and leaves a pleasant sheen, it may be creating problems down the road. One ingredient in particular, that seems to be common to almost all polishes, makes it difficult to repair a finish or refinish a wooden surface when the finish is damaged beyond repair. And it does little to care for the wood beyond enhancing its appearance. It seems that an ancient technology -- paste waste -- is still the best way to care for finished wood.To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ . And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion Our Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 Artists: Blue TopazSong: Made it Carrolton
Always Cut Wood Downhill! #woodworking #diy Workshop Companion 2024-02-28 | Almost all wood has a "grain slope" -- the wood grain runs at a slight angle through the board. Depending on the direction you're feeding the wood into the tool -- or pushing the tool across the wood -- you could be cutting "uphill," climbing the grain slope, or 'downhill," neatly shaving the layers of grain. Cutting uphill often results in chips and tear-out -- the tool wants to lift the layers of grain. Cutting downhill always gives you the smoothest possible surface.To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ . And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion Our Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 Artists: FlickeringSong: Lookout for Monkeys
Breaking the Edges to Preserve Them #woodworking #wood Workshop Companion 2024-02-22 | Sharp, crisp edges on a woodworking project look great, but they can be quite fragile and occasionally painful, subject to chipping and likely to throw splinter. You can prevent this -- and preserve that crisp look -- by simply easing or "breaking" the edges. Nick shows how.To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ . And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion Our Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7
Bandsawn Nesting Boxes Workshop Companion 2023-12-30 | This is actually two videos in one! In the first part, Nick shows how to set up your band saw for precise resawing, keeping the re-sawn wooden slabs at a consistent thickness and the block from which you are cutting them square and true. The second part shows how to use this set-up to cut the parts to make "nesting" boxes -- a collection of matching boxes that fit or "nest" inside one another. These can all be cut from a single block of wood, or a block that you assemble from several wood species to create a decorative pattern like the wooden "ribbons" shown here. Watch the first part for some great tips on resawing, and the second for a simple project you can make from scraps or firewood.The plan for the the nesting boxes -- including detailed instructions on setting up for resawing -- is available from our Workshop Companion General Store at workshopcompanionstore.com/products/nesting-boxesAnd if you'd like more information on the band saw, see Nick's book "Using the Band Saw" at workshopcompanionstore.com/products/using-the-band-sawYou can learn more about for the Assembly Table that he uses at youtube.com/watch?v=1ujUF5skCzI&t=11sAnd the plans for the table are atworkshopcompanionstore.com/products/assembly-table-project-plansTo see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ .And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion 00:00 Into01:04 Choosing a Bandsaw Blade02:57 Tensioning the Blade05:34 Positioning Fence on Bandsaw08:08 Making Nesting Boxes - Preparing the Stock11:49 Resawing and Assembling Parts17:05 Finished BoxesFor our non-English-speaking viewers: Closed captions can be set to any language. Click on “CC” (Closed Captions) at the bottom of the screen to turn them on. Click on the gear (Settings) and a menu appears. Click on “Subtitles/CC” and another menu will appear. Click on “Auto Translate” and a menu of languages will appear. Click on the language you want for the closed captions and you will be returned to the video -- closed captions will appear in the language you have chosen. If these captions cover up some of the action, place the cursor over the captions, press and hold the left mouse button, then drag the captions to where you want them on your screen. Release the mouse button and they’ll stay there.Para nuestros espectadores que no hablan inglés: los subtítulos se pueden configurar en cualquier idioma. Haga clic en "CC" (Subtítulos) en la parte inferior de la pantalla para activarlos. Haga clic en el engranaje (Configuración) y aparecerá un menú. Haga clic en "Subtítulos/CC" y aparecerá otro menú. Haga clic en "Traducir automáticamente" y aparecerá un menú de idiomas. Haga clic en el idioma que desea para los subtítulos y volverá al video; los subtítulos aparecerán en el idioma que haya elegido. Si estos subtítulos cubren parte de la acción, coloque el cursor sobre los subtítulos, presione y mantenga presionado el botón izquierdo del mouse, luego arrastre los subtítulos a donde quiera que estén en su pantalla. Suelte los botones del mouse y permanecerán allí.Our Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 And thank you so much for your time and interest!
