Chopstick Master 2.0 Unbox/Demo/Comparison
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- Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024
- I just got the Bridge City Tool Works Chopstick Master 2.0. In this video I unbox it, demo it, and compare it to the original Chopstick Master.
This was not sponsored. I bought this gizmo with my own pennies.
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This review and use is the most clear and most relaxing I have seen. Thank you so very much for taking the time.
+HonestDoubter Thanks! I love sushi so it seemed like a good tool to try. One of these days I'm going to do a real-time video of making a set of chopsticks, start to finish. It may be boring to watch, but it'll be fun to make. :)
@@BitsandWood I ended up buying one. I made a BUNCH and it has sat for a few years. I broke it out again and watched your video.
Thanks for the great video and articulate demo. Bought this for my son (11) to make Christmas gifts for our family and friends. Hoping this helps him with his growing interest in woodworking.
I got my Chopstick Master 2.0 last week and have successfully made 5 pairs so far. It's a lot of fun! I messed up a few others because I forgot to set/reset the depth setting. Luckily I made a bunch of blanks out of cherry and walnut. These are going make great Christmas Presents!
They sure are a lot of fun!
Aloha, so I just ordered the Gen1 for less cost than the Gen2 and Gen1 will include both the Grn 2mm & Rd5mm arms where as the Gen2 only comes with the Rd5mm not the Grn2mm thus if you are looking to do both look at getting the Gen1 as you will save considerably in the purchase price
Nice! You’ll love it!
That was an excellent review and tutorial! Thanks for sharing.
Did you ever get around to making a video about how you make the chopstick blanks?
Yes. ruclips.net/video/Oa272J3hB_Y/видео.html
Thanks for this video! I just received my version 1 chopstick master from BCTW and it’s a beautiful piece of workmanship.
I recently was on an “official” Japanese chopstick maker’s site and noticed in their description that they use powder crushed lacquer to the tip of chopsticks to give the tip some gripping power. I wondered if this is something you’ve tried?
Also, I am a little concerned about the chopsticks warping and bowing with humidity and being doused in water constantly. Is this a problem you come across? The “official” site says they “inject a consolidation agent” in the wood to “suppress curving” of the chopstick. I contacted them about this consolidating agent and asked what it was but they said it was proprietary and a trade secret so they did not tell me. I was wondering what your thoughts are as to what exactly could be used to prevent curving of the chopstick. I have used wood hardeners & some marine quality finishes on other projects and I’m sure they would work however I am quite certain they are not food safe - in fact some can be very toxic. Any thoughts?
Sorry for the long, and I loved your video!
w4shep I’ve used mineral oil and salad bowl finish. I like the General Finished salad bowl finish best so far. I have tried the lawyer method yet, but I have been looking into it.
I just picked up one of these! Thanks for the tutorials!
I was glancing through your videos and didn’t see one up of you showing your method of making your blanks. Did you ever make one? Also, I see in some of the comments where you were stating that you had intended to make some blanks to sell. Where you ever able to make that happen, and are they still available?
Should be this video: ruclips.net/video/Oa272J3hB_Y/видео.html
If you wanted to make the ends round, could you do that on the chopstick master?
I don't think so. Not out of the box anyway. You could probably chuck up the blank into a drill and spin the end against a sanding pad to round the ends over before planing it, but I've never tried that.
Where do you sell your chopsticks at and for how much?
I haven't actually put them online yet but they will be available at www.bitsandwood.com when I get off my duff and get them posted. Prices are going to vary depending on species and how fancy. I haven't quite run the numbers yet. I'm hoping to have the first batch available in the next month or so...but I've been saying that for about the last year.
what are the blank dimensions? Just curious what it would take to cut your own blanks. Nice video
+LumberJack3245 The blanks are just a hair proud of 7mm square and 270mm long. I'm planning to make blanks to sell in woods that Bridge City doesn't offer one of these days. I haven't set up a website for that yet though.
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What is the maxmum length chopstick you can make? Thanks for the thorough video comparing both versions.
These jigs are really only setup for one length which is 270mm. You can go shorter, but you'd have adjust the stop when cutting the finial.
I see, thank you.
Hello, good morning, do not be tired
Thank you for knowing where I can get Master Chopsticks
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I have version 1. I sometimes have trouble with cutting the pyramid on the end. Pushing the sled with the chopstick just slams against the end of the saw blade instead of cutting. What am I doing wrong?
Could the blade be backwards or not seated all the way down on the mounting screws?
@@BitsandWood You are correct. It was proper oriented, but not fully seated. Many thanks!
Nice explanation!! I couldn’t turn the RUclips video sideways to see an enlarged video. I have had a few videos that does the same. No biggie. A close-up of the final product would have been CQQL!! I did not run to the very end but was very close to the end!! Good Luck Buddy!! Nice job!!!!
When you raise the ramp what depth is the space at the tapered tip end? I know we end up with 5mm thickness at the tip, but the depth of the jig there wouldn't be 5mm since the plane blade also takes some of that space.
Not sure, I've never measured it. I just set it at the detents and go.
Tough choice between the version 1 and version 2. Like the wider bench stop, like that with the saw/sled setup nothing needs to hang down below the bench like on the version 2....but, if the saw dulls the tops will get ragged and that saw is expensive to replace. With everything done by the plane on version 2 it is an easy matter to just touch up the edge again and have clean cuts. Also think being able to skew the plane could be helpful with some woods. Attracted more to version 1 but logically version 2 maybe be a better design over the long run. If you had neither one which would you buy.
