You practice what you preach. I don't have anyone nearby to mentor/apprentice with and it gets frustrating. All the advice I've seen to fix this on youtube is leave it or sawdust and glue. To see how to ACTUALLY fix something like this made me so incredibly happy the ENTIRE time. The time to sharpen your chisel, the fact that you reached for a chisel and not a power tool, the matching of the grain ... it's obvious you're deserving of that spotlight you got in FWW. My perfectionist heart lit up when that acetone went on. Beautiful repair. Definitely happy to have subscribed and will be recommending this channel in a beginner FB group I'm in.
That’s very kind of you to say. I’m really glad that you’re getting value out of videos like this… because I’m blind to make more mistakes 😆 Thank you so much!
Repair nicely done! We had a sign in our shop that said “ Skill is never measured by the processes you use but rather by your ability to fix your mistakes.” You have just exemplified that philosophy. Very sharp chisels also help! 😉
Awesome. I hate making mistakes but coming up with a fix is very satisfying. Glad you included the clip of pre-op chisel touch up and I did not know acetone would remove pencil.
I see the reason. Look back at the close up of the joint at the beginning of the video 1:37. You can see an arc through the wood above that goes across the grain.... and that little blow out is the end of that arc if you draw the line through the open cut. Not sure what that is, but I am guessing that is what caused the blowout. As for your quality of work.....nice!!
And folks that is how a master craftsman repairs an OOPS. Nice explanation Erik. I remember when I was learning woodworking. My uncle made sure all excess material was kept until project was completed. Carry on and Semper Fi bud.
Well done! Keep the pro tips coming... I appreciate your content and don't see why you are not already at 100K subs. C'mon RUclips... show this channel a little algorithm love.
"Mistakes are inevitable." Thanks for acknowledging that every project is going to have some mistakes. Expecting them, instead of hoping, hoping, hoping that no mistakes will occur is a much more comfortable place to be. And fixing them is just a normal part of the woodworking process. So, think of hiding (or highlighting) mistakes as akin to all of the other steps. Great stuff!
Each week, you keep hitting with a great video! Story telling is on point, and the topics are nice a fresh - they aren't just the same ol' thing repackaged as if new, like so many other woodworking/making videos. Like all the other comments (thus far..), I really appreciate what you're doing here! 👏👏
The eye is drawn toward abnormalities. You would have seen it and there is a chance that someone else would have seen it because something was 'off'. Going for the grain and color match was 100% the right call.
Great repair: Standard! Was it over the top? No, it is what should be done. I hate hearing the phrase, "That's good enough", as that is never good enough. It needs to be, "That's the best I can do"... and that is exactly what you have done here. Love it. I am a stickler for detail, so seeing the full suite of considerations and then how to complete the work is great to see. That is the knowledge that a novice like myself, needs to see/hear. Great wee video.
This video was a huge inspiration to me to attempt to fix two mistakes that happened on two small boxes. The first was a cat-shaped bandsaw box made of padauk, and when sanding, a tiny wedge shaped fragment popped out of the tip of the cat ear. I saved it, glued it back in with CA glue, sanded it flush, and it's completely invisible. On the other box, I cut large box joints for the corners, and I cut one about 1/32" too wide, for a sloppy fit. After I glued the box together, I used my block plane to peel off a thin shaving from some scrap, and glued it into the gap, almost like a micro spline. It worked, it's impossible to find now on the finished box. This video came just in time, when a few weeks ago, I likely would have just given up.
I found the repair video vey informative . I’m a novice woodworker and generally because of inexperience have more then one problem to work around on my projects.
Just finished "Instant Dream Home ". You really put this philosophy to the test. I don't think we were supposed to catch some of the mistakes though. Like when you dropped the counter top and broke the corner. The replacement that miraculously showed up "just in time" was not even half the size of the broken one. One guy easily carried it. Loved the show though
Excellent, the knowledge transfer on both the practice and theory of matching the grain, and the raw practicality of executing the correction. Your efforts are appreciated.
Nice job. I think in most cases the ‘Good, Better, Best’ principle distinguishes a woodworker from a craftsman; it’s just a matter of what you’re will to accept from yourself. Failure/mistakes are a part of life, and should be considered as learning opportunities.
I'm a slow worker, and sometimes a slow thinker. When I'm not quite sure how to approach a problem like this, I'll put the project aside and sleep on it. Sometimes just one night, sometimes many. Eventually a good solution percolates up to the surface, and I'm ready to go back in and fix it.