Nesting Christmas Trees Workshop Companion 2023-12-14 | We offer printable FULL-SIZE templates with step-by-step directions in PDF format. These plans also show how to added lights to you Christmas trees, should you want them! Find them here:workshopcompanionstore.com/products/nesting-christmas-tree-planAlso check out our other Christmas-y plans: workshopcompanionstore.com/products/band-saw-reindeer-and-sleigh-plan-combo To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ . And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion Our Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 Artists: Home for the HolidaysSong: Spirit of Christmas
A Cheap Way To Get Into Woodworking Workshop Companion 2023-11-17 | Folks who want to begin woodworking often ask what tools they should buy. My go-to answer is "used tools" because it reduces the investment you must make just to see if you want to learn the craft. And if I'm further pressed on what specific used tools to buy, I recommend a Shopsmith Mark 5. You get a lot of tool for your money. It's a multi-tool that converts to become a table saw, disc sander, drill press, and wood lathe. It's well-built, durable, and accurate. If you're short of space, it stores in an area only a little bigger than a lawn mower. And if you need instruction or advice, there is a marching army of enthusiastic Shopsmith owners online willing to pitch in. I won't pretend that it's more convenient than individual tools. You have to carefully plan your woodworking projects so you aren't constantly changing tools -- which is a good habit to get into in any event. It's a different way of woodworking, sort of like using an Apple computer is different from using a PC. But both platforms get the job done. And this one is cheaper. If you want to know more about this tool, you can see demonstrations of the Shopsmith at shopsmith.com . To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ . And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion Our Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 Song: Summer FlirtArtist: Autohacker
Sanding Past 220 - How Smooth Should You Go? #woodworking #diy Workshop Companion 2023-11-14 | It's a given that carefully sanding a wooden surface to make it clean and smooth greatly improves the look and feel of a finish. But can you take this too far? Apparently you can. Nick performs a simple experiment that demonstrates that "oversanding" -- sanding past 220# -- can prevent a finish/stain/adhesive from properly penetrating and bonding with the wood.To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ .And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companionOur Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 Song: Summer FlirtArtist: Autohacker
Bandsaw Reindeer Workshop Companion 2023-10-19 | We offer printable FULL-SIZE templates and plans with step-by-step directions in PDF format here: workshopcompanionstore.com/products/band-saw-reindeerAlso check out our Santa's Sleigh plan: workshopcompanionstore.com/products/santas-band-sawn-sleighTo see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ .And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companionOur Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7Artist: Arthur BensonSong: A Christmas Dance
Wood Moves Workshop Companion 2023-09-27 | Wood is in constant motion with changes in the weather, and this movement can cause a wooden assembly to distort, boards to split, and glue joints to pop. Proper wood joinery accommodates this movement. Here are a few important rules of thumb to help you design woodworking projects that will stay together, look good, and work well even as the parts move.To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ .And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companionOur Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 Song: Sunshine Song Artist: The Waiting World
Pegged Mortises & Tenons Square Pegs in Round Holes Workshop Companion 2023-09-21 | If you’re still laboring under the childhood delusion that you can’t put square pegs in round holes, this may convince you otherwise. For millennia, craftsmen have secured joints with wooden pegs called trenails or trunnels. In the last century, makers of Craftsman or Mission-style furniture have used them as both fasteners and decoration. They pegged mortise-and-tenon joints together by driving square pegs into round holes, leaving the heads visible for all to see. Nick shows how it’s done.If you’d like to build the Craftsman bookcase that Nick shows in this video, the plans are included in his book, “Wood and Woodworking Materials,” part of the Workshop Companion woodworking encyclopedia. You can purchase this book (and plans) in PDF format from the Workshop Companion General Store at: workshopcompanionstore.com/products/wood-and-woodworking-materialsShould you want to know more about the Craftsman style and the furniture it produced, one of the best books we have found is “In the Arts and Crafts Style” by Barbara Meyer (Chronicle Books, San Francisco, CA USA). She not only shows stunning photos (by Rob Gray) of Craftsman furniture and furnishings, she explains its origins and philosophy simply and succinctly. And to see some of the Craftsman pieces that are being produced by today’s woodworkers, visit the Crafters & Weavers Guild web site at craftersandweavers.com .To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ .And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion For our non-English-speaking viewers: Closed captions can be set to any language. Click on “CC” (Closed Captions) at the bottom of the screen to turn them on. Click on the gear (Settings) and a menu appears. Click on “Subtitles/CC” and another menu will appear. Click on “Auto Translate” and a menu of languages will appear. Click on the language you want for the closed captions and you will be returned to the video -- closed captions will appear in the language you have chosen. If these captions cover up some of the action, place the cursor over the captions, press and hold the left mouse button, then drag the captions to where you want them on your screen. Release the mouse button and they’ll stay there.Para nuestros espectadores que no hablan inglés: los subtítulos se pueden configurar en cualquier idioma. Haga clic en "CC" (Subtítulos) en la parte inferior de la pantalla para activarlos. Haga clic en el engranaje (Configuración) y aparecerá un menú. Haga clic en "Subtítulos/CC" y aparecerá otro menú. Haga clic en "Traducir automáticamente" y aparecerá un menú de idiomas. Haga clic en el idioma que desea para los subtítulos y volverá al video; los subtítulos aparecerán en el idioma que haya elegido. Si estos subtítulos cubren parte de la acción, coloque el cursor sobre los subtítulos, presione y mantenga presionado el botón izquierdo del mouse, luego arrastre los subtítulos a donde quiera que estén en su pantalla. Suelte los botones del mouse y permanecerán allí.Photos courtesy of:Creative CommonsLos Angeles Public LibraryCrafters & Weavers GuildOur Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 And thank you so much for your time and interest!
