DIY Home & Garden ProjectsWe show how to install a replacement microwave. How to refit the opening to fit. What did not work and how to select a different approach. How to reuse the old trim kit and make a frame to look like the cabinets.
Additional How to videos: Installing a USB plug outlet - Floating Desk build part 1b youtu.be/L-bbzWlvZrM
How to install a new Microwave.DIY Home & Garden Projects2016-03-24 | We show how to install a replacement microwave. How to refit the opening to fit. What did not work and how to select a different approach. How to reuse the old trim kit and make a frame to look like the cabinets.
Additional How to videos: Installing a USB plug outlet - Floating Desk build part 1b youtu.be/L-bbzWlvZrM
More info on my website: DIYHGP.comMaking Inlay BandingDIY Home & Garden Projects2024-04-06 | How to Make Inlay banding. If you found this video helpful, consider giving me a one time tip: Consider buying me a coffee or beer, click on this link: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CT48BJ7GJZBDQ This Paypal link is in my business name of Design Build Woodworks.
Banding is made to enhance your build. Create interest, elevate your work with a designer touch. Inlay is a decorative technique used to create an ornamental design, pattern, is a great way to transform it from ho-hum to spectacular.
Here are some of the tools I used in this build: Amazon Links Air Duster amzn.to/49LxwSG Clamps amzn.to/3GfBSEf 3/8" roundover bit amzn.to/3SYRaEJ C.A. glue amzn.to/47yicYi Shoulder Plane amzn.to/47rZ0vh Titebond 3 amzn.to/40VFAw6Beads of Courage Box Build ChallengeDIY Home & Garden Projects2024-03-03 | The North Texas Woodworker's Association undertakes the building of boxes for the Beads of Courage program. We build and donate boxes to the hospitals supporting the Beads of Courage National program. (Their website is beadsofcourage.org) The Beads of Courage program provides innovative, supportive care for children coping with serious illness. (Often with life-threatening or terminal illness).
Here is a link to a video produced by CBS, which best tells the story about these children. youtu.be/WMCcJxO9mnY
Our website is NTWA.org We have monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of each month, held in Plano, Texas We believe that Woodworking is serious fun. Our members cover the complete spectrum of woodworkers from hobbyists to professionals, from new comers to lifelong woodworkers. The common interest is they all want to learn more about the craft and improve their woodworking skills.
The primary purpose of the NTWA is to promote the craft of woodworking, and assist in the improvement of the member’s skills and abilities at all levels of experience. This is accomplished by seminars, workshops, demonstrations sharing of information about woodworking techniques, tools, sources for supplies, and networking with other members. Our members have a “pride of belonging” to our community.Cheap FIX for broken Garage openerDIY Home & Garden Projects2024-02-03 | If you found this video helpful, consider giving me a one time tip: Consider buying me a coffee or beer, click on this link: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CT48BJ7GJZBDQ This Paypal link is in my business name of Design Build Woodworks. There is nothing like a broken garage opener to frustrate your day. One day it works and the next day, nothing. My opener worked for 12 years, just fine. But when mine quit working, asked my neighbors if they had had this experience, and they DID. One neighbor replaced his whole unit for $350, another replaced the motor for $150. When I search the web, I found that you can replace the front panel with the circuit board. BUT, the solution I chose was to have my circuit board repaired for $50. In this video I explain the process and show how to Do it yourself.
No special tools were needed for this job. But if you would like to support my channel, just click on one of there Amazon links to go shopping.
