15 woodworking basics you should know
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- Опубликовано: 20 май 2024
- There are basic concepts in woodworking that you just sort of pick up along your journey as a woodworker. Fundamentals that no one really talks about because they’re just so ingrained that they’ve become second nature. Well, today I’m sharing 15 woodworking basics that I think every woodworker should know.
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Being a bit dyslexic, I measure thrice, cut twice and discard because I built the whole thing backwards.
I thought i am the only one doing this 😂
And if I measured right in one of the 3 measures, I'm having a good day!
....and the blind carpenter picked up his hammer ... and saw ,!
Hey! It’s me!!!❤😂😂😂
I have brothers out there. There is only 1 thing I make in my workshop that I make perfect every single time........sawdust
I don’t call it making a mistake. I call it cutting the perfect sized board for a future project.
THIS!
This is the most concise, no nonsense, perfect tips for getting started woodworking. Been at it for 30 yrs and this breaks down all the basics that takes experience to learn. Love the breakdown, love your organized shop, and love the no BS presentation. Thank you for taking the time to share. That was one heck of a kickback, hope that one never actually happens!
The kickback was fantastic!! 😂
😂😂😂@@sazennonumber
Came to say this - this was so concise and well worded. Super charismatic overall too, it was entertaining the whole time!
Rarely have I come across a video such as this. It is 13:19 long, not a second wasted, not a word too many. Wonderful!
I'm an experienced woodworker but I still loved this video. You are an amazing presenter. Keep up the great work.
Very realistic reenactment of a kickback in the face :)
Maybe it's exactly like that... slow motion but you can't get out of the way.
😁 Just glad it's never actually happened to me!
Along with an internal, low tone “noooooooooo”
I doubt there’s enough time to react before getting impaled!😮 (I’m happy to add that I say that without any first-hand (or face) experience.)
Thanks for sharing
One of the best wood working videos I've ever seen, thank you.
I know it's not the topic du jour, but I like the simplicity and functionality of your shop organization. A tidy shop is a safe and productive shop.
This is the most realistic for beginners I’ve seen. I watch tips and tricks all the time, but I’m not a beginner by any means. Most videos like this I come across are too advanced and don’t explain the basics. There’s a couple tips in here that I haven’t seen in any video I’ve ever watched so great work.
This is a must see video for all beginner woodworkers!
Good basic reminders even for those of us that have been doing it for awhile! Thanks Marie.
You bet!
It never hurts to go over the basics no matter how long you have been woodworking. Nice Video Thank you Marie.
I've found this simple rule for router direction easy to remember: With your right hand, point your thumb at the edge, and your forefinger will point the way you should move the router
Love your videos--thank you! You do a great job of balancing being succinct with providing us with just the right amount of information. Plus, you explain in a way that most everyone can understand. Lastly, you use tools that most of us can afford 👍
Great router tip! And appreciate the feedback :)
The thumb forefinger is the bomb. Thanks
A well presented quick list of all the mistakes and misconceptions a newbie will encounter. Save yourself 1-2 years of headaches and take notes people, this is gold!
Those were really good tips for beginners. I remember building some drawer fronts for the first time and didn’t consider the blade kerf and had some measurements I couldn’t figure out lol. It all worked out but it’s something new wood workers would never think of, I know I didn’t at the time. Thanks for the video.
You hit the nail right on the head. Very important & essential precautions , especially safety matters . Thanks
I just kick started my mid life crisis and decided to get into woodworking. This is a great channel.
Straightforward advice from someone you can tell knows what they're talking about. Perfect.
The dramatic reenactment of the kickback effect was the most compelling argument for both the need for safety in the workshop and for the support of the arts! Bravo! ❤
Concise, clear, straight to the point, without narcissistic and unrelated story telling bla bla... As a beginner (and for my own taste+needs), I highly value such tutorials. Thank you very much, subscribed.
Thanks a bunch, Marie! Really valuable tips! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
This would be so helpful for beginners and a good refresher for more experienced woodworkers! Thanks for sharing. I always enjoy your video's!!!
This is awesome for beginners, thank you! I'm sure this would make a great serie if you ever had more basic tips like these :)
Thanks! will try to keep a list going for a future video.
I agree with this. 😊
Excellent refresher on some of the items we take for granted. Thank you!
I didn't learn anything new, but I must say I'm very impressed by your common sense tips. Keep up the great work.
Very informative! I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone breakdown softwood and hardwood, as well as, sanding. Like you just did. Good job 👍
excellent tips for beginner woodworkers! thanks
Your videos are always full of good information, I love the way you share the details
Fantastic video. It brought me back when I worked in a woodshop in the 1980’s. I particularly enjoyed the security part. Keep up the good work.
I'm teaching my daughter and this is going to be very handy! TX!