Is Glue Stronger Than Wood? No! Workshop Companion 2023-08-30 | You cannot simply say that glue is stronger than wood (or that wood is stronger than glue) because wood is not a homogenous material. It is a composite, made up long fibers held together by a glue-like polymer. The fibers are very strong; the polymer is relatively weak. More important, the fibers give the wood “grain”, and this unique composite structure makes the wood stronger parallel to the grain than it is across it. The strength of a glue joint depends on the orientation of the wood grain in the adjoining parts much more than it does on the glue itself.To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ .And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companionOur Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7
Bending Wood With Heat Workshop Companion 2023-08-17 | You can easily make tight, permanent bends in thin pieces of wood simply by heating one side! Nick walks you through the technique as he demonstrates an ingenious fixture that serves as both a heat source and a bending form. This shopmade jig holds propane torch as it heats a short section of plumbing pipe. This, in turn, heats the board as you bend it.The plans for this heat bending jig (and the measuring cup that Nick makes to demonstrate the technique) are available from the Workshop Companion General Store at: workshopcompanionstore.com/products/heat-bending-jig-plansTo see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ .And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion For our non-English-speaking viewers: Closed captions can be set to any language. Click on “CC” (Closed Captions) at the bottom of the screen to turn them on. Click on the gear (Settings) and a menu appears. Click on “Subtitles/CC” and another menu will appear. Click on “Auto Translate” and a menu of languages will appear. Click on the language you want for the closed captions and you will be returned to the video -- closed captions will appear in the language you have chosen. If these captions cover up some of the action, place the cursor over the captions, press and hold the left mouse button, then drag the captions to where you want them on your screen. Release the mouse button and they’ll stay there.Para nuestros espectadores que no hablan inglés: los subtítulos se pueden configurar en cualquier idioma. Haga clic en "CC" (Subtítulos) en la parte inferior de la pantalla para activarlos. Haga clic en el engranaje (Configuración) y aparecerá un menú. Haga clic en "Subtítulos/CC" y aparecerá otro menú. Haga clic en "Traducir automáticamente" y aparecerá un menú de idiomas. Haga clic en el idioma que desea para los subtítulos y volverá al video; los subtítulos aparecerán en el idioma que haya elegido. Si estos subtítulos cubren parte de la acción, coloque el cursor sobre los subtítulos, presione y mantenga presionado el botón izquierdo del mouse, luego arrastre los subtítulos a donde quiera que estén en su pantalla. Suelte los botones del mouse y permanecerán allí. Our Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 And thank you so much for your time and interest!
Making Pocket Dowel Joints Workshop Companion 2023-08-01 | A "pocket dowel" joint combines the strength of a dowel joint with the simplicity of a pocket screw joint. Nick shows how to make these unique joints quickly and easily using an ordinary pocket screw jig and a 12"-long aircraft drill.If you need a 3/8" x 12" aircraft drill, see: amzn.to/3qahVKDWant to see more? Visit our woodworking channel at: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQFor woodworking books and plans, visit our store at: workshopcompanionstore.comOur Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 Song: Silver Dollar Artist: Roy Edwin Williams
Is This the Future of Hand Planes? Workshop Companion 2023-07-27 | Imagine a bench plane with a disposable knife. You never need worry about the iron getting dull, chipping the cutting edge, or setting the plane on a hard surface. If the plane won’t cut, just pop in a new knife. Great idea, but can this wonder cut as well as a conventional bench plane with a traditional iron? Nick does a thorough comparison, pitting the Rali Evolution and its disposable knives against an expertly tuned 70-year-old Stanley smoothing plane.Nick's book, "Using Hand Tools" -- which includes a section on hand planes -- is available from the Workshop Companion General Store at workshopcompanionstore.com/products/using-hand-tools To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, go to: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ .And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion For our non-English-speaking viewers: Closed captions can be set to any language. Click on “CC” (Closed Captions) at the bottom of the screen to turn them on. Click on the gear (Settings) and a menu appears. Click on “Subtitles/CC” and another menu will appear. Click on “Auto Translate” and a menu of languages will appear. Click on the language you want for the closed captions and you will be returned to the video -- closed captions will appear in the language you have chosen. If these captions cover up some of the action, place the cursor over the captions, press and hold the left mouse button, then drag the captions to where you want them on your screen. Release the mouse button and they’ll stay there.Para nuestros espectadores que no hablan inglés: los subtítulos se pueden configurar en cualquier idioma. Haga clic en "CC" (Subtítulos) en la parte inferior de la pantalla para activarlos. Haga clic en el engranaje (Configuración) y aparecerá un menú. Haga clic en "Subtítulos/CC" y aparecerá otro menú. Haga clic en "Traducir automáticamente" y aparecerá un menú de idiomas. Haga clic en el idioma que desea para los subtítulos y volverá al video; los subtítulos aparecerán en el idioma que haya elegido. Si estos subtítulos cubren parte de la acción, coloque el cursor sobre los subtítulos, presione y mantenga presionado el botón izquierdo del mouse, luego arrastre los subtítulos a donde quiera que estén en su pantalla. Suelte los botones del mouse y permanecerán allí. Our Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 And thank you so much for your time and interest!
