Links to the best Cool Tools from our first 18 episodes:The best Cool Tools from our first 18 episodes: ►1-2-3 block 2pc set (with holes): amzn.to/2qeq7VL ►1-2-3 block 2pc set (without holes): amzn.to/3qigkgf ►Aluminum Straight Edge (18-inch): amzn.to/2F13DQc ►Aluminum Straight Edge (24-inch): amzn.to/2EBfVkF ►Aluminum Straight Edge (38-inch): amzn.to/3q61Gsi ►Dura-Grit Carbide Sanding Products (Use Coupon Code: STUMPYNUBS): duragrit.com/home.php ►Yost 4-1/2” Vise: amzn.to/2AAWCHv ►Magnetic Vise Jaws: amzn.to/2DqK6fg ►15lb anvil: amzn.to/2KpwfnF ►Stanley Sweetheart Chisels: amzn.to/2CvROjf ►Stanley Bailey Chisels: amzn.to/2CXb8qo ►MasterGage Mini-Magnetic Base: amzn.to/2VyS2PH ►Hedgehog Feather Board- amzn.to/2qluXFX ►iGaging Combination Squares: www.chipsfly.com/category/RS.html ►Ridge Carbide Triple Play Narrow Dado Set (Use coupon code SNWJ10): ridgecarbidetool.com/dado-sets/triple-play-dado-set.html (Note: These are affiliate links. There may be a small financial gain for us if you use them to make a purchase.)
I am new to woodworking. Thank you for producing such an informative interesting and accurate video's. I have been watching hundreds of woodworking video's over the last few months (I have kind of been obsessing.) and the safety rule violations I see are cringeworthy. I believe anyone using a table saw without a riveting knife or blade guard shouldn't be making videos. The thing is, my wife has put her foot down about me buying a table saw. I am talking escalation like threatening divorce level. The question I have is the following. If I make her a promise to NEVER EVER remove the riveting knife or blade guard, just how badly am I limiting myself? That is, I have heard some kinds of cuts require removing the blade guard. Is there a way to make that absolutely never required? I have plenty of money, so getting a saw stop and special push blocks, fancy special blade guards etc. isn't an issue. The real problem is being able to satisfy my lady that I won't go out in the garage and come back with one or both arms amputated to the elbow. I am an engineer by trade so a hand injury could very well end my ability to work.
@@edreusser4741 - A SawStop table saw literally can not cut your fingers off. That eliminates 95% of the danger of a table saw. The only other danger that remains is a freak accident like a strong kickback that strikes you and breaks a bone. But a riving knife all but eliminates that danger as well. In my opinion, a SawStop table saw is one of the safest tools in the shop. If she need convincing, take her to a woodworking show (when they happen again) and let her watch a demo. Seeing it in person usually is a game changer :) (I am not sponsored or paid by SawStop)
@@edreusser4741 The SawStop is the table saw for you. Woodworking without 100% of all after guards in place is something that I have seen in many many shops. Please do not simply disregard someones video for (what may seem to be) lack of safety. Guards are often removed for video only so that it's easier for the viewer to see the process. Other times, the operator may have sufficient experience with an operation and feel them unnecessary. This often comes with time and a great deal of respect for the capability of the tool In use. But beyond simply watching a video for safety flaws, many of these woodworkers have an incredible wealth of knowledge they are willing to pass along to others. They have taken the time to demonstrate and educate and do so at their own cost, both fiscally and physically. Watch with an open mind and take only the positive you need from their offerings to improve your own work and techniques. Enjoy your new tools and the projects you create with them.
James, I found your channel about a year ago and it has become my favorite, Go-To channel for useful information. I am a 64 year old physician who learned woodworking as a kid from my father, who learned it from his grandfather, who was a cabinet maker in the late 1800's to early 1900's. I took a long hiatus from woodworking to become an eye surgeon, but I am now re-creating a dream shop in my garage in preparation for quasi-retirement. I shared that bit of history to legitimize my next comments. My father had a bit of a tremor, I have a sister with Parkinson's Disease and two of my 5 children have benign essential tremor. I have been blessed with rock solid hands, but that is simply by God's grace. I have noticed your tremor and went back to review your prior open book video about it. Kudos for sharing that video and the video of your recent injury. This type of honesty carries with it a strong bond to your viewers and puts you in rarefied air in comparison to most "instructors". I would like to comment on the suggestion from one of your viewers who indicated propranolol can be helpful in your situation. I would agree whole-heartedly. It is fairly benign, but should only be used with the clearance from a good physician who would check for any other systemic contraindications. While you are obviously a skilled woodworker, there are some tasks which would be a bit easier without the tremor. Not an unreasonable consideration for you. It would also keep know-it-alls from making stupid comments as if they did not have any liabilities of their own. We all do.
