Kadens gift for a special teacher Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2025-06-12 | Kaden's Band Teacher helped him tremendously during his four years in High School. He wanted to thank her for teaching and mentoring him. To do so, he wanted to make her a handmade baton. So, he came over and we made not on but... four!Along the way, he learned that he was quite adept at turning wood on the lathe. He did so using the Shopsmith Late Duplicator.This is the first of two videos showing how he made them.
Makin Stuff: Captain Kleemans Portholes - Delivery Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2025-06-30 | A friend is building a tow boat shaped concrete rental cabin in the woods. And, believe it or not.... He couldn't just go down to the big box store and buy port hole windows for it!So, we need to help him out. This is the FINAL in a series of videos telling the story of how they are built and eventually installed.Cap'ns Installation Video:youtube.com/watch?v=lvZBPOeUzTc&t=6s&pp=0gcJCc4JAYcqIYzvCaptain Kleeman's Channel: youtube.com/@UCfOg8025k1X2y2cYC6DMBHQ My Captain Kleeman Projects Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt1T2w3RqPvx8rPpgPRyUssirT2QJ5asv
Kaden finishes his gift for a special teacher Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2025-06-21 | Kaden's Band Teacher helped him tremendously during his four years in High School. He wanted to thank her for teaching and mentoring him. To do so, he wanted to make her a handmade baton. So, he came over and we made not one but... four!Along the way, he learned that he was quite adept at turning wood on the lathe. He did so using the Shopsmith Late Duplicator.This is the second of two videos showing how he made them. The first is located here: youtu.be/tuzN87SCKwU?si=2MScA-xUFO6CM_E3
Makin Stuff: Captain Kleemans Portholes - Finishing Touches Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2025-05-26 | A friend is building a tow boat shaped concrete rental cabin in the woods. And, believe it or not.... He couldn't just go down to the big box store and buy port hole windows for it!So, we need to help him out. This is the fifth in a series of videos telling the story of how they are built and eventually installed.Captain Kleeman's Channel: youtube.com/@UCfOg8025k1X2y2cYC6DMBHQ My Captain Kleeman Projects Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt1T2w3RqPvx8rPpgPRyUssirT2QJ5asv
Makiin Portholes in the Rain Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2025-05-25 | Cap'n Kleeman's Porthole Windows are finished. The video will post Monday, 5/26.
Makin Stuff: Captain Kleemans Portholes - 4 Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2025-05-13 | A friend is building a tow boat shaped concrete rental cabin in the woods. And, believe it or not.... He couldn't just go down to the big box store and buy port hole windows for it!So, we need to help him out. This is the fourth in a series of videos telling the story of how they are built and eventually installed.Captain Kleeman's Channel: youtube.com/@UCfOg8025k1X2y2cYC6DMBHQ My Captain Kleeman Projects Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt1T2w3RqPvx8rPpgPRyUssirT2QJ5asv
A Quick Shop Tip for Sanding Inside Corners Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2025-05-12 | Here's a shop tip that can save inside corner damage when using a pad sander.
While Researching Portholes... THIS Happened Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2025-04-26 | I took a break from Building Cap'n Kleeman's Porthole windows to go look at some real ones. While there I got sidetracked and did a little fishing.What I caught was a real surprise!
Makin Stuff: Captain Kleemans Portholes - 3 Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2025-04-13 | A friend is building a tow boat shaped concrete rental cabin in the woods. And, believe it or not.... He couldn't just go down to the big box store and buy port hole windows for it!So, we need to help him out. This is the third in a series of videos telling the story of how they are built and eventually installed.Captain Kleeman's Channel: youtube.com/@UCfOg8025k1X2y2cYC6DMBHQ My Captain Kleeman Projects Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt1T2w3RqPvx8rPpgPRyUssirT2QJ5asv
Quick Shop Tip,,, Bullseye with a Hand Drill Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2025-04-11 | How do you drill a perfectly located hole that is plumb, with a hand drill:Here's one way.
