Watching this video again, yes James I find your videos very educational and enjoyable to watch over, I see the straps look like guitar straps for hamsters lol
You did this beautifully again, James. Maybe a useful idea for this project: Instead of working with the leather straps, you could possibly have made a lid that is as high as the auger bits so that you have a kind of box.
Sounds like a great idea as long as it is good stiff leather in the handle part and relieved/softened at the fastenings. If the entire strap was too soft, it would stretch over time, if carried too much, under the weight of the bits and the fastenings would not hold as well. However, it could be switched to snaps at the bottom and perminately fastened at the top, or visa versa.
Lovely Job James! For the leather, simply cut a slice up the center staying back from the eyelet cuts 1/2" and then just loop it through itself 5 or 6 times, oil them up and Voila' Fancy & whatnot...
I've got a couple of the overdrive bits to drill handrail spindles. Man are they ever nice! If I was making this I would have made the bottom twice as thick and pit the bits down to protect the tips.
I always love when you ask us what you could have done better, I mean I know I'm still quite the beginner and I've no clue what you could have done differently let alone better. Great video though I like the look of these bits, they just seem like they would eat through the wood and leave a nice interior finish. I'm used to things like high speed twist, spade, and forstner bits so as soon as incan I would like to buy some. Oh and thanks for the tip about buying scraps of wood at cabinet shops never would have thought about that. The Top less Woodworker might make people think that your a woman doing woodwork in a bra or less, but would definitely garner a ton of views, however the viewer would only stick around for 30 seconds because they wouldn't get the joke
I work for a power company in AZ,i only use wood owl bits in my hydraulic and battery drills,we send them back for sharpening about once a year,theyre almost as good as my 100yr old Stanley brace bits
I love the idea and it looks great. An addition might be the safe file for sharpening in a recess in the base between the bits held in with magnets. Great job 😊
One idea regarding the leather is to wipe on some soft mineral oil/beeswax (like Katz-Moses Goo recipe). Even on veg tanned tool leather, it takes on a great color that compliments your wood selection, the brass, and the BLO 👍
@@thomasarussellsr yes me2, I use BLO alot, but I never use much, always small projects yes? So I dont need gallons of BLO, but instead something without faster drying stuff / chemicals in it.
I instantly thought about a handle on the top maybe something like you can find on cabinets on boats, those folding ones, brass would be complementary maybe.
Really beautiful work, James!!! 😃 You know, I saw a leather working kit from China once... Until today I think about buying it! 😂 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
I use this one. lddy.no/oxab it is the only one I have found so far to work with them. and it does it very well. I have a video showing it in action if you want to see that?
Awesome, this is pretty cool. Glade you did this because I am fixing to buy new bits. You mentioned the linseed oil without chemical dryers, where do you get yours?
@@scooteroo yeah, if you can source saw dust from elsewhere then you can go into the shop and watch RUclips videos and buy a piece from somewhere. Then when your other half complains you dont spend enough time with them, you have a project and the dust to back up the story that you were making something for them. Hahaha!
@@scooteroo yeah, guess I forgot to mention running a tool from time to time. Of course if you have handtools..... just pick up a mallet and bang on the bench several times here and there, or find some handtool woodworking videos that don't play music and crank up the volume when they aren't talking. Maybe Mr. Chickadee?
Oh, James, SMH..... BUT YOU ARE THE TOPLESS WOODWORKER! Jusr look at that hairline, or rather the lack thereof. Hahaha! Of course if you were to go sans shirt, you might want to consider a spray tan, your complexion might give the camera a hard time adjusting the light gradient. Hahaha! I wouldn't mind some shavings for comparison from both you and Sarah from her bench when you get back to that project. Each of you sign a shaving you take and put it in the jar so we can have one, signed, from each of you. Now that would be a great channel collectable.
You probably leave it in yoour shop 90% of time... topless!!! I wouls suggest you do holes in the leather so you can attach the top under the base. It will add so weigth to your base and not have to search the top when you really will be going out with the bits.
