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  • 10 low-cost tips and tricks for every woodworker. These simple tricks will help you up your woodworking know-how game and save you some money.
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Комментарии • 471

  • @adamulias2315
    @adamulias2315 Год назад +11

    This video is EXCELLENT! You just earned a subscription. 😃👍

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  Год назад

      Awesome, thank you!

    • @ohhiguy
      @ohhiguy 7 месяцев назад

      Yeah, me also.

  • @censusgary
    @censusgary Год назад +3

    That flap-sanding trick alone is worth the price of admission.

  • @BeauSeverson
    @BeauSeverson Год назад +1

    Who knew rubber bands were the unsung hero of the woodworkers shop. Awesome tricks.

  • @Thom4123
    @Thom4123 Год назад +38

    Rubber bands have to be one of the best clamps that are under used, and simply don’t think of it.
    Awesome tips as always.

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  Год назад +2

      They really do come in handy quite often

    • @danielbackley9301
      @danielbackley9301 Год назад +3

      Rubber band clamps something every kid that built a model airplane used 50 years ago. Don't ask me how I know this . Also the dowel sander also works with scotch bright to polish holes made in metal pieces.

    • @censusgary
      @censusgary Год назад +1

      Rubber bands are great clamps for a lot of purposes. And if you need a very large band, you can tie a loop in a length of rubber hose.

  • @kraujoe
    @kraujoe Год назад +1

    Best dollar I've ever spent. Rubber band on squeeze clamp. Thanks Izzy

  • @helion6884
    @helion6884 Год назад +7

    For stronger, more durable rubber bands you can cut up used inner tubes. They come in all different sizes and you can cut them radially to get rings at whatever width you need or cut them along the circumstance into long strips which are handy for clamping odd shapes.
    Make friends at a local bike shop and you can probably get an assortment of busted tubes for free or cheap

  • @randyfinfrock143
    @randyfinfrock143 Год назад +4

    Izzy you been around a long time and you are truly an innovative, knowledgeable, and very talented maker. Much respect.

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  Год назад +2

      Very kind of you to say. Thank you very much.

    • @kentchr76
      @kentchr76 4 месяца назад

      I would even further. He is simply a genius. YES you are 😊. I hope you realize that, Izzy. And you seem to be a very friendly person too.

  • @r7j7t7
    @r7j7t7 Год назад +1

    Izzy you are like the Dali Lama of shop tips. There are lots of tips are posted on the web that help you do one thing once in a while. But your tips are actually helpful every day....or at least every week or two. That edge banding tip alone was awesome. No more strips of tape hanging off my sleeves.

  • @BMSculptures
    @BMSculptures Год назад +3

    love those sanding hacks. Will use that on my next sculpture for sure!

  • @andrewmortimer3317
    @andrewmortimer3317 Год назад +11

    As a professional mechanic I actually have a squirt bottle of dish soap and water at my toolbox. It’s great for slipping hoses back on cars and you can spray your hands and wash with it if you’re not near a sink. Lots of great tips in this video Izzy!

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  Год назад +1

      That's a great idea! Thank you for watching

  • @ifiwooddesigns
    @ifiwooddesigns Год назад +15

    Loved turning the dowel into a flap disk. Definitely a game changer for handsanding. As for sandpaper on painting stick, I apply sand paper on a reciprocating saw blade without the teeth and makes quick work out of sanding in between areas. Just don’t go full blast with saw.

  • @livetoridecando
    @livetoridecando Год назад +9

    I liked the magnet and the flap sander. Simple and easy, and I would not have thought of it myself.

    • @MarkMcCluney
      @MarkMcCluney Год назад +2

      The Magnet and Flap Sander. Isn't that a pub in Stepney?

  • @HappyPappynKatyTX
    @HappyPappynKatyTX Год назад +2

    One of those videos that have us saying,' why didn't I think of that'. Thanks brutha

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  Год назад

      So glad you liked it

  • @Whiskeywoodworks
    @Whiskeywoodworks Год назад +2

    Damn! That mag switch hack and spring clamp with rubber bands ….. ugh amazing

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  Год назад

      sweet, glad you liked it

  • @probuilder961
    @probuilder961 Год назад +1

    Rubber bands, magnets & Velcro! Brilliant, just brilliant, thanks!

  • @scottmorris4914
    @scottmorris4914 Год назад +3

    Great video, great tips. Now I just have to remember them. Hahaha. The pinking shears are a great idea.

