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  • Опубликовано: 27 фев 2024
  • Almost all wood has a "grain slope" -- the wood grain runs at a slight angle through the board. Depending on the direction you're feeding the wood into the tool -- or pushing the tool across the wood -- you could be cutting "uphill," climbing the grain slope, or 'downhill," neatly shaving the layers of grain. Cutting uphill often results in chips and tear-out -- the tool wants to lift the layers of grain. Cutting downhill always gives you the smoothest possible surface.
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  • @billsedutto8824
    @billsedutto8824 5 месяцев назад +2615

    It’s little things like this that pros take for granted but are invaluable to amateurs like me.

    • @Romey1son
      @Romey1son 5 месяцев назад +8

      So true

    • @roughroosterknifesharpenin5531
      @roughroosterknifesharpenin5531 5 месяцев назад +10

      Could not have said it any better.

    • @eddyrivero5661
      @eddyrivero5661 5 месяцев назад +12

      The type of info that pros say is common sense. Thank you wood Wizard. 🪄

    • @atedinahalf6288
      @atedinahalf6288 5 месяцев назад +10

      Those who use the internet correctly will be rewarded.

    • @YELLTELL
      @YELLTELL 5 месяцев назад

      U JUST WON THE INTERNET! CONGRATS!!!!​@@atedinahalf6288

  • @JabeRaddle
    @JabeRaddle 5 месяцев назад +2020

    I have never worked with wood and I have zero intention of starting ever in my life. I just like this guy.

    • @austyndrums1993
      @austyndrums1993 5 месяцев назад +47

      This stuff is gold. I too have no actual interest behind my curiosity. But this guy puts me in mind of my highschool construction teacher and Bob Ross.

    • @danielh12345
      @danielh12345 5 месяцев назад +13

      I watch this guy and Paul Sellers all the time. Dont have any space to do woodworking in haha. Maybe some day I can. But its fun and interesting to learn something new!

    • @alissacheck4194
      @alissacheck4194 5 месяцев назад +4

      Sameee

    • @chrisrutley1332
      @chrisrutley1332 5 месяцев назад +8

      Yup. Everything about this guy is exactly what I'd imagine a woodworking guru/teacher to be.

    • @shikamaru123450
      @shikamaru123450 5 месяцев назад +4

      Exactly what I came to the comments to say😂

  • @mbk337
    @mbk337 5 месяцев назад +1091

    "People will say nice things about you."
    Promise?

    • @hadensnodgrass3472
      @hadensnodgrass3472 5 месяцев назад +32

      I like your choices of video games.

    • @Phriedah
      @Phriedah 5 месяцев назад +36

      You have nice hair (or a good bald head)

    • @Dudeguymansir
      @Dudeguymansir 5 месяцев назад +18

      I had a scout leader who would tell us this at the end of a lecture.
      I love it.

    • @Fightre_Flighte
      @Fightre_Flighte 5 месяцев назад +20

      You're very efficient in how you talk.

    • @johnracine4589
      @johnracine4589 5 месяцев назад +5

      You’re doing great!

  • @SyDDER1
    @SyDDER1 5 месяцев назад +188

    I have been working with wood for about 15 years now and no one has ever mentioned this, nor have I even thought about it. But now it makes all the sense in the world.

    • @theoriginalmonstermaker
      @theoriginalmonstermaker 5 месяцев назад +3

      Really? I always notice it when routing; if you go all the way around a board, it's often rougher on one side.
      But i wouldn't really have known the reason without all the YT i watch : ) 3X3 customs has a good breakdown of it. also.

    • @themonsterunderyourbed9408
      @themonsterunderyourbed9408 5 месяцев назад +2

      Wood still exists? I thought it was all plywood, particle board and MDF.

    • @petergraphix6740
      @petergraphix6740 4 месяца назад +2

      @@themonsterunderyourbed9408 Wood still exists, you're just going to pay $$$$ for it, hence all the plywood you see.