I just did some repairs like that for some wood that rotted away and I had to match. Any tips on dealing with glue squeeze out? The grain and color matched nicely, but the glue (TB 3) discolored the wood and to sand past it would make a divot in the piece. Thanks for your content. I admire the quality of your workmanship and I always learn something watching your channel.
@@ENCurtis sadly I combined contrasting woods to be fancy like you and the card scraper takes way more of the soft wood out than the hard wood. I may just have to live with a wavy surface, Perhaps I’ll lean into it and give it some curves ;-)
Yep, a very 'masterful' repair, truly. 'If' it had been me I think I'd have tried to find the broken-off corner. Superglue it back, a "perfect match", grain, color, fit, all a "perfect match". Just sayin'. BTW, I really *LOVE* your music, today's choice was specially appropriate, great job, nailed it. Have a GREAT day, Neighbor!
You could have just recut wider dovetails to remove the tearout, inlay some contrasting wood and recut the dovetails to their original size. Easy. Who wants to be bothered with matching grain!? /s Great video, great production. You're a philosopher as it applies to craftsmanship. 🤘💪🪚☕
Who needs to cut dovetails when you can make them ! I don’t think I’ve ever made anything without making some sort of mistake. Very satisfying fixing issues after having that immediate thought that you’ve ruined a piece . Nice recovery
Creates problem making dovetails with router. Fixes chip with dovetail saw. I think God is trying to tell you something. That is not meant to be hateful. I love this channel.
As I was watching you pare down the fix, I immediately thought of a flush cut saw to remove the bulk. It's one of my favorite tools in the toolbox to clean up things like this. The zero-set teeth make sure you don't mar the work surface, but you can always put down some blue tape as insurance but if you haven't used one, check it out.
I found myself holding my breath as you were pairing away the patched piece. LOL Thanks for sharing your technique! Now I can justify even more as to why I keep my offcuts. 😜
I am in awe! Just discovered your channel recently. Your craftsmanship, both in woodworking and video creation is second to none. Highly informative and inspirational! Thank you!
Same here. Discovered this channel last night! RUclips is bloated with the amateur echo chamber woodworkers. It is so nice to find a true expert with passion and ability to teach!
Constantly producing quality. That’s the deal here folks!!! ( and that freakin mug sitting there.. taunting from the lower right corner). Excellent job as per usual
I don't think that I have the patience to pursue the level of quality and finesse you clearly apply to your projects. But I still find it very interesting to watch your approach, and imagine that perhaps at some point "the more you know" will apply, and something I'm working on might get slightly better due to something I once saw here. I recently watched the video you did where you "poked fun at" 5 widely adapted approaches to woodworking, one of which was the glue and sawdust filler. You mentioned that you'd rather attempt a proper repair, and I was wondering what exactly you meant. This video gives some really awesome insight to that. So even though I don't see myself hunting through the scrap bin in order to match grains, I could in fact see myself perhaps do something slightly better than the glue+sawdust thing now! Maybe! :) Thanks for posting cool videos. I just subscribed!
Just did a big error on my ukulelebuild, now sitting here drinking nikka from the barrel ( great whisky by the way) and watching you. Maybe my ukulele will be fine...
Just discovered your channel enjoy it very much but love this video I'm just kinda starting out fine woodworking was a finish carpenter but my body giving out on me doing that full-time mostly what I see in videos is makers building projects with no problems and everyone only wishes that was true but seeing how to make a repair of a mistake or accident is much more what I would love to see so thanks very much for this video
To me that’s what separates a professional from an amateur. Professionals know how to fix mistakes and make them disappear and know how to improvise and adapt in any situation. Two things I need to work on.
You know and I know that no one will ever ever notice. Sometimes i have found myself pointing out faults to admirers but I have given this up, because even though I point them out, they still cant see them. Advice dont beat yourself up Don't work in reverse
Only started getting into wood making by making some outdoor furniture for my deck. And im glad the videos I've watched lead the algoritme to introduce me to your videos. After watching about 6 i hope to have a 10th of your craftsmanship. Look forward to watching your channel more.