  • @andydaoust2030
    @andydaoust2030 Год назад

    I put some rubber band edge clamps in my cart for a project where I need to do a lot of edge banding, but haven't paid yet. Now I can empty my cart and use the 50 spring clamps I already own. brilliant idea! Thank you

  • @jimp7015
    @jimp7015 Год назад +3

    Hey Izz!
    I notice that you incorporate quite a bit more humor into your vids since you got your back fixed. Funny how that sort of thing helps one's disposition.

  • @ricardogoodwin5908
    @ricardogoodwin5908 Год назад +1

    thanks for the valuable tips.. hugs and a happy 2023

  • @andrewphillips1865
    @andrewphillips1865 Год назад +3

    These were some of the best tips I've seen on RUclips. Thanks for sharing them.

  • @cpowerdesign
    @cpowerdesign Год назад +14

    These are some awesome tips! I never thought of the rubber band around pliers before. I was a mechanic for 18 years and wish I had known about this trick before now; I changed careers two years ago.

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  Год назад

      thank you for the comment! Happy New Year

    • @1988dgs
      @1988dgs Год назад

      I have two pairs of circlip pliers for just that, the kind with changeable heads and put the head on so it’s squeeze to open

  • @TaylerMade
    @TaylerMade Год назад

    such a refreshing change from all the videos from "Supposed" experts, promoting all the latest expensive rubbish that even commercial makers never buy.

  • @dougggiereid
    @dougggiereid Год назад +9

    Great tips video. That flap sander is pure genius. I will definitely use that.

    • @binnsbrian
      @binnsbrian Год назад +1

      You have all new surfaces if you put your drill in reverse.

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  Год назад

      Glad you liked it!!

  • @johnanthony2545
    @johnanthony2545 Год назад

    Simple to complicated. Izzy never stops thinking. He is not trapped in this is how we always do it.

  • @greatgrandpaswoodworking
    @greatgrandpaswoodworking Год назад +3

    Great Ideas. Thanks.

  • @josewsantos7327
    @josewsantos7327 Год назад

    Already my favorite RUclips channel for woodworking! Thanks!

  • @chetleonard169
    @chetleonard169 Год назад +3

    I knew there was a better way! Thanks Izzy!

  • @infinitebizmedia
    @infinitebizmedia Год назад +2

    dude the squeeze clamps + rubberbands and mag switch is an awesome ideas. worth my subscription and notifications...

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  Год назад

      Great, Thank you very much!

  • @tonyfichera9712
    @tonyfichera9712 Год назад

    The mag switch blew my mind! All were great tips, thank you so much.

  • @philopitojiki1741
    @philopitojiki1741 Год назад +1

    Thank you for this video, for sharing all these really surprising ideas, a big thank you, it will be useful to me in my workshop. Take care of yourself. Happy New Year😄✌

  • @kenluning909
    @kenluning909 Год назад +3

    Office rubber bands work well with so many out of the office scenarios.
    That sandpaper flapper is also cool.
    Used many variations of those back in my machine shop days working on various internal diameters.

  • @NewTestamentDoc
    @NewTestamentDoc Год назад +140

    anybody else feel stupid cause you haven't done a few of these and didn't even think of them?

    • @chriswindberg5010
      @chriswindberg5010 Год назад +17

      Almost every tip I sat there going," son of a b*tch..."

    • @emeltea33
      @emeltea33 Год назад +3

      No.

    • @gigaphonicon
      @gigaphonicon Год назад +10

      The magnet on the bolt for holding the washers made me really feel like I've wasted probably hours of my life assembling things the hard way

    • @SandyMasquith
      @SandyMasquith Год назад +6

      Absolutely! Rubber bands on a spring clamp….It’s gotta be the genesis of the “Bandy Clamp” sold by …. .

    • @michaelault3180
      @michaelault3180 Год назад +6

      I have done the picking shears with a used gift card to spread the glue when I glued two sheets of plywood to make my workbench top.

  • @KLartrandM
    @KLartrandM Год назад

    These "tips" are ridiculous! They are ridiculously simple. An even more ridiculous i hadn't thought of them 20 years ago! Thanx Izzy, ur the man! 👊🏿

  • @barrychristian4050
    @barrychristian4050 Год назад +2

    Mag switch great for steel bolts, for s/s bolts dab CA glue washer/nut together.
    Put masking tape on one side of spanner to stop nut falling through.
    Put masking tape on sanding stick before using double sided tape/ spray glue to stick sandpaper on makes replacement easier.

  • @bhough410
    @bhough410 Год назад +1

    9:16 You can also use old sanding sponges wrapped with sand paper. It works well on tight spaces & wonders on contours. Sand paper lasts much longer than the sand sponges & costs less, plus some styles have different angles which can also be beneficial.

