82 - How to Make Golden Ratio Calipers Golden Mean FREE PLANS

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  • 82 - Golden Ratio Calipers
    Here is a link to the free plans:
    kingsfinewoodworking.com/coll...
    These are a fantastic little tool to check and design projects in your shop to see if they fit the Golden Ratio, or Golden Mean.
    This is a ratio that is found in nearly everything in the natural world from insects to plants and animals and even from DNA to the Milky Way galaxy.
    As it turns out the ratio happens to be the most aesthetically pleasing set of dimensions there are. People naturally see the beauty quickly in shapes that meet these proportions.
    I have a link below to a free set of plans to make your own. And I want to give a shout-out to my friend Colin Polzin from Australia, who was using a homemade set on a video a few weeks back. It gave me the idea to show everyone how to make their own and gave me a little chance to talk about the science & wonder of the story around it.
    Colin is new to RUclips, but you can find his channel here.
    / @wycheproofworkshops1192
    Things we used for this project:
    Tools:
    50-151 Belt with 5" Disc Sander, 1" x 30" amzn.to/3Z4oyKx
    Grizzly Drill Press - amzn.to/3jki7n6
    Hand Sanding Block - amzn.to/3Rnsx1F
    Materials:
    100 Sets Rivet Screws amzn.to/41w6laC
    Watco Danish Oil Natural 1 Gl - 2 Pack - amzn.to/3jiupMN
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Комментарии • 395

  • @tigerking2179
    @tigerking2179 3 дня назад

    Out of all the explanations that I have watched or read yours is the best, easiest, and makes the most sense. Plus your calipers look the best, they are beautiful, a work of art. Thanks for the free plans.

  • @B_COOPER
    @B_COOPER Месяц назад

    Not only is this tool handy, but it’s fun to hand it to people that don’t know what it is and to see their reaction to simply just watching it all pivot.

  • @ButchShelton
    @ButchShelton 5 лет назад +6

    MOM! He's trying to make me learn stuff! This was excellent I can't wait to get home from work tomorrow to build a set of these. The explanation was spot on even a hillbilly like me could understand. Only problem is now I will look everywhere for the ratio. Thank you for this vid.

  • @michaeldean-jackson8242
    @michaeldean-jackson8242 5 лет назад +6

    Greetings from South Africa. Thank-you for making this plan gratis.

  • @darwinschierer8575
    @darwinschierer8575 5 лет назад +2

    Amazing. I never knew about this until now, but its usefulness is readily apparent. Thank you for this post.

  • @dariushmilani6760
    @dariushmilani6760 5 лет назад +17

    Although I am aware of this number but your explanation was very interesting. Thank you for sharing.

  • @crus1n
    @crus1n 5 лет назад +6

    Brilliant, downloaded plans and this is my next project, thanks for the insight :)

  • @tomsdreamshopworx
    @tomsdreamshopworx 5 лет назад

    Cool project. I used to teach a beginner woodworking class at woodcraft many years ago. On the first day of class we talked about design and I explained the golden ratio to them. I use it all the time in my designs.

  • @xavierortega8747
    @xavierortega8747 5 лет назад

    Thank you so much for the free download, I really like your craftsmanship and this calipers will be a good project to put my mind in to action. I send you my gratitude and blessings on your work.

  • @keithspencersr.6806
    @keithspencersr.6806 5 лет назад +1

    I work as a CAD instructor and you have just educated me to something I never knew, thank you.

  • @brettm1118
    @brettm1118 5 лет назад +8

    You never cease to amaze me. I didn't know about the golden mean - super cool

  • @doreenwatson-read
    @doreenwatson-read 5 лет назад +5

    That was really interesting , I can never quite grasp this concept till now , I don't know how long I'll retain the information because I have to many pills but it was nice to have it explained so clearly .

  • @Magoover1
    @Magoover1 5 лет назад +1

    I went to your website and ordered the plans. Quick and easy...no hassle. I definitely will be going back to your site to purchase other plans

  • @geraldmartin8195
    @geraldmartin8195 5 лет назад

    Thank you for this. Very clear and instructive.
    I encountered the Golden Ratio in art college many, many years ago. So I'm especially pleased to find a tool that I can use for reference.

