My Single Greatest Woodworking Tip
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In this video I am showing you the single best woodworking technique that we use on a regular basis in the shop, utilizing templates. We use some sort of template on almost every project we build, and they allow us to create complex shapes, smooth transitions and perfectly replicated parts easily and precisely. There are a lot of important steps that I go over in this video including creating templates with various techniques, using templates for different parts of a project, and using templates in a way that will improve your woodworking significantly.
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Hey Shawn...I like templates too! My best tip for them is to make them out of broken golf cart windshields...you can get those for free. They are just thick enough to use with a router bit and with them being see through you can move them around and see the grain pattern underneath for perfect alignment when you are doing one of a kind pieces.
never thought of that. Interesting and thanks for the share!
Killer video Shaun! I’m loving these tips and tricks videos you boys are putting out. Clearly you two are phenomenal teachers!
Thanks, man! These ones are a fun change of pace for us, too.
REALLY good video - thanks, so many tips crammed in under one title. I love the marker trick as a way of pushing the cut line out.
Really appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
Ok, first things first. You guys always hit just the right funny for me, I love the dry sense of humor. Excellent video, I’m a new woodworker and you opened my eyes so darn wide. I knew I wanted to use templates, like when I purchase plans, but I’m on the very low tech end right now, and now you’ve shown me how I can do it even with my limited tool set. Thanks again, you guys are awesome I’m such a fan!
That is great to hear, good luck with it! Thanks for watching!
Loving the small humorous cut-ins that you guys have been adding. Definitely makes your videos stand apart from all the others
Glad to hear it! Thanks!
Oh man, where has this video been!? Changed my whole approach and perspective on templates! (Like I have never used them to now want to go out and make templates!) bravo! This is gonna be an essential woodworking vid!
Holy shit! You two are working together? Wow. I’ve been away building my house.
What a strange and interesting matrimony. I guess I need to eat a couple gummies and catch up. Love both of your design ideas. Big shouts of encouragement to both y’all.
Haha, thanks for checking back in with us! You have plenty of stuff to catch up on. Hope the house building is going well!
Just came across your video - well done and I definitely learned some good techniques. And the table design looks great (working myself up to something similar for our dining room after practicing on a few more smaller projects).
I use templates all the time, but so relaxing to watch someone else do so (properly :)
I love you two! I’m hoping to get more serious about my skills and this video is a clear “level up” point. Thanks!
Awesome! Good luck with it. Thanks for watching!
Hey guys,
thanks for all your amazing videos. I'm just starting up furniture building and you are very motivating and inspireing to me.
Thanks and regards
Great video and explanation. You are right on with the use of templates - it will make you a better woodworker. Interesting fact: The use of templates has existed for centuries, and years ago I found a stack of templates (i.e., not made out of MDF) in an old barn/workshop that my great-great-great-grandfather used when he made wagon and carriage parks in the 1800s. They were made out of wood, hung on a nail, and labeled for quick use.
Thanks Shaun. Great video and very helpful tips. I progress myself by integrating different techniques I see on different channels. Your tips are always great !
Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching , Roland!
Guys, this is excellent content - knocked it out of the park.
Templates are an incredibly valuable tool. Thanks for the refresher and tips/tricks👍
Definitely! Thanks for watching!
Outstanding and very helpful. Thank you.
That was very helpful Shaun, thanks!
I am really enjoying the skits the two of you have put into the videos for the last few months. They are great.
Glad to hear that! Thanks Bill!
You boys crack me up. I like the way you make videos. Something very cool and laid back about the production quality. I find your furniture builds to be next level cool as well. I'm an old dog but maybe I can learn some new tricks from you boys. Thanks
Glad to hear that, Daniel! Thanks for watching!
You guys are awesome! Keep up the great work.
I exclusively use Cocobolo for all my templates.
Classy!
