How to make Winding Sticks (part 1) | Paul Sellers

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  • Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
  • This and part two ( • How to make Winding St... ) have been released as part of the celebration of this channel reaching 100K subscribers. Thank you all for your support!
    Paul starts by talking through the features that make these his favourite winding sticks. To get the wedged shape he rips down the stock to get the two sticks. Then comes the centre spot inlays and cutting the recess for the contrasting top edge.
    This video was originally created for and posted to woodworkingmasterclasses.com
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  • @jlinkels
    @jlinkels 6 лет назад +37

    OK, so the first thing you need is a piece of wood 1 1/4" x 1". Which took me almost two hours to saw and plane until it was "dead" straight, "dead" flat and "dead" square. (I had also watched the episodes about planing and squaring a piece of wood and sharpening a plane iron) The funny thing is that, although this was a clumsy exercise and too way too long, I never knew I could do this AT ALL. But thanks to Paul's clear instruction videos everyone is able to learn the techniques.

    • @lukeharris7487
      @lukeharris7487 6 лет назад +4

      How does one make the wood for his winding sticks perfectly flat and square without winding sticks?....

    • @elained2448
      @elained2448 6 лет назад

      Luke Harris a small engineer’s square, a combination square...

    • @garyschultz4777
      @garyschultz4777 6 лет назад

      one or two pieces of maple flooring fast and neat

    • @bighands69
      @bighands69 4 года назад +1

      @@lukeharris7487
      Winding sticks are not that long so you can use a combination of eye, square and two flat bits of wood if you have them.
      This will allow you to square them without a twist. Winding sticks makes the job so much more easier and efficient.

  • @saintkillah8898
    @saintkillah8898 2 года назад +2

    2022 checking this Ol Paul sellers out deep in the south of USA. this guy I could watch and learn from all day long. Reminds me of PBS woodwrights workshop. thanks for the Videos and website to find this information

  • @ryanjones2576
    @ryanjones2576 7 лет назад +28

    Paul, I can't thank you enough for your informative videos. You are a legend. Thank you!

  • @Ridomay
    @Ridomay 8 лет назад +45

    Thank you for the great videos. With so many bitter people in the world posting all kind of nastiness, it is refreshing to see a hard working man like yourself sharing what he has learned with the rest of mankind. I have learned so much and have gotten hours of pleasure practicing these old time skills that I learned from your videos. God bless!

  • @JanFlycaster
    @JanFlycaster 9 лет назад +13

    Am I the only one finding him hilarious and cool? The humor of him surprises me somehow :D! Great craftsmenship! My generation will never achieve anything close to this!

    • @donjohnson24
      @donjohnson24 9 лет назад +3

      Josh Huß No, you are certainly not the only one! I particularly loved the 'Think of all the exercise you're missing' throwaway remark.

    • @JanFlycaster
      @JanFlycaster 9 лет назад

      Don Johnson That's what made me smile so hard too :D! Love it!

    • @iananddani
      @iananddani 4 года назад +1

      Yes we will

  • @Tobsen660
    @Tobsen660 Год назад +1

    Thank you Mr. Sellers for all your shared knowledge.
    For cutting those small rabbets I like to use japanese marking gauges. They have little cutters. You can buy the blades seperatly and make your own... It works great. I also use it to cut very thin stock.

  • @mawilkinson1957
    @mawilkinson1957 4 года назад +2

    I absolutely love how you always show us so many alternate ways to perform certain tasks. Thank you.

  • @sdr222725
    @sdr222725 3 года назад

    If you learn more than the lesson, you have a great teacher. Paul you are one of those teachers.

  • @Vanzie1988
    @Vanzie1988 8 лет назад +5

    I made myself a set of these from scrap hardwood, they turned out beautifully. Thanks Mr.Sellers.

  • @datpip
    @datpip 5 лет назад

    Just bought your book and am going through the fist project (the spatula). I am so excited to begin my journey. Thank you so much for your work and sacrifice, Paul.

  • @daveyfus1
    @daveyfus1 9 лет назад +1

    As always, a great video. I love how you give the poor man's option. Thank you for sharing.

