Fixing The Ugly Power Strip Problem

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  • Опубликовано: 15 янв 2025

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  • @ryancousins
    @ryancousins 7 часов назад +19

    The world is a better place with your creative and artistic videos.

  • @JeffDeLamater
    @JeffDeLamater 5 часов назад +17

    I'd add small magnets to the 4 corners of the lid to help hold it down, but still keeping it easily removable.

    • @johndoe6032
      @johndoe6032 Час назад +1

      I would probably have just left the back open so the top didn't have to come off at all. Nobody would see the back.

    • @Dragonited
      @Dragonited 9 минут назад

      Was going to say the same thing. Don't think that @johndoe6032 uggestion would bea better onecables might risc falling out at the back if it's just open. There will also be more dust getting in even though having a lid on will still lower the amount, an open back will be worse. He could also have used hinges on the lid.

  • @johndoe6032
    @johndoe6032 Час назад +3

    I like the light jazzy piano music. Give it a nice chill Mr. Roger's Neighborhood feel.
    Not even lying, just as finished typing that sentence, the safety on the sawstop triggered!
    And then the jazzy piano came back and made me worry you're going to trip the brake again.

  • @theelmagoo
    @theelmagoo 3 часа назад +3

    Very cool idea, please keep iterating on it!!! :) Also a small tip that might be helpful in your process with a SawStop that I've had to employ to not accidentally trigger the safety system. Anytime I bring out the miter gauge and fence, after setting everything up for the cut and before making a cut, I run the fence all the way along the track past the blade to make sure it doesn't touch it! Also you can check the lights on the control unit while doing this to see if they start blinking, meaning it's detecting something that would set the system of if the blade was spinning. Great stuff sir!!!

  • @GeekBuildersNet
    @GeekBuildersNet 4 часа назад +1

    That lounge music has been the most relaxing part of my morning along with the sweet sounds of a table saw in the background. Great build, I love how you have consistently bring style and beauty to the mundane

  • @randallcrisp3266
    @randallcrisp3266 5 часов назад +7

    You've solved a problem I never knew I had

  • @adamfoster3365
    @adamfoster3365 6 часов назад +4

    More than any other channel, yours makes me want to get out to my shop and... ahem, make something. Excellent video; I like the change of pace on the music.

  • @tuffcoconuts
    @tuffcoconuts 3 часа назад +1

    Always been a fan, but your videos lately have been spectacular. Love the direction you're going in.

  • @sansthesis1247
    @sansthesis1247 Час назад +1

    this looks a lot better than the plastic power strip container box that I got off amazon, thanks

  • @mooshow
    @mooshow 2 часа назад

    Ever since I got a 3D printer I have been adding it to wood working projects and loving the look, excited to see more of that from you!

  • @johndoe6032
    @johndoe6032 Час назад

    I like the pieces you added to the front and sides with another resaw of the same board to make the grain match and appear as if you sculpted it out that way.

  • @parsvanstrom5791
    @parsvanstrom5791 4 часа назад +1

    Love these videos, where you find solutions to common problems. Also fun to see your process and the end product turned out great!

  • @Sebastopolmark
    @Sebastopolmark 4 часа назад +1

    GREAT project David. You really do have a creative element that many of us do NOT have. It's the little additions that made the project pop! !! !!! Carpe Diem

  • @tommcallister5835
    @tommcallister5835 Час назад

    David. You have become the only woodworking related channel I regularly watch on youtube. I just love the interesting concepts you come up with, and I am so happy that you are pursuing such unique pieces of art. I love the beard, love the shop with carpet and tv windows, and love your music. 😆 I also love the podcast. Have a nice day bud.

  • @Warshipmodelsunderway
    @Warshipmodelsunderway 2 часа назад

    I love this kind of project! I make little tool and supply holders in support of my ship model hobby, so this one really resonated. Really liked the music too.

  • @tonyblanco305
    @tonyblanco305 5 часов назад +1

    LOVE the idea of it replacing the faceplate and screwing directly to the outlet box. For the lid: try some magnets on the underside. It will hold the lid down but still allow you to easily access the compartment inside. Cool concept!