Hello, Shawn. I know this thread is a bit dated now, but since I just discovered you and Chris about 2- weeks ago, I am still going through “dated” videos. That said, I just wanted to concur with your view on template usage. As a long time “hobbiest” woodworker, I have learned the value of creating and using these. My method is nearly identical to yours, however you can teach and old dog a new trick now and then. The trick I learned from you in this video is to consider the glue line surfaces independently. As I was always use to route around the entire template, I found some less than desirable surfaces for the interfaces between pieces. I have now integrated your “template sled” approach for those cuts. Thanks, and keep these videos coming. They are no doubt some of the best out there - period!
First learned the clamping cutouts on oversized pieces from Jory! Great tip!
Totally! Jory is a template master, and I actually worked for him a few years back for a bit. It works like a charm!
Once again another awesome video on templates. I've been dying to get working on something like this. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome, thanks for watching!
As always great video:) I really like the table! When you come out with plans I might actually give it a try! Emphasis on try!!
Would love to see you give it a try! Thanks for watching, Rachel!
Shaun, you are so funny! So glad you guys are working together!!
Is there a reason you used the clamps the way you did at 5:55? l use them all the time but always elevate the other side slightly above the work piece. Just wondering! Thanks
Can't agree more. Thanks for the lovely video
Shaun, I think your explanation of router bearings ~11 min mark-11:40 is perfect.
When I was looking for that information when I got my router (same one!) I would have killed for such a succinct explanation. Hi-5.
Awesome to hear! Thanks for watching!
Yes, I use templates and 1:1 plan drawings. They’re always good reference and as lumber and steel usually come square, a template allows you to draw a dynamic freehand mark and capture it, transposing it to the lumber where you can then concentrate on the details of shaping and assembly without losing that freehand shape.
Absolutely. First, you’re an artist with a vision. Then, you’re a craftsman.
Hi! what software do you use to create these paper templates?
@@louisdavidvdm 😀 no software, just drawing and measuring on thick paper till I’m happy. Then cut out and trace onto my material. But you could use software. I’ve just used this method to make 8 identical steel braces for a bench I’m making. The pattern meant I could squeeze lots of them from one length of flat bar with little waste.
Very well done, cleat and concise!
Trabalham muito bem! Isso é bonito de ver
Very Cool. thank you for sharing
The featured item is a great idea! Thanks for the tips, thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Best woodworking channel I've seen
I really appreciate you for this advice
I’m so happy this was made. Fantastic.
Glad to hear that, thanks for watching!
Shaun Boyd is on point!
When making the paper templates, what software do you use? Also what type of dubble stick tape do you use, I haven't been able to find a great one for woodworking?
I use Fusion 360 for design then Inkscape or Illustrator to edit the SVG files. And I just find random double-stick on Amazon, no particular brand.
Very packed info. Time to buy a templating bit
Good tips, I definitely could use to make some templates for myself.
Great tips!
how do you print? many/most printers don't print true to size, ones that do are called plotters, per my highschool drafting class
I definitely need to start using templates. Thanks guys
It will change the game for you!
Great video,,,very informative!!well explained
thanks a lot bro. im a beginner in the woodworking world and you tips were really helpful for me. (im improving my english at the same time hahah). have good day
this is all brilliant, but where you use the template to ALSO make your sled (around 12:20) was a even brillianter! love these videos, SB!
Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching JB!
Very helpful business, thanks Shaun : )
Good to hear! Thanks!
Damn you're witty. Thanks for the vid! Inspires me and keeps me draggin myself into the garage with a lack of tools but a bundle of hope)
Awesome to hear! Thanks for watching!
Thanks a lot for your video! If you create the template out of the CNC, why would not you use the CNC as well to cut the piece directly?
Great tutorial and fantastic tips!
Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching!
great video. thanks for sharing
I was missing you Shaun!! Glad to see you Bud. Don't let Chris hog all da camera time. You guys kill me man! Excited to see the table & chairs come together. Hoping all is well guys, Dirty Jersey out!!
Haha, thanks man! We are stoked to get the table and chairs done too!
Great tips! Very much thinking to enter the cnc world. What do you think about maker made m2?
Muy padres sus videos, me gusta mucho su dedicación, saludos desde Chihuahua, México 🇲🇽
Thanks for sharing enjoy the video you have a blessed day
Thanks Tim!
Thanks for another great video!
