Threaded bolt trick: If you need to shorten a bolt, screw on the nut before cutting the bolt to correct size. If the bolt threads are damaged or mis aligned by cutting through the threads, removing the nut after cutting will realign the threads. This trick also works when filling or grinding a bolt end smooth after shortening the bolt length. Bonus tip: Use thread locker on all bolts where the bolted object vibrates. Use blue thread locker on occasionally removed bolts, use red thread locker on bolts you will infrequently remove.
Came to the comments to make this suggestion. What a wonderful build. I wish I could do work this nice. Here is to learning from more skilled folks. Thanks for the video!
Great tip! I always start with a mark then I either get it too short the first time or too long then when I go to shorten it I get it too short after all.
The threadlock should also take the SIZE of the fastener into account. Using blue on small/very small fasteners is a recipe for heartache. Use purple. Yes, it exists, and it is weaker than blue. You want to booger-up that #6 pan head Philips machine screw? Use blue, come back in 3 months, and see how much damage you do.
Woodworking is a about having a combination of ability, creativity and problem solving skills. Tamar, you have all of these in spades. Another nice job and again, you are the perfect teacher.
The way you captured the top and shelf in the frame is genius. Definitely gonna steal that technique. AMAZING project, Tamar. Thanks so much for sharing it with everyone! -Davis
Jig, Jig, Jig, call me a Jig junky, you never fail to give another I haven't thought of. Many of mine are based on yours although I've [self taught] come up with a few of my own backwoods style without the bells and whistles. By far yours are more refined and polished. Thanks for what you do.
You are a fantastic teacher. I love your work and enjoy watching your videos. Very clear instructions and I learn something from each video. Keep up the good work.
nice this turned out awesome. that space in the back of the drawer could totally be a secret compartment - this is an idea i will be implementing in my future works.
Those look awesome. You’re the first person my two year old daughter will sit and watch so hopefully she’ll be inspired when she’s a little bigger. Thanks.
It's like I'm watching Norm from This Old House. "Draaa" I really thought the legs and sides were metal at the very start of the video. Great looking piece.
Wood working in three sentences: "I made a template", "I made a jig", "I made a mistake" ;) I really, really like your work. I am a beginning woodworking hobbyist and just trying to wrap my head around all different techniques. You make things look easy.
Great build. I'm a pretty handy guy, but before I stumbled onto your channel, it's doubtful I would have ever tried some of these tasks. Your open & humble style and admitted failures has caused me to want to jump into this type of wood working again because I feel like I might be able to do it too. Thank you for all your effort.
I'd built something similar to this 4-5 years ago. I had one of the first wireless charging phones. Samsung claims they had the first, released in March of 2015 but I got my Droid turbo in late 2014, sorry Samsung, you're wrong. Anyway, when I would tell my friends about how it would charge wirelessly, they would look at me like I needed a straight jacket. Especially iPhone guys. I also built several custom wood chargers using the internals I purchased on eBay direct from China. The problem then was the inductive coils just weren't very strong and I basically had to route the wood down to almost veneer thickness so that they would work....and forget about a case on your phone. If phone was too far, the chargers would overheat and fry. I ended up scrapping the projects. Well done on your nightstands! They look beautiful!
I love these videos of yours. They include details about why you do things that are non-obvious, but make a huge difference in the final product. It would have taken me forever to even think of making the grain flow in the same direction around a piece, for example, and yet here it is, called out, and showing beautiful results. Thank you!
I just got a bottle of that India ink. It's SO black! I love it!! Good to know about raising the grain. It's been so many years since finishing class I had forgotten such things.
Your bed night stand looks sleek I enjoyed watching it made together too much knowledge and work for me to try to assemble one I’m glad to be a support and watching your video
Excellent job. Quick tip on cutting off threaded bolts: spin the nut all the way down on the bolt to the head, then cut them to size. When you're done cutting the bike, unscrew the nut and the nut will clear most of the burrs and clean the threads.
I have been watching you for a while and it is so awesome to see how your skill level has improved in woodworking and video production since you started. And you have great talent at being able to explain the steps and reasons for what you are doing. Along with being a skilled wooodworker, you are also a great instructor. This makes you very relatable. And, to add to all of that talent, you are beautiful as well.
