I don’t care how long a person has been woodworking, getting another woodworker’s hacks is always worthwhile. In my work, which I’m retiring from in a week, I ran 3 production document imaging processing centers. Every quarter we held at lest 1 “Lean Event”, where we would have all the production center managers and, when possible, the project managers meet at one of the centers. We would spend a couple days observing each process, looking for waste, and making process improvement recommendations. Every processing center benefited with new hacks every time! I’ve been doing it forever, and we never fail to discover new process improvements. There are always new eyes that can be used to eliminate waste!!!
That’s interesting. Just think how beneficial this would be if more companies would implement something like that! As a production manager (a role I was cast in with no direction, experience or help) I had to quickly figure out characteristics of a shop that operates with productivity and proper performance. Jigs, fixtures, protocols etc made a huge difference and I was able to make the shop much more safe & efficient. It taught me a lot! Thanks for the input!
Ramon, this was fantastic! Even after years of hobby practice with a jointer and planer, I really struggle with getting straight stock, especially from the jointer. I can take something fairly straight, intend to edge joint it for a glue up and turn it into a banana! Even more disappointing when is see folks on YT seemingly effortlessly turn out perfect stock every time.. I did not know most of these tips you mentioned; no need to be apologetic to us on your vids since we're not all pros!
Thank you for that. I am conflicted at times with the info that I share. I’m always wanting to share the most information but keep it interesting to a wide array of people with different woodworking skills. Jointers are interesting as they are designed (at their basic level) to make a board flat and/or straight. But they can also produce “bananas”! 🍌😆 Getting downward pressure asap on the outfield table is key…along with a jointer that has its knives set up correctly (knives in line, height-wise, with the outfield table) Have fun!
Thanks for the excellent jointer and planer tips, Ramon. There was something in there for woodworkers of all levels. I like the idea of wetting the board or your fingers for a little more grip on the board. I'll be buying your magnet ebook when it comes out. I still look at your first 2 ebooks now and then when I'm looking for ideas. Great stuff!!
I added the “power drive” option to my AD941 order. It should be a pleasure to use when changing dimensions on the “Thicknesser”. 😁👍🏻 It’s on a container ship as we speak. Thx for the video!
Thanks for the tips! You are the one channel when I see a topic I'm competent in I still watch because I always learn something. Please add a DJI Mic or Rode Wireless go 2 or some-such to your video kit and keep making great videos - it's worth it!
Man I sure appreciate the good words! I did try a mic but didn’t like the way it sounded post production. I’ll try something else. Thanks for the input as well.
Just discovered your channel - it’s awesome! “slippy” - Incase you don’t know the good folks on Prince Edward Island (Canada) usually say “Slippy” instead of “Slippery” - it’s an “Islandism”
Good to hear! Slippy…yeah, I’ve heard Bear Grills say that! I’ve been saying “gription” for years…and it’s opposite is sliption. “Sandpaper will help hold many jigs with better gription. I like GlideCote or wax on my table saw for improved sliption.” 😬
I love the mods to the plane the bed as as the drill atachement. I learned to work with what I think is calded a Swedish style jointer gaurd but I absolutely despise what you cal a euro style gaurd I like to stand in line with the cutter 🤷♂️
The drill attachment is just dum to use! And yeah, I prefer a”pork chop” style but I got used to the Euro style quickly. Pros n cons, ya know? Much thanks.
Great video Ramon! I always learn something from your videos. Those push stick mods are super cool!! As always..Thanks for sharing your knowledge. 🙏 ya know, I’ve been doing this a while, but usually when watching your videos I feel like I know nothing, 😂. Looking forward to the magnet book
Great tips as always. I bought that spray and it works great. I don’t use it on the beds because I’m cheap. I use it on the Shaper base, work station and plays, shooting board and plane etc.
Another great video Ramon. Solid tips and tricks for sure. I'm gonna steal that track tube idea...absolutely brilliant. My only positive criticism would be to get a lav mic when you are not using the voice over. Keep up the great work and inspiring others
@@pmelchman Yes...I appreciate this feedback. Do you remember at what point in the video that the sound was bad? Maybe everything other than the voice over? much thanks
@@ramonartful Ramon, the voiceover sounds just fine… it’s the shop audio. It sounds like you used the camera mic, hallow and needed a boost in level. Maybe a simple lava liner mic, DJI, Ride wireless.