Makin Stuff: Captain Kleemans Portholes - 2 Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2025-04-04 | A friend is building a tow boat shaped concrete rental cabin in the woods. And, believe it or not.... He couldn't just go down to the big box store and buy port hole windows for it!So, we need to help him out. This is the second in a series of videos telling the story of how they are built and eventually installed.Captain Kleeman's Channel: youtube.com/@UCfOg8025k1X2y2cYC6DMBHQ My Captain Kleeman Projects Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt1T2w3RqPvx8rPpgPRyUssirT2QJ5asv
Makin Stuff: Captain Kleemans Portholes Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2025-03-27 | A friend is building a tow boat shaped concrete rental cabin in the woods. And, believe it or not.... He couldn't just go down to the big box store and buy port hole windows for it!So, we need to help him out. This is the first in a series of videos telling the story of how they are built and eventually installed.Captain Kleeman's Channel: youtube.com/@UCfOg8025k1X2y2cYC6DMBHQ My Captain Kleeman Projects Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt1T2w3RqPvx8rPpgPRyUssirT2QJ5asv
Burning Brush & Reminiscing Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2025-02-21 | My first side job was working for a wannabe farmer... That job came to mind while I was burning a couple of brush piles.
Lets Play the Social Security Game Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2025-02-19 | Would you believe that:- There are FIFTY-EIGHT MILLION more people on the Social Security Roll than there are the entire population of the US?- SIXTEEN MILLION of those are over 110 Years Old? And.... some Washington Lizards are suing to stop DOGE from changing that!!!!
Guinea Pigs Need a Loft Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2025-01-25 | My granddaughters got a new Guinea Pig. It's arrival meant their old home was too small. So, we decided to add a loft. It was an enjoyable project that the three of us completed in two afternoons.
Makin Stuff: Installing a Farmstead Entrance Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-12-16 | Neighbor Mike salvaged some timbers from a structure that was being demolished. He thought that they would make a great entrance for his farmstead.... and I was more than happy to jump in and help get them installed.
A Story 50 Years in the Making Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-12-03 | In 1973 I was driving around listening to music... little did I know that would change my life for the next 50 years. Here's the story of just what happened.Music Credits: Money, Pink Floyd (Dark Side of the Moon) 1973
Makin Stuff: Trophies For a Cause (Part 2) Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-10-28 | This second video will shows the finished trophies, some scenes from the competition and a few winners. It's time once again for the Annual Maple Leaf Shootout Truck and Tractor Pull. Every year, this nationally sanctioned competition donates proceeds to local causes. This year the cause was for Jack Wormington and his family in their fight against cancer.I was asked to design and make unique trophies for the winners of each class in the competition. This first video shows the steps taken to fabricate all 16 trophies. Although the woodworking appears to be simple, I spent a good deal of time explaining how to do repetitive tasks reliably and with good results. Thanks to all of you who view, like and comment on my videos.
Makin Stuff: Trophies For a Cause (Part 1) Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-10-25 | It's time once again for the Annual Maple Leaf Shootout Truck and Tractor Pull. Every year, this nationally sanctioned competition donates proceeds to local causes. This year the cause was for Jack Wormington and his family in their fight against cancer.I was asked to design and make unique trophies for the winners of each class in the competition. This first video shows the steps taken to fabricate all 16 trophies. The second video will show the finished trophies, some scenes from the competition and a few winners. ( It will post on Monday.)Although the woodworking appears to be simple, I spent a good deal of time explaining how to do repetitive tasks reliably and with good results. Thanks to all of you who view, like and comment on my videos.
2007 Tundra Console Cover Repair Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-10-10 | My 2007 Tundra's console needed repair. Because it is a two-door cab, it's console is unique. I couldn't find a video showing how to remove and replace the lid, I put this together to help others who might have a similar issue.#2007 Tundra console lid, #Tundra 2 door
999 Subscriber Give-Away Winners Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-09-22 | This video contains the information and winners of a Giveaway from a previous video shown on my channel.The winners were:COOLSHAX2LOVABLETEDJAMESBRUNK9817BILLYSHUMATE853#WILLIAMSMITH-FV5HICongratulations to the winners. To receive your prize, please e-mail me at sassafrasvalley@yahoo.com Thanks to all who watch my videos. I truly appreciate your support.Official Contest RulesI. A link to the YouTube Community Guidelines is included in this video description. All entries that don’t comply will be disqualified. http://www.youtube.com/t/community_guidelinesII. This contest is wholly compliant and consistent with the YouTube Terms of Service. http://www.youtube.com/static?gl=US&template=termsIII. This contest is conducted according to these Official Rules:A. Like The Video: ‘Making Stuff: Finishing Peels & 999 Subscriber Giveaway’ found at - youtu.be/tGHLhJZID8AB. Comment on That VideoC. Subscribe To My YouTube Channel - http://www.youtube.com/@sassafrasvalley1939D. Five Winners Will Be SelectedE. Each Must Have a USA Mailing Address F. To qualify, chosen winners must submit an e-mail to verify their identity before sending their mailing address.G. Each qualified winner will receive 1 of the Pizza Peels shown in that video.IV. YouTube is not a sponsor of this contest, and all viewers shall release YouTube from any liability related to this contest.V. Any personal data collected for this contest will be used solely for the purpose of administering this contest and distributing prizes.