Wow, you totally nailed it on the faux metal look, at the beginning of the video I thought it was metal! So, well done!!! Kinda wished you had the whole table in the shot though...oh well. Nice job!
Just for future reference for wireless charging... The charging coil in most of those little QI chargers is actually fairly deep (proportionally speaking) into the plastic charger unit. That’s not a problem, of course, until the top of a table also has to sit there between the coil and your device. So what tends to improve both the range (through a case) and the charging speed (since the closer you get to the coil, the more power flows to your phone), is to unscrew (or cut open) the plastic case and hot-glue the coil to the bottom of the tabletop. You can also use glass or mirror holders (like to attach a mirror to a wall or glass to the inside of a cabinet door) to hold the coil in place if you want it to be removable. The coil can get a little weird if you encase it in glue or epoxy so I’d suggest only attaching it by its ends rather than gluing directly onto the charging surface - it’ll still work but you’ll get some heat and downgraded charging performance if it’s covered. Hope that’s useful for your next charging project!
Another great project! I'm sure you know this better than we do, but your projects continue to show your evolution as a great woodworker. Congratulations!
A dovetail cutter!?! I’m so impressed by your work. I’ve purchased your multi-functioning sled…I really need to make that for future projects….but I see I have to make that dovetail jig TOO…
Awesome work. One quick tip when cutting threads, is to thread the nuts on first, cut the threads, then back the nuts off. This will clean up burrs and naturally fix any damage to the threads after cutting.
Well done, Tamar. Your videos, although fast, are great and better with each one. You cover so much information in a short time ... they leave me a bit breathless. I admire your forethought and ingenuity for each project.
I have been binge watching your videos and really enjoy them. Going up the Northeast I love hearing you talk about draws (drawers). Look forward to when you build a massive dresser😀
Tip: when you need to cut off a bolt, thread the nut on past where you want to cut it,. Then grind or sand the bolt enough to clean it up. When you take the nut off it reforms the threads and it's no problem putting it back on again. OH Yeah, Get a biscuit cutter, Dewalt or Porter Cable. Saves a lot of time, and the biscuits should be a tight fit. Great Videos, Love the accent!
I absolutely LOVE this. the dyed frame looks modern and contrasts the elm so well thanks for sharing the video, I always enjoy watching them and picking up a few tips and tricks.
Great job. A little trick on cutting the bolts, run the nut on first beyond the cut, make the cut and then run the nut back over the cut, that will clean up the threads.
I just have to say you are really great at step by step guide in explaining. I enjoyed this. And you are super smart, I watched a video of yours earlier that you made something and figured it out just by seeing a picture of it online ☺️
Beautiful bed side table, love the design, the black staines legs really compliment the natural beauty of the elm. Great video with good explanations keep up the good work
What a cool and attractive project. I really like it. My two favorite words on RUclips: You saying "drawer" and April W. saying "saw". Keep up the good work. You're great.
You have all the jigs! I have watched your videos for a long time now, and you have really come into your own with your builds. With every new project, they just get better and better. Love it. Thank you for creating great content.
B-E-A-utiful! I love how you take care of all the details, like rounding the groove to avoid cutting the cable, etc. Kudos! (being a designer of electronic products for about as long as you lived)
Love all these jigs and templates you have! for the trimmer and router, definately stealing some of these ideas. That piano hinge jig for the trimmer is sick!
Thanks for this. I've never used dowels or biscuits, but i'm inspired to try them thanks to you. I also have always ignored to seasonal changes in my wood. Not smart. Nice to be learning.
Threaded bolt trick: If you need to shorten a bolt, screw on the nut before cutting the bolt to correct size. If the bolt threads are damaged or mis aligned by cutting through the threads, removing the nut after cutting will realign the threads. This trick also works when filling or grinding a bolt end smooth after shortening the bolt length. Bonus tip: Use thread locker on all bolts where the bolted object vibrates. Use blue thread locker on occasionally removed bolts, use red thread locker on bolts you will infrequently remove.
Came to the comments to make this suggestion. What a wonderful build. I wish I could do work this nice. Here is to learning from more skilled folks. Thanks for the video!
Great tip! I always start with a mark then I either get it too short the first time or too long then when I go to shorten it I get it too short after all.