Well said, thank you sir. I too have tremors in my hands. The only time they seem to fade is when this old Army Sniper/woodworker is holding a rifle or paring chisel. I was wondering if this is common with tremors, for them to almost fade when muscle memory kicks in for certain tasks?
I don't think I've clicked on a single affiliate link in my years of hearing people reference them, sometimes I feel out of spite because it's usually annoying and fake how it's presented. You, however, are one of the few people making content that I feel are genuine, knowledgeable, real, etc. So no matter what I buy on Amazon I'll come through your links ;). Cheers man love the videos (If that isn't obvious) -Steve
These are by far some of my favorite videos on RUclips. Thanks to you I ordered the Igaging Bench squares. I can't wait to get them. I am like a little kid on Christmas eve. I did use your link, so you get the credit, and I will continue to do so for some of the other cool tools. Thanks!
As a collector of tools impressed when the old Stanley Square was tested. Never thought it would be inaccurate. First thing in the morning I'm doing the test!
I work in metalworking and metrology. I want to caution you about the way you are using the 123 blocks. 123 blocks are going to be flat, parallel, and perpendicular within small tolerances. But they are not guaranteed in size to be 1.0000 x 2.0000 x 3.0000. The size could be larger or small by up to .005 typically. For exact sizes, look up Gauge Blocks (also called Jo Blocks). Although you wouldn't use them for the applications you're using. Also look up paired 123 blocks, which is a set of 2 or 3 blocks that will be the same size within a small tolerances. You can use them to set up larger surfaces across multiple blocks and know you're getting good parallelism.
I've been using 1-2-3 blocks for woodworking tool setup---particularly squaring my jointer fence---and some holding tasks for years. I'm glad I'm not the only one that recognizes how useful they are.
That square is nice but Starrett is hard to beat. As a young machinist I bought cheap tools at first then I replaced them with Mitutoyo stuff, then as a journeyman tool and die maker I went and spent the money on Starrett. Very nice tools indeed. Now as a garage maker i can spot nice tools that aren't necessarily all that expensive. Thank you for your review.
It's two days after Christmas and at least two of the links show "Currently Unavailable". As another commenter noted, your video got a lot of attention and several companies sold out based on your recommendations. Way to go! Now I have to check back when supplies are once again on the shelf.
Hi, again, Mr. Nubbs, Based on your recommendation I bought 2 Dura Grip Sanding Blocks, and now I’m ordering 2 more. I was amazed at how often I reached for them-exactly as you described. My shop is starting to look like a Stumpy Nubbs commercial. So far, everything you’ve recommended has equaled or exceeded your analyses. THANKS...and keep on making those COOL TOOL videos!
I bought some 1 2 3 blocks and they are the handiest things. I do a lot of small boxes and these things are great for getting everything square. I used them on a small boat model the other day to align the ribs. Great stuff.
Thanks for some good suggestions. Also, I'm not a Redwings fan at all but I gotta give you a tilt of the hat for incorporating the greatest sport on Earth into your video.
I have both sets of chisels, the sweethearts for display and the Baileys for daily use. No carpenter I know carries a wooden mallet... Great Christmas present for your apprentice. My 2019 favorites: the Empire 4" red speed square, the horizontal stud finder, the True Precision brand door pull drill jig with a case, Milwaukee 12V mini metal band saw, Red Tree brand small black canvas trim nail apron, and I finally bought a 10 oz.. Stiletto trim hammer.
Would have to agree on the 1-2-3 blocks. I use them for everything in wood model building- clamping squares, weights, alignment blocks, equipment calibration. Wish I had 20 of them.
So, must have recorded this before the accident since I see a good finger and a wedding ring on there. I have in the past purchased several of these and you have never steared me wrong. Good job! You are an invaluable resource for weekend woodworkers.
DURAGRIT ROCKS! Been using them for a year and can't say enough..they are like Everlasting Gobstoppers for woodworking! Get the woodworker's combo and you will be set for years.
Thank you. I am new to wood work /creations I am learning from your videos and really appreciate you sharing your talent. I have started to buy tools. There is one tool that I am a bit confused. Routers- cord -battery adjustability handles 1/4” 1/2” adaptability to router table etc etc. again thank you.
I've fallen in love with the iGaging Snap Check Digital Depth gauge. It's less than $20 (less than $15 when I got mine) and after almost a year, it's been perfect for me (especially when using a router/router table). But my favorite new tool.... a handmade, wooden Pantorouter cabinet. WOW!!! I have 1 arm/leg so doing jointery has been a nightmare. Now, I can do mortis joints, bow joints, miter, dovetails , and joints I've yet to even name that I've created in experimentation. It is the greatest, and funnest tool I've ever used. Plus if I am doing signs or anything that has a template, I can make it faster, and far more perfect than I ever imagined. All in all, we are truly in the Golden age of tool creations. Some are junk. Some are God-Level. Some are less than $10, and some cost as much as a SawStop, or a 10pack of overpriced clamps lol. Ughhhh.... why are clamps soooo overpriced?
