Build a Simple Wooden Handscrew Clamp (Detailed Explanation) (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2014-02-04 | Its "Get Woodworking Week 2014" (February 2-8), and I demonstrate how to make a simple, traditional-style wood clamp with some scrap wood, a few basic tools, and a couple of parts from the local hardware store. The project is designed for beginners and so it contains more details and procedural instructions than normal. A more complex version with the bells and whistles will be available shortly.Modern-Style Handscrew Clamp Available Here:youtube.com/watch?v=8Jiy_687vQ8Visit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orghttp://www.facebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1http://lumberjocks.com/thomasosbSpecial thanks to Jon Sayles for his free recordings of Early and Renaissance Music: http://www.jsayles.com/familypages/earlymusic.htm
MonkWerks Update 2020 MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2020-09-17 | Just as the title implies ... Where have I been, What have I been doing, and Where will the future take me.Visit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orghttp://instagram.com/MonkWerksfacebook.com/monkwerk
Handscrew Clamp Caddy MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2020-08-26 | I've been doing some much needed shop cleaning and organization, one result of which is a handscrew clamp caddy. It's a quick and easy shop project that'll keep your clamps right by you whenever you need them.Visit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orghttp://instagram.com/MonkWerksfacebook.com/monkwerk
Important Announcement (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2017-05-15 | This is a super, important, momentous, announcement concerning this weekend. If I were you, I certainly would not want to miss out on this mind-numbingly, awesome, PSA!Visit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orghttp://instagram.com/MonkWerksfacebook.com/monkwerktwitter.com/MonkWerks1Music:Overworld Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Teardrop Trailer Update MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2017-04-07 | It has been way too long since a major build video for the teardrop trailer came out, and for that I do apologize. It is coming. We've had a lot of rain which has stopped me from being able to work on it, since it has become to big to work on in the shop. I just wanted to give you all an update and to let you know things are still coming along. As they say ... "Soon and very soon"
Welding a Battery Bracket (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2017-03-20 | A mini project for the teardrop trailer build. The power source for the trailer is a deep-cycle marine battery, but it doesn't work too well if its constantly moving around. Inside a yet-to-be-built tongue box, will be a bolted down battery. In order to do that ... a battery bracket!Visit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orghttp://instagram.com/MonkWerksfacebook.com/monkwerktwitter.com/MonkWerks1Music:Killing Time Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Asymmetrical Clock (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2017-02-22 | Clock ... Time ... Build ... Something DifferentVisit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orghttp://instagram.com/MonkWerksfacebook.com/monkwerktwitter.com/MonkWerks1Music:Killers Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Welding Practice (Learning to Weld) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2017-02-18 | I have been wanting to work on some projects in the future involving metal. So I picked up an adjustable but inexpensive DC, stick welder, and I have started to give a go at welding. I learned to stick weld on an old, Lincoln tombstone welder my freshman year of high school, so as you will see ... I need to get back in the groove.Visit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orghttp://instagram.com/MonkWerksfacebook.com/monkwerktwitter.com/MonkWerks1Music:"Industrial Revolution" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
All-Natural Fire Starter Bricks (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2017-02-15 | If you're a DIYer, then you have a problem ... that's right ... what do you do with all the sawdust your produce? There's only so much mulch or compost you can use, and not every place will accept them if you put it on the curb. Since they're flammable, simply add them to another flammable material - wax - and you can create a nicely sized fire starter that burns on its own for a quarter hour. 15 minutes is plenty of time to start a fire either at the campsite or the fireplace.Visit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orghttp://instagram.com/MonkWerksfacebook.com/monkwerktwitter.com/MonkWerks1