Thanks! It’s basically a Poplar frame, then 3/4” or 19mm substrate screwed on top. At that point, I cut a bevel to match the cast iron “draft” angle…about 4° on mine. Then I covered the edges and the top with Formica. Clamped it in place, drilled holes they the frame…which also marked the cast iron. Drilled and tapped threads…then attached!
It’s made as a solid wood frame, topped with 3/4” (19mm) substrate and cut at one end with about a 4° angle to match the cast irons “draft angle”). I clamped it in place and then drilled thru the frame to mark the cast iron. Then I drilled and tapped threads. So the short answer…bolts. 😬 Much thanks.
I don’t care how long a person has been woodworking, getting another woodworker’s hacks is always worthwhile. In my work, which I’m retiring from in a week, I ran 3 production document imaging processing centers. Every quarter we held at lest 1 “Lean Event”, where we would have all the production center managers and, when possible, the project managers meet at one of the centers. We would spend a couple days observing each process, looking for waste, and making process improvement recommendations. Every processing center benefited with new hacks every time! I’ve been doing it forever, and we never fail to discover new process improvements. There are always new eyes that can be used to eliminate waste!!!
That’s interesting. Just think how beneficial this would be if more companies would implement something like that!
As a production manager (a role I was cast in with no direction, experience or help) I had to quickly figure out characteristics of a shop that operates with productivity and proper performance. Jigs, fixtures, protocols etc made a huge difference and I was able to make the shop much more safe & efficient. It taught me a lot!
Thanks for the input!
Ramon, this was fantastic! Even after years of hobby practice with a jointer and planer, I really struggle with getting straight stock, especially from the jointer. I can take something fairly straight, intend to edge joint it for a glue up and turn it into a banana! Even more disappointing when is see folks on YT seemingly effortlessly turn out perfect stock every time.. I did not know most of these tips you mentioned; no need to be apologetic to us on your vids since we're not all pros!
Thank you for that. I am conflicted at times with the info that I share. I’m always wanting to share the most information but keep it interesting to a wide array of people with different woodworking skills. Jointers are interesting as they are designed (at their basic level) to make a board flat and/or straight. But they can also produce “bananas”! 🍌😆 Getting downward pressure asap on the outfield table is key…along with a jointer that has its knives set up correctly (knives in line, height-wise, with the outfield table) Have fun!
Thanks Ramon, I always learn something from your videos, best tip for me was cutting the boards concave on the bandsaw.
Thanks a ton. It’s the small details that add up to efficiency, yeah? Cheers
Thank you, Ramon for all the great tips!!! Great video!!!
Thanks a lot for watching!
Love the out feed on the planer bed. Great idea and looks way more useful than the narrow extensions that came with my A3-31. Cheers!
Thanks a lot! You’d think some outfeed table would be standard equipment!
You always have great tips/tricks. Appreciate all that you share!
Thank you tons !
Thanks for the excellent jointer and planer tips, Ramon. There was something in there for woodworkers of all levels. I like the idea of wetting the board or your fingers for a little more grip on the board. I'll be buying your magnet ebook when it comes out. I still look at your first 2 ebooks now and then when I'm looking for ideas. Great stuff!!
Thanks a lot for that feedback! I appreciate the good words
Great video. Thanks for making it. Very well thought out and instructional.
So great to hear! Thanks for the feedback! 👊🏼
I added the “power drive” option to my AD941 order. It should be a pleasure to use when changing dimensions on the “Thicknesser”. 😁👍🏻
It’s on a container ship as we speak. Thx for the video!
That power drive is impressive! I was recently checking em out…the accuracy is incredible! Congrats
Always learn something from your videos. Thanks for sharing
Thrills me to hear this...much thanks!
@@ramonartful more then once I have said to my wife...wish Ramon lived across the street....I would learn so much from him.
Thanks for the tips! You are the one channel when I see a topic I'm competent in I still watch because I always learn something. Please add a DJI Mic or Rode Wireless go 2 or some-such to your video kit and keep making great videos - it's worth it!