Screw it! Ultra-Precision for Shopmade Tools Workshop Companion 2023-07-05 | Need to add a precision adjustment to a shopmade jig? Want to position it, level it, or move it in small, accurate, on-the-nose increments? Use machine screws! Certain sizes of machine screws have a thread pitch (the distance between each thread) that corresponds to a small common measurement. This is true for both Imperial and metric screws, and you can take advantage of this when building jigs and fixtures.Want to see more? Visit our woodworking channel at: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQFor woodworking books and plans, visit our store at: workshopcompanionstore.comOur Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 Song: Sun Seeker Artist: Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
Precision Tenoning Jig Workshop Companion 2023-06-26 | Every now and then, you need to cut or rout the end of a board, with the board held vertically instead of horizontally. For this you need a tenoning jig. It needn’t be anything complex; this particular jig has just three parts! But simplicity doesn't mean it's imprecise -- Nick has added a micro-adjustable stop that works in concert with the jig to produce amazing accuracy. Furthermore, this jig can be used with table saws, router tables, almost any tool that has a miter gauge slot.The plans for this tenoning jig and micro-adjustable stop are available from the Workshop Companion General Store atworkshopcompanionstore.com/products/tenoning-jig-plan .To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ .And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion For our non-English-speaking viewers: Closed captions can be set to any language. Click on “CC” (Closed Captions) at the bottom of the screen to turn them on. Click on the gear (Settings) and a menu appears. Click on “Subtitles/CC” and another menu will appear. Click on “Auto Translate” and a menu of languages will appear. Click on the language you want for the closed captions and you will be returned to the video -- closed captions will appear in the language you have chosen. If these captions cover up some of the action, place the cursor over the captions, press and hold the left mouse button, then drag the captions to where you want them on your screen. Release the mouse button and they’ll stay there.Para nuestros espectadores que no hablan inglés: los subtítulos se pueden configurar en cualquier idioma. Haga clic en "CC" (Subtítulos) en la parte inferior de la pantalla para activarlos. Haga clic en el engranaje (Configuración) y aparecerá un menú. Haga clic en "Subtítulos/CC" y aparecerá otro menú. Haga clic en "Traducir automáticamente" y aparecerá un menú de idiomas. Haga clic en el idioma que desea para los subtítulos y volverá al video; los subtítulos aparecerán en el idioma que haya elegido. Si estos subtítulos cubren parte de la acción, coloque el cursor sobre los subtítulos, presione y mantenga presionado el botón izquierdo del mouse, luego arrastre los subtítulos a donde quiera que estén en su pantalla. Suelte los botones del mouse y permanecerán allí. Our Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 And thank you so much for your time and interest!