  • @CigaretteTricks
    @CigaretteTricks 9 лет назад +32

    First reaction "Man 40 minutes ill never make it through this." Well, here I am, 40 minutes later lol Paul really knows what he's doing and that just pulls me in so easily. On to part two I guess!

  • @robertclark3258
    @robertclark3258 5 лет назад

    It's a joy to watch a master craftsman at work! Thank you.

  • @Goolio2020
    @Goolio2020 5 лет назад

    Such a joy to watch you Mr. Sellers. Thank you

  • @williampaulhamus7696
    @williampaulhamus7696 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for your great video
    I have to say I was shocked to see you use a power drill lol
    Your a great teacher

  • @truebluekit
    @truebluekit 9 лет назад +1

    Thank you Mr. Sellers, for this vid. I love the alternative ways you showed. Was wondering how I could tackle that rebate, then I remembered I have a rabbet block plane with nickers still in the box. This should be right up its alley. Thanks again!

  • @janebloom9938
    @janebloom9938 2 года назад

    Wonderful to watch. Thanks a million for taking the time to teach us.

  • @j.d.1488
    @j.d.1488 2 года назад

    I was planing a small piece of would and cut into the shavings. Didn't realize I planed skewed. Checking with these at first may have help. Nice vid Paul.

  • @darwinbodero7872
    @darwinbodero7872 7 лет назад

    Paul Sellers is such a boss. Incredible

  • @kabojnk
    @kabojnk 9 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the video! I'm still trying to master my saw techniques but it's still difficult to rip cut in a straight line the longer I go. Glad you take the time and show all of your handsaw techniques because I always learn something new about sawing in every video!

  • @user-io9ln1or7c
    @user-io9ln1or7c 3 месяца назад

    Thank you Sir Very detailed. Thanks again.

  • @LEDtest
    @LEDtest 9 лет назад +8

    A side note on the Super Glue: when using cyanoacrylate, you can breathe on it to help it set. Normally, it uses the moisture in the air to set, but you can speed things up, if you really need to.

  • @peterhague5626
    @peterhague5626 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for this, The section on inlays was particularly helpful. I've been struggling creating that kind of recess on some 5mm walnut which I'm using to make a box. You've given me some new ideas to try, right as I was feeling like giving up.

  • @chrisgriffith1573
    @chrisgriffith1573 4 года назад

    Kudos to you for giving us so many options for making these! Definitely a Master!

  • @warrenbuitendag5286
    @warrenbuitendag5286 9 лет назад +1

    wow, I've watched a few videos now of Mr Sellers and this is the first time i see him using any kind of electric machinery!(cordless drill)
    keep up the great videos!

  • @wadepatton2433
    @wadepatton2433 9 лет назад +2

    Oh I've got walnut, grows like trees around here. Will use curly maple inserts-pieces left over from gunstocking. EXCELLENT bit at the end of this one with the alternate tools.

  • @aex-blacksmithuk2111
    @aex-blacksmithuk2111 8 лет назад +2

    Yet another wonderful video, thank you so much for your time & effort for making this and all the other ones you have put up for us all to watch, enjoy & learn from. Personally I have gained knowledge & improved my woodworking skills no end by watching your video's (some times over & over again) and others. I hope that you long may be able & willing to continue to put up such enjoyable & informative video's. Once again a big thank you!

  • @aserta
    @aserta 9 лет назад +1

    I like these, it's a nice change of pace from all the "high tech" woodworking. And there's soooo much to learn :D

  • @charlesjenkins8078
    @charlesjenkins8078 2 года назад

    Great video. Thanks!

  • @punkrocker915
    @punkrocker915 9 лет назад +3

    great stuff paul. thank you for making every video you do, i learn an amazing amount of stuff every time. keep up the great work

  • @whyturtleracer
    @whyturtleracer 9 лет назад

    always a pleasure .Thank you

  • @AlpineWarren
    @AlpineWarren 6 лет назад +2

    I sometimes feel like it's going to take me 100 years of practice to make that first cut that nice! LOL!