Man I sure appreciate the good words! I did try a mic but didn’t like the way it sounded post production. I’ll try something else. Thanks for the input as well.
Just discovered your channel - it’s awesome!
“slippy” - Incase you don’t know the good folks on Prince Edward Island (Canada) usually say “Slippy” instead of “Slippery” - it’s an “Islandism”
Good to hear! Slippy…yeah, I’ve heard Bear Grills say that! I’ve been saying “gription” for years…and it’s opposite is sliption. “Sandpaper will help hold many jigs with better gription. I like GlideCote or wax on my table saw for improved sliption.” 😬
I love the mods to the plane the bed as as the drill atachement. I learned to work with what I think is calded a Swedish style jointer gaurd but I absolutely despise what you cal a euro style gaurd I like to stand in line with the cutter 🤷♂️
The drill attachment is just dum to use! And yeah, I prefer a”pork chop” style but I got used to the Euro style quickly. Pros n cons, ya know? Much thanks.
Great video Ramon! I always learn something from your videos. Those push stick mods are super cool!! As always..Thanks for sharing your knowledge. 🙏 ya know, I’ve been doing this a while, but usually when watching your videos I feel like I know nothing, 😂. Looking forward to the magnet book
Good to hear man! Thanks a ton for watching and I appreciate the positive feedback! More to come 👊🏼
Great tips as always. I bought that spray and it works great. I don’t use it on the beds because I’m cheap. I use it on the Shaper base, work station and plays, shooting board and plane etc.
You mean the TopCote?… Stuff is awesome! Thanks Brenon!
Another great video Ramon. Solid tips and tricks for sure. I'm gonna steal that track tube idea...absolutely brilliant. My only positive criticism would be to get a lav mic when you are not using the voice over. Keep up the great work and inspiring others
Good to hear. And yes…I’ll get a mic. Thank you for watching and the input.
@@ramonartful please take this as constructive... I know you know about audio and YT videos. Keep up the great woodwkring
@@pmelchman Yes...I appreciate this feedback. Do you remember at what point in the video that the sound was bad? Maybe everything other than the voice over? much thanks
@@ramonartful Ramon, the voiceover sounds just fine… it’s the shop audio. It sounds like you used the camera mic, hallow and needed a boost in level.
Maybe a simple lava liner mic, DJI, Ride wireless.
Hey Ramon, Dave from WTC. Enjoying your vids.
Hello Dave! WTC...World Trade Center? 😬 I'm thinking I should know this, but it's not ringing a bell. Thanks
@Ramon Valdez Fine Furniture Western Tool Crib. I know it's been a few years. Funny, we actually received mail addressed to the World Trade Center.
@@TheWarriorScout Dave! How's it going brother!? I sure do miss that place!
@Ramon Valdez Fine Furniture I'm doing well. I miss the old tool crib and especially our friend Andy.
Can you do a video on how you are glueing veneers. Contact cement vs titebond vs whatever you may use?
I’ll add that to my requests. Thank you tons !
Great video. I would love to know more about the outfeed extension you built for your A3-41.
Thanks! It’s basically a Poplar frame, then 3/4” or 19mm substrate screwed on top. At that point, I cut a bevel to match the cast iron “draft” angle…about 4° on mine. Then I covered the edges and the top with Formica. Clamped it in place, drilled holes they the frame…which also marked the cast iron. Drilled and tapped threads…then attached!
@@ramonartful Thanks so much for the detailed reply!
Great info. How did you attach the planer outfeed extension?
It’s made as a solid wood frame, topped with 3/4” (19mm) substrate and cut at one end with about a 4° angle to match the cast irons “draft angle”). I clamped it in place and then drilled thru the frame to mark the cast iron. Then I drilled and tapped threads. So the short answer…bolts. 😬 Much thanks.
Thanks for teaching an old dog some new tricks
Awesome to hear! And thanks for watching!
Rumor has it that Henry Ford said: "I love a lazy man, A lazy man will figure out a better (easier) way every time"....
Ha ha…how awesome is that!? Lazy can be effective 😆