  • @TheBritishIBM
    @TheBritishIBM 4 часа назад

    Great idea and the end product looks awesome. 🙂

  • @ddutton0
    @ddutton0 3 часа назад

    Wally, for the win! David, it is great to see your creative, artistic thought process in the videos! Rule #4 should help us all remember that we can do projects again and improve them if we want to. Thanks for sharing!
    The only time I set off my sawstop was the same type of cut and trigger dang miter cuts! But I am still glad I have all my fingers

  • @82tonypr
    @82tonypr 4 часа назад

    I said this in an earlier "new style" video. I love the Customize Everything approach you're going with!
    You have a great creative mind, and you have great ideas and inspiration for projects most wouldn't think to do!

  • @LittleShadowWoodcraft
    @LittleShadowWoodcraft 4 часа назад

    I am glad that I am not the only one that has barely knicked their mitre gauge and set off their sawstop brake.
    Interesting and practical piece man. Well done!

  • @bluedragonfly5
    @bluedragonfly5 2 часа назад +1

    Love your creative problem solutions

  • @cdw143
    @cdw143 Час назад

    For the 3D printed trim, I have been adding a "spline" to the back when I print it, then cut a slot in the wood. It really helps with adhesion and bump resistance. It is also a chance to experiment with different designs for a friction fit so you can change colors and styles.

  • @ryanunruh4274
    @ryanunruh4274 6 часов назад +2

    Cool project, I like it. Magnets for the lid could be strong enough for use but still provide easy access.

  • @gvente87
    @gvente87 6 часов назад +1

    For the retraction feature: my initial thought is to make the cabinet taller and attach a weight to the cord; just like they do with pull-down sink faucets.

  • @kylet9246
    @kylet9246 6 часов назад +2

    I have been questioning my woodworking journey for years, and you are just now telling me i should be building rectangular and square boxes? This whole time, i have been building everything out of triangle and circular boxes!

  • @bdlii
    @bdlii 4 часа назад

    Creative and matches your style. I like it. Agree about the 3D trim. Looks cool.

  • @robschaffer2189
    @robschaffer2189 3 часа назад

    Very cool! I like the look - for the lid "problem" some magnets in the lid and body should give enough grab to keep the lid on when you pull the cords out.

  • @StarFishDiver
    @StarFishDiver 5 часов назад +1

    Awesome result for an "on-the-fly" design!

  • @rodpotts2666
    @rodpotts2666 5 часов назад +3

    Wish there were 10 of you on youtube.

  • @emilevoyer123
    @emilevoyer123 3 часа назад

    Thanks for another great video, Emile from CT.

  • @sgsax
    @sgsax 47 минут назад

    Bit of a change in flavor for the soundtrack here. I'm here for it. Is that your music too? The best projects are the ones we do just for ourselves to solve a specific problem. Thanks for the contiued inspiration.

    • @MakeSomething
      @MakeSomething  33 минуты назад

      Thanks! Unfortunately my piano skills are not that good. So I ended up using some stock music.

  • @WoodworkJourney
    @WoodworkJourney 5 часов назад +1

    Love this, also what about magnets for the lid?

  • @SarcasmoRex
    @SarcasmoRex 3 часа назад

    I've had a similar idea but using one of those pop-up desk grommets with a handful of plugin options and whne it's pushed down it just has some usb connectors. I like this build!

  • @katenauthor
    @katenauthor 43 минуты назад

    Looks great. Maybe recessed magnets on the lid to hold it in place?

  • @ninam6826
    @ninam6826 2 часа назад

    Great video and a really awesome showcase of how 3D printing can be combined with traditional woodworking really naturally! My recommendation for version 2 would be to go with your idea of a wall mounted solution to avoid clashing with the baseboard. I further suggest going with a drop-down surface for people to be able to set their devices temporarily. This drop down could even hide the exposed cable ends even more when it is closed. Thanks for the great content!

  • @wynhall8168
    @wynhall8168 Час назад

    Solid Winter beard game so early in the season. TOL!