  • @reprosser
    @reprosser 9 лет назад

    Another great video Paul. Love getting all the alternatives for "just in case".

  • @larsfrandsen2501
    @larsfrandsen2501 6 лет назад

    Wood working virtuosity! My ninety-three-year old father was trained this exact way as a cabinet maker from the age of 17. I must say I absolutely love to watch these instructional videos, Paul! They bring back very fond memories of my childhood when I sat mesmerised and watched in awe as my dad did his magic with wood.
    Thank you!

  • @jimlight6952
    @jimlight6952 6 лет назад

    Paul, Saw this helpful idea on another sight, "Second Chance Antique Tools", about restoring hand planes. He uses Electrical Tape to clamp, as the electrical tape can be stretched and pulls the pieces together. I've used it on a few projects, including winding sticks and it works great. Just passing along some info. Keep up the great work. It's a pleasure to learn from you.

  • @jgoodell77
    @jgoodell77 Год назад

    Look for mahogany table leg blanks, cut offs from the lumberyard, these blanks and their cutoffs are often beautiful clear quarter sawn wood. Clear quarter sawn stock is important to not having pieces warp or twist after sawing.

  • @SepticXable
    @SepticXable 8 лет назад +17

    He's a Jedi

  • @sharpeguns1
    @sharpeguns1 5 лет назад

    I would bet my last Dollar you could make 10 of these winding sticks, by the time I set up the POWER TOOLS, THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT VIDEO'S. I MADE FURNITURE WITH MY GRANDFATHER WHEN I WAS A KID. STILL HAVE THE TOOLS. I DABBLE A BIT. BUT IN MY OLDER YEARS FIND GREAT SOLACE IN DOING PROJECTS. PEACE and Love my Brother. In Jesus name amen

  • @markyour6998
    @markyour6998 5 лет назад

    Fantastic video Paul!

  • @snort455
    @snort455 7 месяцев назад

    I was considering using 2 spirit levels. In addition to visualizing the winding sticks lining up, I could also use the bubble

  • @jaimegutierrez5125
    @jaimegutierrez5125 6 лет назад

    I am impressed by your quality work. thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. Regards from Chile

  • @johnbabcock2068
    @johnbabcock2068 6 лет назад +1

    Thank you for also giving Imperial measures along with the metric. To hard for us Americans to figure out. I enjoy your videos.

    • @nigelross6123
      @nigelross6123 5 лет назад

      Google is an amazing tool for converting measurements

    • @WHCAudio
      @WHCAudio 5 лет назад

      mm ÷ 25.4. You're welcome.

  • @slappydoolittle7329
    @slappydoolittle7329 Год назад

    It always freaks me out a bit to see this man use a power tool. It’s like seeing a Viking take the subway.

  • @salemswagger
    @salemswagger 6 лет назад

    Was gonna ask what makes a marking gauge different than a cutting gauge but Paul beat me too it. I always learn a thing or two that I didnt expect from his videos, (plus whatever I watched the video to learn of course)

  • @christopherlusk9385
    @christopherlusk9385 5 лет назад

    Sir, you are amazing!

  • @KingNast
    @KingNast 9 лет назад

    Congratulations on 100k subscribers! Thanks for all you do

  • @jassin1
    @jassin1 5 лет назад

    I can smell the wood shaving from here !!

  • @freudeamfahrenm5
    @freudeamfahrenm5 3 года назад

    That was a nice work! You are very crafty and talented person! Thanks for the tips! Will built my own!!! :)

  • @kimm3423
    @kimm3423 6 лет назад +68

    I tried these, but after sawing I realized that I had made a propeller and a boomerang.

  • @peteward6478
    @peteward6478 Год назад

    Thankyou

  • @robertpatrene2540
    @robertpatrene2540 7 лет назад +1

    Thanks for all your knowledge I've been able to try so much you have taught me ! You are the Master of woodcraft. I enjoy your videos.👏🇺🇸👍🍀

  • @mixolydian2010
    @mixolydian2010 9 лет назад

    Thank you very much.

  • @ceedeegutierrez
    @ceedeegutierrez 9 лет назад

    Congrats on 100k subscribers! Great job. I needed a set of sticks now I'm going to make some.