Dozuki Saw amzn.to/3OdQszr Shoe Goo amzn.to/3DvBnEL Clear Silicon amzn.to/3QeKK2W Wood Owl Overdrive bit ¾ inch and many other woodworking tools, a must visit site. taytools.leaddyno.com/p/164dfc3af702fc84f5f48f55a0d41f8c854748b0 Titebond III Waterproof wood glue amzn.to/3KhoJwEA Project by Request: Gable Vents buildDIY Home & Garden Projects2023-11-26 | The Challenge: To build projects others request. As President of the North Texas Woodworkers Association, we get request to build projects. Most of the time these request come from non-woodworkers, the general public. Many are willing to pay for these projects and they have a flexible schedule. So, to improve my skill level, I have elected to undertake every project requested. This is the story about one of the projects. Here are some of the tools I used in this build: Amazon Links Clamps amzn.to/3GfBSEf 3/8" roundover bit amzn.to/3SYRaEJ C.A. glue amzn.to/47yicYi Shoulder Plane amzn.to/47rZ0vh Titebond 3 amzn.to/40VFAw6 Air Duster amzn.to/49LxwSGPVC Sprinkler Repair, InlineDIY Home & Garden Projects2023-10-03 | Quick tips on PVC sprinkler repair. All homeowners at sometime will have to make a repair to the sprinkler system. I show you a quick repair on an inline pipe, typically one of the more difficult to repair. Digging to get under the pipe is the hardest part of this repair job. Links to items you may use for repair 3/4" PVC-Lock Slide Repair/Slip Fix amzn.to/3F3KD3s 3/4-Inch Compression PVC Compression Coupling, amzn.to/3Q1bELj 3/4" SCH 40 COUPLING SXS CONTRACTOR PACK PRESSURE (10 Unit Bag) amzn.to/45lA6LM 1/2" SCH 40 Coupling SXS Contractor Pack Pressure (10 Unit Bag) amzn.to/3tqWsy0 PVC Regular Clear Cement and 4 oz. NSF Purple Primer Handy Pack amzn.to/48C4TH6 1/2''; White Plastic PVC Repair Coupling; Expandable Pipe Fitting; amzn.to/3ZI4gHN 1/2 in. White Plastic Compression Coupling Pipe Fitting; amzn.to/3PIstZX Mini Cordless Rotary Tool, 5-Speed and USB Charging Rotary Tool Kit with 55 Accessories amzn.to/3to0qaI PVC Pipe Cutter, Cuts up to 1-1/4", Ratcheting PVC Pipe Cutter Tool, amzn.to/45wH7cZNo Chisel Mortise & TenonsDIY Home & Garden Projects2023-09-07 | Cutting a mortise to fit a square hole is not necessary. In this video I show you how to cut your mortise with a router and fit your tenons into the mortise without leaving a gap at the bottom of the apron. For clean looking joinery, this method will provide the perfect fit of you apron tenon into the leg mortise.
Titebond III Waterproof wood glue amzn.to/3KhoJwETrying out Pickleball paddlesDIY Home & Garden Projects2023-05-25 | PICKLEBALL! I found a great paddle for not a lot of money. Good on hard drives and great on spin shots. Just watch the video to see the action. Try each link for comparison pricing, as it will change. Here's the link; Niupipo - Link: gotvoom.thtk.cc/16808483726228 https://niupipo.com?sca_ref=3587176.6WPJH4eFEz Use discount coupon code MD30
Use Discount code: NIUPIPOSPRING go to the NIUPIPO.com for 15% off
AMAZON links: amzn.to/3BVPhip for the Voyager Pro Extended Paddle
Other related links: Here are Amazon links to Pickleball equipment 2 Paddles amzn.to/3PUu2DK $40
Set includes four (4) wood pickleball paddles, four (4) pickleballs, and carry bag amzn.to/3hNzBYm $40
High end Professional Paddle PROKENNEX Black Ace Pro - Pickleball Paddle with Toray 700 Carbon Fiber Face - Comfort Pro Grip - USAPA Approved amzn.to/3CoDaLJ $250
Premium Pickleball Paddle | USA Pickleball Approved | Fiberglass Or Carbon Face amzn.to/3VqK6ye $120
Pack of 4 Official Pickle Balls Regulation Size, 40 Holes amzn.to/3Vp3ITD $10
Prolite No-Sweat Diamond Grip for Pickleball Paddles, amzn.to/3YMRUgP $14
Pickleball Lead Tape - Weighted 3g Bars for Pickleball Paddles - Adhesive Weight Strips for Paddle Edge Guard - Increase Your Power and Control on The Court amzn.to/3hRCcAo $18
PickleUpper The Original Pickleball Ball Retriever - Attaches to Pickleball Paddles - The Easy Way to Pick Up Pickleball Balls Without Bending Over - Fits Standard Paddles amzn.to/3Wqxh8H $15Paddle Rack for PickleballDIY Home & Garden Projects2023-05-22 | How do you stack the paddles for those waiting to play? How do you organize the paddles for order of play? In this video I build a rack to hold and organize the paddles for Pickleball.