  • @marrazzowoodworkingdiy8118
    @marrazzowoodworkingdiy8118 5 лет назад +2

    I haven't used a set of these calipers but I am very familiar with the golden mean. As a beginning woodworker but experienced carpenter I think it's time I build a pair!!! Thanks for the help!!

  • @bassileira5525
    @bassileira5525 Год назад +1

    Awesome! You are a great person, I appreciate your explanations, your way of talking about this interesting topic and providing the printable plan. May you be blessed. 🙏🏻🍀

  • @waynemahler2015
    @waynemahler2015 5 лет назад

    I had heard about the golden rule before explained by another famous wood worker. I was confused, this made it so simple to understand and use. Can not thank you enough. Keep up the great work.

  • @w4shep
    @w4shep 5 лет назад +2

    What a fantastic set of calipers! Thank you for designing, building and sharing your knowledge and skills!! It is really appreciated by novices such as myself.
    I’m really looking forward to all of your upcoming videos too - got the notification bell all set to ding 🙂

  • @TheWoodStroker
    @TheWoodStroker 5 лет назад +1

    Excellent video. Understanding the Golden Ratio makes one appreciate that there is a 'higher authority' out there.

    • @ricabel321
      @ricabel321 5 лет назад

      Michael A. "higher authority out there" ??? Or, more likely the Golden Ratio demonstrates that nature and the cosmos simply follow natural laws and patterns. Where as some super duper-natural thingy might make things in a more "unique" manner. Something along the lines of (let's say) having water run UP HILL on Thursdays. Now that might prove something along the line you suggest.

    • @TheWoodStroker
      @TheWoodStroker 5 лет назад

      @@ricabel321 Physics 101 grad out there

    • @ricabel321
      @ricabel321 5 лет назад

      OUCH !!!!!!! Apparently God sent his "Best" to smite me !

  •  5 лет назад

    this is one of the best videos about golden ratio i have seen on youtube. would recommend it for every school in educational purposes. thanks for making it and sharing.

  • @ralfb8869
    @ralfb8869 5 лет назад

    Good to see you back, this something that I was never shown before and I know that it will come in handy, thanks for sharing

  • @68shiloh
    @68shiloh 5 лет назад

    This is something that will come in handy box making. I always watch and enjoy your video's. Good to see you and your family back.

  • @tonyioannoni4951
    @tonyioannoni4951 5 лет назад +5

    WOW...so freaking nice, heard a couples of time about the golden ratio, and more often on nature perfect ratios and proportions for so many things, here you demystify something that should have been done in math in college!!! so if I sum it up, "B/A = A+B/B = 1.618" that is so brilliant on your part to share your knowledge with everybody....Thanks!
    I remember a program it was something like "The science of beauty", where they explained our eyes evaluates beauty in proportions and symmetry, in a fraction of a second, this explains the proportions!!!
    PS: It was a while we did not have a video from you....

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  5 лет назад

      Hi Tony! Thanks for watching! We do have a good number of videos lined up.

  • @imrekocsis4614
    @imrekocsis4614 5 лет назад

    Hello James glad to see you are back, was worried had not seen anything from your channel for several weeks. Thank you for the video and the free palns it is greatly appreciated regards from Port Elizabeth south
    Africa

  • @sharondenomme-adams4988
    @sharondenomme-adams4988 2 года назад

    Thank you for these plans. I am excited to use them. I enjoy hobby-sculpting and cannot find any in my area. I recently learned about golden ration means calipers from a recent book I've been studying on how to advance my sculpting techniques to a more professional level. Thank you for your contribution and I am a person who enjoys "paying it forward" and you will get the credit. 😀

  • @armyofant924
    @armyofant924 5 лет назад

    Awesome set of calipers! Thankyou for the free plans.

  • @MakeBrooklyn
    @MakeBrooklyn 5 лет назад +2

    Great tool!! and a good design lesson thrown in too!