  • @scottbennett4946
    @scottbennett4946 5 часов назад

    I have made the same mistake on my sawstop twice so far lol. Same scenario both times. Silly 45 degree angle on my blade and I barely skimmed my miter gauge. It happens. Great that you show your mistakes because we all make them, we all don't have the chance to edit them out though. Love your channel

  • @SeanMather
    @SeanMather 4 часа назад +1

    It’s really cool, however the cooling could be better, as heat rises, so a vent at the top would be ideal as well as the mesh bottom for airflow.

  • @WalterRiggs
    @WalterRiggs 6 часов назад +3

    A new blade and cartridge is much cheaper than reattached fingers in the good ol US of A

  • @jamesmosley7794
    @jamesmosley7794 6 часов назад

    I like this project and the music is relaxing. Great start to my day.

  • @danthemakerman
    @danthemakerman 3 часа назад

    The lounge music gave this video a "This Old House" kinda feel, nice and chill. Also, just an FYI you can use alcohol to remove hot glue.

  • @robertschmidt8858
    @robertschmidt8858 59 минут назад

    Cherry is one of my favorite woods to work with. Good price point and machines well.
    I can finally see you truly dgaf about the YT algo if you are using cherry and not walnut.

  • @CurtSlaten
    @CurtSlaten 4 часа назад

    Nice solution to that pesky rear access problem, and a fun project too.

  • @missamo80
    @missamo80 4 часа назад

    1:00 using the vise as an adjustable prototype is genius!

  • @chrisgenovese8188
    @chrisgenovese8188 3 часа назад

    love it! the red with the Cherry looks great. maybe magnets for the lid on the next version?

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations 4 часа назад

    Wonderful piece, Dave! Really well done!!! 😃
    Happy new year!
    Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

  • @bowlcut7467
    @bowlcut7467 Час назад

    Lid issue is solved by some magnets. Amazed you dont keep a bunch in the secret wall of hiding supplies lol. Also love it more as a little piece of furniture instead of a wall hanging. Its more whimsy than utility. An overhang such that it is closer to the wall would be nice but i love the look of the legs continuing up, maybe just extend the lid between the pizza cut offs but that design of the legs to the top is very cool.

  • @DumpsterMarcus
    @DumpsterMarcus 6 часов назад

    I Like it!!! looks really unique

  • @riba2233
    @riba2233 4 часа назад

    Cool idea! Btw if you print larger PLA pieces you will probably want to keep the printer open so you don't get any heat creep.

  • @StariusPrime
    @StariusPrime 6 часов назад +21

    Bosch had a better safety mechanism than Sawstop that didn’t destroy blades and was less expensive, in their Reaxx table saw. However, Sawstop apparently has the rights to all tabletop safety in the USA and got them to stop selling their Reaxx saw. It’s a shame, but the rest of the world gets to buy it still.

    • @Paul-if1dr
      @Paul-if1dr 5 часов назад +2

      How true. Bosch saw was way better than Saw Stop

    • @thebenhemoth
      @thebenhemoth 3 часа назад

      @@StariusPrime sawstop won the lawsuit and then gave permission to use the tech to Bosch

    • @JaredRandal
      @JaredRandal 2 часа назад

      They relinquished their patent and anyone can make safety mechanisms on table saws now. It’s been that way for a long time. SawStop never wanted to keep these out of other companies.

    • @StariusPrime
      @StariusPrime 2 часа назад +6

      @@thebenhemoth After paying them money no doubt. The Bosch method was superior and didn’t even work the same way as SawStop. SawStop has been lobbying the US government for years to make their patent mandatory in all saws under the guise of “safety.”

    • @houdini30031
      @houdini30031 Час назад

      @stariusprime, agreed. Sawstop spent 20 years trying to sell that tech to other companies, after keeping those companies from developing their own. Ie: bosch, that wasn't even designed the same. They only recently released that patent a couple years ago, I believe, but it was expiring anyway. Sawstop wasn't "doing the right thing." They just wanted to corner that market and make money, not keep people safe.