Teardrop Trailer Part 3, Walls! MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2017-02-08 | When you try to do things differently, sometimes there are unexpected starts and stops. None the less, I modified some traditional home building techniques to work on a teardrop trailer, and it worked surprisingly well. With the walls built, you can start to see the classic design I am going for in this build.Teardrop Trailer Playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhmqntJhzrRcrv2_mJXHBl_ad-Wqs4ZKSVisit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orghttp://instagram.com/MonkWerksfacebook.com/monkwerktwitter.com/MonkWerks1Music:Baba Yaga Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Maker-Troll Bible Found! (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2017-01-20 | Vintage Book Review of the 1945, Disney/GM collaboration, on the proper use of tools, "The ABCs of Hand Tools: Their Correct Usage and Care."4 out of 5 Saw BladesElectronic Version (PDF) of "ABCs of Hand Tools"http://www.monkwerks.org/GMHCWatch the Cartoon of "ABCs of Hand Tools:youtube.com/watch?v=fGkOOtd3GmYThis video is covered by fair use of the text for the purposes of reviewing the book. Visit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orgfacebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1twitter.com/MonkWerks1http://instagram.com/MonkWerks
Have a Blessed Christmas (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2016-12-24 | It‘s the Christmas Season, I saw that I am close to 8,000 subscribers (officially 7,842 as of Dec. 23rd at 10:25pm), and I am in the giving mood! And what do I have to give away … well I have been collecting some vintage woodworking books and my mother always taught me to share. So I’m offering up my copy of “ABC’s of Handtools” that was published in 1943. The giveaway will be open from noon on Christmas Eve until noon on Theophany. Good luck!Link to Sign Up for the Giveaway:http://www.monkwerks.org/christmas-giveawayVisit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orgfacebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1twitter.com/MonkWerks1http://instagram.com/MonkWerksMusic:Special thanks to Jon Sayles for his free recordings of Early and Renaissance Music: http://www.monkwerks.org/jsayles
Milling Reclaimed Lumber (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2016-12-15 | I have a commission job that I'm working on which calls for upcycling some lumber that was removed during the recent renovation of the monastery. In this video, I show my process for milling the lumber into usable wood and then stacking it to acclimate to the shop. Unfortunately, I don't have a lumber mill to do the job for me, so I'm showing you how to do it in a moderately equipped shop. All you really need to reclaim old, large lumber is a sawzall and a bandsaw (though a electric planer did come in handy 😉)!Visit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orgfacebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1twitter.com/MonkWerks1http://instagram.com/MonkWerksMusic:Finding the Balance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Teardrop Trailer Part 2, Axel and Framing(?) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2016-12-02 | Some successes and setbacks on this new installment of the teardrop build. It's important that even with difficulties, just regroup and keep going. One of the highlights of this build is moving the axel with the help of a fellow YouTuber in the Kansas City-area, Greg Porter. I had a blast meeting, talking, and working in his shop.Link to Wyoming Woody Teardrop:http://www.monkwerks.org/WWTTLink to Greg's Garage:http://www.monkwerks.org/GGKCVisit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orgfacebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1twitter.com/MonkWerks1http://instagram.com/MonkWerksMusic:Baba Yaga Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Monks Knife Sheath (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2016-11-26 | It's official ... I can complete a two-part video. After making the knife last month, I was finally able to get its sheath completed too. There were some design changes along the way, and a beautiful piece of wood produced a great result.Visit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orgfacebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1twitter.com/MonkWerks1http://instagram.com/MonkWerksMusic:Special thanks to Jon Sayles for his free recordings of Early and Renaissance Music: http://www.monkwerks.org/jsayles
Teardrop Trailer Part 1, Flooring and Insulation (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2016-11-11 | Autumn does not typically remind people of springtime, but if you are thinking about doing some camping in the spring and want more than just a tent ... now is the time. I decided to build a teardrop trailer from scratch, with of course a little vintage flair. The build process is going to be long term but with a scheduled completion date sometime in the spring. The first section is the flooring with part 2, hopefully not too far off, that will cover the building of the walls and some rough wiring.If you want follow along with the Zach's build too, follow this link: http://www.monkwerks.org/southerngingerVisit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orgfacebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1twitter.com/MonkWerks1http://instagram.com/MonkWerksMusic:Baba Yaga Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Medieval Monks Knife (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2016-10-30 | I have been wanting to do a knife for a while. About a year ago I decided on a design, nine months ago I gathered most of the supplies, in the spring John gave me the wood for the scales, in June I started working on it, and now at the end of October it is finally complete.Make sure you check out John Zhu's website: youtube.com/user/johnzzhuVisit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orgfacebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1twitter.com/MonkWerks1http://instagram.com/MonkWerksMusic:Special thanks to Jon Sayles for his free recordings of Early and Renaissance Music: http://www.monkwerks.org/jsayles