Pickleball is the new sport to play and I will show you how to make your own paddle. Don't buy an expensive paddle at $100 to $200 when you can make your own. I discuss how the wooden paddle performs better than a graphic paddle. Hint, it not the paddle it is the player that make that difference. Link to Drill bits taytools.leaddyno.com/p/164dfc3af702fc84f5f48f55a0d41f8c854748b0
Here are Amazon links to Pickleball equipment 2 Paddles amzn.to/3PUu2DK $40
Set includes four (4) wood pickleball paddles, four (4) pickleballs, and carry bag amzn.to/3hNzBYm $40
High end Professional Paddle PROKENNEX Black Ace Pro - Pickleball Paddle with Toray 700 Carbon Fiber Face - Comfort Pro Grip - USAPA Approved amzn.to/3CoDaLJ $250
Premium Pickleball Paddle | USA Pickleball Approved | Fiberglass Or Carbon Face amzn.to/3VqK6ye $120
Pack of 4 Official Pickle Balls Regulation Size, 40 Holes amzn.to/3Vp3ITD $10
Prolite No-Sweat Diamond Grip for Pickleball Paddles, amzn.to/3YMRUgP $14
Pickleball Lead Tape - Weighted 3g Bars for Pickleball Paddles - Adhesive Weight Strips for Paddle Edge Guard - Increase Your Power and Control on The Court amzn.to/3hRCcAo $18
PickleUpper The Original Pickleball Ball Retriever - Attaches to Pickleball Paddles - The Easy Way to Pick Up Pickleball Balls Without Bending Over - Fits Standard Paddles amzn.to/3Wqxh8H $15NTWA Beads of Courage boxesDIY Home & Garden Projects2023-04-07 | The North Texas Woodworker's Association undertakes the building of boxes for the Beads of Courage program. We build and donate many boxes to the hospitals supporting the Beads of Courage National program. (Their website is beadsofcourage.org) The Beads of Courage program provides innovative, supportive care for children coping with serious illness. (Often with life-threatening or terminal illness).
Here is a link to a video produced by CBS, which best tells the story about these children. youtu.be/WMCcJxO9mnY
Our website is NTWA.org We have monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of each month, held in Plano, Texas We believe that Woodworking is serious fun. Our members cover the complete spectrum of woodworkers from hobbyists to professionals, from new comers to lifelong woodworkers. The common interest is they all want to learn more about the craft and improve their woodworking skills.
The primary purpose of the NTWA is to promote the craft of woodworking, and assist in the improvement of the member’s skills and abilities at all levels of experience. This is accomplished by seminars, workshops, demonstrations sharing of information about woodworking techniques, tools, sources for supplies, and networking with other members. Our members have a “pride of belonging” to our community.Free Stud Finder, no more. Walabot DIY 2DIY Home & Garden Projects2023-01-13 | Free stud finder can be OK, but when you must know exactly where the studs are to hang the expensive TV or another heavy object, the Walabot is the answer. The more experience you have (after many mistakes) you know that doing it right the first time, with the proper tools is the big savings.
The Walabot is a tool that fits my Cry factor criteria ... A Quality tool you will cry when you buy it, But a cheap tool you will cry every time you use it. For finding studs, the Walabot is the best tool.