If you Wood workers like 1-2-3 blocks , you might like to try Adjustable Parallels . They are Really handy for gauging slots and offsets . Also , 2-4-6 blocks are available . An Old , Retired Machinist , have fun and enjoy !!!
Thanks for the critical tool reviews. A square combination square for 1/3 the price of a Starrett is good news. Better news: I paid $11 for my Empire 12" at Home Depot. It passed the knife test. No box, though.
I did a search at The Craftsman Gallery for iGaging to view all of their tools and WOW! There are so many clever and useful measuring tools from them ... I went crazy putting together my Xmas want list. One that really got me excited was their "35-580" Digital Plane-Check Gauge. What a clever timesaver this is going to be!! As always, thanks for being such a reliable source for great information that one just can't find anywhere else. You truly are appreciated for effort you put in for out benefit. Cheers my friend!!!
A sweet! Right off the bat you tell me what these blocks my friend found are. He found two in the street and I walked by them for months always thinking, man, I could use those for something. Just brought them in the other day and was amazed that they "just happened to be" perfect helpers for a project I was in the middle of. These are 1½x2x3 but for my purposes that's even better
Just got my Igaging double squares and found them a bit rougher as you said. One thing I noticed was a bit of looseness in the ruler when I tightened the knob. A hint, if you do not hold the ruler when tightening the nut it will tighten without the slop. Like them and they have shown themselves to be square when doing the knife test. Thanks for the recommendation they will be on my bench as regular members of the crew.
53 years old and NOW I finally know what those machined blocks are that I inherited from my father's toolbox. I'm going to dig them out and put them to use!
I bought the 1-2-3 blocks and sanding blocks after watching this video. I already own the aluminum straight edges and can attest to their high quality.
Good info. 1st one I seen of yours. Starrett, Fowler, Mitutoyo are some of the very well known names in any machine shop industry. Very high Precision quality tools and very long lasting if taken care of properly. Have you looked into double faced hammers/mallets? Wood hammers seem pretty common but double faced hammers have replaceable tips on the head. Some may be too light for certain wood working but others should have plenty head weight for heavier hits. They are very commonly used in a machine shop. Hard plastic tips can harm your wood handles.
Lots of youtube demonstrations show a user looking over a setup block set to see if the blade/bit is set right. I have found that I can use a bar on top of the stack to get the height just right by feel. I just swing the bar over the blade/bit and adjust until it just touches. Works with 1 2 3 blocks as well. Adjusting by sight doesn't work as well for me. Thanks for the good video.
Hope your hand is healing well. Just got a 1-2-3 block set to try out. Will probably get the featherboard, too. Thanks! I appreciate your recommendations.
I have been using 1-2-3 blocks for many years. They are a great tool. I have several iGauging measuring instruments and they all perform well. If I recall correctly, I picked up the protractor, center finder, combination 12" set off you affiliate link. I have the 4" double square as well. I also picked up the iGauging caliper depth attachment, and again If I recall correctly, it was after you featured it.
I just discovered your channel today and I'm damn glad I did! I have never watched a "tools you want/need" for woodworking video that had items as unique as this one and didn't simply have bland generic "you need a router and clamps duhh". Liked and subscribed, I look forward to spending far to many hours of my life watching and learning from you :D
Thanks for the tip on Duragrit. About 10 days after ordering a dura grit block. I called their help desk. Their online support guy said the blocks were on back order due ~ 2/20. I was fortunate the next day I got a shipping notice. What I found amusing was he said there was an U tube guy that mentioned duragrit blocks on his utube channel and they were instantly sold out. Guess you carry a big stick. I promised I would let you know you might give these shops a heads up so they know they’re going to get over run with orders. Good problem to have for one of these shops. Thanks I got my stuff and they’re great.
I got the pair of 123 blocks and love them! They came coated in oil, and i wondered how you recommend cleaning and preserving these? Degreaser, WD40, Varnish????
It looks like a good number of people have taken your advice on some of these tools to heart. When I followed the Amazon link for the mini-magnetic base, the site listed the 1-2-3 blocks and the featherboard under "Frequently bought together" portion of the page... I hope you're getting some sort of kickback on those orders..