  • @chrismoody1342
    @chrismoody1342 5 лет назад +1

    I’m pretty good at applying this ratio by eye to a lot of furniture I build. Never knew there was a sacred ratio 1.618/1. Guess I need to do some measuring just to see how close I am following this. Thanks for the vid. Good to see the family is so involved with you builds. My daughter has expressed an interest in woodworking, guess I need to follow thru as you.

  • @Smex9680
    @Smex9680 5 лет назад

    James, James, Your Golden, very well explained. I remember this from my high school days.

  • @CheaddakerT.Snodgrass
    @CheaddakerT.Snodgrass 5 лет назад +1

    Very cool. I knew this ratio existed but didn't know the details quite like you explained.
    It's amazing how the teacher can be the difference in life.

  • @bradymcphail9690
    @bradymcphail9690 3 года назад

    Thank you for sharing this awesome tool! I’m going to make several for myself to use in all of my different styles of hobbies. I will make some from steel as well!

  • @5x535
    @5x535 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you for the plans. I will make a pair out of stainless and begin to incorporate them into my blacksmithing projects. Sometimes things just aren't "right" and this will help it flow, I'm certain.

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  5 лет назад

      Hi, that’s amazing!! I’d love to have a stainless steel set! Would you be interested in making an extra set and selling me one?

  • @larrylund2682
    @larrylund2682 5 лет назад +1

    Sacred geometry is a really old concept. Nice to see awareness of this coming back. I might make a small one for jewelry application.

  • @WikiSnapper
    @WikiSnapper 5 лет назад

    I am super excited to make some of these! Thank you!

  • @joeymerrell8585
    @joeymerrell8585 5 лет назад +1

    You never cease to amaze, James. I havent thought of this ratio since college.

  • @mike8342-1a
    @mike8342-1a Месяц назад

    Thanks so muck for the free plan of this absolutely elegant tool 🙂 amazing how body proportions like the arm and the hand or the face follow this golden rule as well as a galaxy ?!? ... if I wouldn´t believe in God, it would be unbelievable ;)

  • @jameswarner6105
    @jameswarner6105 5 лет назад +3

    Great video and great lesson. Thanks for the free plan. BTW, the table saw sled from the plans I bought last summer turned out great.

  • @dalescott3077
    @dalescott3077 5 лет назад +3

    James - Great Video. As an Engineer I have been for years fascinated with the Fibinachi sequence and how it applies to so much in our daily lives. I used a similar example with my kids when I was getting them to understand the importance of numbers and math in their day to day lives. Must have worked as my daughter is an accountant now. By the way my kids are 30 and 32 now so I guess I should not be calling them kids … God Bless to you and your family, love the content, keep up the great work.

  • @glenngoodale1709
    @glenngoodale1709 5 лет назад

    I expect your videos every week, it's better than a movie, you learn a lot and it's very entertaining. Greetings from Florida

  • @brentfowler2317
    @brentfowler2317 5 лет назад +1

    Mind blown! Love to learn stuff like this. So thank you.

  • @RayBecker
    @RayBecker 5 лет назад

    Why does this only have 82k views? Awesome job. The theory and relation to Nature and Mathematics is really incredible. You explained the "Why" and that is what really hooked me. Good job man!

  • @robertmammone8521
    @robertmammone8521 5 лет назад

    Great video. Glad you're back.

  • @uptopmikep7065
    @uptopmikep7065 3 года назад

    Great video. This is the best explanation of the the golden ratio I have seen & heard yet.

  • @kathywinn6869
    @kathywinn6869 5 лет назад

    Utterly fascinating!! I’d like to try making one of these. Thanks for this video. Beautifully done.

  • @augustschilz3336
    @augustschilz3336 3 года назад

    I'm a professional artist, hobbyist woodworker, got the free plans. Thank you!!! I'll be watching your videos.

  • @gbd3479
    @gbd3479 2 года назад

    Thanks for the free download.Will put this knowledge to good use.

  • @abettermousetrap
    @abettermousetrap 3 года назад

    Thanks for the free download and great video. Keep up the good work

  • @Kitaronas
    @Kitaronas 4 года назад

    Thanks a lot for sharing it! Download was easy. Now lets make it!

  • @xenocrystal8952
    @xenocrystal8952 3 года назад

    Thank you so much for the information and the template.