Amazon Link Walabot DIY 2 amzn.to/3H1KBuVTexas Furniture Makers Show 2022, An Inside lookDIY Home & Garden Projects2023-01-05 | The Texas Furniture Makers Show is held each year. Texas artist from around the state bring their furniture to compete and show-off. In the video I give you An Inside look from the artist perspective. What you have to do to enter the show, how to qualify, the cost to enter, the dates you need to delivery your furniture. But what be most important to woodworkers who want to see behind-the-scence is the Judges Critique. I show three pieces being discussed by the Judges. Please leave you comments about this show or any other you may have entered or attended.
Links to the build videos of my tables. Fibonacci table youtu.be/2ffJy3YlCvk White Oak Altar table youtu.be/2Z_LUZRwViU Inlay Banding in Oak table youtu.be/oMMT4kVF6QEDIY Pickleball Paddle, How to make your ownDIY Home & Garden Projects2023-01-01 | Pickleball is the new sport to play and I will show you how to make your own paddle. Don't buy an expensive paddle at $100 to $200 when you can make your own. I discuss how the wooden paddle performs better than a graphic paddle. Hint, it not the paddle it is the player that make that difference.
Here are Amazon links to Pickleball equipment 2 Paddles amzn.to/3PUu2DK $40
Set includes four (4) wood pickleball paddles, four (4) pickleballs, and carry bag amzn.to/3hNzBYm $40
High end Professional Paddle PROKENNEX Black Ace Pro - Pickleball Paddle with Toray 700 Carbon Fiber Face - Comfort Pro Grip - USAPA Approved amzn.to/3CoDaLJ $250
Premium Pickleball Paddle | USA Pickleball Approved | Fiberglass Or Carbon Face amzn.to/3VqK6ye $120
Pack of 4 Official Pickle Balls Regulation Size, 40 Holes amzn.to/3Vp3ITD $10
Prolite No-Sweat Diamond Grip for Pickleball Paddles, amzn.to/3YMRUgP $14
Pickleball Lead Tape - Weighted 3g Bars for Pickleball Paddles - Adhesive Weight Strips for Paddle Edge Guard - Increase Your Power and Control on The Court amzn.to/3hRCcAo $18
PickleUpper The Original Pickleball Ball Retriever - Attaches to Pickleball Paddles - The Easy Way to Pick Up Pickleball Balls Without Bending Over - Fits Standard Paddles amzn.to/3Wqxh8H $15
Franklin Pickleball Single Paddle Carry Bag amzn.to/3jyfH48 $12Drawer Boxes for CabinetsDIY Home & Garden Projects2022-12-24 | I built a Home Office, for Phillip, a neighbor of mine. I made two lower file cabinets and two upper cabinets with a connector piece. It has a 9 and 1/2 foot Walnut counter top. The project manager (his wife, Claire) thought we needed more drawer space. So we made two drawer boxes, one for each upper cabinet. This is the story of how I made them. Enjoy.
Tools used in my shop Air Duster amzn.to/3AzuHFg clamps amzn.to/3Rl21po gluebot amzn.to/3RqTvoY parchment paper amzn.to/3yXepoA Makita Track saw amzn.to/3NRX18F Maklita Miter saw amzn.to/3awcZI3 Gyokucho saw amzn.to/3AGgczA one inch sander amzn.to/3yVbD2X calipers amzn.to/3NWAKGQ Dowel points amzn.to/3NUT96P Narex chisels amzn.to/3bXuG3z Rubio monocoat amzn.to/3Ri6dGx General Finishes Gel Stain amzn.to/3ypUgG2Christmas Tree OrnamentsDIY Home & Garden Projects2022-12-17 | This DIY Christmas tree ornament is fun and easy to make. Each year I make a Christmas theme items to give to the neighborhood children. In past years I have made wooden reindeer and snowflakes, this year is a Christmas tree ornament to put on the Christmas tree. You may also see this on my IG page, find it under @DIYHGP. @makerschallengecentral #handmadeholidaychallenge2022 Tools I used in the shop Air Duster amzn.to/3AzuHFg clamps amzn.to/3Rl21po gluebot amzn.to/3RqTvoY parchment paper amzn.to/3yXepoA Makita Track saw amzn.to/3NRX18F Maklita Miter saw amzn.to/3awcZI3 Gyokucho saw amzn.to/3AGgczA one inch sander amzn.to/3yVbD2X calipers amzn.to/3NWAKGQ Dowel points amzn.to/3NUT96P Narex chisels amzn.to/3bXuG3z Rubio monocoat amzn.to/3Ri6dGx General Finishes Gel Stain amzn.to/3ypUgG2Charcuterie PartyDIY Home & Garden Projects2022-10-14 | Making charcuterie boards is fun, but only half of the battle. Selling them is the most important part. So to do that I had my daughter host a charcuterie party in her neighborhood. In this video I share with you the various boards and designs that I made. I had three primary sizes of boards, small up to 12", medium size is 12-20", and large was over 20 inches long.Tablesaw kickbackDIY Home & Garden Projects2022-08-21 | ...Altar Table with inlay bandingDIY Home & Garden Projects2022-07-11 | This Altar table is built with white oak and is the third table in our series. Thanks to Bruce Card and Elvin Bryant for their skill set to help me complete this long task of the inlay table.
