I've eyed that Bridge City kit a few times, thinking that it would be fun to make a few sets of chopsticks, but I could never justify the cost. I don't know why I never thought to just freehand it. Thanks for the kick in the butt!
You're very welcome Marc. Any time you need me to kick you in the butt, you just let me know. I too have eyed this jig but couldn't justify it. Although doing it by hand doesn't provide the perfect results that the jig produces, I find the results to be extremely charming and satisfying. It's also a ton of fun to make these and there is just something satisfying about making plane shavings. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to leave a comment.
The point of the jig IS to mass produce them... you can’t argue making one or two sets for your own house by hand, but a woodworker using this as a quick way to add product to their sales lineup while using scraps would benefit from a jig (purchased or made)
This would make a great whittling project too..just sitting on the poarch digging life. I did do a project similar to this, however it did envole premade sticks, some wood glue and a clothes pin lol. (I can't use chop-sticks to save my life) Stay well bud. Peace.
LOL. You have to love ingenuity. Great idea on the whittling. That would definitely work. Thanks for tuning in Dale and taking the time to leave a comment.
Kenny, never thought I would see chopsticks being made, clever idea. Do you know how to use them? You should of had a demonstration with your taking the Mrs. out to a nice Asian dinner and using your recently made utensils. If I make those I might have to make a trip to Canada so you can give me a quick lesson in their use. Really nice quick project and a bit of a lesson about chopsticks in the process...thanks.
I can't say that I am an expert at using chopsticks but I can get by. Anytime you want a lesson Paul, you just cross the border and I will be more than happy to point you toward someone who is much better at them than I am. LOL. Thanks for the kind words and for tuning in to the show.
Thanks for the kind words on the show John. The master kit for the jig is $360 CAD. I'd have to sell a lot of chopsticks to justify that one. Thanks for tuning in. Now go practice your chopstick use.
@@acutabove_woodworkings Sorry I am 69 now and I don't think I am going to get any better with the Chopsticks, although I am better at using one of them as a spear
As I was listening to your closing comments when all of a sudden I thought wow he got a new clock... no that’s the chop sticks crossed. Senior moment I guess. Maybe I should try meditation... o wa ta goo fi yam... o wa ta goo fi yam lol. I was thinking fire hardening the business end might give them an interesting finish.
Fire hardening would definitely give them an interesting finish. Not to mention, it would make the hands of the clock easier to see. LOL. Thanks for tuning in Frank. Good luck with that meditation.
Well, quit fooling around and order yourself some Chinese food. You probably wont have time to make up a pair of chopsticks so we can let you use a fork and knife this time. Thanks for tuning in Barry.
What a fun project, I'd need sharp points on the end of mine so I could stab my food. LOL
LOL. That will just take a little more planing Dale. Thanks for tuning in.
I've eyed that Bridge City kit a few times, thinking that it would be fun to make a few sets of chopsticks, but I could never justify the cost. I don't know why I never thought to just freehand it. Thanks for the kick in the butt!
You're very welcome Marc. Any time you need me to kick you in the butt, you just let me know. I too have eyed this jig but couldn't justify it. Although doing it by hand doesn't provide the perfect results that the jig produces, I find the results to be extremely charming and satisfying. It's also a ton of fun to make these and there is just something satisfying about making plane shavings. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to leave a comment.
Great winter project!! Thanks, Kenny! :)
You're very welcome Kathleen. I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
The point of the jig IS to mass produce them... you can’t argue making one or two sets for your own house by hand, but a woodworker using this as a quick way to add product to their sales lineup while using scraps would benefit from a jig (purchased or made)
Right. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
This would make a great whittling project too..just sitting on the poarch digging life.
I did do a project similar to this,
however it did envole premade sticks, some wood glue and a clothes pin lol.
(I can't use chop-sticks to save my life)
Stay well bud.
Peace.
LOL. You have to love ingenuity. Great idea on the whittling. That would definitely work. Thanks for tuning in Dale and taking the time to leave a comment.
Kenny, never thought I would see chopsticks being made, clever idea. Do you know how to use them? You should of had a demonstration with your taking the Mrs. out to a nice Asian dinner and using your recently made utensils. If I make those I might have to make a trip to Canada so you can give me a quick lesson in their use. Really nice quick project and a bit of a lesson about chopsticks in the process...thanks.
I can't say that I am an expert at using chopsticks but I can get by. Anytime you want a lesson Paul, you just cross the border and I will be more than happy to point you toward someone who is much better at them than I am. LOL. Thanks for the kind words and for tuning in to the show.
A great little project Kenny thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it Raymond. Thank you for tuning in this week.
I love the Chopsticks, although I still cannot use them properly. Just for curiosity how much was that jig?
Thanks for the kind words on the show John. The master kit for the jig is $360 CAD. I'd have to sell a lot of chopsticks to justify that one. Thanks for tuning in. Now go practice your chopstick use.
@@acutabove_woodworkings Sorry I am 69 now and I don't think I am going to get any better with the Chopsticks, although I am better at using one of them as a spear
As I was listening to your closing comments when all of a sudden I thought wow he got a new clock... no that’s the chop sticks crossed. Senior moment I guess. Maybe I should try meditation... o wa ta goo fi yam... o wa ta goo fi yam lol. I was thinking fire hardening the business end might give them an interesting finish.
Fire hardening would definitely give them an interesting finish. Not to mention, it would make the hands of the clock easier to see. LOL. Thanks for tuning in Frank. Good luck with that meditation.
I find that the faster you say the chant the better it works. Lol
I tried it and you are 100% right. Now I'm a good too. LOL. But I'm super relaxed.
Oh wa ta goo siam
Anyone Else Have This For A Woodworking Class For School?
I can't say that I did. I hope you enjoyed the show. Thanks for tuning in.
Now all i can think of is Chinese Food ha ha ha.
Barry (ENG)
Well, quit fooling around and order yourself some Chinese food. You probably wont have time to make up a pair of chopsticks so we can let you use a fork and knife this time. Thanks for tuning in Barry.
I’ve still got to work out how to use a fork.
A fork is just a chopstick with four chopsticks at the end of it. You'll get it one day Malcolm. Keep practicing my man. LOL. Thanks for tuning in.