Happy Memorial Day! Love this video; one of the reasons I got into hand tools was for small/1-of/repairs. On another note, I owe you an apology. I secretly mocked you for having a less than angelic moment when unboxing your Wood River plane; (...is that how they roll in Philly?...get beat up in Pittsburgh for saying that...). Then I opened MY Wood River plane, and was totally guilty of being just as Boogee. (hello, 2004 calling, wants their grainy pictures back). Keep up the great content. Now go 'grill a thing'.
A period furniture make once told me "You know you're a pro when you no longer have to ask how". That does not mean you know everything, not by a long shot. It means you have the experience, knowledge, and skill set to figure out how.
Doesnt look like the grain as it looks to go across multiple lines. May have been a crack that was already there. I had something very similar happen recently xD
Honest. One of the best how and why to be really good at something. Today’s Sunday night. I’m going to practice doing this same thing, just see see if I can do it. Thank you so much my good sir. Very inspiring, and quite cool! Greetings from Detroit.
Certainly could have. But CA glue is more brittle than yellow, and this piece is traveling down to Florida. The humidity change alone will stress the wood a lot so I opted for a more permanent repair.
Excellent repair Erik. Though in my case the joinery goes smoothly and easily more like 9.97% of the time but who's counting? 😂 Totally unrelated question. I recently purchased a pair of Pride Abrasive water stones and so far have just kept them in a container of water like yours. Do you ever let them dry out or just keep them in water? I miss Emeril. I've tried quite a few of his recipes and every one has been incredible.
Man, I loved Emril. My dad used to watch him all the time. He was part of the sound of my childhood! Re the stones, yes I dry them out when I travel. No harm to be done there. Keep them in water only for convenience sake at my shop.
Thank you so much for this video and I look forward to more of these troubleshooting examples! I wonder if this was meant to be your response to my request from last week, but it sure did. From now on, however, I will have to pay attention to these kinds of details to be satisfied with my results...
Another great video Erik you are a true craftsman love your videos always so helpful and the way you go about sharing what it is you are talking about.thanks for sharing.
Nice Patch job!. Question - If I get my block plane decoratively engraved, will this make my repairs become invisible too? ;) Seriously though - good video. Now you just need to get those chisels spiffed up a bit...
Help me learn here, please. I'm still early on and I'd have laid out a playing card and use a flush cut saw, which should have left the area playing card proud and then paired down. Is there a reason to only use the chisel like you did, or is there any reason to avoid the flush cut saw in that case? Obviously your work is premium, so this is a genuine learning question for me :)
That’s a good question. If the glue is cured or well set (12-24hrs) there’s no reason not to use a flush cut saw. But I only let it set for 45-60 minutes, so using a saw will put more pressure on the patch than small bites with the chisel will, reducing the chances of breaking off the new piece. Plus, I just find it more fun haha
Thanks for the video! That looks so much better than mixing some sawdust and glue ;-) I was thrilled watching you shave off those little curls with your chisels but I was definitely freaking when you pulled out that spring clamp. That was a very inspiring video. Thank you!
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Had SS for years. Never lets me down.
I can't lie, I held my breath when you pared the freshly glued on chip.
Hahaha I can’t say I blame you
Oh mate, same here... Funny what makes our hearts skip a beat nowadays:)
Which also made me realize my chisels are not nearly sharp enough
You practice what you preach. I don't have anyone nearby to mentor/apprentice with and it gets frustrating. All the advice I've seen to fix this on youtube is leave it or sawdust and glue. To see how to ACTUALLY fix something like this made me so incredibly happy the ENTIRE time. The time to sharpen your chisel, the fact that you reached for a chisel and not a power tool, the matching of the grain ... it's obvious you're deserving of that spotlight you got in FWW. My perfectionist heart lit up when that acetone went on. Beautiful repair. Definitely happy to have subscribed and will be recommending this channel in a beginner FB group I'm in.
That’s very kind of you to say. I’m really glad that you’re getting value out of videos like this… because I’m blind to make more mistakes 😆 Thank you so much!
Repair nicely done! We had a sign in our shop that said “ Skill is never measured by the processes you use but rather by your ability to fix your mistakes.” You have just exemplified that philosophy. Very sharp chisels also help! 😉
Wise words! And sharp chisels are an absolute must.
That practically disappeared. This was such a great lesson on how to fix mistakes that we all come across. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome. I hate making mistakes but coming up with a fix is very satisfying. Glad you included the clip of pre-op chisel touch up and I did not know acetone would remove pencil.