Here is the link to the strut replacement for my 2013 Equinox. amzn.to/3xNicEg If you need to search for other models than Chevy, click on the link above, then just insert the model and year of make in front of "Liftgate replacement Strut" in the Amazon search box.
Strut replacement can be done in 5-10 min.Inlay Banding in an Oak Table TopDIY Home & Garden Projects2022-06-13 | Inlay Banding shows style and sophistication in a project. It will dress -up any project and take it to the next level. Here in this video I put 120 inches of inlay banding in an oak table top. The perfect size router bit is key to making your banding fits snugly. Measuring and layout will insure that your banding will look properly spaced and balance.
Amazon link to Dorobeen Air Duster amzn.to/3uzYqJB 41000RPM amzn.to/3uAeivu Dorobeen 33000 RPM Chisels amzn.to/3xnTZTrGarage Door wont close in SunDIY Home & Garden Projects2022-05-19 | This is a big problem if it happens to you. You garage door wont close when the sun is shining on the sensor. I show a temporary fix and a long term solution in this video.
Enjoy,Altar Table #2 How to mix wood varietiesDIY Home & Garden Projects2022-04-09 | Our church woodworking group, the Sawdust Brothers, was asked to build 3 Alter tables for our various worship needs. Because each table will have a different home, a different location, and different audience we decided to make 3 different tables. The first, shown in a prior video, is a red oak table built from local lumber from a neighbors yard. The second table, shown in this video, is made form Elm and birch wood. The elm was sourced from a buddy's front yard, the same wood I used in the video 'Small bench Build'. We purchased the birch from a local hardwood dealer. The third table will be made with white oak. I will have a separate build video for each of these tables.
Link to Rubio Monocoat; amzn.to/3AJpXLe Small Bench Build youtu.be/rnNhi_p0jBsNew Favorite Shop Tool, Air DusterDIY Home & Garden Projects2022-03-27 | This is my favorite shop tool. Cleaning the sawdust up is a never ending process. I found this Air Duster is the perfect tool to a cleaner shop. I use it the blow away sawdust, to create site lines when using the drill press or bandsaw, after my final sanding to blow away the dust before applying finish. You will find many uses for this tool. Check out the Amazon link below
amzn.to/3uAeivu Dorobeen 33000 RPMRed Oak Alter tableDIY Home & Garden Projects2022-03-06 | We build an Alter table for the church. A member had a neighbor cutting down a red oak tree, we got the tree, took it to a sawyer, had it dried, and then starter on the table. The challenge building this table was the honeycombing in the wood. Because it was dried too fast, the wood split internally. You don't find this out until you mill the lumber. So we elected to use the lumber after we used epoxy to fill the gaps and cracks in the wood.