Saw Nibs Explained Workshop Companion 2023-06-22 | Occasionally, you run across an antique hand saw with a strange “nib” near the toe – a small protrusion or a bump on the back of the saw plate. What were these for? After a hundred years of electric craftsmanship, their purpose has been lost to us. Nick dredges a possible answer up from a memory of his grandfather teaching him to use a hand saw.To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ .And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companionOur Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 Music: No Plans Today Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
Crosscut Sled Plus Workshop Companion 2023-06-09 | Ever seen a crosscut sled that will cut tenons and splines? That is unaffected by the sawdust that piles up between the fences? With adjustable guides and fences that can be made perfectly true and square? That enables you to dial in repetitive cuts to the nearest 1/128" or 0.125 mm? This double-sided crosscut sled will do all that and more. Nick reviews some unique designs that you will certainly want to incorporate into your next sled.The plans for this brilliant sled, its guards, stop and tenoning jig that Nick explains are available from the Workshop Companion General Store at workshopcompanionstore.com/products/double-sided-sled-project-plan .To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ .And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion For our non-English-speaking viewers: Closed captions can be set to any language. Click on “CC” (Closed Captions) at the bottom of the screen to turn them on. Click on the gear (Settings) and a menu appears. Click on “Subtitles/CC” and another menu will appear. Click on “Auto Translate” and a menu of languages will appear. Click on the language you want for the closed captions and you will be returned to the video -- closed captions will appear in the language you have chosen. If these captions cover up some of the action, place the cursor over the captions, press and hold the left mouse button, then drag the captions to where you want them on your screen. Release the mouse button and they’ll stay there.Para nuestros espectadores que no hablan inglés: los subtítulos se pueden configurar en cualquier idioma. Haga clic en "CC" (Subtítulos) en la parte inferior de la pantalla para activarlos. Haga clic en el engranaje (Configuración) y aparecerá un menú. Haga clic en "Subtítulos/CC" y aparecerá otro menú. Haga clic en "Traducir automáticamente" y aparecerá un menú de idiomas. Haga clic en el idioma que desea para los subtítulos y volverá al video; los subtítulos aparecerán en el idioma que haya elegido. Si estos subtítulos cubren parte de la acción, coloque el cursor sobre los subtítulos, presione y mantenga presionado el botón izquierdo del mouse, luego arrastre los subtítulos a donde quiera que estén en su pantalla. Suelte los botones del mouse y permanecerán allí. Our Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 And thank you so much for your time and interest!
Making Cams and Cam Clamps Workshop Companion 2023-05-04 | If you need a lot of clamping power, making your own cam clamps is an inexpensive way to go. Nick explains how to design a cam that will not slip under pressure, and walks you step by step through the construction of four clamps, each with a different bar, wood and metal, round and rectangular. This allows you to choose among several options for high strength, low cost, and ease of construction.We offer a digital project plan for these clamps, including detailed instructions, FULL SIZE templates and patterns for the jaws and cams, an in-depth tutorial explaining how to design your own no-slip cams, and detailed drawings with both Imperial/English and metric dimensions. You can find it in the Workshop Companion General Store at workshopcompanionstore.com/products/cam-clamps-plan .To see all of our videos and SUBSCRIBE for more, see: youtube.com/channel/UCk480B1pofOjThMfkBjhDpQ .And please visit the WORKSHOP COMPANION GENERAL STORE where we offer a wide selection of Nick's BOOKS and PROJECT PLANS in digital format: workshopcompanionstore.com . All our plans feature both English/Imperial and metric measurements. And you can pick up one of Nick’s books FREE just for visiting! To follow us on social media, try: FACEBOOK - facebook.com/workshopcompanion.INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/workshop_companion For our non-English-speaking viewers: Closed captions can be set to any language. Click on “CC” (Closed Captions) at the bottom of the screen to turn them on. Click on the gear (Settings) and a menu appears. Click on “Subtitles/CC” and another menu will appear. Click on “Auto Translate” and a menu of languages will appear. Click on the language you want for the closed captions and you will be returned to the video -- closed captions will appear in the language you have chosen. If these captions cover up some of the action, place the cursor over the captions, press and hold the left mouse button, then drag the captions to where you want them on your screen. Release the mouse button and they’ll stay there.Para nuestros espectadores que no hablan inglés: los subtítulos se pueden configurar en cualquier idioma. Haga clic en "CC" (Subtítulos) en la parte inferior de la pantalla para activarlos. Haga clic en el engranaje (Configuración) y aparecerá un menú. Haga clic en "Subtítulos/CC" y aparecerá otro menú. Haga clic en "Traducir automáticamente" y aparecerá un menú de idiomas. Haga clic en el idioma que desea para los subtítulos y volverá al video; los subtítulos aparecerán en el idioma que haya elegido. Si estos subtítulos cubren parte de la acción, coloque el cursor sobre los subtítulos, presione y mantenga presionado el botón izquierdo del mouse, luego arrastre los subtítulos a donde quiera que estén en su pantalla. Suelte los botones del mouse y permanecerán allí. Our Music is Licensed through Epidemic Sounds - epidemicsound.com/campaign/invite-a-creator/?_us=Referral&_usx=bkvc7i&utm_source=ref_program&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bkvc7 And thank you so much for your time and interest!