The threadlock should also take the SIZE of the fastener into account. Using blue on small/very small fasteners is a recipe for heartache. Use purple. Yes, it exists, and it is weaker than blue. You want to booger-up that #6 pan head Philips machine screw? Use blue, come back in 3 months, and see how much damage you do.
Woodworking is a about having a combination of ability, creativity and problem solving skills. Tamar, you have all of these in spades. Another nice job and again, you are the perfect teacher.
So awesome to hear. Thanks!!
The way you captured the top and shelf in the frame is genius. Definitely gonna steal that technique. AMAZING project, Tamar. Thanks so much for sharing it with everyone! -Davis
Thanks so much Davis! I was originally going to just attach it with dowels then a dream I had made me switch it up! Haha!
I love your videos. Been woodworking for 50+ years. And I finally figured out what a "draw" is.
😂
A mother and woman working in a Garage im so jealous..!!!😭😭👏👏
I love the look of the clean black lines running through the piece. It really frames the whole thing nicely.
Thanks so much! It really draws your attention to the natural beauty of the elm ☺️
I play a drinking game when I watch your videos, called “then I made a jig”🤣 🍻. They are always so well done and thoughtful. Love the POPLAR.
Hahahaha! Must have felt good after 😂 thanks!
@@3x3CustomTamar If he drinks every time you make a jig in the video there is no way he makes it to the end of the video... lol
Every time you measure you introduce the chance of error in the reading or marking. Always make a jig for any repeated measurements.
If she makes a liquor cabinet, lets face it, you're screwed! ...But what a way to go! :D
take a sip every time she says "draah" kid
Jig, Jig, Jig, call me a Jig junky, you never fail to give another I haven't thought of. Many of mine are based on yours although I've [self taught] come up with a few of my own backwoods style without the bells and whistles. By far yours are more refined and polished. Thanks for what you do.
I love jigs. Ha.
These look so amazing! I love the attention to detail. 😍
Thanks so much Sam! I take too much time obsessing over the details. Ha
So adding another project to my list to build Your videos have been amazing you and Steve Ramsey are my go to woodworking channels
Awesome to hear!
Fun build Tamar! You need to come out to the International Makers Station to shoot a video with Shaun and I.
Thanks so much! That would be awesome! Would love to learn some joinery tricks from you
A tip: you can watch series on KaldroStream. Been using them for watching all kinds of movies lately.
@Cash Alonzo Yup, have been using kaldroStream for years myself :D
@Cash Alonzo Definitely, been using Kaldrostream for since november myself :)
You are a fantastic teacher. I love your work and enjoy watching your videos. Very clear instructions and I learn something from each video. Keep up the good work.
So awesome to hear. Thanks!
Nice Job. Love all the different joinery you used to make it all come together beautifully. And of course when you say Draaaa !!!
Hahaha! Thanks! I should put a draw counter at the bottom next time 😂
3x3Custom - Tamar Yes!
Trinity Too yup. It’s a thing where I’m from....
That qualifies as fine furniture design! You are a natural talent. Those tables could hold their own in any fine furniture store. Thanks Tamar!
Thanks so much mark! I love seeing me designs come to life ☺️
Great project, Tamar! And you included a lot of great tips and tricks in the video. Thanks for the video!
Thanks so much! So glad you liked it!
Love all the jigs! Looks great with the black legs.
Thanks so much! I love jigs. Ha
nice this turned out awesome.
that space in the back of the drawer could totally be a secret compartment - this is an idea i will be implementing in my future works.
Thanks! I thought the same thing 😉
Those look awesome. You’re the first person my two year old daughter will sit and watch so hopefully she’ll be inspired when she’s a little bigger. Thanks.
That just made my day. Thanks so much!!
It's like I'm watching Norm from This Old House. "Draaa"
I really thought the legs and sides were metal at the very start of the video. Great looking piece.
Hahah! Not a bad person to be compared too. I’m glad I fooled you! That was the idea!
Wow so much skill and tricks for one simple yet elegant table, well done 👏
Glad you liked it!
Outstanding!
Thanks!