Link to Rubio Monocoat; amzn.to/3AJpXLe Tools I didn't know I needed to become a woodworker youtu.be/s4FdgMrs4lU Video: 15 Woodworking Tools under $15 youtu.be/21PG3hWGZhQ3 Tables BuildDIY Home & Garden Projects2022-01-30 | Our church woodworking group, the Sawdust Brothers, was asked to build 3 Alter tables for our various worship needs. Because each table will have a different home, a different location, and different audience we decided to make 3 different tables. The first is a red oak table built from local lumber from a neighbors yard. The second table is made form Elm and birch wood. The elm was sourced from a buddy's front yard, the same wood I used in the video 'Small bench Build'. We purchased the birch from a local hard wood dealer. The third table will be made with white oak. I will have a separate build video for each of these tables.
Link to Rubio Monocoat; amzn.to/3AJpXLe Small Bench Build youtu.be/rnNhi_p0jBsTomatoes for 2022DIY Home & Garden Projects2022-01-28 | Every year I plant 300-350 tomatoes for our church garden group. We grow produce for the local Food Bank and sell plants to the local community as well as church members. Tomato videos: The one thing they never told you about growing tomatoes, youtu.be/1xEQuPNyUJ4 Tomato Bed Prep: youtu.be/LA7uzf6gxdc Selecting Tomato Varieties: youtu.be/WUskSySbklg
Seed starting trays: amzn.to/3AF1B58Cheap DIY Chisel storageDIY Home & Garden Projects2021-12-18 | Chisels need special storage, first to prevent damage to the tool, then ease of access and then safety to yourself. While I use chisels in a variety of ways, I want to store them in a safe manner. Too many times the storage with maximum damage prevention is the slowest to access. The method I show in these video is the fastest for access and maximum safety... I used pool noodles for holders.
Here are some chisels (Amazon Links) Cheap ones amzn.to/3p9EKec The chisels I like amzn.to/3GUpCqP Noodles pool noodle 5 pack amzn.to/3e6BXfa Solid in the middle amzn.to/32dp0OiHow to make lemonadeDIY Home & Garden Projects2021-12-14 | When an eight year old want to make lemonade, you have to give him credit for trying. This eight year old want to develop his own Youtube channel.
If you liked this first video for Ballard, give him a Thumbs Up. Comments are turned off for Kids videos. Thank you,Small Bench BuildDIY Home & Garden Projects2021-12-09 | I designed and built a small bench made from Elm. This slab was 8/4 when I started, legs were 1.5 inches thick. I used bridle joints in the legs, which had a 120 degree splay.
Here are the Amazon links to the tools I used in this build. Rubio Monocoat, Pure; amzn.to/3ydBelV Clamps, by Jorgensen amzn.to/3yaX35r Makita LS1019L 10" Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser amzn.to/3yiUKNJ WoodRiver #92 Medium Shoulder Plane: amzn.to/3pFVzMB Kynup Digital Caliper, amzn.to/3GrPx9a Micro Jig DVC-538K2 MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamps: amzn.to/3IBXaf5 Knottec Professional Wood Repair Kit:amzn.to/3oEeMyR7 foot Bar Table made with Pecan woodDIY Home & Garden Projects2021-11-25 | I begin with milling the lumber from a pecan tree. The tree had been on the ground for two years before we milled it. I wanted to get a beam style, size of lumber to build a bar top. After cutting the slab to approximate size, we left it to dry for over a year. Then I moved it from Oak Hill Ranch to Dallas. Because of the size, I took it to a shop to be jointed and planned. This piece had a few bugs still in it. After ridding of the insects, I filled the holes with my Knottec knot filler. Then finished with Rock Hard Table top varnish. Thanks to Drew Presley for building the table base.