  • @cob578
    @cob578 5 лет назад

    made a set work great

  • @sethwarner2540
    @sethwarner2540 Год назад

    I suppose it doesn't matter what part of the log these pieces come from, they are so small; but quarter sawn seems a good choice for stability!

  • @MrMeitemark13
    @MrMeitemark13 9 лет назад +1

    I love your videos, the way you always have some trick up your sleeve, or just a really smart way of doing things, like the sawing technique you used at the start of the video.
    It really shows your experience in the field, and helps me improve my woodworking skills :)

  • @alienfetuseater9046
    @alienfetuseater9046 Год назад +1

    "but just think of the exercise your missing" !! classic!

  • @stefanoricci1051
    @stefanoricci1051 4 года назад

    Top!

  • @chenangokid
    @chenangokid 2 месяца назад

    how do you cut the angles so perfect

  • @BobBlarneystone
    @BobBlarneystone 9 лет назад

    The black line of the ebony might be a bit difficult to see under some lighting conditions. I plan to add a white line or two, similar to guitar binding and purfling.

  • @JR-yr8xm
    @JR-yr8xm 6 лет назад

    Seemed like Paul was secretly laughing in his head when he said "you can color your wood with a sharpie"..............J/k Paul.

  • @briarfox637
    @briarfox637 9 лет назад +1

    I cannot wait to build a pair of these. I have a hybrid shop but love to work only hand tools for relaxation and I can use some peruvian walnut I have on hand for these and maple for the inlay. Paul, how do you think peruvian walnut would act as a pair of these sticks?

  • @piggybladder
    @piggybladder 8 лет назад

    I'm learning so much so quickly from your videos. This one's come right handy as I'm desperately in need of a pair of winding sticks. One question: you said you ripped your ebony strip but didn't explain whether you were using it straight from ripping or after planing it down to size. Did you plane it down to size? If so how? Do you plane it on a surface against a stop or do you put the strip in a stopped slot?

  • @singerap
    @singerap 9 лет назад

    Another fine bit of instruction. I have been curious about bull nose planes. Why a bull nose plane and not a shoulder plan. I have been wondering why bull nose planes are used at all. i.e. what situation is there a real advantage to a bull nose plane?

  • @NarrowGauge1
    @NarrowGauge1 9 лет назад

    Its so quiet ....
    Not a power machine in sight or hearing.
    Don't you just love that?? I know I do !

    • @daveclarke4609
      @daveclarke4609 8 лет назад

      I want to know what the burn time is on the candles he lights the studio with.it must take ages to light them all.

  • @user-ii3oj3qt1i
    @user-ii3oj3qt1i 8 месяцев назад

    With all the 'carpenters pencils' around what is the significance with the pencil you use?

  • @colinwright5297
    @colinwright5297 3 года назад +1

    Although I have made a pair of these I rarely use them. Instead I bought a couple of aluminium worktop joints from B&Q for a tenner, and put a strip of white tape on one and black tape on the other (www.diy.com/departments/goodhome-nantua-brushed-silver-effect-aluminium-alloy-worktop-joint/3663602635833_BQ.prd)
    They are dead straight, they won’t warp, twist or bend; and I can leave them in the shed. They even have a ‘hook’ on the end. But even these have become a problem because I’m at a stage Mr Sellers hasn’t reached yet, when it’s difficult to keep both sticks in focus at the same time even with specs on. Also, bending down continually is getting difficult and getting up again is nigh impossible. So I got out my 9 inch spirit level. All I have to do is make sure the wood is firmly located, ideally with one end level, and then try the level on the other end. Works a charm, and no more bending!

  • @vkbellis
    @vkbellis 3 года назад

    I'm finally getting around to make a pair of these lovely winding sticks and am wondering why the inlays need to be recessed into the sloped side?

  • @tater9539
    @tater9539 2 года назад

    Was wondering from anyone that made these, if you think 3/4" would be thick enough. I have 3/4" mahogany, do you think that would be ok or should I glue up to make a 1-1/2" piece? Thanks!