Making Stuff: Finishing Peels & 999 Subscriber Giveaway Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-09-08 | From time to time I like to give handmade gifts to others. You know, housewarmings, party hosts, friends birthdays and such... it always seems to be appreciated a bit more than just a card and a handshake.Pizza Peels are used to place pizzas into and remove them from the oven. If made from wood they double as a cutting surface, Heck, they can be used as cutting boards for a lot of things in the kitchen.I had made some larger ones a few years back. They worked great but were a bit larger than they needed to be. So, I scaled them back and started turning out a new batch. This video covers Finishing the peels and a Subscriber giveaway.I do appreciate everyone who watches, comments and likes each video. Thanks
Making Stuff: Assembling Pizza Peel Panels Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-08-16 | From time to time I like to give handmade gifts to others. You know, housewarmings, party hosts, friends birthdays and such... it always seems to be appreciated a bit more than just a card and a handshake.Pizza Peels are used to place pizzas into and remove them from the oven. If made from wood they double as a cutting surface, Heck, they can be used as cutting boards for a lot of things in the kitchen.I had made some larger ones a few years back. They worked great but were a bit larger than they needed to be. So, I scaled them back and started turning out a new batch. This video covers assembly steps of the glued panels.I do appreciate everyone who watches, comments and likes each video. Thanks
Making Stuff: A Dozen Pizza Peels Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-08-11 | From time to time I like to give handmade gifts to others. You know, housewarmings, party hosts, friends birthdays and such... it always seems to be appreciated a bit more than just a card and a handshake.Pizza Peels are used to place pizzas into and remove them from the oven. If made from wood they double as a cutting surface, Heck, they can be used as cutting boards for a lot of things in the kitchen.I had made some larger ones a few years back. They worked great but were a bit larger than they needed to be. So, I scaled them back and started turning out a new batch. This video covers preparation of the Rubber Wood stock that I need to make 12 of them. I do appreciate everyone who watches, comments and likes each video. Thanks
Makin Stuff: Walnut Nightstand Pt 11 Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-07-29 | I'm building a nightstand that goes with a bed and chest of drawers that I built for my grandson 17 years ago. Continuing from the previous videos... In this video, Kaden returns to finish assembly of his nightstand. This is the last video in this series. I deeply appreciate your patience as this project nears its end.A Nightstand Build playlist has been set up with all previous videos gathered there.I do appreciate everyone who watches, comments and likes each video. Thanks
Makin Stuff: Walnut Nightstand Pt 10 Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-07-23 | I'm building a nightstand that goes with a bed and chest of drawers that I built for my grandson 17 years ago. Continuing from the previous videos... In this video, Kaden returns to do Final Assembly. Let's watch as he attaches the doors and the top. He did most of that work himself. There is one more video in this series. I will post it next weekend. I deeply appreciate your patience as this project nears its end.A Nightstand Build playlist has been set up with all previous videos gathered there.I do appreciate everyone who watches, comments and likes each video. Thanks
A little known Civil War Battle Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-07-03 | On July 5th, 1861 the Civil War was just beginning. At that point, most of the fighting had been at sea. But, the Govenor of Missouri took action that was to bring the battle to land... Right in the heartland of America.His decision to raise an army of Guardsmen to make Missouri a member of the Confederacy would summon US Army forces to the Carthage Missouri community. Their meeting resulted in what became the largest and longest engagement fought at this time in the "War Between the States".This video is my understanding of what happened in the community where I have lived for over 60 years. Thanks to numerous sources, I am pleased to share with you what happened.The information available varies somewhat from source to source so, please let me know in the comments of any errors in my understanding.Thanks to: Steve Cottrell, Director of Battle of Carthage Civil War Museum and Author of "The Battle of Carthage and 'Carthage in the Civil War'.John T. Hacker, Author 'Remembering The Battle Of Carthage'Andy Thomas, Artist who painted 'The Petticoat Flag' and 'The Battle of Carthage Mural'Missouri State Parks, Battle of Carthage Historic SiteAmerican Battlefield Trust
Farmboys Moving a Storage Shed Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-06-29 | Neighbor Mike asked for a bit of help in moving a used storage shed.With the tools we had... and help from a few friends and Experts we prepared the area and set the shed in place. ADVISORY: This is not a How-To video.... It is a How We Did It video.