  • @zfjames
    @zfjames 5 месяцев назад +604

    Your content is SO INFORMATIVE. I could listen to a three-hour basics class from you.

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  5 месяцев назад +237

      Be careful what you wish for...;-)

    • @skigglystars9525
      @skigglystars9525 5 месяцев назад +96

      You might consider buying his book collection

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  5 месяцев назад +220

      @@skigglystars9525 Absolutely. And the great thing about my books is that if you get tired or bored before our three hours is up, you can put them away and I won't even know it.

    • @EdgyShooter
      @EdgyShooter 5 месяцев назад +48

      ​@@WorkshopCompanionI did not even realise you did books, taking a peek now!

    • @chrismgrimes
      @chrismgrimes 5 месяцев назад +8

      Same!

  • @ellisbkennedy652
    @ellisbkennedy652 4 месяца назад +17

    "And people will say nice things about you" is the most honest way to end any and all woodworking tip videos lol

  • @alexklonowski9301
    @alexklonowski9301 5 месяцев назад +66

    i have no idea but the “people will say nice things about you.” made me feel warm and cozy inside :)

  • @TDFMonster40K
    @TDFMonster40K 5 месяцев назад +65

    I wish I had this man as my shop teacher, he's full of knowledge and knows how to translate it for us layman to understand

    • @reidboggs4344
      @reidboggs4344 5 месяцев назад +6

      He’s also super easy to listen to.

    • @TDFMonster40K
      @TDFMonster40K 5 месяцев назад +4

      @reidboggs4344 Reminds me of those old PBS/Learning channel shows from 00s and back

  • @skyrimpro117
    @skyrimpro117 5 месяцев назад +6

    I am never, ever going to work with wood. But this guy makes me feel like a little kid watching him! I like it.

  • @physchy945
    @physchy945 5 месяцев назад +7

    It’s really a testament to one’s skill as a teacher when you leave the lesson going “oh well obviously that’s the way it works! I can’t believe I never saw it that way before!”

  • @FembyAmy
    @FembyAmy 5 месяцев назад +52

    I love when you can tell that someone enjoys teaching about their craft. The enthusiastic energy you put off is great!

  • @shoespeak
    @shoespeak 5 месяцев назад +56

    man this dude is awesome

    • @yuchoob
      @yuchoob 5 месяцев назад +1

      And to think he's only 46!

    • @albinekb
      @albinekb 4 месяца назад

      Just came to say the same!

  • @herbertadams8433
    @herbertadams8433 5 месяцев назад +28

    This man is like a woodworking Mr Rogers. Simply amazing.

  • @mynameisharry8739
    @mynameisharry8739 5 месяцев назад +13

    As a woodcarver, this is one of the most essential things to understand about wood and I really appreciate him spreading this kind of knowledge.
    I usually describe cutting wood like petting a dog's fur. Happy boy when you go with the grain. Sad boy when you go against it

  • @DSQueenie
    @DSQueenie 5 месяцев назад +11

    I have zero interest in woodworking but I am obsessed with this channel. Your cheerful manner is so refreshing!

  • @echognomecal6742
    @echognomecal6742 5 месяцев назад +5

    This is only the 2nd of this guy's videos I've seen. He seems highly enjoyable & knowledgeable

  • @MarketResearchReading114
    @MarketResearchReading114 5 месяцев назад +4

    What a welcome addition to my feed. Thankful to have you out there bud.

  • @johnwack2585
    @johnwack2585 4 месяца назад +2

    Taking the time to explain WHY issues occur and WHY the solution works rather than just presenting the solution and moving on is so under valued. This is how you truly spread wisdom and share experience.

  • @IsaacMeyerMN
    @IsaacMeyerMN 5 месяцев назад +8

    I have never heard this guidance so well communicated nor with such good explanation.

  • @davidseabrooke2238
    @davidseabrooke2238 4 месяца назад +2

    i am a finisher, i cannot tell you how much this kind of knowledge makes sense. when you build always think of the grain and how it will impact the finish.