Wood working in three sentences: "I made a template", "I made a jig", "I made a mistake" ;) I really, really like your work. I am a beginning woodworking hobbyist and just trying to wrap my head around all different techniques. You make things look easy.
Ha! Is like to add “I figured out a way to fix that mistake” ha
Wow great build! you show very good how you did it an this is a wel explained video! This was an informative video! thanks
So glad you found it informative! Thanks!
@@3x3CustomTamar It was for sure! you can be proud of yourself! Well done! i'm a big fan of your videos!
Christofix - DIY Projects that means a lot! Thanks so much!
Great build. I'm a pretty handy guy, but before I stumbled onto your channel, it's doubtful I would have ever tried some of these tasks. Your open & humble style and admitted failures has caused me to want to jump into this type of wood working again because I feel like I might be able to do it too. Thank you for all your effort.
That’s so awesome to hear. Best thing I did was get into this hobby.
OMG how am I just coming across your channel ❤ it
Awesome. Thanks
You show it quick and hit big details real good, thanks for lessons.
Awesome to hear. Thanks
Anyone else thinking of all the cool stuff they’re going to build when they’re old
That's amazing! You made that black look like metal, awesome job!
Thanks so much!
"Draws" =)
Ha yup
I'd built something similar to this 4-5 years ago. I had one of the first wireless charging phones. Samsung claims they had the first, released in March of 2015 but I got my Droid turbo in late 2014, sorry Samsung, you're wrong. Anyway, when I would tell my friends about how it would charge wirelessly, they would look at me like I needed a straight jacket. Especially iPhone guys. I also built several custom wood chargers using the internals I purchased on eBay direct from China. The problem then was the inductive coils just weren't very strong and I basically had to route the wood down to almost veneer thickness so that they would work....and forget about a case on your phone. If phone was too far, the chargers would overheat and fry. I ended up scrapping the projects. Well done on your nightstands! They look beautiful!
Thanks so much! The technology is definitely getting better
Gorgeous wood.Drow is fine with me.Here in the south,it takes 30 minutes to say dog.Daaaaawwwggg.Lol
Ha. Thanks!
Your mastery is 9/10 impressive by all means
I really thought the frame was made out of metal.
Love the contrast between the poplar and the black stain.
Thanks so much! The main wood is elm though. It looks a bit like poplar at first glance
My wife has never even made me a sandwich
Good for her. Ha
I love these videos of yours. They include details about why you do things that are non-obvious, but make a huge difference in the final product. It would have taken me forever to even think of making the grain flow in the same direction around a piece, for example, and yet here it is, called out, and showing beautiful results. Thank you!
I just got a bottle of that India ink. It's SO black! I love it!! Good to know about raising the grain. It's been so many years since finishing class I had forgotten such things.
Yeah it’s cool stuff!
You're incredible, Tamar. I love your work!
Thanks Jen!
Tamar ,I don't know your background or training but you seem to have a lot of natural talent. Very inventive! Keep it up .And be careful
Thanks! My background is not in this. Ha!
Your bed night stand looks sleek I enjoyed watching it made together too much knowledge and work for me to try to assemble one I’m glad to be a support and watching your video
Thanks!
You have gotten so good at this woodworking. Another beautifully crafted piece of furniture. Well done Tamar
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it!
Excellent job. Quick tip on cutting off threaded bolts: spin the nut all the way down on the bolt to the head, then cut them to size. When you're done cutting the bike, unscrew the nut and the nut will clear most of the burrs and clean the threads.
Thanks! Great tip!
Loved that little nail jig!
Thanks!
Fantastic build. It's a beautiful design and the wood is gorgeous. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thanks so much! I love elm
Looks super good Tamar! Love the Indian Ink stain for the metal look...works well.
Thanks so much! I love it too ☺️
Great video. My wife and I thoroughly enjoy your content and style of presentation.
So nice to hear. Thanks!
Never thought about a depth stop on a drill bit, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Making jigs--the key to all good woodworking. Great project, beautiful piece!
I love jigs. Ha. Thanks!
Looks great!!! the black looks like metal!! Great job!!!! Great project!!
Thanks so much! So happy I achieved that effect!
I have been watching you for a while and it is so awesome to see how your skill level has improved in woodworking and video production since you started. And you have great talent at being able to explain the steps and reasons for what you are doing. Along with being a skilled wooodworker, you are also a great instructor. This makes you very relatable. And, to add to all of that talent, you are beautiful as well.