Thank you for your very helpful presentations and SAFETY advice. You mentioned an accessory that attached to a table saw fence and pulled the wood into the fence. I have tried to find this again in you videos but can't. Do have a link please?
also - im very glad you gave the iGauging squares a bit of screen time! i stumbled upon their stuff a while back and bottom line is they are just fine and are very fairly priced
Well, it is a great thought, but he could have lost several fingers in that accident and lived. That would not have made him physically stronger, he would just have to figure out how to use what's left to continue in this work/hobby.
Those magnetic bases look very useful. Those combination squares look great as well. I'm a metal worker so I'm familiar with the 1-2-3 blocks and appreciate you mentioning them. Btw, testing two straight edges against each other is fine and I'm sure it's good enough for most purposes but if you really want to know for certain they're straight then you need to have 3 and test them all against each other. Just 2 might share a common curve.
Interesting comment about "woodworking season" ... for someone with a small garage shop like mine where I have to move my tools outside to use them, woodworking season generally stops some time in September when it starts to get too wet to use electrical things outdoors. This time of year is 3d-print and laser-cutting season.
Chris, I don't have 3D printer, and I am wondering if you could make usable vice jaws with one? Is the plastic suitable? I guess I am forever trying to find an excuse to buy a 3D printer.
Love this video! My two cents, buy quality Japanese chisels. I know I know, they are expensive. But you get what you pay for and in my experience they live up to the hype. The saying; buy nice or buy twice, applies here
Good ones are very nice, if a bit “chippy” for beginners. I love the smooth transition from the socket tang to handle on Japanese chisels, and the ferrule. A hammer really helps with chopping mortises.
Usually these videos only result in me buying maybe 1-2 new tools, but dog-gone-it this whole video is jam-packed with must-haves! :D Also, you didn't add a link for the brass setup bars. Can you do that, please? Thanks!
The squareness test at 1:50 is indeed infallible, with one important proviso: the edge you set the square against must be dead straight. Easy to check, and (I think) worth pointing out, even if it is obvious to most folks.
When it comes to precision combination squares, I like PEC. They are very close to Starret in quality, but less money (more than iGaging though). Best bang for the buck in my opinion. Like Starret, they have lots of choices in blades for their squares--metric and Imperial, and in various lengths. I have several sets of PEC and they are my go-to for squares.
I am with you there. I bought a couple of PEC blemished tools, and they were dead on accurate. Both squares had a couple of minor scratches, but for the price I can deal with it.
Links to the best Cool Tools from our first 18 episodes:The best Cool Tools from our first 18 episodes:
►1-2-3 block 2pc set (with holes): amzn.to/2qeq7VL
►1-2-3 block 2pc set (without holes): amzn.to/3qigkgf
►Aluminum Straight Edge (18-inch): amzn.to/2F13DQc
►Aluminum Straight Edge (24-inch): amzn.to/2EBfVkF
►Aluminum Straight Edge (38-inch): amzn.to/3q61Gsi
►Dura-Grit Carbide Sanding Products (Use Coupon Code: STUMPYNUBS): duragrit.com/home.php
►Yost 4-1/2” Vise: amzn.to/2AAWCHv
►Magnetic Vise Jaws: amzn.to/2DqK6fg
►15lb anvil: amzn.to/2KpwfnF
►Stanley Sweetheart Chisels: amzn.to/2CvROjf
►Stanley Bailey Chisels: amzn.to/2CXb8qo
►MasterGage Mini-Magnetic Base: amzn.to/2VyS2PH
►Hedgehog Feather Board- amzn.to/2qluXFX
►iGaging Combination Squares: www.chipsfly.com/category/RS.html
►Ridge Carbide Triple Play Narrow Dado Set (Use coupon code SNWJ10): ridgecarbidetool.com/dado-sets/triple-play-dado-set.html
(Note: These are affiliate links. There may be a small financial gain for us if you use them to make a purchase.)
I am new to woodworking. Thank you for producing such an informative interesting and accurate video's. I have been watching hundreds of woodworking video's over the last few months (I have kind of been obsessing.) and the safety rule violations I see are cringeworthy. I believe anyone using a table saw without a riveting knife or blade guard shouldn't be making videos.
The thing is, my wife has put her foot down about me buying a table saw. I am talking escalation like threatening divorce level. The question I have is the following. If I make her a promise to NEVER EVER remove the riveting knife or blade guard, just how badly am I limiting myself? That is, I have heard some kinds of cuts require removing the blade guard. Is there a way to make that absolutely never required? I have plenty of money, so getting a saw stop and special push blocks, fancy special blade guards etc. isn't an issue. The real problem is being able to satisfy my lady that I won't go out in the garage and come back with one or both arms amputated to the elbow. I am an engineer by trade so a hand injury could very well end my ability to work.