I see the reason. Look back at the close up of the joint at the beginning of the video 1:37. You can see an arc through the wood above that goes across the grain.... and that little blow out is the end of that arc if you draw the line through the open cut. Not sure what that is, but I am guessing that is what caused the blowout. As for your quality of work.....nice!!
And folks that is how a master craftsman repairs an OOPS. Nice explanation Erik. I remember when I was learning woodworking. My uncle made sure all excess material was kept until project was completed. Carry on and Semper Fi bud.
Thank you kindly, sir 👊
Well done! Keep the pro tips coming...
I appreciate your content and don't see why you are not already at 100K subs. C'mon RUclips... show this channel a little algorithm love.
I appreciate that man! Perhaps one day but for now I’ll keep focusing on trying to make a decent video 👊
"Mistakes are inevitable."
Thanks for acknowledging that every project is going to have some mistakes. Expecting them, instead of hoping, hoping, hoping that no mistakes will occur is a much more comfortable place to be. And fixing them is just a normal part of the woodworking process. So, think of hiding (or highlighting) mistakes as akin to all of the other steps. Great stuff!
Maybe some folks are good enough to avoid them but in 10 years I haven’t made a single project where that’s the case 😂
Nice class! I build and repair stringed instruments and grian and color are good tips. Thanks.
Each week, you keep hitting with a great video! Story telling is on point, and the topics are nice a fresh - they aren't just the same ol' thing repackaged as if new, like so many other woodworking/making videos. Like all the other comments (thus far..), I really appreciate what you're doing here! 👏👏
Thank you so much! Glad you’re enjoying them 👊
Whoa thats a good patch. Nice job.
The eye is drawn toward abnormalities. You would have seen it and there is a chance that someone else would have seen it because something was 'off'. Going for the grain and color match was 100% the right call.
It’s nice to know there are still a few folks out there that know how to use a chisel keeping hand tool wood working alive. Good job!
The chisel is the most versatile tool in the shop. Bar none.
I thought the domino was the most versatile!
Long live the humble chisel. So easy and quick to sharpen. A quick swipe over a leather strop every now a then . Super tool😮
shudda put a maple bowtie in it... or just go with what you did. EXCELLENT process and results! Thanks for sharing that. 😊
Great repair: Standard!
Was it over the top? No, it is what should be done. I hate hearing the phrase, "That's good enough", as that is never good enough. It needs to be, "That's the best I can do"... and that is exactly what you have done here. Love it.
I am a stickler for detail, so seeing the full suite of considerations and then how to complete the work is great to see. That is the knowledge that a novice like myself, needs to see/hear. Great wee video.
This video was a huge inspiration to me to attempt to fix two mistakes that happened on two small boxes. The first was a cat-shaped bandsaw box made of padauk, and when sanding, a tiny wedge shaped fragment popped out of the tip of the cat ear. I saved it, glued it back in with CA glue, sanded it flush, and it's completely invisible. On the other box, I cut large box joints for the corners, and I cut one about 1/32" too wide, for a sloppy fit. After I glued the box together, I used my block plane to peel off a thin shaving from some scrap, and glued it into the gap, almost like a micro spline. It worked, it's impossible to find now on the finished box. This video came just in time, when a few weeks ago, I likely would have just given up.
I found the repair video vey informative . I’m a novice woodworker and generally because of inexperience have more then one problem to work around on my projects.
Glad you found it helpful!
Just finished "Instant Dream Home ". You really put this philosophy to the test. I don't think we were supposed to catch some of the mistakes though. Like when you dropped the counter top and broke the corner. The replacement that miraculously showed up "just in time" was not even half the size of the broken one. One guy easily carried it. Loved the show though
Excellent, the knowledge transfer on both the practice and theory of matching the grain, and the raw practicality of executing the correction. Your efforts are appreciated.
I really appreciate that 🙏
love the pride in workmanship!
Gotta take pride in your work!
Nice job. I think in most cases the ‘Good, Better, Best’ principle distinguishes a woodworker from a craftsman; it’s just a matter of what you’re will to accept from yourself. Failure/mistakes are a part of life, and should be considered as learning opportunities.
Well said!
I'm a slow worker, and sometimes a slow thinker. When I'm not quite sure how to approach a problem like this, I'll put the project aside and sleep on it. Sometimes just one night, sometimes many. Eventually a good solution percolates up to the surface, and I'm ready to go back in and fix it.
Giving yourself time and space to consider the next step is crucial sometimes.