Video: 15 Woodworking Tools under $15 youtu.be/21PG3hWGZhQDishwasher Air Gap LeakDIY Home & Garden Projects2021-11-15 | It is always a surprise when you come into your kitchen and find water on the counter, or worst yet, on your floor. You may never see the air gap leaking water if you run your dishwasher when you sleep or when you are out of the kitchen. There is a simple solution. Your air gap is clogged. This video shows how to fix it. Simple remove the cap to the air gap, remove any paper or plastic found on the top of the air gap, them clean the hose going into the disposal. The best cleaning brush for this job is only $6 on Amazon, here is the link, amzn.to/3kEwmAB Please leave me a thumbs up if this video was helpful.Hall Console, Mineral Cabinet BuildDIY Home & Garden Projects2021-10-31 | Sometimes a custom piece of furniture is the answer. My son and his family recently moved into a new home. They had a need for an entryway table, more specific, a console. I had the perfect idea of building this console with the ability to pass the legacy of my Dad's mineral collection to my son and his sons. This is the story of passing this legacy to my son. The size of the console is 70" by 14" and 6" cabinet height, the cabinet is 40" tall. The base was custom designed and built by Drew Presley.
Amazon links: Video link to: Tools I didn't know I needed to become a woodworker youtu.be/s4FdgMrs4lU
Video: 15 Woodworking Tools under $15 youtu.be/21PG3hWGZhQ Rubio Monocoat Pure amzn.to/3r2jRQ8 Spiral up-cut Router bit: amzn.to/3456lSU CA Glue amzn.to/37KG7oT Incra Miter Gauge amzn.to/2rAKoKE Calipers amzn.to/35GzlOU 1 2 3 Blocks amzn.to/2OOz1XO Chisels amzn.to/2Dk0Lhs Block Plane amzn.to/33r6TPF Wood River #3 Bench plane amzn.to/34tT3gH Wood River Shoulder plane amzn.to/2L11GYu Card Scraper amzn.to/2OqDaSz Wood vice amzn.to/2KYXcBJ Japanese Hand Saw Dozuki Pull Saw amzn.to/2ORhrCs Palm Router amzn.to/2OVnHJc Flush cut saw amzn.to/3acwWPRRemote CMON ManDIY Home & Garden Projects2021-10-21 | My remote on my Grizzly Dust Collector stopped working. I went to order a new one, and it cost $65, including shipping. This is horrible!! I have a total of three high cost Grizzle machines, I would expect they would sell a replacement at a reasonable price or send me a replacement for free. If this has happened to you, leave me a comment below, or better yet, bitch to Grizzly. My solution was to order a replacement remote; AMAZON link: amzn.to/3m2YAWRJet Cyclonic SeparatorDIY Home & Garden Projects2021-09-30 | Every shop gets to the stage when they need better dust collection. How you solve this issue is different for each woodworker. But, I found a way that helps A LOT!!! If you are having to emptying your dust bin too often, a larger container will help. In my home shop, a larger collection barrel worked fine, but at our church shop the Jet Cyclonic Separator was the answer. This gave us the ability to separate the larger sawdust particles from the smaller dust. We now, with the JET Cyclonic Separator, have two bins, a larger one for the larger sawdust and more volume particles, and the Grizzly dust collector get the fine dust.
other important links Video link to: Tools I didn't know I needed to become a woodworker youtu.be/s4FdgMrs4lU
Video: 15 Woodworking Tools under $15 youtu.be/21PG3hWGZhQSideways Farm & BreweryDIY Home & Garden Projects2021-08-23 | This video is about a discovery I made while on vacation in North Carolina. I happened upon the small craft brewer making great beer. Every once in a while you meet an artist that stands out in his craft. Sideways Farm & Brewery is such a place. Located near Hendersonville SC, this is worth the time to stop and enjoy their craft beer.
If you would like to see more reviews of breweries, please leave me a comment in the comment section below.How to square up Rounded cornersDIY Home & Garden Projects2021-08-02 | How to square up Rounded corners: This video shows a great tip to make Corner cuts easy. When you use a rabbet bit in your router to cut the back rabbet on a frame, you end up with rounded corners. Typically you will have to chisel out the rounded corner to make it square. But some woods, like oak, can be prone to splitting, thus making you chisel work harder. This tip will save you time and keep the chisel work to a minimum.