  • @GeraldJensen
    @GeraldJensen Час назад

    Been there ... done that. I forgot (once) to reset the aluminum fence on my miter gauge, so I made the damaged blade and brake into a nice clock that not only keeps track of the time but also reminds me never to make that mistake again! That was 12 years ago.

  • @garagemonkeysan
    @garagemonkeysan 9 минут назад

    Great film and build. I hate cords on the floor. Mahalo for sharing!❤

  • @fishben6
    @fishben6 5 минут назад

    I was thinking about this channel last night as I was unloading the dishes from the dishwasher and saying to myself, I like the channel, but the digital techno futuristic music is getting to be a little irritating. Then I see these comments about the music change this morning. Funny. I guess the music did its job though, making this channel live in my head rent free. It’s nice to change it up. Thanks.

  • @KOutOfMyYard
    @KOutOfMyYard 6 часов назад +1

    Love it!!! I think small magnets would solve the lid issue

  • @cappy9282
    @cappy9282 3 часа назад

    I have been thinking of cord management myself for our living room. I am gonna be making new end tables soon and am trying to figure out the best cord management to go along with them. So far I know I am going to add a power strip that way only 1 cord goes to the outlet. I have been looking for retractable cords for charging our devices. So far those retractable devices only allow for 2-3 feet of cord and we need something atleast 4-5 feet to be able to use phones while charging.
    I like your idea for the cord management for a no table area. It's neat and fits into the decor. As for the top staying on, what about some small rare earth magnets to help hold it in place instead of the temporary hot glue?
    On another note. Have you ever considered changing the material on your miter Guage to a non conductive material? Just a suggestion to help mitigate the issue, saving you a few bucks and a spike in heart rate.😉

  • @Fastcar5000
    @Fastcar5000 6 часов назад +2

    I like the idea. But I disagree that it should be smaller. It would be nice to have this in an end table size piece that you could set your laptop down on.

  • @mkegadgets4380
    @mkegadgets4380 4 часа назад

    One of your better and more interesting biulds. You can use a couple magnets to keep the top on. And just put a spacer on the back of it to keep it flush with the wall. Maybe you could’ve built your charging station into your metal sculpture artwork.Look forward to your next video as always.

  • @sapelesteve
    @sapelesteve 4 часа назад

    Nice solution to a common outlet problem David! 👍👍

  • @scottjacoby2594
    @scottjacoby2594 3 часа назад

    Get well soon Wally!

  • @enricami2494
    @enricami2494 Час назад

    Ouch. I feel your pain brother. Blades & bits get expensive

  • @СергейФедосеев-й2с
    @СергейФедосеев-й2с 4 часа назад

    The return mechanism can be made from a regular tape measure. It has a spring.

  • @TheTjwright30
    @TheTjwright30 4 часа назад

    Loving the beard bro!

  • @413DaveRN
    @413DaveRN 2 часа назад

    I saw that video... And the metal and wood sculpture one too.

  • @Kdogzxc0010
    @Kdogzxc0010 4 часа назад

    2 minutes in and i love the vibe

  • @zachpygall3063
    @zachpygall3063 42 минуты назад

    Cool idea! I think this could be better if it was either wall mounted or built under a table top. That chair is crying out for a place to put your whiskey glass so why not put a table top on it? You’ve got to be careful with bunched up cords in a box like that as they can create heat and spontaniously combust. I guess the holes on the back and top should provide enough air flow though 😊. Cool design though, i always prefer working without a plan too

  • @critter42
    @critter42 5 часов назад +1

    3D print some reels to mount on the inside, not necessarily retractable

  • @SalmonAhumado
    @SalmonAhumado 4 часа назад

    My dog also had a lump in his chest and we had to operate on him, he recovered and is fine now, I hope your dog recovers soon❤

  • @miningbruno
    @miningbruno 6 часов назад +2

    I'm interested in this "stretchy" tape; can you confirm that its product code is "3M Scotch 233+"? (It appears to be printed on the inside of the roll, but I cannot make it out.) The 233+ is the best match I could find, and the datasheet does indicate it "breaks at 10% elongation". Thank you!