Makin Stuff: Walnut Nightstand Pt 9 Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-06-23 | I'm working on a nightstand that goes with a bed and chest of drawers that I built for my grandson 17 years ago. Continuing from the previous videos... This one shows the five coat Tung Oil and Lacquer finishing process. Due to the long cure times that Tung Oil requires, this video covers three weeks.There is one more video in this series. It will be a few weeks as Kaden wants to help and he is currently at camp. I deeply appreciate your patience as this project nears its end.A Nightstand Build playlist has been set up with all previous videos gathered there.I do appreciate everyone who watches, comments and likes each video. Thanks
Makin Stuff: Walnut Nightstand Pt 8 Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-06-08 | I'm working on a nightstand that goes with a bed and chest of drawers that I built for my grandson 17 years ago. Continuing from the previous videos... The turnings made previously need to be attached. The Pineapple feet go under the cabinet. Corbels and fluted columns are attached to the corners.A Nightstand Build playlist has been set up with all previous videos gathered there.I do appreciate everyone who watches, comments and likes each video. Thanks
Makin Stuff: Walnut Nightstand Pt 7 Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-05-31 | I'm working on a nightstand that goes with a bed and chest of drawers that I built for my grandson 17 years ago. Continuing from the previous videos... there are several odds and ends that need to be finished. The broken door needs to be remade. The hidden pull out still needs several milling and assembly steps. A grommet for cords has to be drilled in the cabinet bottom and, the fluted columns require chamfering on their ends.In the next video, we'll attach the turnings to the corners of the cabinet. Thanks for taking the time to stop by. Please post your thoughts, advice and comments. I appreciate them and will answer.A NIGHTSTAND playlist has been set up for these videos. Links: My woodworking site - HTTPS://WWW.HARRISLANDD.COM
Makin Stuff: Walnut Nightstand Pt 6 Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-05-17 | I'm working on a nightstand that goes with a bed and chest of drawers that I built for my grandson 17 years ago. Continuing from the previous videos... we are assembling the case and slides for the hidden tray.In the next video, we'll make the hidden tray, shelf and attach the turnings. Thanks for taking the time to stop by. Please post your thoughts, advice and comments. I appreciate them and will answer.A NIGHTSTAND playlist has been set up for these videos. Links: My woodworking site - HTTPS://WWW.HARRISLANDD.COM
Makin Stuff: Walnut Nightstand Pt 5 Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-05-03 | I'm working on a nightstand that goes with a bed and chest of drawers that I built for my grandson 17 years ago. Continuing from the previous videos... we are assembling the doors, sides and back assembling and routing the Top and the Bottom Horizontal Frame Rail.In the next video, we'll assemble the case and fit it to the bottom rail . Thanks for taking the time to stop by. Please post your thoughts, advice and comments. I appreciate them and will answer.A NIGHTSTAND playlist has been set up for these videos. Links: My woodworking site - HTTPS://WWW.HARRISLANDD.COM
Makin Stuff: Walnut Nightstand Pt 4 Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-04-24 | I'm working on a nightstand that goes with a bed and chest of drawers that I built for my grandson 17 years ago. Continuing from the previous videos... we are assembling the doors, sides and back panels.In the next video, we'll make the top and bottom rail. Thanks for taking the time to stop by. Please post your thoughts, advice and comments. I appreciate them and will answer.A NIGHTSTAND playlist has been set up for these videos. Links: My woodworking site - HTTPS://WWW.HARRISLANDD.COM
Gabbys a Dirty Dog Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-04-23 | Gabby has her on personal dirt pile.... do you think she likes it?
Makin Stuff: Walnut Nightstand Pt 3 Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-04-09 | I'm working on a nightstand that goes with a bed and chest of drawers that I built for my grandson 17 years ago. Continuing from the previous videos... we are cutting, milling and sanding frames for the doors, side and back panels.In the next video, we'll assemble the back, sides and doors. Thanks for taking the time to stop by. Please post your thoughts, advice and comments. I appreciate them and will answer.A NIGHTSTAND playlist has been set up for these videos. Links: My woodworking site - HTTPS://WWW.HARRISLANDD.COM
Makin Stuff: Walnut Nightstand Pt 2 Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-03-28 | I'm working on a nightstand that goes with a bed and chest of drawers that I built for my grandson 17 years ago. Continuing from the previous videos... we are cutting, milling and gluing inserts for the door and side panels.In the next video, we'll prepare the frames for the side and door frames . Thanks for taking the time to stop by. Please post your thoughts, advice and comments. I appreciate them and will answer.A NIGHTSTAND playlist has been set up for these videos. Links: My woodworking site - HTTPS://WWW.HARRISLANDD.COM
Shop Tips: $aving a $anding Disc Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-03-23 | Self Adhesive abrasives are expensive. They also often fail to remain adhered to their disc.... at least they do so in my shop.Here's what I came up with to make them stay in place... on my 12" Shopsmith sanding disc.