Conception Seminary College FlyOver with DJI Phantom 3 Advanced (Conception, MO) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2016-08-16 | I do promise to have a build video out soon. But I just moved back to the seminary and the shop is currently not reassembled. I am hoping to get that done this week or next. So I hope to you don't mind getting a view of where I work for the majority of the year. Sometimes being out in the middle of nowhere has its perks.Visit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orgfacebook.com/monkwerktwitter.com/MonkWerks1http://instagram.com/MonkWerksMusic:"Lord of the Land" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Marmion Academy FlyOver with DJI Phantom 3 Advanced (Aurora, IL) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2016-07-19 | This is a view of the east-side of our campus, which houses Marmion Academy that we've run since 1933.Visit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orgfacebook.com/monkwerktwitter.com/MonkWerks1http://instagram.com/MonkWerksMusic:"Super Power Cool Dude" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Marmion Abbey FlyOver with DJI Phantom 3 Advanced (Aurora, IL) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2016-07-18 | It has been a while since I last put out a video. I am in the process of working on several different projects that I hope to have edited and released shortly. It is not what I typically do on this channel, but here's a short, little look at my home.Visit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orgfacebook.com/monkwerktwitter.com/MonkWerks1http://instagram.com/MonkWerksMusic:Reunited Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Upcycled Geometric Candlesticks (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2016-02-20 | A little less than a year ago, a friend of mine told me about some 12/4 oak that was going to be hauled out to the dumpster. There were several pieces that were bolted together as part of a delivery of construction material being used in a renovation project. Shortly after bringing it to the shop, I decided to cut a piece up to see what it looked like on the inside. The wood was under a lot of internal stress and was difficult to cut through it. Some of it was really beautiful on the inside, but it was no wonder that it was used as 'crate' material. I held on to the wood, nevertheless, until I could figure out what to do with the wood. Eventually I was commissioned to create a set of 2 and a set of 4 candlesticks for a church. And so one of the beams found a new home. A simple and rustic design was perfect for this reclaimed wood project.Visit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orgfacebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1twitter.com/MonkWerks1http://instagram.com/MonkWerksMusic:Special thanks to Jon Sayles for his free recordings of Early and Renaissance Music: http://www.monkwerks.org/jsayles
OTC4: DIY Storytelling & Woodworking Tag MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2016-01-31 | DSLRguide: goo.gl/WhcwnPJust Awesome Content CreatorsNão só Serradura (Not Just Sawdust): goo.gl/vIyC12Get Hands Dirty: goo.gl/znu6ugLaura Kampf: goo.gl/H5RRzGWoodworking TagDarbin Orvar Podcast http://goo.gl/ZrUpB6Visit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orgfacebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1twitter.com/MonkWerks1http://instagram.com/MonkWerks
TV and Electronics Cabinet (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2016-01-24 | While at the abbey for a little vacation, the abbot asked if I would build a new electronics cabinet for the monastery. Since he's the one that pays the bills, it was one of those "offers you cannot refuse." I was a little short on time, which provided me with an opportunity to try out a pocket hole jig. I am not sure if I am sold on it for every project, but in this case it did the job and did it well.Visit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orgfacebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1twitter.com/MonkWerks1http://instagram.com/MonkWerksMusic:Special thanks to Jon Sayles for his free recordings of Early and Renaissance Music: http://www.monkwerks.org/jsayles
MonkWerks Minions at Work MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2016-01-15 | I have a slight tendency to make a bit of a mess when I am working on a project. Luckily for me, the MonkWerks' minions do a stellar job of putting everything back in order. Though I have not figured out yet how they do it. I am uploading footage of their work to see if someone can help me out. Part of the problem is that they are still under contractual obligations with Universal Studios, and as such, are materially unable to appear on film elsewhere.