I just did some repairs like that for some wood that rotted away and I had to match. Any tips on dealing with glue squeeze out? The grain and color matched nicely, but the glue (TB 3) discolored the wood and to sand past it would make a divot in the piece. Thanks for your content. I admire the quality of your workmanship and I always learn something watching your channel.
Oof. That’s not an easy one. I might try to take a card scraper to it. It’s a must to get down below that glue line to get the color right.
@@ENCurtis sadly I combined contrasting woods to be fancy like you and the card scraper takes way more of the soft wood out than the hard wood. I may just have to live with a wavy surface, Perhaps I’ll lean into it and give it some curves ;-)
Yep, a very 'masterful' repair, truly.
'If' it had been me I think I'd have tried to find the broken-off corner.
Superglue it back, a "perfect match", grain, color, fit, all a "perfect match".
Just sayin'.
BTW, I really *LOVE* your music, today's choice was specially appropriate, great job, nailed it.
Have a GREAT day, Neighbor!
Oh I searched for the broken piece. Believe me. Would’ve been much easier 😂
You could have just recut wider dovetails to remove the tearout, inlay some contrasting wood and recut the dovetails to their original size. Easy. Who wants to be bothered with matching grain!? /s
Great video, great production. You're a philosopher as it applies to craftsmanship.
🤘💪🪚☕
Absolutely could have. But it’s hard to pivot so wildly with a commission piece.
Who needs to cut dovetails when you can make them ! I don’t think I’ve ever made anything without making some sort of mistake. Very satisfying fixing issues after having that immediate thought that you’ve ruined a piece . Nice recovery
Agreed. Thank you!
Creates problem making dovetails with router. Fixes chip with dovetail saw. I think God is trying to tell you something.
That is not meant to be hateful. I love this channel.
OMG! Edge of my seat as you were trimming! LMAO! Totally laughing at myself until I saw I wasn't alone!
Haha it was tense for sure
Wow. That's micro surgery! Can't tell a repair was made. Mahalo for sharing! : )
Thanks my dude 😎
As I was watching you pare down the fix, I immediately thought of a flush cut saw to remove the bulk. It's one of my favorite tools in the toolbox to clean up things like this. The zero-set teeth make sure you don't mar the work surface, but you can always put down some blue tape as insurance but if you haven't used one, check it out.
A flush cut saw is a great tool to have in the kit. But I enjoy a good chisel session every now and again 😎👊
You aren't a woodworker you are a Wood Surgeon my friend. Great work!
I found myself holding my breath as you were pairing away the patched piece. LOL
Thanks for sharing your technique! Now I can justify even more as to why I keep my offcuts. 😜
Excellent...thanks. Another confidence builder.
That’s what it’s all about!
I am in awe! Just discovered your channel recently. Your craftsmanship, both in woodworking and video creation is second to none. Highly informative and inspirational! Thank you!
Thank you so much! And welcome my dude 👊
Same here. Discovered this channel last night! RUclips is bloated with the amateur echo chamber woodworkers. It is so nice to find a true expert with passion and ability to teach!
Your editing and video making is superb. Subbed.
Thank you! I really appreciate that.
That was a great fix Eric,thanks for the video.👍👍
You bet!
Thanks for the tutorial. I love your dedication to craft and ability to explain.
Thank you! Cheers!
Excellent video all around 👍
Thank you!
Really loved this. Great fix video that doesn't involve sawdust and glue 😆
😂😂 thanks man 👊
There’s tons of videos out there showing how to do things right. This helps when that isn’t enough. Keep up the “oh shit, what now” lessons
Love to watch a master craftsman at work. Beautiful chisel work and exceptional photography. Love your block plane :). Thanks
Thank you very much!
Constantly producing quality. That’s the deal here folks!!! ( and that freakin mug sitting there.. taunting from the lower right corner). Excellent job as per usual
Thank you! And you know I love that mug tho 😂
I don't think that I have the patience to pursue the level of quality and finesse you clearly apply to your projects. But I still find it very interesting to watch your approach, and imagine that perhaps at some point "the more you know" will apply, and something I'm working on might get slightly better due to something I once saw here.