Makin Stuff: Walnut Nightstand Pt 1 Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-03-15 | I'm working on a nightstand that goes with a bed and chest of drawers that I built for my grandson 17 years ago. Although I showed the turnings and fluted columns in the previous video.... In this one, we launch the cabinetry portions of the build.In the next video, we'll prepare the panels for the sides and doors . Thanks for taking the time to stop by. Please post your thoughts, advice and comments. I appreciate them and will answer.A NIGHTSTAND playlist has been set up for these videos.Links: My woodworking site - HTTPS://WWW.HARRISLANDD.COM
Makin Stuff: Fluting Turned Columns Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-03-07 | I'm working on a nightstand that goes with a bed and chest of drawers that I built for my grandson 17 years ago. It involves several lathe turnings. I showed the pineapple feet and finials on the previous video. In this one, I make fluted cylindrical columns to go between the finials. (These are scaled down for the nightstand.)Fortunately, the fixture box and router stand that I made 17 years ago were still hanging on my fixture wall.... and they worked for fluting these columns. That is what I show here.In the next video, I'll reveal the remainder of the Nightstand video. Thanks for taking the time to stop by. Please post your thoughts, advice and comments. I appreciate them and will answer.Links: Previous video - youtube.com/watch?v=-jtkvBhsv-g&t=1213sMy woodworking site - HTTPS://WWW.HARRISLANDD.COM
OOOPS (Out-Take from Thursdays Video) Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-03-06 | A moment of inattention almost cost me some fingers!
Shopsmith Lathe Duplicator How I Set Up and Use Mine Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-02-28 | I am working on a project that requires three different lathe turned parts to be made in duplicates. As a result, I have pressed my Shopsmith Late Duplicator into service.While doing so, I thought it might be of interest to show how I set it up and used it to make remarkably similar parts.This video shows information not shown well in the previous videos that I published on the same subject. Those videos are in the Shopsmith Playlist.
Why the Chiefs are champs…. Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-02-13 | Neighbor Mike shows how he helped the KC Chiefs capture the Super Bowl Championship.
Makin Stuff: Double Barrel Pop Gun Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-01-30 | I have seen Pop Gun Rifles, Shot Guns and even a few Double Barrel Side-by-Side Shotguns. However, I have never seen a Double Barrel Over/Under Pop Gun. The build was fun and relatively simple…. But, would it work? Links: Part 1: Pop Guns Making Pistols for Tots youtu.be/tIIlSXWofn0?si=VZigeyM_K6ltGE80My Woodworking Website: http://www.harrislandd.com
Makin Stuff: Pop Guns - Pistols for Tots Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2024-01-13 | Pop Guns are longtime favorite toys of young boys. This year I made several for neighbor kids and my grandson.I made both pistols and a double barrel shotgun... Here are the methods and materials that I used to make the pistols. A shorter second video will show how the shotgun was made.
Lets Go to a Truck & Tractor Pull Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2023-11-21 | Our local Truck & Tractor Pulling Association has held a Pull every fall for years. This year was the first year that the event was fully sanctioned. I was invited to attend and to film the event. It was a wholesome and enjoyable event for me.I hope you find joy in these selected sights that I captured during the event.The Southern Missouri Truck and Tractor Pulling Association (SMTTPA) can be seen on Facebook.
Makin Stuff: Repairing a Broken Putter (Part 2) Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2023-10-24 | Can a guy repair a broken putter? Well that depends.My son-in-law broke the head of his favorite Ping Putter. It happens to be one of the few putters that is made with a replaceable head. So, I decided to give it a try.This is the final video of my attempt to restore his putter to service... It took me over a year to get to this point. The video explains why.My woodworking web page: HTTP://www.harrislandd.com
Makin Stuff: Repairing a Broken Putter (Part 1) Sassafras Valley (William Harris) 2023-10-16 | Can a guy repair a broken putter? Well that depends.My son-in-law broke the head of his favorite Ping Putter. It happens to be one of the few putters that is made with a replaceable head. So, I decided to give it a try.This is the first video of my attempt to restore his putter to service... It took me over a year to get to this point. The video explains why.My woodworking web page: HTTP://www.harrislandd.com