  • @louvierejacques
    @louvierejacques 2 месяца назад +1

    God, i wish i were more like this guy. Smart, generous with his knowledge, articulate, clever, chill, and happy. Hell, I'd settle for just one of those qualities.

  • @paulrobertson1574
    @paulrobertson1574 День назад +1

    Such a subtle but important detail to be mindful of, and a clean and clear demonstration to highlight the effect.

  • @HansLaros
    @HansLaros 4 месяца назад +2

    'And people will say nice things about you' 😂 You are a woodworking hero !

  • @Guy61440
    @Guy61440 5 месяцев назад +1

    I feel so much joy when your videos bless my feed!

  • @COD4JESSE
    @COD4JESSE 5 месяцев назад +3

    The passion you have for your craft, just radiates throughout this short clip☺️

  • @antonselve2273
    @antonselve2273 4 месяца назад +1

    This guy obviously has some experience in teaching. His voice and the tone, too good. Love it 😍

  • @markcoya9914
    @markcoya9914 Месяц назад

    Well being a kind man like yourself, people always say nice things about me, regardless of how I cut their wood pieces.😊

  • @jasonlindbeck8023
    @jasonlindbeck8023 5 месяцев назад

    This guy is hands-down my favorite wood worker on RUclips, and I'm in DEEP on WoodTube.

  • @Gilgamesh_King_Of_Uruk
    @Gilgamesh_King_Of_Uruk 5 месяцев назад +4

    You see, it's these little videos, these little tips that make so much sense in how simple and sometimes how obvious they are that makes this channel one of the best in the field. Of course you can eventually find some of these things out on your own, but it takes years and multiple failures to sometimes even know what went wrong. So many people want to hoarde knowledge while you're out here doing the Lord's work helping pass this on. Thank you. So many of us younger folk lack mentors or time to hone our craft so having people reliably demonstrate things helps immensely.

  • @splergenyuralove
    @splergenyuralove Месяц назад

    My grandfather was a woodworker so I knew a lot of these tips. It's great you're sharing these with people.

  • @charliegoodman3931
    @charliegoodman3931 2 месяца назад +2

    Basic woodworking knowledge but is truly invaluable and probably not something people commonly know nowadays

  • @WaxedThighs69
    @WaxedThighs69 5 месяцев назад +5

    This guy is the man.

  • @clintmash245
    @clintmash245 5 месяцев назад +22

    That's pretty awesome. Thanks for the info! I think my only experience on the matter is trying to file down a high spot, but that makes a good bit of sense.

  • @xiphoidreporter9036
    @xiphoidreporter9036 4 месяца назад

    I used to want to get into woodworking but I never could find good, simply spoken, non-condescending videos/info sources. Now I’m not as interested, but I’m still happy to learn stuff about it passively (and with a friendly teacher). Thank you :)

  • @hungrycolby
    @hungrycolby 4 месяца назад

    Super helpful! Never fully understood why this happened, thank you for not only sharing how to fix but also why it's happening!

  • @Helgatwb
    @Helgatwb 5 месяцев назад

    You, sir, are a master of your craft. Not just in the modern sense of being good at what you do, but also in being able to teach your craft.
    Thank you for making these videos.

  • @AlexGeo925
    @AlexGeo925 5 месяцев назад

    More of this exact kind of thing, please! ❤
    These fundamental tips and information that you would normally have to do an apprenticeship to pick up… these are gold.

  • @Tijgert
    @Tijgert Месяц назад

    I was so oblivious about wood. This man had taught me more in a week than I’ve learned in a whole year.

  • @benlubbers4943
    @benlubbers4943 4 месяца назад

    This is super useful as I recently started as a workshop teacher. While I have a decade of metalworking under my belt, there's so much to learn about woodworking! You are a gem of a teacher both in knowledge and manners!