  • @jimdawson5299
    @jimdawson5299 6 лет назад +1

    I read that he’s built furniture for presidents

  • @philipselman2564
    @philipselman2564 2 года назад

    Say there paul do I have to make the winding sticks 16" inches long/ how about 10"inch or 12"inch long phil USA. 🇺🇲

  • @cougar1861
    @cougar1861 3 года назад

    Preparing the tiny, slim inlay pieces seem the most difficult.

  • @738polarbear
    @738polarbear 2 года назад

    I think it would be better if he showed people how to make winding sticks with inlays that are READILY available . None of us have large pieces of bloody ebony or old piano keys knocking about.

  • @danthechippie4439
    @danthechippie4439 2 года назад

    What is the best material to make them from? I made a set from mahogany and after few years they worped

  • @janikumlander1822
    @janikumlander1822 6 лет назад

    I would like more to see Paul using brace and not any power tools 😅 suits better for him i think 😂

  • @civilenginerd1
    @civilenginerd1 9 лет назад +1

    so I have a question, how do you square the stock for making winding sticks without winding sticks? I am trying to do this project and am having a hell of a time making sure my piece is true, as I do not have winding sticks. It seems a bit of a chicken or the egg issue.

    • @gfodale
      @gfodale 8 лет назад +2

      +K EN use two squares. Even if they are not the same width, so long as the upper edges are parallel, your piece is true. It works the same as winding sticks, but winding sticks are easier to see and use.

  • @BerndtTost
    @BerndtTost 9 лет назад

    Love your work Paul. I've searched for your video on the poor man's rebate plane to no avail. Could you please provide a link. Many Thanks.

    • @cgdibble
      @cgdibble 3 года назад

      5 years ago, but hey, maybe you still need it ruclips.net/video/yTuOtmlRhAI/видео.html&ab_channel=PaulSellers

  • @Tsz2g4f
    @Tsz2g4f 5 лет назад

    Looks like he used the table leg he spent half an hour in a previous video getting perfectly square to be the support piece when drilling the center mark of the winding sticks!

  • @ianblackman1953
    @ianblackman1953 9 лет назад

    Thanks. Great video.
    Question. Could the ebony strip be glued to the whole of the top or is the rebate and contrast important?

    • @tomjeffries58
      @tomjeffries58 3 года назад

      I believe the inlays show direction to place sticks (front vs. back). Very important.

  • @douwkuhn8930
    @douwkuhn8930 4 года назад

    Thank you Paul for your videos. Although I'm not going to make this one, like the "tit bits" (other hints) I pick up about how to do stuff. In this one I the 1st one is how to drop the saw at the back to saw a straight line. Thanx again. Keep up the good work & I salute you.

  • @smousavi6262
    @smousavi6262 5 лет назад

    Dear Sir Sellers
    Just a quick question. Is it the wooden part of piano key or the Ivory of them you use for inlays?

    • @archer9338
      @archer9338 4 года назад

      I believe he was talking about the black (ebony) keys.

  • @myopicthunder
    @myopicthunder 4 года назад

    5/8th builder asked me why i dont just use a circular saw to cut it down to width

  • @kevingager-tomkinson4606
    @kevingager-tomkinson4606 2 года назад

    OK Paul, great videos all of them, but I do have a bone to pick. You call them winding sticks well up here in the cold and desolate North they have always been winnding sticks. We use the hard i as in gin. This is because we called a twist "out of winnd". I use the double n to show how we pronounce the word. If a man said it was true out of winnd, then the piece was twisted. It just grates on my ears when I hear them called windeing sticks.

  • @MyFTFTFTFT
    @MyFTFTFTFT 8 лет назад

    27:00 why not use cutter fro the other side

  • @Dibblah1900
    @Dibblah1900 9 лет назад

    Thanks! Very nice, in-depth video. I am very interested in making a rebate plane but I don't see it on this channel - is it available anywhere?

    • @Paul.Sellers
      @Paul.Sellers  9 лет назад +5

      Allan Stirling If you subscribe to woodworkingmasterclasses.com (free) you can access the free videos there ad it includes making a rebate plane. Here is the link to get you going: woodworkingmasterclasses.com/2014/09/making-rebate-plane/

    • @Dibblah1900
      @Dibblah1900 9 лет назад

      Paul Sellers
      Thank you!