Every project is an opportunity to learn something new ☺️
Whoa, get a room Shawn. Lol
@@thejohnhend Lol. Nah, just a compliment.
Beautiful design! I love how many homemade tools and jigs you use too.
Thanks so much! It’s fun to figure it all out.
Wow, you totally nailed it on the faux metal look, at the beginning of the video I thought it was metal! So, well done!!! Kinda wished you had the whole table in the shot though...oh well. Nice job!
Glad you liked it! Thanks!
Love this build! Love the way you say drawer too!
Ha! Thanks!
Also this time .... great job.
Best regards from Frankfurt / Germany
Tom
Thanks so much Tom!!
Just for future reference for wireless charging... The charging coil in most of those little QI chargers is actually fairly deep (proportionally speaking) into the plastic charger unit. That’s not a problem, of course, until the top of a table also has to sit there between the coil and your device. So what tends to improve both the range (through a case) and the charging speed (since the closer you get to the coil, the more power flows to your phone), is to unscrew (or cut open) the plastic case and hot-glue the coil to the bottom of the tabletop. You can also use glass or mirror holders (like to attach a mirror to a wall or glass to the inside of a cabinet door) to hold the coil in place if you want it to be removable. The coil can get a little weird if you encase it in glue or epoxy so I’d suggest only attaching it by its ends rather than gluing directly onto the charging surface - it’ll still work but you’ll get some heat and downgraded charging performance if it’s covered. Hope that’s useful for your next charging project!
Looks great. That black paint!
Thanks so much!!! I love th contrast too
The best channel on RUclips.
Thanks! ☺️🤘
Another great project! I'm sure you know this better than we do, but your projects continue to show your evolution as a great woodworker. Congratulations!
Thanks so much! This woodworking journey is really fun ☺️
I love the bold edges of the dyed poplar. Looks great.
Thanks so much!
I like your use of the router to cut the slots for the biscuits and that folding trim router guide is pretty sweet too!
Thanks! Yeah I toyed with the idea of getting a biscuit joiner but no need with the right router bit! And hat router guide is a life saver sometimes
Love the time you take on the small details. That charging feature is so slick, great idea.
Thanks so much! Appreciate it! We’re enjoying it so far!
A dovetail cutter!?! I’m so impressed by your work. I’ve purchased your multi-functioning sled…I really need to make that for future projects….but I see I have to make that dovetail jig TOO…
Awesome work. One quick tip when cutting threads, is to thread the nuts on first, cut the threads, then back the nuts off. This will clean up burrs and naturally fix any damage to the threads after cutting.
Thanks! Totally going to do that next time.
Really nice design. Finished product looks great too. Good job of explaining how to make it.
Thanks so much! This was def fun to figure out
Well done, Tamar. Your videos, although fast, are great and better with each one. You cover so much information in a short time ... they leave me a bit breathless. I admire your forethought and ingenuity for each project.
Thanks so much! Yea I struggle with the speed. I want to cover a lot without it being too boring.
You have always been great, (even in the beginning) but you have turned into a master craftsperson/Artist. Incredible!
Thanks! ☺️ appreciate that!
Beautiful Tamar! Love the contrast of the black with the elm. Well done!
Thanks so much! I love how it makes the elm pop
Spinnybeck leather make some pretty cool draw pulls, they'd look good on this furniture. Lovely work.
Cool. Thanks!
Hard job u hv done I like ur way of work, talk, and I love ur tools. Nice work.
Thanks!
One of your best projects, brilliant end result. It does look like metal and the drawer pull is an excellent choice.
Thanks so much! I wish I knew how to weld. But this will do for now! ☺️
I have been binge watching your videos and really enjoy them. Going up the Northeast I love hearing you talk about draws (drawers). Look forward to when you build a massive dresser😀
😂😂
Love the Elm. I must put that wood on my future list.
Such an awesome looking wood. But a PAIN to mill! So much tear out. Ha
@@3x3CustomTamar Wow...good to know thanks! ..wondering, is it as bad as curly maple ? that project looks so nice ..