I recently watched the video you did where you "poked fun at" 5 widely adapted approaches to woodworking, one of which was the glue and sawdust filler. You mentioned that you'd rather attempt a proper repair, and I was wondering what exactly you meant. This video gives some really awesome insight to that. So even though I don't see myself hunting through the scrap bin in order to match grains, I could in fact see myself perhaps do something slightly better than the glue+sawdust thing now! Maybe! :)
Thanks for posting cool videos. I just subscribed!
Nice repair! That chisel must have been sharp as heck too haha.
Gotta keep ‘em sharp!
Really glad I found you, really appreciate your teacing method!
Awesome, thank you!
Loved this. Made me want to pare something. And gave me some energy to try again.
Just did a big error on my ukulelebuild, now sitting here drinking nikka from the barrel ( great whisky by the way) and watching you.
Maybe my ukulele will be fine...
Frustrating as all hell but very likely fixable. But now I need more information about this nikka stuff…
thank you and yup
Just discovered your channel enjoy it very much but love this video I'm just kinda starting out fine woodworking was a finish carpenter but my body giving out on me doing that full-time mostly what I see in videos is makers building projects with no problems and everyone only wishes that was true but seeing how to make a repair of a mistake or accident is much more what I would love to see so thanks very much for this video
Great job. I would have gone straight to a pull saw or sander to remove the excess. Chisels don’t get enough love for what they can do.
That they don’t! Most versatile tool in the shop.
Amazing craftsmanship as usual! Best job brother! 🤘🏼
Thank you! Cheers!
To me that’s what separates a professional from an amateur. Professionals know how to fix mistakes and make them disappear and know how to improvise and adapt in any situation. Two things I need to work on.
You’re not wrong, but in fairness we only know how to fix mistakes because we’ve made more of them 😂
is there any repair on that join? ;) nice job
Thank you sir 😎
I cannot figure out why you do not have 300000 subscribers. Keep up the good work. Cordially, David McGuinn.
You know and I know that no one will ever ever notice.
Sometimes i have found myself pointing out faults to admirers but I have given this up, because even though I point them out, they still cant see them.
Advice dont beat yourself up
Don't work in reverse
Only started getting into wood making by making some outdoor furniture for my deck. And im glad the videos I've watched lead the algoritme to introduce me to your videos. After watching about 6 i hope to have a 10th of your craftsmanship. Look forward to watching your channel more.
Thank you!
@@ENCurtis welcome
Happy Memorial Day! Love this video; one of the reasons I got into hand tools was for small/1-of/repairs.
On another note, I owe you an apology. I secretly mocked you for having a less than angelic moment when unboxing your Wood River plane; (...is that how they roll in Philly?...get beat up in Pittsburgh for saying that...). Then I opened MY Wood River plane, and was totally guilty of being just as Boogee. (hello, 2004 calling, wants their grainy pictures back). Keep up the great content. Now go 'grill a thing'.
Nicely done Erik, a master craftsman at his best.
Thank you!
Long time ago, I heard the saying, that half of becoming a 'master' woodworker was learning how to cover your mistakes. Yup!
It’s absolutely true!
Attention to detail set an amazing piece from a good piece
Thank you kindly 👊
Great video! I love the fix and the idea behind it!
Thanks brother! Great minds think alike after all 😂👊
@@ENCurtis amen my man!
Impeccable, wow. I am conservative when it comes to Titebond, I give it a minimum of two hours to set.
Yeah that’s probably the smarter thing to do 😂
A period furniture make once told me "You know you're a pro when you no longer have to ask how". That does not mean you know everything, not by a long shot. It means you have the experience, knowledge, and skill set to figure out how.
That sounds like a Phil Lowe kinda statement. Period guys are absolutely incredible craftsman and well worth learning under.
@@ENCurtis It is something I think Phil would say but it was Charles Neal. A crusting sort working in the Shenandoah Valley.
Would the blowout have happened if you cut the dovetails with a handsaw vs a router? I don't think so...
These repair videos are amazing! This type of instruction is so difficult to find, thank you
Glad you’re finding them useful!
Wow, thanks for the excellent explanation and the minutiae is important cause our names are on each piece we create
Absolutely right! Our reputations ride on each piece we create.
Thanks. I needed that!
Glad I could help!
My heart was beating really fast when you were paring the last side. phew
Haha glad I could raise the blood pressure a little bit
Can you explain your different uses of acetone vs mineral spirits?