Table Saw Maintenance (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2015-10-28 | Is your table saw noisier than when it first came off the assembly line? Does it vibrate like an unbalanced washing machine? Does it produce wooden object d'arts found in modernist museums rather than a coffee table? Well ... there's a simple solution to the first two, but I don't think the latter is the table saw's fault. It might just be time to give your table saw a little tune-up?I already received a request for it, so here is the link for the company from which I purchased the pulleys and belt: http://in-lineindustries.com/products/accu-link-beltI'm not endorsing them, it's just the company I used.Visit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orgfacebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1twitter.com/MonkWerks1http://instagram.com/MonkWerksperiscope.tv/monkwerks
Outside the Cloister #3 (Vlog) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2015-09-29 | I had a great time at Woodworking in America this year. I hung out in the Marketplace looking at the vendors wares and chatting with fellow Youtubers and fans. It was a lot of fun. Afterwards I went to the MegaMe-Mo Meetup where we raised $1200 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation!Make-A-Wish Foundation: http://www.wish.orgMakers Care: http://www.makerscare.orgVisit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orgfacebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1twitter.com/MonkWerks1http://instagram.com/MonkWerksMusic:Special thanks to Jon Sayles for his free recordings of Early and Renaissance Music: http://www.monkwerks.org/jsayles
Outside the Cloister #2 (Vlog) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2015-09-22 | I'm going to WIA 2015, and I hope to see you there!
Pallet Bench (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2015-08-31 | Sterling Davis' Pallet Up-Cycle Challenge is working to raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project. Please consider donating to this cause, a link is provided on Sterling's website: http://sterlingswoodcrafts.blogspot.comI will provide a more detailed build video in the weeks ahead for this project.You can check out the other participants in the Up-Cycle Challenge Through this Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVRSIqwQ1XHpF4mJemO2Ee2RlzQTbZUPIVisit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orgfacebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1twitter.com/MonkWerks1http://instagram.com/MonkWerksMusic:Special thanks to Jon Sayles for his free recordings of Early and Renaissance Music: http://www.monkwerks.org/jsayles
A Simple and Modern Step Stool (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2015-08-20 | I stand at 6-foot tall so it is rare that I am not able to reach something. My mother, however ... well let us just say that I get my height from my father's side of the gene pool. And so I made this stool for her in order for Dad to get a break from his job of reaching things on the top shelf.The stool is based on a bench I saw by Marc Willers, which I saw surfing on the web. Check out his work: http://www.willersfurniture.comVisit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orgfacebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1twitter.com/MonkWerks1http://instagram.com/MonkWerksMusic:Special thanks to Jon Sayles for his free recordings of Early and Renaissance Music: http://www.monkwerks.org/jsayles
Customized Drawer Pull (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2015-03-14 | Call it a hack or a hack job ... in this video I show how to take a cheap drawer pull from the hardware store and make a one of a kind (or two or three or however many you want to make) version.Visit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orgfacebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1twitter.com/MonkWerks1http://www.pinterest.com/monkwerkshttp://instagram.com/MonkWerksMusic:Special thanks to Jon Sayles for his free recordings of Early and Renaissance Music: http://www.monkwerks.org/jsayles
Outside the Cloister #1 (Vlog) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2015-03-07 | This is the inaugural vlog for MonkWerks. I don't plan to make these on a regular basis, but only when I want to share something with everybody. In this video I have a couple of announcements, talk about some upcoming projects, and there is even an opportunity for some freebies.Check out the accompanying blog to this video: http://www.monkwerks.org/makeoverIf you are interested in receiving a sticker, please use the contact page on the website to send me your name and mailing address: http://www.monkwerks.org/contactVisit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orgfacebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1twitter.com/MonkWerks1http://www.pinterest.com/monkwerkshttp://instagram.com/MonkWerks