G. Fortin the grain is just so unpredictable. The only thing I could use to clean it up was a card scraper
Beautiful end result - at first I was sure you'd used steel as the frame, but then I saw you with the poplar dye... Elegantly beautiful creation!👏🏻👏🏻
Awesome. Thanks!
Beautiful pieces, beautiful work. Always a pleasure to see your projects and inspire us.
Thanks so much!!
Tip: when you need to cut off a bolt, thread the nut on past where you want to cut it,. Then grind or sand the bolt enough to clean it up. When you take the nut off it reforms the threads and it's no problem putting it back on again. OH Yeah, Get a biscuit cutter, Dewalt or Porter Cable. Saves a lot of time, and the biscuits should be a tight fit. Great Videos, Love the accent!
This looks awesome. You should make a duo creation with the dude from DIY Perks. Two awesome brains that can do something really cool.
Thanks! He’s on another level. Ha
Very professional and well built.
Thanks so much!
I absolutely LOVE this. the dyed frame looks modern and contrasts the elm so well thanks for sharing the video, I always enjoy watching them and picking up a few tips and tricks.
Awesome! So glad you liked it and found it useful!
Great job. A little trick on cutting the bolts, run the nut on first beyond the cut, make the cut and then run the nut back over the cut, that will clean up the threads.
Genius! I’ll do that next time!
Really amazing project, I like that you used dowels & jigs, all your videos r brilliant
Thanks so much! I love dowel joinery. Easy and affective!
Hi from the UK Brilliant! thank you
Thanks!
I just have to say you are really great at step by step guide in explaining. I enjoyed this. And you are super smart, I watched a video of yours earlier that you made something and figured it out just by seeing a picture of it online ☺️
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful bed side table, love the design, the black staines legs really compliment the natural beauty of the elm. Great video with good explanations keep up the good work
Thanks so much! Really appreciate the feedback. I’m thrilled with the way they turned out ☺️
Great build!
Thanks so much! Had to make a faux metal base bc you didn’t teach me how to weld yet! Ha!
This has to be your best project yet, looks amazing, and yes, totally looks like metal.
Yes!!! That was the goal!!! Thanks so much! I keep smiling when I see them in my room ☺️
Looks great!! Gave me some ideas for an ottoman I am wanting to build.
Thanks! Awesome!!
QUE BELLEZA DE TRABAJO, TECNICA, ORDEN, PROCESO, LIMPIEZA, UN 10, PERFECTO.
You are super talented! Love the number of jigs used 😁
Glad you liked it. Thanks!
You're so skilled, and getting better every new project. Happy for your continued success.
Thanks so much! It’s all a learning process ☺️
Wow I love the simple router guild track you made with the piano hinge! Great video!
Thanks!
What a cool and attractive project. I really like it.
My two favorite words on RUclips: You saying "drawer" and April W. saying "saw".
Keep up the good work. You're great.
Hahah thanks so much! Accents are funny.
You have all the jigs! I have watched your videos for a long time now, and you have really come into your own with your builds. With every new project, they just get better and better. Love it. Thank you for creating great content.
Thanks so much! I love jigs!! Ha!
B-E-A-utiful! I love how you take care of all the details, like rounding the groove to avoid cutting the cable, etc. Kudos! (being a designer of electronic products for about as long as you lived)
Thanks so much! I appreciate that! It’s all in the details. Ha
That's what I'm talking about this is something new Innovative great content
Glad you liked it!
Love all these jigs and templates you have! for the trimmer and router, definately stealing some of these ideas.
That piano hinge jig for the trimmer is sick!
That’s one of my favorite jigs
Thanks for this. I've never used dowels or biscuits, but i'm inspired to try them thanks to you. I also have always ignored to seasonal changes in my wood. Not smart. Nice to be learning.
Awesome. Yeah. My first table had pocket holes in breadboard ends. I learned that lesson quickly. Ha.
The bet furniture designs on youtube. Thank you
Thanks!
Fantastic Work. Just discovered your Channel. Looking forward to more.....Thanks for your time.
Thanks so much!
Nice job!. I love the finish contrast between the frame and panels.
Thanks so much! I’m loving them too ☺️
I’ve only just found this channel, and it’s amazing! Such great work!
Awesome. Thanks!