Doesnt look like the grain as it looks to go across multiple lines. May have been a crack that was already there. I had something very similar happen recently xD
That coffee cup is creep’in me out
Honest. One of the best how and why to be really good at something. Today’s Sunday night. I’m going to practice doing this same thing, just see see if I can do it. Thank you so much my good sir. Very inspiring, and quite cool! Greetings from Detroit.
Thank you! I really appreciate that 🙏
Why not super glue the patch?
Certainly could have. But CA glue is more brittle than yellow, and this piece is traveling down to Florida. The humidity change alone will stress the wood a lot so I opted for a more permanent repair.
Super helpful. Thanks mate
Glad it helped 👊
Excellent repair Erik. Though in my case the joinery goes smoothly and easily more like 9.97% of the time but who's counting? 😂
Totally unrelated question. I recently purchased a pair of Pride Abrasive water stones and so far have just kept them in a container of water like yours. Do you ever let them dry out or just keep them in water?
I miss Emeril. I've tried quite a few of his recipes and every one has been incredible.
Man, I loved Emril. My dad used to watch him all the time. He was part of the sound of my childhood! Re the stones, yes I dry them out when I travel. No harm to be done there. Keep them in water only for convenience sake at my shop.
Thank you so much for this video and I look forward to more of these troubleshooting examples! I wonder if this was meant to be your response to my request from last week, but it sure did. From now on, however, I will have to pay attention to these kinds of details to be satisfied with my results...
Serendipitous timing, I suppose. Glad you found it helpful!
Another great video Erik you are a true craftsman love your videos always so helpful and the way you go about sharing what it is you are talking about.thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate that 🙏
Who are the artists of your sound track? Kinda sounds a bit like Chris Isaak.
Hi Erik, love your style and great videos! Thanks for another excellent one. P.S. oddly the new coffee mug is growing on me 😃
Hahaha love to hear it. That grin grows on you in time! 😁
Nice door in that intro. Hehe
Nicely done. As more of a novice myself, it's something in the war chest because it will happen...thanks!
Bit late to this video, but thanks for showing how it is done.
The difference between an amateur and expert is not the mistakes made, but how well the mistakes are covered up.
Stick On Wall... a true Master!
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Superior craftsmanship, brother.
Me? I'd probably have ripped that chip patch right off as soon as I put a chisel on it.
Haha thank you man.
Nice Patch job!. Question - If I get my block plane decoratively engraved, will this make my repairs become invisible too? ;)
Seriously though - good video. Now you just need to get those chisels spiffed up a bit...
Haha it definitely makes the repair more enjoyable!
Im sorry ...what ...i did not see a thing. That was a sweet fix. nice clean ,steady work .Its a thing of beauty.
Thank you!
Excellent lesson!
Help me learn here, please. I'm still early on and I'd have laid out a playing card and use a flush cut saw, which should have left the area playing card proud and then paired down. Is there a reason to only use the chisel like you did, or is there any reason to avoid the flush cut saw in that case? Obviously your work is premium, so this is a genuine learning question for me :)
That’s a good question. If the glue is cured or well set (12-24hrs) there’s no reason not to use a flush cut saw. But I only let it set for 45-60 minutes, so using a saw will put more pressure on the patch than small bites with the chisel will, reducing the chances of breaking off the new piece. Plus, I just find it more fun haha
Thanks for all your time and effort. really !
Thanks for the video! That looks so much better than mixing some sawdust and glue ;-) I was thrilled watching you shave off those little curls with your chisels but I was definitely freaking when you pulled out that spring clamp. That was a very inspiring video. Thank you!
Haha it sure does! Thank you!
Sometimes if you're lucky, you can find the exact chip that blew off and glue it back on. Sounds crazy but I've done it before. 😁
Oh believe me, I searched amongst the chips for a while 😂 good point tho!
That gave goodfellas vibes , pairing garlic 😊
Love your work!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Where did you learn how to make custom furniture?
I attended the center for furniture craftsmanship 👊
@@ENCurtis thank you sir.
That Coffee mug is great, where did you get it
My buddy @dbowensculpture on IG. He’s supremely talented.
if you could have found the blow-out piece..that would be cherry...short of that ...awesome job
100% truth. And believe me, I looked. But it was lost in the pile of shavings.
How the hell have you only got 38k subs.you should be 1 mill plus.one fab guy and tutor.please keep it up.tim in uk
Thanks, Tim. I really appreciate that man.
Haha I commented asking about this on your vid on youtubers and by golly you already made the vid that answered my question
Haha glad you found it!