  • @ericreeve3461
    @ericreeve3461 5 лет назад

    So interesting, so informative. Extremely satisfying presentation. Congratulations, very well done.

  • @larndavies6954
    @larndavies6954 5 лет назад

    Educational and entertaining as usual James, thank you for sharing mate

  • @the_crafty_studio_official
    @the_crafty_studio_official 5 лет назад

    Woodworking AND Math lesson.....So cool! Well done! Good to see you back!

  • @thepeaceforge
    @thepeaceforge 5 лет назад +4

    Great and very interesting video! I do lots of sacred geometry themed metal work. Im gonna have a go at making this from steel. ✌🏼

  • @davidharvey5672
    @davidharvey5672 5 лет назад

    Very interesting subject. Reminds me of my engineering days and something we call an involute curv which is used on the faces of gear teeth . Thanks

  • @DancingFox6
    @DancingFox6 Год назад

    Thank you. This is exactly what I was hoping to find and more.

  • @NASTYcraftX
    @NASTYcraftX 5 лет назад

    MIND BLOWN

  • @huwdavies5264
    @huwdavies5264 5 лет назад

    This video is brilliant. I had heard of the Golden Ratio but did not really know what it was. So well explained, thanks. Will be downloading the plans and making one of these. Cheers, Huw

  • @mitchhathorn
    @mitchhathorn 5 лет назад

    Beautiful and useful. Thanks for the video.

  • @moonolyth
    @moonolyth 3 года назад

    I did a SketchUp model of a set a long time ago just to have the dimension points. But I have never seen a set so nicely done, Very elegant.

  • @stanrescigno5093
    @stanrescigno5093 5 лет назад

    Ahhh, so good to see you and the girls. Loved the video. I’ve always been a math guy, so this just hit the spot. You are an awesome teacher buddy. Can’t wait for more videos!

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  5 лет назад

      Thank you Stan! You are very kind. Sai is also a math whiz. She is actually taking college math as a freshman in high school.

  • @valaamaris
    @valaamaris 5 лет назад

    Definitely making one of these to help with art compositions.

  • @bron6069
    @bron6069 5 лет назад

    This is fantastic, thank you!

  • @GrahamOrm
    @GrahamOrm 5 лет назад

    Fascinating. I did know about the golden ratio but not that it was so prolific. Have downloaded the drawing, thank you.

  • @ckookla
    @ckookla Год назад

    Great video and project. Thanks!!

  • @matheushorstmann1816
    @matheushorstmann1816 5 лет назад

    Great project! Thankyou!

  • @felixfromnebraska8648
    @felixfromnebraska8648 5 лет назад

    Hello James, Irt has been a while since I have been able to work in my shop. My back surgery went well, and as soon as the temperature gets to a more compatible zone where I can work in the shop. Your video here was really good and strikes my memory from my math classes in college. the good old Golden Ratio. Hope all is well with you and yours.
    Thanks again for sharing.

  • @daleknebel9382
    @daleknebel9382 7 месяцев назад

    thank you for the plans

  • @Sebastopolmark
    @Sebastopolmark 5 лет назад

    GREAT video James. I was facinated with the into. facts. Thank you and thanks for the plans, I am off to Rocker for some exotic wood to build one of these! !! !!!

  • @franarodiamante1350
    @franarodiamante1350 5 лет назад

    THANKS FROM VENEZUELA, AN EXCELLENT VIDEO WELL EXPLAINED, AND WITH THE PLANS MANY THANKS GOD BLESS YOU

  • @benbrubaker7896
    @benbrubaker7896 5 лет назад

    Very cool, thanks for sharing.

  • @hwgunner2143
    @hwgunner2143 5 лет назад

    very cool vid. I might try making one of those. I am SUPER excited to hear you are going to be putting out more videos. I have missed seeing your vids over the last couple months.

  • @super_slo
    @super_slo 5 лет назад

    Great vid! Loved the caliper stuff, but the end bit had me rolling! 🤣

  • @cubesjdd
    @cubesjdd 5 лет назад

    This ratio ( .618 to 1 to 1.618) is used in speaker enclosure construction also. VERY important ratio... Thanks for the video.