Video link to: Tools I didn't know I needed to become a woodworker youtu.be/s4FdgMrs4lU
Spokeshave amzn.to/33sxwnj Block Plane amzn.to/33r6TPF Wood River #3 Bench plane amzn.to/34tT3gH Wood River Shoulder plane amzn.to/2L11GYu Card Scraper amzn.to/2OqDaSz Try Square amzn.to/34pq4L6 Steel Try Square amzn.to/35QkXE7 Wood vice amzn.to/2KYXcBJ Japanese Hand Saw Dozuki Pull Saw amzn.to/2ORhrCs Palm Router amzn.to/2OVnHJc Quick Grip Clamps 4 in set amzn.to/2sq6Oir Flush cut saw amzn.to/3acwWPRWoven Charcuterie BoardDIY Home & Garden Projects2021-07-13 | Charcuterie boards are the coolest thing to have and to make. But Woven boards are the "Cat's Meow". In this video I go through each step to create a wonderful and unique board. Each board, because if the inserted pieces, is different. While Drew Fisher of Fisher's Shop used just curved inserts, I one upped him and used curved and straight pieces. And to top it off, I added round 3/8 inch inserts from different exotic woods. Be sure and have enough clamps before starting, you will need them. This project is not as hard as it looks, it just take multiple glue-ups.
Music by Michael Hatley
Video link to: Tools I didn't know I needed to become a woodworker youtu.be/s4FdgMrs4lU
Watch the prior video on Creating an Edge Profile youtu.be/gzR_vDzQeV0 Adding an Edge profile to your table tops takes it from DIY to Professional. In that video, I experiment with different edge profiles to get the right one for this pecan table.
Video link to: 3 Techniques to go from DIY to Professional look. youtu.be/lln_AZx5Z_M Video link to: Tools I didn't know I needed to become a woodworker youtu.be/s4FdgMrs4lU
Video link to: 3 Techniques to go from DIY to Professional look. youtu.be/lln_AZx5Z_M Video link to: Tools I didn't know I needed to become a woodworker youtu.be/s4FdgMrs4lU
How to fix a slow running faucet. Easy DIY Tip to clean a faucet head. Cleaning the aerator is the key to getting your faucet running full flow. Grab a few small balloons and 'CLR" remover from you local hardware store. Put the CLR into the balloon, put the bolloon over the faucet head and slide the balloon up until the CLR cover the end of the faucet. Let it set overnight, remove and the remove the faucet aerator from the faucet, clean and replace. That all there is to this quick fix for faucets that have a slow flow rate.Making a Tongue DrumDIY Home & Garden Projects2020-12-24 | A Tongue Drum or slit drum is a hollow percussion instrument. In spite of the name, it is not a true drum but an idiophone, usually carved or constructed from bamboo or wood into a box with one or more slits in the top. If the tongues are different width or thicknesses, the drum will produce different pitches. It is used throughout Africa, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. In Africa such drums, strategically situated for optimal acoustic transmission and have been used for long-distance communication.
The ends of a slit drum are closed so that the shell becomes the resonating chamber for the sound vibrations created when the tongues are struck. The resonating chamber increases the volume of the sound produced by the tongue and presents the sound through an open port. If the resonating chamber is the correct size for the pitch being produced by the tongue, which means it has the correct volume of airspace to complete one full sound wave for that particular pitch, the instrument will be more efficient and louder. The length of the tongues is the most important item in creating different notes. Tuning the tongues is done from the underside. Removing a bit of the tongue with a drill bit from the base of the tongue will lower the pitch, removing material from the tip will raise the pitch. This step will take the longest, as each tongue must be tuned.
I used an app called "Tuner-Pitched" to tune my drum. Link to Steve Carmichaels video youtu.be/PpQ9Lfg0vTc
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When you take your woodworking to the next level, you know, knot filling and blemish correction, you typically use epoxy. But not any more!!!!! I found the the Knottec product is much easier, less messy and tons quicker than epoxy. In the video, I show my first time using this method, and I love it. Here is a link to it. amzn.to/2V8VbHP