@@edreusser4741 - A SawStop table saw literally can not cut your fingers off. That eliminates 95% of the danger of a table saw. The only other danger that remains is a freak accident like a strong kickback that strikes you and breaks a bone. But a riving knife all but eliminates that danger as well. In my opinion, a SawStop table saw is one of the safest tools in the shop. If she need convincing, take her to a woodworking show (when they happen again) and let her watch a demo. Seeing it in person usually is a game changer :) (I am not sponsored or paid by SawStop)
@@edreusser4741 The SawStop is the table saw for you. Woodworking without 100% of all after guards in place is something that I have seen in many many shops. Please do not simply disregard someones video for (what may seem to be) lack of safety. Guards are often removed for video only so that it's easier for the viewer to see the process. Other times, the operator may have sufficient experience with an operation and feel them unnecessary. This often comes with time and a great deal of respect for the capability of the tool In use. But beyond simply watching a video for safety flaws, many of these woodworkers have an incredible wealth of knowledge they are willing to pass along to others. They have taken the time to demonstrate and educate and do so at their own cost, both fiscally and physically. Watch with an open mind and take only the positive you need from their offerings to improve your own work and techniques. Enjoy your new tools and the projects you create with them.
James,
I found your channel about a year ago and it has become my favorite, Go-To channel for useful information. I am a 64 year old physician who learned woodworking as a kid from my father, who learned it from his grandfather, who was a cabinet maker in the late 1800's to early 1900's. I took a long hiatus from woodworking to become an eye surgeon, but I am now re-creating a dream shop in my garage in preparation for quasi-retirement. I shared that bit of history to legitimize my next comments. My father had a bit of a tremor, I have a sister with Parkinson's Disease and two of my 5 children have benign essential tremor. I have been blessed with rock solid hands, but that is simply by God's grace. I have noticed your tremor and went back to review your prior open book video about it. Kudos for sharing that video and the video of your recent injury. This type of honesty carries with it a strong bond to your viewers and puts you in rarefied air in comparison to most "instructors". I would like to comment on the suggestion from one of your viewers who indicated propranolol can be helpful in your situation. I would agree whole-heartedly. It is fairly benign, but should only be used with the clearance from a good physician who would check for any other systemic contraindications. While you are obviously a skilled woodworker, there are some tasks which would be a bit easier without the tremor. Not an unreasonable consideration for you. It would also keep know-it-alls from making stupid comments as if they did not have any liabilities of their own. We all do.
Well said, thank you sir. I too have tremors in my hands. The only time they seem to fade is when this old Army Sniper/woodworker is holding a rifle or paring chisel.
I was wondering if this is common with tremors, for them to almost fade when muscle memory kicks in for certain tasks?
I've had 1-2-3 blocks for years, they're a great shop addition. A great thing to go with them is a cheap small granite surface plate.
Pair these with a jeweled machinist indicator like a starrett last word and you can check your cuts for squareness, too.
I've added a pair of 2-3-4 blocks as well and it increases the capabilities.
Thanks for rerunning these episodes. Very helpful second time around. Purchased most of these items.
I don't think I've clicked on a single affiliate link in my years of hearing people reference them, sometimes I feel out of spite because it's usually annoying and fake how it's presented. You, however, are one of the few people making content that I feel are genuine, knowledgeable, real, etc. So no matter what I buy on Amazon I'll come through your links ;). Cheers man love the videos (If that isn't obvious)
-Steve
These are by far some of my favorite videos on RUclips. Thanks to you I ordered the Igaging Bench squares. I can't wait to get them. I am like a little kid on Christmas eve. I did use your link, so you get the credit, and I will continue to do so for some of the other cool tools. Thanks!
Hope the hand is healing good. It takes time. Love the Sweetheart Chisel Set.
All are very cool tools. I can assure any skeptics that IGaging is the real deal! Very nice and worth every penny!
As a collector of tools impressed when the old Stanley Square was tested. Never thought it would be inaccurate. First thing in the morning I'm doing the test!
I work in metalworking and metrology. I want to caution you about the way you are using the 123 blocks. 123 blocks are going to be flat, parallel, and perpendicular within small tolerances. But they are not guaranteed in size to be 1.0000 x 2.0000 x 3.0000. The size could be larger or small by up to .005 typically. For exact sizes, look up Gauge Blocks (also called Jo Blocks). Although you wouldn't use them for the applications you're using. Also look up paired 123 blocks, which is a set of 2 or 3 blocks that will be the same size within a small tolerances. You can use them to set up larger surfaces across multiple blocks and know you're getting good parallelism.
I've been using 1-2-3 blocks for woodworking tool setup---particularly squaring my jointer fence---and some holding tasks for years. I'm glad I'm not the only one that recognizes how useful they are.