    • @MakeSomething
      @MakeSomething  5 часов назад +1

      link to the exact tape I use in the description.

    • @miningbruno
      @miningbruno 4 часа назад +1

      @@MakeSomething no tape, just to the automatic dispenser, hence the query.

    • @MakeSomething
      @MakeSomething  4 часа назад +1

      Opps, fixed! Yes, the 233+ is what I use. It has just a bit more stretch than the blue painters tape and doesn't break as much as the blue stuff.

  • @MikeNOtie
    @MikeNOtie 3 часа назад +1

    Oh man it must’ve taken you forever to drill all those holes it the sheet metal. 😁 But seriously that looks really cool and something I will need to incorporate in a project asap! 🤙

    • @johndoe6032
      @johndoe6032 Час назад

      Almost a shame it's on the bottom where it won't be seen.

  • @SuperCacahuete93
    @SuperCacahuete93 6 часов назад

    Vous etes un grand createur, et le petit chien est adorable

  • @jayhitek
    @jayhitek 2 часа назад

    I'm calling bull shit. Your projects are perfect. all of them. Even the non perfect ones.

  • @wiseoldfool
    @wiseoldfool 6 часов назад +1

    You are right about woodworking, you have to learn to make boxes. Not always totally rectangular. After that, it's just a combination of boxes inside boxes, boxes on top of boxes, and boxes beside boxes. Just like music is a combination of sounds inside sounds, sounds on top of sounds, and sounds beside sounds. And painting is a combination of shapes and colors inside shapes and colors, shapes and colors on top of shapes and colors, and shapes and colors beside shapes and colors. It's all really simple. It's rarely easy, but isn't that why we do it?

  • @drewdungatesmith
    @drewdungatesmith 2 часа назад

    “It turns out the rear access wasn’t big enough…” 😂😂😂

  • @frankfuller975
    @frankfuller975 4 часа назад

    another thing that might make it better is a spring loaded retractor for the cords, if possible.

  • @MorseB
    @MorseB 3 часа назад

    I really want a cord retractor for situations like this, and for my desk. Something I can pull out, charge my device, then retract back into a base. I have searched and searched and I can't find one. I'm amazed it doesn't seem to exist. They make travel cords that unspool on both sides, but it's not a base station pull out and then retract style that would work for a project like this video and my desk.

  • @SolveFixBuild
    @SolveFixBuild 4 часа назад

    This is good, this idea.

  • @RJSDZNS
    @RJSDZNS 5 часов назад

    Unfortunately this was a bit more expensive video than normal😂 the good news though is you know the saw stop safety is working! Great video as always!

  • @Magocs
    @Magocs 2 часа назад

    I have also tripped the brake with my miter gauge because my blade was at 45. Real walk of shame into rockler the next day

  • @3tree
    @3tree 4 часа назад

    Nice work, well done! How about a hinged lid and a wireless phone charger/cradle on top. I'm sure someone online made their own retractable cable. Shouldn't be too difficult to find.

  • @jeremyspecce
    @jeremyspecce 5 часов назад

    funny watching this with captions on and for about 2 minutes prior to the brake tripping the screen says " [INAUDIBLE] [INAUDIBLE] [INAUDIBLE] [INAUDIBLE] Please allow me to explain what just happened" 🤣

  • @geoffcowan2384
    @geoffcowan2384 3 часа назад

    What about if you made a larger version that functioned as an end table?

  • @scottcates
    @scottcates Час назад

    Woah...dude just did a reverse zoom at 1:26. I am super nerding out, cinematically here.

    • @MakeSomething
      @MakeSomething  Час назад +1

      Good eye!

    • @scottcates
      @scottcates 53 минуты назад

      @@MakeSomething Totally rad. Hitchcock-style overblown madness. I love it.

  • @wiseoldfool
    @wiseoldfool 6 часов назад

    10:35 You can never have too much woodworking overkill, as long as it does not compromise your timescale or your budget. You can never have too many clamps, as long as you have space for them. You can have too much cowbell, but that is subjective.