Plywood Bench Plane: Limited Tools Build (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2015-02-21 | It’s Get Woodworking Week 2015! This is a great event put on by woodworkers every year to share our passion with others. One of the impediments that many people complain about is the cost of tools. In reality that does not need to be the case, nor does that mean that you need to have poor quality tools. The key is building your own tools. And so last year, I thought the best way that I could help was to show people how to do just that. You can check out my Wooden Hand Screw Clamp video from last year here (http://youtu.be/VGuPo6Z76lY). This year I decided to focus on the step before gluing, which is flattening so I will be demonstrating how to make a 12” bench plane. I will be using only tools and materials that most people will already have around the house for maintenance and providing greater direction than my normal videos. Now it is time to see how plywood can be turned into a fully functional, precision, hand tool.You can visit Tom Iovino’s website (Tom’s Workbench) for more information on this year’s Get Woodworking Week: http://tomsworkbench.com/get-woodworkingVisit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orgfacebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1twitter.com/MonkWerks1http://www.pinterest.com/monkwerkshttp://instagram.com/MonkWerksMusic:Special thanks to Jon Sayles for his free recordings of Early and Renaissance Music: http://www.monkwerks.org/jsayles
Shapeoko 2 Spindle Upgrade (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2015-01-24 | I wasn't too impressed with the spindle that came with the stock Shapeoko 2 and I initially bought a Dremel 3000 to replace it. The Dremel had all the necessary power but ... 1)I want the Dremel for other things, and 2)Its tapered body makes it difficult to mount securely and square to the table. So I decided to add a trim router because of its pure cylindrical shape but that meant new mounts. Thanks to Matthew at Targ's Workshop I had a starter file to modify to fit my needs. You can check out some of Matthew's CNC videos on his channel: youtube.com/channel/UC5H3JwCpYB8Rfhb39UIVx1wVisit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orgfacebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1twitter.com/MonkWerks1http://www.pinterest.com/monkwerkshttp://instagram.com/MonkWerksMusic:Special thanks to Jon Sayles for his free recordings of Early and Renaissance Music: http://www.monkwerks.org/jsayles
Childrens Analogion (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2015-01-19 | Though I stand at a solid 6' tall not everyone finds it as easy to reach higher places. I particularly noticed it at my parish church, where the smaller children were not able to reach the icons. To rectify it, I built an icon stand (analogion) that was about half the size of a normal one. This particular stand can be used for other things as well, e.g. lectern or artist's display, and it can also be scaled up (or down if you wanted something shorter, not sure why). If you like seeing lap joints in action this is the project for you.Visit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orgfacebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1twitter.com/MonkWerks1http://www.pinterest.com/monkwerksMusic:Special thanks to Jon Sayles for his free recordings of Early and Renaissance Music: http://www.monkwerks.org/jsayles
Shapeoko 2 Unboxing and Build (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2015-01-01 | Sometimes you just have to splurge with tools, which is why people argue whether or not woodworking is an hobby, obsession, or addiction. In this video I am putting together the Shapeoko 2 and testing it out on its first project.Visit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orgfacebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1twitter.com/MonkWerks1http://www.pinterest.com/monkwerksMusic:Special thanks to Jon Sayles for his free recordings of Early and Renaissance Music: http://www.monkwerks.org/jsayles