Carpenter for 40 yrs. Still learning tips and tricks in wood working. thanks
Man I wish I had the time to fully appreciate these videos.
That square is nice but Starrett is hard to beat. As a young machinist I bought cheap tools at first then I replaced them with Mitutoyo stuff, then as a journeyman tool and die maker I went and spent the money on Starrett. Very nice tools indeed. Now as a garage maker i can spot nice tools that aren't necessarily all that expensive. Thank you for your review.
It's two days after Christmas and at least two of the links show "Currently Unavailable". As another commenter noted, your video got a lot of attention and several companies sold out based on your recommendations. Way to go! Now I have to check back when supplies are once again on the shelf.
Really cool info; gonna have to get me a set of 1-2-3's!
Valuable information on these products.
Hi, again, Mr. Nubbs,
Based on your recommendation I bought 2 Dura Grip Sanding Blocks, and now I’m ordering 2 more. I was amazed at how often I reached for them-exactly as you described.
My shop is starting to look like a Stumpy Nubbs commercial. So far, everything you’ve recommended has equaled or exceeded your analyses.
THANKS...and keep on making those COOL TOOL videos!
Great job man! Always enjoy your videos. Watching this with a mug O' coffee and leftover Christmas cookies. Nothing better. Thanks.
Good job in your presentation; great woodworking tool ideas! Thank you.
Great. Now my shopping list is getting huge.
Thanks for sharing, I hadn't seen some of these before. I hope that you are healing well.
I bought some 1 2 3 blocks and they are the handiest things. I do a lot of small boxes and these things are great for getting everything square. I used them on a small boat model the other day to align the ribs. Great stuff.
Thanks for some good suggestions. Also, I'm not a Redwings fan at all but I gotta give you a tilt of the hat for incorporating the greatest sport on Earth into your video.
I have both sets of chisels, the sweethearts for display and the Baileys for daily use. No carpenter I know carries a wooden mallet... Great Christmas present for your apprentice. My 2019 favorites: the Empire 4" red speed square, the horizontal stud finder, the True Precision brand door pull drill jig with a case, Milwaukee 12V mini metal band saw, Red Tree brand small black canvas trim nail apron, and I finally bought a 10 oz.. Stiletto trim hammer.
Yost pipe clamps are awesome too 👌🏼
Great advice and resources, thank you!😀👏👍
Well this channel is the coolest! Thanks!
Awesome bunch of tools! I am always looking to improve what I do and some of these will definitely wind up in my shop.
Would have to agree on the 1-2-3 blocks. I use them for everything in wood model building- clamping squares, weights, alignment blocks, equipment calibration. Wish I had 20 of them.
So, must have recorded this before the accident since I see a good finger and a wedding ring on there. I have in the past purchased several of these and you have never steared me wrong. Good job! You are an invaluable resource for weekend woodworkers.
These are clips from past episodes.
I ordered my Dura Grit sanding block today. Thanks for the discount. We'll see how it goes. Enjoy your videos.
DURAGRIT ROCKS! Been using them for a year and can't say enough..they are like Everlasting Gobstoppers for woodworking! Get the woodworker's combo and you will be set for years.
Coupon code was for 10% off , even though they were already on sale when I ordered.
Thanks for the great video James! I hope that you are healing up well. You are still in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you it was a very informative video even for a very novice woodworker
Love the 25-50-75 blocks ;D
1-2-3 still applies to metric as a ratio. 25 is 1, 50 is 2 (twice the 25), 75 is 3 (three times the 25)
Thank you. I am new to wood work /creations
I am learning from your videos and really appreciate you sharing your talent. I have started to buy tools.
There is one tool that I am a bit confused. Routers- cord -battery adjustability handles 1/4” 1/2” adaptability to router table etc etc.
again thank you.
I have a set of 1-2-3 blocks, and some of the holes are threaded for joining them together. Great tool.
I love wood working season! And I love my boy stumpy nubbbbbs!
Would those carbide sanding blocks work on drywall for sanding smaller patches and what do you use to clean the grit if it becomes clogged?
thx especially for the 1-2-3 block segment! A very useful video as a whole.
Nice job Stumpy!
Those 123 blocks. So simple but so genius.
Hope you're healing up well.
But not available in metric, 25x50x75mm. At least, not anywhere I've looked.
Thanks for the re-show - Got me some new squares. Get well soon!
I’ve just started watching these episode of cool tools. Most excellent!
Great job ,…..thank you so much for helping me learn.
I've fallen in love with the iGaging Snap Check Digital Depth gauge. It's less than $20 (less than $15 when I got mine) and after almost a year, it's been perfect for me (especially when using a router/router table).