  • @donaldpowell7762
    @donaldpowell7762 4 часа назад

    Man! You shoulda glued together three pieces of quarter round!

  • @sethoberst6310
    @sethoberst6310 2 часа назад

    Make the box taller, top hight same. The lock a little weight on the cable to pull it back in. That is how my kitchen faucet retracts it head.

  • @AB-nu5we
    @AB-nu5we 3 часа назад

    I've done that on my SawStop before, hit the miter gauge. Yep, brake trigger. Just a teeny, tiny part of the gauge hit. And I was using a Forrest blade too. Darn.

  • @altman575
    @altman575 2 часа назад

    I have a concern about wood being up against an outlet or attached to the sockets. Having a gap is safer in case of excess heat.

  • @theclarks6280
    @theclarks6280 4 часа назад

    Been there. I still love the safety of the saw stop but hate myself for doing the exact same thing with my miter gauge. I hung the blade jammed into the brake on the wall in my shop as a constant reminder do not do it again.

  • @classydays43
    @classydays43 3 часа назад

    I like this idea, but I think there are ways to improve the funcionality and design. I assume you went with the box so you can move it around to different places or use the chargers elsewhere? In which case, a customised 90° plug running directly from the box via a retractable vacuum style mechanism would work wonders for a simple floor box without legs, and I would make the end of that plug a ratcheting end (it would only need to spin 180° either way) so it can be shifted to any direction without the need for the cable to bend every which way due to being at a fixed point. A box can also sit on a desk, bedside table, or anywhere you need chargers. One or two of those gromets can also be swapped for wireless charger modules, too.
    If I wanted to completely hide the charter bicks, I'd make a custom, less crappy version of those wall sockets with those built-in USB charger ports with my own charger guts and retractable cabling similar to how vacuum cords work. I wouldn't use my laptop or macbook chargers because I take those with me everywhere and making a custom 50w+ type-C brick would be a little outside my scope. The retractable cables will allow a slim design at any point with easy accessibity and I'd still have access to the wall socket for other appliances.

  • @chetleonard169
    @chetleonard169 2 часа назад

    have you been watching Foureyes Furniture?

  • @darronjknight
    @darronjknight 2 часа назад

    How about writing a reminder on your mitre sled .

  • @jonathanlightcap2292
    @jonathanlightcap2292 2 часа назад

    I love your videos. I do have a question though, why don't you use the amazing sliding cross cut sled you made for these types of cuts instead of the harvey miter gauge? I was thinking that, then I !saw the brake activation, which I have also done myself. Just curious!

    • @MakeSomething
      @MakeSomething  2 часа назад

      It’s just easier on smaller pieces to use the miter gauge.

  • @chetleonard169
    @chetleonard169 2 часа назад

    Velcro tabs for the lid?

  • @davidshaper5146
    @davidshaper5146 43 минуты назад

    Can you cut that corner off your miter gauge?

  • @mcolevalentine
    @mcolevalentine 2 часа назад

    Anyone else see the coke wave in the front accent piece?
    And as said before, I would add magnets to the corners. You can add them into your 3.D print design. So they just is drop right in.

  • @ac311205
    @ac311205 6 часов назад

    David have you tried the Bow bandsaw resaw featherboard? I’ve found it to make resawing so much easier and enjoyable.

    • @MakeSomething
      @MakeSomething  5 часов назад

      I'm not familiar with it but looking into it now. thanks!

  • @did4h2k
    @did4h2k 34 минуты назад

    when did you transform into papa smurf? :D
    lovely video! regarding the retracting mechanism: there are super cheap plasticy thingies for holding your ski pass. get some of those and find out how they work!

  • @JonathanRansom
    @JonathanRansom 48 минут назад

    I'm waiting for v2.

  • @coffeedudeguy
    @coffeedudeguy 7 часов назад

    Power to the people

  • @raymondproseus6923
    @raymondproseus6923 4 часа назад

    Use neodymium magnets for the cover.