Anthony Miller If I was starting fresh, I would get the V2. Cheaper and doesn’t need the saw blade.
@@BitsandWood Thanks. The V1 is $20 more now but does give you both arms which is normally a $50 addition but I think the plane will give a smoother finial than the saw and skewing the plane can be a plus for tricky woods. (I love curly maple). BTW, your videos are really well done in the way you present info. Subscribed now.
@@anthonymiller8979 Thanks! Whichever one you pick, they sure are fun. And it's a good way to use up offcuts that aren't big enough for anything else.
What do you use to coat them with?
@@Jhursh I coat mine with mineral oil found at any grocery or drug store. Food safe, inexpensive and works well. I rub a heavy coat on, let it soak in a bit, coat again, soak in then wipe. Works well on cutting boards too. Makes a good rust preventive coating on tools, plane blade and knives as well.
do we need any height adjustment planning the fourth side, since the second side is not flat
I never have and they've been fine.
Great video. Best one yet. Tempted to get the second generation on sale now for $175
I just saw the email about the sale. Had me tempted to get another. 😉
Great video. You helped me decide to purchase gen 2. I got the green arm and can't seem to get the point down to 2mm, closer to 4.3mm actually. Have you been able to get it down to 2mm? Seems like the arm does not lift the wood high enough in setting 3.
After the purchase, I started looking for more info about the tool, but I don't see much being said about it...except that the quality has decreased since BC was sold in 2018. Hopefully, It's a small adjustment that I'm overlooking to get down to 2mm.
If I was to buy one of these.. Is there a business with it do you think..
Maybe. That was my original intention, I just haven't had the time to really pursue it. With everything sharp, I can make about four sets an hour.
Will you sell version one?
Sell mine? No. I like having both.
How much do you normally sell sets of your chopsticks for? If you don’t mind sharing?
It really depends what the customer is after. If it's just simple cherry, I usually ask $12 with a fabric case. Walnut I do a couple dollars more. I've done some with padauk and red heart that I think I went around $25 because the lumber was so much more expensive. I did do one commission where they were walnut with silver metal leaf applied at the top 1-1/2" and I made a small walnut box with a sliding top to hold them in. I charged $75 for that. I probably should have charged a little more for the amount of labor it took.
Any idea how to make chopsticks with round tip and matching pair? Thanks
The only way I know of is on a lathe.
What are the dimensions of the box the kit comes in? I'm thinking of taking this to a friend and don't know if it will fit in luggage.
3.5"x8.5"x16.375"
Cool. Thanks for doing this review. Their site doesn’t have as much info on the differences.
You’re welcome. They’re both awesome setups.
Nicely done and crystal clear!
Thanks!
Great review! My question to you is do you like V1 or V2 better? I noticed in V2 they don't include the green adapter and someone on Rockler.com reviewed V2 and said a lot of the parts are plastic? What is your opinion? Thanks~
Also good to note is that since V2 doesn't include the green adapter you'll have to spend $50 more to have it where V1 includes both the red and green.
I should probably do a side-by-side comparison one of these days. I like the heft of V1, but I like the swivel plate for the hand plane on the V2. I also like the extension for cutting the finial with the hand plane on the V2. I always worried with the V1 that I would slip and hit the saw blade. It's never happened, but it sure would hurt if it did.
@@BitsandWood The only reason I would go with V1 (since they still offer it) is because it includes the green sled. That adds $50 to the V2 price. And I think I would tend to use the smaller size sled. Just my opinion though. Love your videos!
What do you do with your Version 1 of this jig ?
Do you send it back to Bridge City Tool Works?
Just curious.
I kept it. I keep version 1 set up with the green arm for Japanese style and version 2 set up with the Chinese style arm. Lately I'm making a lot of both so it seems to workout well that way.
How do you make your blanks?
I'm actually working on a video of my process right now. Hint, it includes the use of a Micro-Jig Gripper and a zero clearance insert for my table saw. Should have the video up in about a week or so.
Nice video. Well done.
I have no valid reason for wanting one, but I do. I might put it down as relaxation therapy for my mental health. Cheaper than a shrink.
They are a lot of fun and very relaxing; that's for sure. After a crummy day at work it's nice to go spend an hour with it and make a handful of chopsticks.
how much is it if i want
I think Bridge City has them on sale for $135 right now.
Darn you...I seen this video and can't get this chop stick maker out of my head so I ordered one...thanks buddy! 😂😂
Sorry, not sorry. 😉
An update - they still sell both models of Chopstick Master.
Great toy! luv unboxings ^_^
Thanks man
Thanks. Honestly, I used to think they were stupid. After doing a couple though, I find them really fun to make. I think they might also be handy for someone considered purchasing whatever the thing being unboxed is just to show what they should expect to get.
Waiting for some entrepreneur to churn these out on a cnc or 3d print them for 20 bucks or so. I'm way too broke to afford a quality jig like this.
I saw another RUclips video (can’t remember the channel) where the guy made a jig for his existing block plane just out of scrap wood and it seemed to work pretty well. Way cheaper than my jigs! 😉
I definitely will get one！btw i'm Chinese ;P
It is a very fun tool to have!
How are you all affording 400 dollars to make chopsticks?
@@TheDuttonExperience Bridge City isn’t a bargain brand, but like any other tools in my shop, I just saved for it. That’s why I haven’t bought a SawStop yet. Still saving.
Over taking
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