I have watched hundreds of woodworking videos and this is the first I've seen that explains about calculating the board feet so easily. Also haven't heard about the closed grain and open grain before. Thanks much. Subscribed!
Awesome! Glad you liked it
There are a few videos showing how open grained oak is, especially red oak. I was personally quite amazed by this one: watch?v=L6t2AZubF8U
All good tips and "rules". Like your "dramatic effects". Keep'em coming! !! !!!
Excellent tips and info. And thanks for the encouragement to get a respirator.
Thank you! Everything you said is very important for me and for every beginner carpenter. I really found a lot of information in this video, which I could not find elsewhere.
Always love your videos! This one is info packed! Thanks!
Thanks for explaining the method to calculate board feet. Any other person who talked about that just glanced over it, or talked over my head. So thank you
All the basics I needed to know when I started woodworking in just 13 minutes. Plus, I've been struggling with cross cutting using mitre saw and circular saw due to not being sure where to place the blade. Now I know! How much frustration this will save me from now on.
Great video. I like the clear presentation with not too many over the top moves and edits. Thank you, very useful
LOL 2x4's Lowes got sued over that. We had to lable the actual dementions on the racks. Great video as always.
Oh my god, the storage of your sandpaper and drills are so satisfying.
As a new woodworker, I appreciate your knowledge
that's right, very concise and not alot of extra talk. Love it as i am new and trying to learn more about different woodworking. Thank you and keep it coming.
Thank you for taking the time to produce this.
Really great work. You explain things so well. Thank you.
Loved this. Been woodworking for 40 years and still went "Oh sh!t, why don't I do that anymore?" Everyone should be made to watch this video at least once before ever picking up a saw.
You don't learn from other people mistakes
Also who is going to have you watch this ? OSHA ? Home Depot?
Excellent summary!
Great summary. Love your direct and clear presentation style.
Good job thanks please greetings from Ghana
This is fantastic. You've got a very clear and concise presentatiion and you can see taht you have good skill and experience. I work in Metric, but every point you made here is still applicable.
Great work.
Excellent summary. Learned some good rules and had some other rules confirmed!
One of the most useful videos I've run across in a long time. Especially calculating board feet and the 50% rule on sandpaper. Thank you!
As someone who has only taken woodworking in a highschool class, I'm really happy with how much of this I knew. I guess that class was informative after all
Great tips! Very clearly presented! Well done!
Thank you for this video. Your channel just became one of my favorites! ❤
Thanks for the refresher course, much of which I knew but it is never something to take for granted. Nice job.
Thank you for the information. I’m new to woodworking so I found the info very helpful
Interesting, thanks!👍
Thank you for being straight to the point. The humour's always a welcomed touch. 👍
I just finished my first year cabinetmaker apprenticeship in Calgary and this video is amazing for beginners like myself. Awesome to see that you included board feet as well! Cheers.
Nice review. Goes on the " must watch list" for annual woodworker's training list
been doin this for many years and is great to have a refresher, and you explain it so very well, also i am almost finished makin 2 of your cook book holders, they are goin to look great, thank you so much
This is hands down the best guide I've ever seen thank you so much!
Wow!!! I’m just starting with woodworking and have been watching tons of RUclips videos tiger started. Yours is the first one to explain any of these basics. Thank you so much!!!
Great guide for beginners! Only thing that I’d add is when you’re “Measuring twice”, try to always use the same measuring device. Especially if you are trying to work in tight tolerances. I’ve seen tape measures that are off by a mm up to even 1/16”. All it takes is a measurement being just a little off (add maybe marking it slightly shy as well) and it can be frustrating. When I get a new tape measure in my shop, I always check it against others. Keep up the great content!
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Good tip!
Absolutely! Or what I sometimes do Is start my measure at the 1" mark and add an inch to the desired measure length. Best used on short measurements.
Iwill add ....don't assume a square is square, lots of cheaper ones are anything but, causes no end of problems for beginners
Very helpful info.... thank you.
Great video and well explained!
This has been such a helpful video for someone who is brand new to woodworking, and I appreciate all the time and effort you took to make this really informative video.
Great video, didn’t realize I take everything for granted, not realizing
nice explanation ... good beginner video
So incredibly helpful; thank you!
Great summary of a _LOT_ of basics, saving a whole bunch of nerves ... and projects! 🏆🙏🏻
I am a complete noob to woodworking, and although I knew most of these, you caught me with a couple. Thanks!
Thank you for this video. Not only did I learn a few new things but I plan on sharing it with my son and daughters who will definitely benefit from your advice. Cheers!
Very thorough and helpful tips! I've been amateur woodworking for several years and a lot of these tips were either new to me or clarified. Thanks!