But my favorite new tool.... a handmade, wooden Pantorouter cabinet. WOW!!! I have 1 arm/leg so doing jointery has been a nightmare. Now, I can do mortis joints, bow joints, miter, dovetails , and joints I've yet to even name that I've created in experimentation. It is the greatest, and funnest tool I've ever used. Plus if I am doing signs or anything that has a template, I can make it faster, and far more perfect than I ever imagined.
All in all, we are truly in the Golden age of tool creations. Some are junk. Some are God-Level. Some are less than $10, and some cost as much as a SawStop, or a 10pack of overpriced clamps lol.
Ughhhh.... why are clamps soooo overpriced?
It was good to see the list of tools again in one spot
Thank you for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
If you Wood workers like 1-2-3 blocks , you might like to try Adjustable Parallels . They are Really handy for gauging slots and offsets . Also , 2-4-6 blocks are available . An Old , Retired Machinist , have fun and enjoy !!!
Ordered and received the DuraGrit putting it to work tomorrow! Thanks for the discount and hopefully a new supplier.
Thanks for the critical tool reviews. A square combination square for 1/3 the price of a Starrett is good news. Better news: I paid $11 for my Empire 12" at Home Depot. It passed the knife test. No box, though.
I did a search at The Craftsman Gallery for iGaging to view all of their tools and WOW! There are so many clever and useful measuring tools from them ... I went crazy putting together my Xmas want list.
One that really got me excited was their "35-580" Digital Plane-Check Gauge. What a clever timesaver this is going to be!!
As always, thanks for being such a reliable source for great information that one just can't find anywhere else. You truly are appreciated for effort you put in for out benefit. Cheers my friend!!!
I love the Stanley Bailey chisels
A sweet! Right off the bat you tell me what these blocks my friend found are. He found two in the street and I walked by them for months always thinking, man, I could use those for something. Just brought them in the other day and was amazed that they "just happened to be" perfect helpers for a project I was in the middle of. These are 1½x2x3 but for my purposes that's even better
Clamping - I use my several Jawhorse Clamps more than just about any others.
Just got my Igaging double squares and found them a bit rougher as you said. One thing I noticed was a bit of looseness in the ruler when I tightened the knob. A hint, if you do not hold the ruler when tightening the nut it will tighten without the slop. Like them and they have shown themselves to be square when doing the knife test. Thanks for the recommendation they will be on my bench as regular members of the crew.
53 years old and NOW I finally know what those machined blocks are that I inherited from my father's toolbox. I'm going to dig them out and put them to use!
I bought the 1-2-3 blocks and sanding blocks after watching this video.
I already own the aluminum straight edges and can attest to their high quality.
Good info. 1st one I seen of yours. Starrett, Fowler, Mitutoyo are some of the very well known names in any machine shop industry. Very high Precision quality tools and very long lasting if taken care of properly.
Have you looked into double faced hammers/mallets? Wood hammers seem pretty common but double faced hammers have replaceable tips on the head. Some may be too light for certain wood working but others should have plenty head weight for heavier hits. They are very commonly used in a machine shop. Hard plastic tips can harm your wood handles.
Im definitely going to check out those carbide sanders thanks for the video.
What a great video. Thanks very much. Gonna buy some of those products 👍👍
Hi new sub from Sheffield England good to see the steel is still the best
Lots of youtube demonstrations show a user looking over a setup block set to see if the blade/bit is set right. I have found that I can use a bar on top of the stack to get the height just right by feel. I just swing the bar over the blade/bit and adjust until it just touches. Works with 1 2 3 blocks as well. Adjusting by sight doesn't work as well for me. Thanks for the good video.
Hope your hand is healing well. Just got a 1-2-3 block set to try out. Will probably get the featherboard, too. Thanks! I appreciate your recommendations.
Love 123 blocks great product. Keep up the good work James.
I like the Hedge Hog Feather Board.
Fun video. I simply do not get why people give a thumbs down. I guess there is just that percentage of people...
I use the 3 2 1 blocks for miter corner glue ups - my set has one massive hole where one clamp goes to each 45 degree hold - perfectly square.
I have been using 1-2-3 blocks for many years. They are a great tool. I have several iGauging measuring instruments and they all perform well. If I recall correctly, I picked up the protractor, center finder, combination 12" set off you affiliate link. I have the 4" double square as well. I also picked up the iGauging caliper depth attachment, and again If I recall correctly, it was after you featured it.
I've never had a set of these blocks...maybe about time I do
I just discovered your channel today and I'm damn glad I did!
I have never watched a "tools you want/need" for woodworking video that had items as unique as this one and didn't simply have bland generic "you need a router and clamps duhh".
Liked and subscribed, I look forward to spending far to many hours of my life watching and learning from you :D
Thanks! We try to show unique and innovative tools on our Cool Tools series, and we look for small companies as well.