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  4 месяца назад

      To help you get started in the science of woodworking, be sure to watch ruclips.net/video/oZkYLVrTYe4/видео.html . So many shop teachers skip over this part -- and it's the most important part!

  • @Iluvu729
    @Iluvu729 5 месяцев назад

    Almost 30 now and worked with wood in some amateur capacity for at least half of it and this is the first time "with the grain" has been explained in a way that actually makes sense

  • @brianhibbs7553
    @brianhibbs7553 4 месяца назад +1

    Another Gold nugget of advice from WC.

  • @drdoerder
    @drdoerder 5 месяцев назад +5

    "and people will say nice things about you". Pure gold! I had a good laugh!
    Great info, thanks for posting

  • @balnazzar10
    @balnazzar10 5 месяцев назад

    Seeing you explain things with such clarity, enthousiasm and charm is simply therapeutic (saying this as a teacher).

  • @davidbelanger7278
    @davidbelanger7278 Месяц назад +1

    I went to a vocational school for carpentry, did finish work for a few years. Now in my 40s, I have a woodshop, however, something so simple like this never crossed my mind, but makes perfect sense.

  • @KJ-vu4yp
    @KJ-vu4yp 4 месяца назад +1

    This is the Dr.Sturgis of woodworking! Keep it up you do great work!

  • @thomasmurray7820
    @thomasmurray7820 5 месяцев назад

    I have never heard of this until now as an amateur woodworker, but it makes total sense. Your videos are invaluable.

  • @DaniDeleto
    @DaniDeleto 5 месяцев назад +1

    The first vid i saw from you it was basically how to correctly use a saw and 2 days later i actually NEEDed to use one. Like your tips came in handy almost immediately. Glad i found your account again!

  • @pianoman7753
    @pianoman7753 5 месяцев назад +15

    These videos give me so much information, you gotta charge for this kind of stuff.

  • @pinballrobbie
    @pinballrobbie Месяц назад

    As a life long cabinet maker now retired, I can't see Grain without seeing it's story, even when it's on TV or the movies.

  • @alclay8689
    @alclay8689 4 месяца назад

    Hands down one of the most useful channels on youtube. Thanks man

  • @ramonluquin2612
    @ramonluquin2612 Месяц назад +1

    No other video has inspired me to get into this craft as much as this channel

  • @sweetbread9008
    @sweetbread9008 5 месяцев назад

    Painter of 30 years here and I can absolutely attest to the fact that summer grain is far more dense and can make a surface difficult to finish because of the difference in hardness. It’s why we shy away from hand sanding without a block or pad.

  • @tooltym
    @tooltym Месяц назад

    I am liking this guy's practical advice more and more with each video. Thank you sir!

  • @TheChocolateSailor19
    @TheChocolateSailor19 5 месяцев назад

    Awesome information! I'm slowly getting into woodworking because my father was a carpenter before he retired. I love woodwork now and this really helped me get a clean cut on my work!

  • @w5527
    @w5527 5 месяцев назад

    My dad taught me this when I was first learning how to work with wood at 8. He’s OBSESSED with working with the grain. It pays off for a reason

  • @GuitarTinkering
    @GuitarTinkering 5 месяцев назад +4

    Superb teacher

  • @HugoBechstein
    @HugoBechstein Месяц назад

    This guy is an extraordinary communicator and teacher and I always watch his videos even though I don’t work with wood…

  • @jackmeyers7805
    @jackmeyers7805 5 месяцев назад

    This renews my respect for not only wood workers but gunsmith as well.
    As a great colonial era gunsmith once said "Most craftsmen will choose to discipline themselves in metal, wood, or leatherworking. The gunsmith, must be a master of all three.

  • @westbdabest
    @westbdabest 4 месяца назад

    Been alive for almost 36 years, and who knew all I had to do was cut wood the right way for someone to say something nice about me 😅

  • @hamsterdoom360
    @hamsterdoom360 4 месяца назад

    I don't work with wood, but I love these videos, so I try to imagine that all his woodworking advice is coded life advice. For instance, this video was about changing your perspective, and approaching your problem from a different angle.