  • @jamiehorne1890
    @jamiehorne1890 4 года назад

    Thanks for the free plans.... I am a metal worker, and have had to "to the math" for my golden ratios. This is gonna be a big help

  • @TrueLoveEternal
    @TrueLoveEternal 5 лет назад

    Man it's been awhile since your last post. Good to see a new pop up. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.

  • @conradp.woodturning972
    @conradp.woodturning972 5 лет назад

    Thank you so much for sharing this! I've always been interested in the golden ratio. Really enjoyed this. Subbed!

  • @stewartmcmanus3991
    @stewartmcmanus3991 Год назад

    Thanks for that man, I will made them today.

  • @terrybollenbaugh7622
    @terrybollenbaugh7622 5 лет назад

    Fascinating video James. Very cool.

  • @BadBuilder
    @BadBuilder 4 месяца назад

    I like how you talk to your audience. Good luck with your channel!! 😊

  • @keithspencersr.6806
    @keithspencersr.6806 5 лет назад

    Loved the art skills

  • @anthonyg4671
    @anthonyg4671 5 лет назад

    thanks very much,for plans.

  • @vegetarianhunterable
    @vegetarianhunterable 5 лет назад

    Excellent video

  • @Barnabus33
    @Barnabus33 3 года назад

    So far your the first wood worker I've seen talk about this subject!!! I've got more respect for ya now that I know you are into learning the stuff they didnt teach us in school...its amazing how many lies you run into when you go looking for the true history of man isnt it?

  • @dalewilliamson1125
    @dalewilliamson1125 5 лет назад

    Very interesting James, thank you for sharing.

  • @plantherain
    @plantherain Год назад

    THANK YOU FROM SA FOR THE CALIPER PLAN GIFT !

  • @judithmcreynolds8418
    @judithmcreynolds8418 3 года назад

    Wow! A ratio common to DNA and galaxies illustrated in a RUclips video by a woodworking guy. James, you are one great teacher! Steve (Judy’s husband)

  • @alchemyofart3752
    @alchemyofart3752 5 лет назад

    Awesome thankyou for the pdf! appreciate your generous spirit - I am looking forward to your email newsletter!

  • @RobertChambers1522
    @RobertChambers1522 4 года назад

    I bought 4 different kinds, definitely will try my hand at making my own soon. And if Mitutoyo ends up making them for whatever reason, I'm definitely gonna go for that, too

  • @countrylifetales2700
    @countrylifetales2700 5 лет назад

    This was very informative. Thanks

  • @SlowandExpensive
    @SlowandExpensive 5 лет назад

    Great video and project! Very cool. Thanks for the plans too.

  • @gerritstijvers7690
    @gerritstijvers7690 5 лет назад

    Wauw i just stumblet over your video, this is so nice. Im going to try this one and will subscribe. Thank you

  • @estern001
    @estern001 5 лет назад

    Great video. Thank you!

  • @oldgrumpy
    @oldgrumpy 5 лет назад

    Thank you for the free plan. Very interesting video.

  • @wmtaylor6431
    @wmtaylor6431 5 лет назад

    The Guild of New Hampshire woodworkers GNHW.org has a subgroup of period furniture builders which I presently lead. At our first Fall 2018 meeting we had a brief discussion about the golden ratio. We were building a knife box/silverware box, most commonly built in the late 1700’s in the British Isles and which conformed to the golden ratio. Your explanation exceeded our brief discussion. Thank you! We will revisit this at our next meeting.

  • @gsilcoful
    @gsilcoful 5 лет назад

    Thank you for this video.

  • @C_L_Thomas
    @C_L_Thomas 5 лет назад

    Outstanding!

  • @diggerdeb
    @diggerdeb 5 лет назад

    Fascinating......thanks for sharing.

  • @l1verm0m
    @l1verm0m 5 лет назад

    Great job James.....

  • @AtticusDraco
    @AtticusDraco 5 лет назад

    Nice presentation & explanation
    Thanx. Good job!

  • @johnwilliamson7081
    @johnwilliamson7081 5 лет назад

    I am also a Leather Worker and in that arena they are called Chicago screws. Great video, thanks james