Thank you. I hope you are well.
Nice hair. Nice hats!
Thanks for the tip on Duragrit. About 10 days after ordering a dura grit block. I called their help desk. Their online support guy said the blocks were on back order due ~ 2/20. I was fortunate the next day I got a shipping notice. What I found amusing was he said there was an U tube guy that mentioned duragrit blocks on his utube channel and they were instantly sold out. Guess you carry a big stick. I promised I would let you know you might give these shops a heads up so they know they’re going to get over run with orders. Good problem to have for one of these shops. Thanks I got my stuff and they’re great.
Well done.
Thanks, James for another fascinating and informative video!
I got the pair of 123 blocks and love them! They came coated in oil, and i wondered how you recommend cleaning and preserving these? Degreaser, WD40, Varnish????
I bought the wp 1 time tool set up blocks.
At first being the hack I am I kept forgetting I even have them.
Now I find all kinds of ways to use them.
Good video. Very useful information.
It looks like a good number of people have taken your advice on some of these tools to heart. When I followed the Amazon link for the mini-magnetic base, the site listed the 1-2-3 blocks and the featherboard under "Frequently bought together" portion of the page... I hope you're getting some sort of kickback on those orders..
Lots of food for thought. Thanks!
Good to see you up and about. How is your hand?
Thank you for your very helpful presentations and SAFETY advice. You mentioned an accessory that attached to a table saw fence and pulled the wood into the fence. I have tried to find this again in you videos but can't. Do have a link please?
as an amateur machinist, i can say that i have never seen a solid 1-2-3 block before, but i will let you in on a secret, they also make 2-4-6 blocks.
All the Standley tools I buy just work. My goto tools, they never break, they are always there in my box.
Enjoyed this immensely.
also - im very glad you gave the iGauging squares a bit of screen time! i stumbled upon their stuff a while back and bottom line is they are just fine and are very fairly priced
Thaks for keeping up the videos, what dosnt kill you makes you stronger
Well, it is a great thought, but he could have lost several fingers in that accident and lived. That would not have made him physically stronger, he would just have to figure out how to use what's left to continue in this work/hobby.
@@thomasarussellsr thank you for you opinion, it matters to me
That was sarcasm by the way i dont give a shit what you think
Thanks, James! How is your hand healing? I hope well, and you are able to enjoy your new space.
Nebraska, where the east peters out. Edge of the earth, Tornado alley, cows vote..... and where I live. 😁
Thanks for the information
Thanks for this video, really some cool tools with good information provided.
Those magnetic bases look very useful. Those combination squares look great as well. I'm a metal worker so I'm familiar with the 1-2-3 blocks and appreciate you mentioning them.
Btw, testing two straight edges against each other is fine and I'm sure it's good enough for most purposes but if you really want to know for certain they're straight then you need to have 3 and test them all against each other. Just 2 might share a common curve.
Interesting comment about "woodworking season" ... for someone with a small garage shop like mine where I have to move my tools outside to use them, woodworking season generally stops some time in September when it starts to get too wet to use electrical things outdoors. This time of year is 3d-print and laser-cutting season.
Chris, I don't have 3D printer, and I am wondering if you could make usable vice jaws with one? Is the plastic suitable? I guess I am forever trying to find an excuse to buy a 3D printer.
Just subscribed! Why not before? I don’t know. I always learn interesting things from you and I like your approach. Very good stuff!
Love this video!
My two cents, buy quality Japanese chisels. I know I know, they are expensive. But you get what you pay for and in my experience they live up to the hype. The saying; buy nice or buy twice, applies here
Good ones are very nice, if a bit “chippy” for beginners. I love the smooth transition from the socket tang to handle on Japanese chisels, and the ferrule. A hammer really helps with chopping mortises.
Usually these videos only result in me buying maybe 1-2 new tools, but dog-gone-it this whole video is jam-packed with must-haves! :D Also, you didn't add a link for the brass setup bars. Can you do that, please? Thanks!
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@@StumpyNubs thanks!
great video thank you
Love the blocks excellent price but no metric sizes
Just stumbled on this. Great video.
The squareness test at 1:50 is indeed infallible, with one important proviso: the edge you set the square against must be dead straight. Easy to check, and (I think) worth pointing out, even if it is obvious to most folks.
When it comes to precision combination squares, I like PEC. They are very close to Starret in quality, but less money (more than iGaging though). Best bang for the buck in my opinion. Like Starret, they have lots of choices in blades for their squares--metric and Imperial, and in various lengths. I have several sets of PEC and they are my go-to for squares.
I am with you there. I bought a couple of PEC blemished tools, and they were dead on accurate. Both squares had a couple of minor scratches, but for the price I can deal with it.