    • @WorkshopCompanion
      @WorkshopCompanion  4 месяца назад

      Exactly. And one of the most important take-aways from woodworking is that every problem has a solution, usually several solutions, and most solutions are simpler and more straightforward then they first seem.

  • @ASkyfiOriginal
    @ASkyfiOriginal 5 месяцев назад

    This makes so much sense! I never could figure out why one way felt easier than the other. Mind blown

  • @ImDaRealBoi
    @ImDaRealBoi 2 месяца назад +2

    "People will say nice things about you"
    You had me interested but now I'm desperately craving

  • @suntororibowo6776
    @suntororibowo6776 5 месяцев назад

    I'm happy when someone say nice thing about me.
    That's why I like this kind of education.

  • @robyoung703
    @robyoung703 5 месяцев назад

    I there might be lots of how too videos but I love this channel for its concise info. Easy to understand without the needless "influencer" stuff.

  • @onegrapefruitlover
    @onegrapefruitlover 4 месяца назад

    Thank you!
    This and many other of your videos are inspiring me to take up woodworking and eventually build furniture for my eco-homestead project 😊

  • @VeggiesOutFront
    @VeggiesOutFront 5 месяцев назад +1

    Most amazing youtube channel for woodworking knowledge i have evee seen

  • @davewatchedthat
    @davewatchedthat 5 месяцев назад

    Your manner and communication style are so enjoyable to watch. I always relax with your videos- even if you’re covering a topic I’m familiar with, hearing you discuss it is soothing. Thanks, and keep up the great content!

  • @FarvakM
    @FarvakM 5 месяцев назад

    You have inspired me to take a high school woodwork class next year! Just talked to the teacher and he has space for me, thank you for making such inspiring videos!

  • @larryg.4398
    @larryg.4398 5 месяцев назад

    I never thought that much about how to put it into words I just look at the wood and say no not that way, turn it around. You explained it extremely well.

  • @Ftemblador
    @Ftemblador 3 месяца назад +1

    This is like the bob ross of wood. I don’t do anything wood 🪵 related but I could watch these videos all day.

  • @RoughAroundTheEdgesWood
    @RoughAroundTheEdgesWood 29 дней назад

    Sir all I have to say is that your videos are so informative and very interesting. This is a video that I have never noticed that just changing the board the opposite way can change my experience. There's not enough videos out there that explain indepth like you. Your awesome. 👍

  • @McShavey
    @McShavey 4 месяца назад

    See, I've always noticed this happen, but never had an explanation for why it was happening (and never really done any kind of finish work with wood to worry about it too much - just little projects around the house).
    This is excellent knowledge.

  • @orange6006
    @orange6006 4 месяца назад

    "Or turn your tool around."
    It's little things like this that are just so great

  • @NikolaHoward
    @NikolaHoward 5 месяцев назад

    I never knew wood had a preferred cut direction.
    Thank you!❤

  • @terripinan1876
    @terripinan1876 5 месяцев назад

    Natural born teacher and an expert in his field. Few and fsr between.

  • @whiskeybentiron-works4648
    @whiskeybentiron-works4648 5 месяцев назад

    Sure wish we had a shop teacher like you many years ago. Glad to still be learning now days too. Thanks for the great videos you do.

  • @jethropebs
    @jethropebs 5 месяцев назад

    It's simple explanations like this that elevate Nick well above most content creators here on youtube. Kudos, professor!

  • @Angeltech32
    @Angeltech32 5 месяцев назад +2

    Your videos are the best Sir! Thank you for putting so much effort in them and making them so informative.

  • @williamkilpatrick101
    @williamkilpatrick101 5 месяцев назад

    I know exactly what you are saying. I've been doing this but I didn't know why. Thanks for explaining it so clearly.