Turning a Baseball Bat (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2014-12-24 | If you have ever visited a hardwood dealer, you know how expensive wood can be. It is not surprising then that people have been turning to pallet wood and more rustic-style projects. It is in that spirit that Sterling Davis sponsored the Pallet Wood Up-Cycle Challenge, encouraging people to make something out of what is generally free wood. And so here is my contribution, mixing it with one of my favorite things - baseball. Not everything went according to plan with this project, primarily a failed glue-up, but I was able to turn the largest piece I have ever done. If you are interested in making this bat, I used Penn State Industries instructions (sort of, I was mostly interested in the dimensions) for a Rawlings-style 33" bat, which you can get by clicking the link: http://www.monkwerks.org/batPlay Ball!Visit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orgfacebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1twitter.com/MonkWerks1pinterest.com/frthomasbaileyMusic:Special thanks to Jon Sayles for his free recordings of Early and Renaissance Music: http://www.monkwerks.org/jsayles
Jenga-Style Mailbox Bank (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2014-10-17 | In every woodworkers shop, somewhere in a corner lies a scrap pile. It consists of pieces both big and small, the ones that we just can’t bear to throw away because “I might be able to use that someday.” Well … for me that day is today; not only that but it is a perfect opportunity to have a ‘mash-up,’ Part Jenga game, part bandsaw box, part end grain whatever - All Mailbox BankSo get out in your shop and creatively clear out your scrap corner. If you need some inspiration, take a look at these fellow YouTube Woodworkers’ ideas:April Wilkerson - youtube.com/user/AprilWilkersonDIY Steve Carmichael - youtube.com/user/carmichaelworkshop Peter Brown - youtube.com/user/kludge1977 John Heisz - youtube.com/user/jpheisz Fr. Thomas Bailey - youtube.com/user/monk1998 Dominic Bender - youtube.com/user/DominicsWoodworks Manhattan Wood Project - youtube.com/user/ManhattanWoodProject Arzensek Andrea - youtube.com/user/ArzensekAndrea Steve French - youtube.com/user/blockyimage Jason Rausch - youtube.com/user/rauschww AdventuresInDIY - http://www.youtube.com/user/AdventuresInDIY Fabian's Tiny Workshop - http://www.youtube.com/user/swingguitar1950 Nick Ferry - youtube.com/ferrynick Richard Morley - youtube.com/user/Trende1978 Patrick's Work Shop - youtube.com/user/Patricksworkshop Darbin Orvar - http://www.youtube.com/user/darbinorvar Rock-n H Woodshop - youtube.com/user/rhwoodshop Carl Jacobson - youtube.com/user/haydenHD The Nomadic Polywright Show - http://www.youtube.com/user/johnzzhu McGinn's WoodShop - youtube.com/user/McGinnsWoodShop Jack Houweling - youtube.com/user/Jacka440 Mike Fulton - youtube.com/user/mfwoodshop Ted Alexander - youtube.com/channel/UCGcDAiHsT2QD2gO4Oi_0etQAverage Joes - youtube.com/user/AverageJoesJoineryRJBWoodTurner - youtube.com/user/RJBWoodTurnerThe Chris Pine Workshop - youtube.com/user/TheChrisPineWorkshopVisit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orghttp://www.facebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1twitter.com/MonkWerks1http://lumberjocks.com/thomasosbMusic:Special thanks to Jon Sayles for his free recordings of Early and Renaissance Music: http://www.monkwerks.org/jsayles
Bungalow Birdhouse (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2014-09-30 | This birdhouse is inspired by the architectural styles of the early 20th century (one of my favorite time periods for woodworking and design). I incorporated a basic Arts and Crafts style with a hint of Asian influence. It is a fairly simple build, the most difficult part is cutting the compound angles, but there is an easy trick to getting them right. The roof is made from Walnut, while the walls and floor are Sassafras and the project is finished with Teak Oil. The birdhouse is my official entry for the Summers Woodworking Creative Birdhouse Contest.Birdhouse Specification Chart: http://goo.gl/f2owT3Woodgears.ca Tutorial on Compound Angles: http://woodgears.ca/miterVisit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orghttp://www.facebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1twitter.com/MonkWerks1http://lumberjocks.com/thomasosbMusic:Special thanks to Jon Sayles for his free recordings of Early and Renaissance Music: http://www.monkwerks.org/jsayles
No Error Butt Joint (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2014-07-30 | If you have ever installed a face frame or put together a butt joint, only to have it all ruined when your screw or nail blew out the side of your board this video is for you. I have a quick tip on how to prevent screws and nails from going out the side of your project and always staying right down the center of your board.