Thanks for watching!
dude! this is helpfull, thank you very much
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Those video effects are just as impressive as your very impressive furniture making skills:)
2 minutes in I decided to subscribe. I like your style !
Great video, Shaun. Thanks for all the info. Wondering if you could talk about how you go about deciding where and how you join two templated pieces? For example, at 11:45, why did you choose that particular angle to join those two pieces and not, say, a miter that goes straight to the corner? Do you generally just go with what looks good to you or is there more to it than that?
Thanks! Most of the time it is just an aesthetic choice. Occasionally there might be some structural reason for it, but I would say most times it is just for a certain look.
Nice Rico. I'm very impressed.
You guys nailed it.
Great tips! Great video!
Thanks for watching!
Awesome video! Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Great useful video. Thanks!
Thanks!
What about clueing it when the blocks are square and then have the big templete on the thing so theres no need to leave the clueing part unfinished so it all gets 1 go with the router? What am i missing?
Sorry for english, not native
Very good thank you so much 👊💥💣✔💓💓💓💓💓👍
Great video learned a lot thanks
Awesome, thanks for watching!
what's your go-to software for drawing templates that you print and adhere to the mdf?
Thanks Sean. Very useful
Awesome, thanks for watching!
I appreciate the cerebral approach to woodworking. While there are some people on youtube who do amazing work, it's clear that they aren't putting the brain power into their work that you do.
This is the video I needed.
Right on, thanks for watching!
Another way to get great, straight repeatable cuts is with an L fence. Oh, and a template. I typically use a .5mm pencil to mark with but the wider sharper is brilliant as long as you don't trim to the inside edge. I'm going to start doing that too, then router or table saw cut to the final fit.
I remember watching your earlier videos where you mentioned templates. It’s nice to see it in depth.
Question, if you already have a CNC, why don’t you cut these final pieces with it? Isn’t it more precise? Does it take too long?
Thanks for watching! We are actually working on a video about that subject. Stay tuned!
That Caddy though..... 👌
Thanks! It is a great little truck.
Hi Shaun,
Very helpful and detailed.
Sorry, I might have missed this in the video, but what size Pattern Bits do you use?
I heard you mention a 1/2 inch Shank, but just want to confirm what Bearing Diameter and Cut Length you would advise?
Thank you so much.
Brilliant
I’ve watched this video about 6 times. Come on now, we all know Chris is the brains of this operation!
Great video!
I can't figure out why you wouldn't use the CNC to cut the actual parts rather than make templates. What's your reasoning? Thanks
100% agree, I was always taught to template anything that you have to reproduce more than once.
For sure! Thanks for watching!
Amigo buen video siempre es un gusto verte
Gracias!
That X-Carve table in the animation is rad.
Thanks boys!! Super useful
Thanks Elliot!
This is by far the BEST show on TV. We have wisdom, humor, drama, tragedy, and cliffhangers! All you need now are some dragons.
Thanks! We will see what we can do about the dragons.
Great video thanks for this. What PC software do you use to create the paper templates on PC if I dont have a CNC?
They are using Fusion 360. I highly recommend it!
Was thinking about this for a project only yesterday
Nice, good timing!
Fantastic video!
Thanks!
Awesome video. Greg is back. Great explanation. Mahalo for sharing! 🐵
Greg is as loyal as they get. Thanks for watching!
Great tips again. Thanks. I still love your humor. Take care.
Bill
Thanks Bill!
What make and model of spindle sander do you have? I am a purchaser of your chair and dinning table instructions and templates. Using templates has opened up a new door in furniture making, for which I am very pleased. Thank you so much for that.
Came for the video, subscribed for the MK1!
👏 amazing video.
Thank you!
Recommendation for 2 sided template tape?
COOL!!!!
Thanks!
Volkswagen pickup, I should have known. My favorite material for templates is screen-back, tempered Masonite. Stiff, machinable and durable but, hard to find. Oh, another fine video.
Nice! Maybe the best part about MDF is that you can get it just about anywhere. Thanks for watching!
i am loving those intros keep it up
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!
Temp-plates?? That's what I call my disposable dinnerware.... Great explanation, thanks for sharing...
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Right on!