I was also thinking that the loose top would almost guarantee it wouldn't be found when needed. I thought that a pair of short dowels glued to the bottom of the top and would be out of sight between the bits when the top was being used. These dowels could then stick into holes under the base, allowing the top to be stowed and attached under the base.
Yes please BLO!!! Thank You James!!! Cool Project!!!! 😃👍😎
Yes interested in the non chemical drier BLO
Nice looking project, but I was waiting for the Celtic knot carving. It has sort of become your maker's mark on your shop tools.
Watching this video again, yes James I find your videos very educational and enjoyable to watch over, I see the straps look like guitar straps for hamsters lol
You did this beautifully again, James. Maybe a useful idea for this project: Instead of working with the leather straps, you could possibly have made a lid that is as high as the auger bits so that you have a kind of box.
Maybe, you could extend the leather over the top part in a loop to carry it with. But it looks just great as it is.
@Bob Pearson - - - The handle loop idea is perfect!
Sounds like a great idea as long as it is good stiff leather in the handle part and relieved/softened at the fastenings. If the entire strap was too soft, it would stretch over time, if carried too much, under the weight of the bits and the fastenings would not hold as well. However, it could be switched to snaps at the bottom and perminately fastened at the top, or visa versa.
that is an interesting idea!
Lovely Job James! For the leather, simply cut a slice up the center staying back from the eyelet cuts 1/2" and then just loop it through itself 5 or 6 times, oil them up and Voila' Fancy & whatnot...
Maybe you could brand both top and bottom on the same side - for easy identifying proper alignment when putting top back on.
I've got a couple of the overdrive bits to drill handrail spindles. Man are they ever nice! If I was making this I would have made the bottom twice as thick and pit the bits down to protect the tips.
I always love when you ask us what you could have done better, I mean I know I'm still quite the beginner and I've no clue what you could have done differently let alone better. Great video though I like the look of these bits, they just seem like they would eat through the wood and leave a nice interior finish. I'm used to things like high speed twist, spade, and forstner bits so as soon as incan I would like to buy some. Oh and thanks for the tip about buying scraps of wood at cabinet shops never would have thought about that. The Top less Woodworker might make people think that your a woman doing woodwork in a bra or less, but would definitely garner a ton of views, however the viewer would only stick around for 30 seconds because they wouldn't get the joke
I work for a power company in AZ,i only use wood owl bits in my hydraulic and battery drills,we send them back for sharpening about once a year,theyre almost as good as my 100yr old Stanley brace bits
I lover them up one side and down the other!
Nice project. If you use a long strip of leather that goes from side to side you also have a handle for the "box".
True, just beware of stretch elongating the toggle holes if they get carried too much by said handle. The collection of bits does add up in weight.
I love the idea and it looks great. An addition might be the safe file for sharpening in a recess in the base between the bits held in with magnets. Great job 😊
That is a great idea.
One idea regarding the leather is to wipe on some soft mineral oil/beeswax (like Katz-Moses Goo recipe). Even on veg tanned tool leather, it takes on a great color that compliments your wood selection, the brass, and the BLO 👍
Brilliant job! I cant believe how fast auger bits are. Compared to a drill and fostner bits it was a 1/3rd of the time by hand to make a 1" hole 👌
they are crazy fun when they are good and sharp
Very nice! I love the look of that linseed oil on the oak, and yes I'm interested in a linseed video!
I'll second that. Would love a redo of your process of making your own BLO as well, or at least a link in a new RLO video, thanks James.
Thomas
@@thomasarussellsr yes me2, I use BLO alot, but I never use much, always small projects yes? So I dont need gallons of BLO, but instead something without faster drying stuff / chemicals in it.
Nice! That wasn't boring at all!
When is the carving video on the auger bit holder coming out?
Great, simple design. Very nice! Great job as always.
I instantly thought about a handle on the top maybe something like you can find on cabinets on boats, those folding ones, brass would be complementary maybe.