Cohen Router Plane (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2014-06-19 | I think I might be getting hooked on making my own tools. I cut a lot of rabbets and dados on the table saw, but the the dado stack usually leaves ridges. Then I have to use a chisel to clean out the channel. The easier way is to use a router plane. I had been wanting to get one for sometime, but they aren't cheap. And as a woodworker, I thought why buy when I can build it. After a little research on the web, I came across Derek Cohen's website and so the build began.In the Woodshop with Derek Cohen: http://inthewoodshop.comLink to Derek's Tutorial on Router Planes: http://www.monkwerks.org/routerVisit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orghttp://www.facebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1twitter.com/MonkWerks1http://lumberjocks.com/thomasosbMusic:Special thanks to Jon Sayles for his free recordings of Early and Renaissance Music: http://www.monkwerks.org/jsayles
Threading Holes Without a Tap (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2014-06-13 | A short tutorial on how to get around taping threads when you don't have a tap. (A Non Earth Shattering Tip - N.E.S.T.)
Lining-Up Bolt Patterns (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2014-06-05 | A quick tutorial on how to align predetermined bolt patterns easily. First of a new segment, Non-Earth Shattering Tips (N.E.S.T.)
Arts and Crafts Style Bookstand, Part of the Summers Woodworking 2x4 Competition (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2014-06-01 | 2x4s can appear to be ordinary items that are generally hid behind walls. However, we a little ingenuity and creativity the 5bf in a typical 2x4 can be transformed into toys, keepsakes, fine furniture ... the imagination is its only limit. In this video, which is my entry into the Summers Woodworking 2014 2x4 Competition, I create an Arts and Crafts-style bookstand featuring an interesting grid pattern and some Walnut stain to make it 'pop.'Visit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orghttp://www.facebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1twitter.com/MonkWerks1http://lumberjocks.com/thomasosbMusic:Special thanks to Jon Sayles for his free recordings of Early and Renaissance Music: http://www.monkwerks.org/jsayles
End-Grain Bandsaw Valet (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2014-05-16 | In celebration of 1000 subscribers I built a viewer-suggested project and am giving it away to another viewer. I crossed an endgrain cutting board with a bandsaw box to create this valet.Visit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orghttp://www.facebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1twitter.com/MonkWerks1http://lumberjocks.com/thomasosbMusic:"Dirt Rhodes" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Slow Burn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Spalted Elm Candlestick (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2014-03-31 | What to do with a block of spalted elm? Take it to the lathe of course. In this time-lapsed video I am showing how I made a quick 9" tall candlestick for a standard 3/4" candle.I don't often do turning, but when I do ... I have fun. Stay turning my friends.Visit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orghttp://www.facebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1http://lumberjocks.com/thomasosbMusic:Special thanks to Jon Sayles for his free recordings of Early and Renaissance Music: http://dft.ba/-7WFo"Local Forecast - Elevator" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
French Cleat Clamp Rack (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2014-03-11 | If you don't won't to build a box but still want to hang heavy tools with a French Cleat, try adding a bracket. This video will show you the slight modification I used to hang my clamp racks on a cinder block wall using the French Cleat system.Visit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orghttp://www.facebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1http://lumberjocks.com/thomasosb
Build a Wooden Handscrew Clamp (Part 2) (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2014-02-11 | This video will show you how to complete a modern-style handscrew clamp, cutting threads, and making your own barrel nuts. It is a follow-up to the Get Woodworking Week 2014 build on how to construct a basic handscrew clamp.Plans for the Jaws and Handles can be found here: http://www.monkwerks.org/clampedIf you are interested in making the simplified version of building a handscrew clamp with hardware store parts, click this link: youtu.be/VGuPo6Z76lYVisit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orghttp://www.facebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1http://lumberjocks.com/thomasosbSpecial thanks to Jon Sayles for his free recordings of Early and Renaissance Music: http://dft.ba/-7WFo
Retrofitted Leg Vise (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2014-01-03 | Adding a Leg Vise to a 60 Year Old BenchVisit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orghttp://www.facebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1http://lumberjocks.com/thomasosbMusic by audionautix.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Shop Built Air Cleaner (MonkWerks) MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas 2013-12-19 | Shop safety is an important part of woodworking and keeping the lungs clean is one way of breathing easier about safety. In this video I provide a short overview of the air cleaner I built.Visit My Website:http://www.monkwerks.orghttp://www.facebook.com/monkwerkplus.google.com/+FrThomasBaileyOSB1http://lumberjocks.com/thomasosbMusic by audionautix.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