Along with everyone else I thank you for this video. For your next basic skills video, you might mention grain direction and planes. Thanks again for all your work.
Great tips! Thank you, I find your channel to be full of really good and relevant info.
OK dokey....SUBSCRIBED. No nonsense and quality production. Bravo. I am about to begin my personal journey in to the art of woodmaking. Your information is gold. Need all the tips and guidance I can get.
Very useful. Thank you.
Excellent vid teacher!
Pretty nice video.
It will help a lot of people who are just starting...
Thanks for this. I think I knew your tips already, but I really loved your broom bristle analogy to demonstrate the rip v. cross cut grain.
Also, there's never any harm in being reminded!
Thank you. I appreciate you!
You're videos provide the most value in the least amount of time! I love it!
Good video, even though I have been woodworking for a long time the tips were a good reminder. Thanks once again.
I truly enjoyed your carpentry class very much, and to think that my Dad wanted to teach me; but when you're young, lazy, and a rebel, all you want to do is to fly away. However, he did show me a few things. After watching your video, I'm starting to become interested. Guess what? Now I miss my Dad, and I wish he was here; to share it with him. I retired 1 1/2 years ago, and now I got to find me a habit; or I'll go stir crazy.Thank you very much. I truly appreciated it.
Great collection of woodworking tips and knowledge!
Just one suggestion on the measuring: I always try to minimize the amount of actual measuring. Because each step in the process may introduce an error. Instead, I try to copy dimensions on the workpiece as much a possible. It is surprising how little you actually need to measure with a tape measure once you shifted mindset!
Excellent job. It always helps to remind people of the right and wrong way of doing things
Probably the most informative, best beginner video ive ever seen. You have a talent for these videos!
I learned most of this the hard way over the last couple years… would have loved to have this video when I started. Keep it up 👍
Great, greetings from México
As someone who is getting into woodworking I can relate to making some of the 'do not dos' you mentioned here. I learnt some good lessons from this video. Thanks.
This is mostly good starter tips, but I would say:
At the beginning you suggest you should strengthen a joint with a biscuit joiner. This isn't a great idea. The traditional biscuit joiner helps align boards but doesn't provide the mechanical strength to improve the joint. It's not much stronger than the butt joint. There are more expensive Joiners like the Lamello which can accomplish this and do some other fancy connections, but these aren't the biscuits you show here.
(And interestingly enough a proper butt joint isn't as weak as people think, but it's still weak compared to even the easiest of other joints, and that's only if you do it properly. A butt joint that's not perfectly connected is nearly worthless, and the butt joint has no way to help you get connected better).
Once you get used to it, changing the blade on a SawStop is easy. (Eventually even switching brakes is easy) If you're ripping thick wood on the table saw I strongly recommend getting a Ripping blade and having it ready. Your life will be easier.
I would also say with the measuring that if you're still working on the final measurements, and if it's possible, it's better to error on the side of leaving too much material in a cut than too little. You can almost always cut more after a cut, but you can never cut less. If you're using a tool which allows you to adjust and repeat, like a miter saw with stops, you should almost certainly take what you think is right and add just a little bit extra in case the fit is bad.
Great video. I'm glad you put "Wood Moves" as #1. And I always appreciate your wise words on safety and PPE.
Just as an interesting side note, larch (aka tamarack) is classified as a softwood but is used for end-grain cutting boards. But that's really getting into the weeds. Your point is 100% valid - don't use soft woods for cutting boards.
Another Side Note: Red Oak is one of the few Open grain Oak, Most Western Europe Oak got closed grain, wh, you could use them AS cutting Boards and for Barrels etc.
Thanks Marie a very useful video to show.
Take Care and Stay Safe,
Barry (UK)
Hi, I'm from Costa Rica. This type of tips teaches us really good. Thank you for those videos!
Great tips!! And great to listen to from a fellow Montréaler.
I miss machines like this. Thank you so much for this amazing look inside.
Just one thing in Australia we would call the “Shooter” the “Launcher” and the “Return Shoot “ the “Shooter”
Thank you! Great info well presented - without too much talking! Should be required viewing for all beginners - and a lot of others too
lol felt like all I did was talk! But did my best to keep it to the point ;)
@@DIYMontreal you did great! Further cementing you as one of my favorite woodworkers to learn from. Great content and style! I am still fairly new to this wonderful hobby… have to deal with some physical challenges. Your videos have helped me a lot - and inspired some projects! Thanks again!
Some good tips here - thank you. One that struck me when you were talking about allowing for the kerf on the saw blade is to gently press a stationary saw blade into the wood and then measure to the correct edge of the indentation . I accept that you are marking the wood but more often than not it will not matter that much - certainly less than cutting too short.
Great tips!
That was very useful. Thanks ❤