4:35 But it's just so much fun to use!
Really beautiful work, James!!! 😃
You know, I saw a leather working kit from China once... Until today I think about buying it! 😂
Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Gorgeous holder bits , fits u need and simple build 👌
I like....
I'm curious how you store them on the tool wall...
There is a shelf under my saw till that it sits on.
I really like that James, thankyou for sharing.
my pleasure!
I was surprised you didn't make an X by connecting opposite corners to find the center
That's another great way. Unfortunately that often creates longer lines that can be seen afterwards.
Hey James! What brand of Chuck Adapter do you have for your bit brace? I just ordered these wood owl bits and have been searching for a good one.
I use this one. lddy.no/oxab it is the only one I have found so far to work with them. and it does it very well. I have a video showing it in action if you want to see that?
@@WoodByWrightHowTo thank you for the link! I appreciate it. My wife and I love your videos!
Beautiful!!
Awesome, this is pretty cool. Glade you did this because I am fixing to buy new bits. You mentioned the linseed oil without chemical dryers, where do you get yours?
James has MANY videos describing his linseed oil, surf his channel for his past videos
@@adrianmack3 Thanks
He said he "makes his own" and has a video on it.
@@thomasarussellsr Thank you.
here you go. ruclips.net/video/VtETzSg4LcE/видео.html I will be doing a video here soon with a few sources I have recently found.
I store mine in a case holder rust is a killer
If you're going to travel with the bits, you may wish to put a handle on the top.
Yes please on the Raw Linseed Oil..
I 2nd that, or since I 2nded that on another comment, I guess I'll 3rd or 4th or 5th that???
All thosE in favor, say "EYE!"
I've heard the tried and true doesn't have the aggressive driers, but need to be careful to not overapply so as to avoid sticky residue
Awesome !!!!!
thanks Russ. congrats on first!
what glue did u use ?
4/4 wood glue. You can get it from tools for working wood. It is a fast setting glue.
Really you use linseed oil wow I'm surprised lol
LOL I know right!
32nd.
You are selling your sawdust? ☺️
Hahaha! Are you running short from your own projects? Hahaha!
@@thomasarussellsr Yeah. Thinking of stocking up. It’ll look like I was busy!
@@scooteroo yeah, if you can source saw dust from elsewhere then you can go into the shop and watch RUclips videos and buy a piece from somewhere. Then when your other half complains you dont spend enough time with them, you have a project and the dust to back up the story that you were making something for them. Hahaha!
@@thomasarussellsr 👍 Just switch on a power tool once in a while; it’s the perfect plan!
@@scooteroo yeah, guess I forgot to mention running a tool from time to time. Of course if you have handtools..... just pick up a mallet and bang on the bench several times here and there, or find some handtool woodworking videos that don't play music and crank up the volume when they aren't talking.
Maybe Mr. Chickadee?
Oh, James, SMH.....
BUT YOU ARE THE TOPLESS WOODWORKER!
Jusr look at that hairline,
or rather the lack thereof. Hahaha!
Of course if you were to go sans shirt, you might want to consider a spray tan,
your complexion might give the camera a hard time adjusting the light gradient.
Hahaha!
I wouldn't mind some shavings for comparison from both you and Sarah from her bench when you get back to that project. Each of you sign a shaving you take and put it in the jar so we can have one, signed, from each of you.
Now that would be a great channel collectable.
You probably leave it in yoour shop 90% of time... topless!!! I wouls suggest you do holes in the leather so you can attach the top under the base. It will add so weigth to your base and not have to search the top when you really will be going out with the bits.
I was also thinking that the loose top would almost guarantee it wouldn't be found when needed. I thought that a pair of short dowels glued to the bottom of the top and would be out of sight between the bits when the top was being used. These dowels could then stick into holes under the base, allowing the top to be stowed and attached under the base.
Ummm...No! 😂
Lol you can come use mine.
Ok...this was Mama...laughing at your last line about the title of the show! 🤣