  • @quattordicimontenapoleone3113
    @quattordicimontenapoleone3113 Месяц назад

    I love this channel. It's just very calming.

  • @sammarithinang_pannarith
    @sammarithinang_pannarith 5 месяцев назад

    Sometimes, a person can tell how great you are as a man by your skill and craftsmanship of your woodworking 🍻

  • @malthomas5079
    @malthomas5079 4 месяца назад

    I'm a metal man my self and hate working with wood but bugga me im learning a ton of stuff from this lad

  • @sacristar
    @sacristar Месяц назад

    Just found your channel and every single video is a little gem. Expert information, concise, and well presented. Bravo 👏

  • @hansstrudel9614
    @hansstrudel9614 5 месяцев назад

    I remember my woodshop teacher always told us to follow the grain but never explained exactly wtf that meant. Whenever we got washboarding on the jointer he basically said “lmao sucks kid try again.” Glad someone finally explained it

  • @CitizenSlammu
    @CitizenSlammu 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you for making such clean and concise videos. Just good, useful information presented in an easy to comprehend way. These are the perfect videos for sharing 😁

  • @mr.signman5099
    @mr.signman5099 Месяц назад +1

    I am not even a Carpenter and I absolutely LOVE your explanations you seem wise beyond your years hopefully i can use this info in the future

  • @JordanWeber
    @JordanWeber 5 месяцев назад +2

    I never knew about springwood and summer. But now it makes sense.

  • @scottbionicnerf8727
    @scottbionicnerf8727 5 месяцев назад

    I haven't thought about this since I was when my Jr.High School's Wood-Shop teacher's class. He was explaining this very scenario, and his words echo in my head.... and I my heart also, if I'm being honest.

  • @Renvil_
    @Renvil_ 5 месяцев назад

    The same concept is used in metal machineing, where the rotation of the cutter will impact the feed rate you can have on each side of it. Not complying will grant a bad surface finish due to «chatter» or simply break the tool

  • @EEEZSolutionS
    @EEEZSolutionS 5 месяцев назад

    Your videos are always so informative, especially to newbies like me.

  • @Dodge_Ram
    @Dodge_Ram 5 месяцев назад +1

    The skills i may not use now but when the time comes. This guy is the mentor we can all depend on. :)

  • @nanobean576
    @nanobean576 5 месяцев назад +5

    Thank you Danny devito, I will always cut along the grain

  • @caleb-gt7pf
    @caleb-gt7pf 5 месяцев назад

    Your so awsome man I wish the world had you as a dad

  • @DJCray8472
    @DJCray8472 18 дней назад

    thank you for correcting my teacher, who guessed, that dark wood is winter and light wood is spring, summer and autumn wood. Finally an explanation, which makes sense....

  • @caleb-gt7pf
    @caleb-gt7pf 5 месяцев назад

    Keep up the good videos bud your voice makes it that much better

  • @CreamAle
    @CreamAle 5 месяцев назад

    Given that you can make clean cuts.
    You are a wonderful person.

  • @nastytechniquez9685
    @nastytechniquez9685 Месяц назад

    Also if you’re using free/cheap lumber like pallet material, it’ll have some wildly varying grain and likely knots and the like. Makes planing by hand a pain compared to clear cut boards. I personally love the look when finished but it’ll make you learn about grain orientation!

  • @abduhamed7405
    @abduhamed7405 5 месяцев назад

    It's been a long time since I have not done any carpentry work. I still remember planing against the grain and the consequences, but the summer and spring growing is new to me.
    Thank you sir!

  • @iflaw01
    @iflaw01 5 месяцев назад

    I hadn't come across one of these videos in a while so I forgot I was already subscribed. I actually went to subsribe again haha.
    I don't even have a need for these videos since I am not trying to do wood work. I just love his videos. They should be used in the universal class for youtube videos.

  • @Vanisnext
    @Vanisnext 5 месяцев назад

    I dont know a thing about wood working but i love this guy