  • @GizmoDuck_1860
    @GizmoDuck_1860 4 года назад

    Okay, I'll ask a dumb question: how would I get a beam of timber that is square all round without winding sticks in the first place to check my Face for twist? I know the obvious might be, machine it, but that seems to defeat the object.

    • @bighands69
      @bighands69 4 года назад

      Make a short pair of winding sticks. Use your eye combined with a square to get them straight as possible. You could use already purchased stock that is square to work as winding sticks that will get you through the process of making them.
      There is a certain level of square and straight that is worked to. That means if you get instruments and analyse the surface you will find it is not entire square. So there are tolerances we work to.
      So get square and go to a store and try and find the best stock you can and if you locate squared stock check that out.
      Winding sticks are only really to show that there is no major twist that will throw the work off.

  • @Somebody71800
    @Somebody71800 5 лет назад

    Hello Paul, where is it possible to buy such as sticks of wallnut or mahogany?

  • @daftTony
    @daftTony 6 лет назад

    How do you ensure your winding sticks are perfectly square without winding sticks?!

    • @Paul.Sellers
      @Paul.Sellers  6 лет назад

      I am not sure whether I fully understand your question. The only criteria for winding sticks is that they are straight and equally parallel to one another.

  • @Malba1776
    @Malba1776 Год назад

    Anyone kno how old Paul is ???

  • @RobertoDonatti
    @RobertoDonatti 9 лет назад

    Dear Mr. Sellers. At the end of the video you show a "poor man's rebate plane" and say that there's video on that. I searched your channel and your blog and can't find it. Believe it or not, rebate planes are nowhere to be found in my country, so I would like to make one. Could you please help?

    • @MatthewBuntyn
      @MatthewBuntyn 9 лет назад

      Look for Allen Stirling's comment. Paul explains it there.

    • @RobertoDonatti
      @RobertoDonatti 9 лет назад

      Matthew Buntyn Thank you, just saw it and I'm watching the video. Problem solved!

  • @jefftingley6827
    @jefftingley6827 9 лет назад +8

    a cordless drill motor blasphemy ,

  • @Brian-Burke
    @Brian-Burke 8 лет назад

    Anyone know why he used super glue as opposed to wood glue? Did he explain and maybe I missed it?

    • @piggybladder
      @piggybladder 8 лет назад

      Speed of set meant he didn't have to do a time lapse video waiting for wood glue to go off before planing/sanding the glued parts?

    • @BWedl-ju9fg
      @BWedl-ju9fg 6 лет назад

      Brian Burke it gets black when dried

    • @TheMrchuck2000
      @TheMrchuck2000 5 лет назад

      Perhaps it's because ebony is an oily tropical hardwood, and super glue works well on oily woods. Plus, it's FAST.

  • @jdavidpugh
    @jdavidpugh 7 лет назад +1

    i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t609/jdavidpugh/Winding%20Sticks_zpsvtpvpzvs.jpg
    Got mine started! Two more holly inlays and a coat of shellac!

  • @TatsukiHashida
    @TatsukiHashida 4 года назад

    How to make a winding sticks,
    1. Get a pair of winding sticks....

  • @dadygee
    @dadygee 9 лет назад

    Didnt thing you would use electric tools :)

  • @allanhundeby1675
    @allanhundeby1675 3 года назад

    Superb camera work!
    ruclips.net/video/EToMNxJ4-vw/видео.html
    ...and his sawing accuracy is ...simply stunning!

  • @colinosborne3877
    @colinosborne3877 4 года назад

    whats wrong with using a square and twelve inch rule? If I made these they would become lost when I needed them. I also use a flat plate.

  • @fortmadisonia102
    @fortmadisonia102 4 года назад

    =

  • @rodneyliber4022
    @rodneyliber4022 5 лет назад

    Please fire your camera person or get a new camera. Half your awesome videos are out of focus. But with that said keep em coming.