  • @jxk7712
    @jxk7712 Год назад

    Thought this guy was a homeowner hack, glad I watched. I’ve subscribed

  • @aubydauby
    @aubydauby Год назад +1

    I love all the blues rock on woodworking RUclips. It's like the soundtrack for recruiting a cowboy to fight in a Call of Duty game

  • @bullfrogpondshop3179
    @bullfrogpondshop3179 Год назад

    I rarely watch "tips and tricks" videos. For some reason, I decided to watch this one, and boy am I glad I did. Great tips, thanks!

  • @uptopmikep7065
    @uptopmikep7065 Год назад

    Thanks for the tips. I was about ready to buy a bunch of 'bandy clamps' until I added them to my cart and saw the price. Never mind! I used rubber bands and cheap spring clamps. They worked great and saved me $$$$

  • @johnnyb95678
    @johnnyb95678 Год назад

    Izzy, great tips and tricks. Thank you for sharing. And saving money too. More money for wood! Woo Hoo!!!

  • @AMAZING5355
    @AMAZING5355 Год назад +1

    Muchas gracias por compartir...saludos cordiales desde Aguascalientes, México!!

  • @steventhehistorian
    @steventhehistorian Год назад

    Just when I thought I'd seen all the tricks, you hit me with 10 more. You're like the David Blaine of woodworking.

  • @musicalmcbride
    @musicalmcbride Год назад +3

    Instead of using soapy water, I use aerosol window cleaner. It makes less of a mess, is really convenient to use, and evaporates quickly.

    • @binnsbrian
      @binnsbrian Год назад

      Your in a hurry to have the solution to evaporate? Why?

    • @musicalmcbride
      @musicalmcbride Год назад +1

      @@binnsbrian because any overspray and mess cleans itself up instead of leaving a puddle on the work table like in the video. Evaporating quickly also means the surface is only slippery while you slide the pieces together and then friction will hold it together while you tighten the clamp. If it dries too quickly just spray a little more right before you push the pieces together.

    • @binnsbrian
      @binnsbrian Год назад

      @@musicalmcbride Well thought out. Happy New Year

  • @acerjuglans383
    @acerjuglans383 Год назад +5

    I use scraps of plastic laminate (countertop material), with tablesaw slots in them for spreading glue. Costs nothing.
    The elastic band tricks were pretty good!

  • @hankcohen3419
    @hankcohen3419 Год назад

    Brilliant! Whether you are a power tool pocket screw joiner or a mortise chisler and dovetail handsawer these tips are brilliant. Thanks Izzy

  • @davidpitts9086
    @davidpitts9086 Год назад +1

    As always, nothing but great, I am Pushing 70 years young, woodworking since 8 years old, full time since retiring 11 years ago and I always seem to learn something new watching your videos so it is true when they say, when you think you know it all it is now your turn to learn all over again. Excellent tips...

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  Год назад +1

      That is awesome! Thank you so much for the comment. I always say i could do this for 500 yrs and still learn something new almost every day. Happy New Year

  • @Erik_The_Viking
    @Erik_The_Viking Год назад +5

    Great tips! I created sanding files with various grits, and I out the grit number on each stick so I know which one it is. I used spray adhesive instead of velcro. They work great for tighter areas. I should get some rubber bands.

  • @guseletov
    @guseletov 10 месяцев назад

    0.0-something-cent hack with rubber band is awesome! thank you!

  • @cplcombat
    @cplcombat Год назад

    You are a different breed. Wow, God speed to you in all your aspersions.

  • @randallmacdonald4851
    @randallmacdonald4851 Год назад +1

    Dowel and sandpaper. Yeah! Thanks.

  • @themarcialesmathmoment5045
    @themarcialesmathmoment5045 Месяц назад

    You always deliver with good tips and efficient techniques.

  • @mikec2810
    @mikec2810 Год назад +1

    Love the magnet trick very handy!

  • @KD-sl3ve
    @KD-sl3ve Год назад

    I just subscribed because of this video. I am not a woodworker yet. But it is something I want to try as I am getting ready to retire. These tips will help me keep the cost down while I figure out if this is what I really want to do. Thank you.

  • @murphymmc
    @murphymmc Год назад +1

    Rather than a jar and a brush to lube the hose and blast gate, I always have a spray bottle with water and Simple Green handy. I use it on my water stones and ceramic Shapton stones, makes a good applicator, slick enough.

  • @wb_finewoodworking
    @wb_finewoodworking Год назад +1

    Now I need to buy a box of rubber bands for the shop. Thanks Izzy!

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  Год назад +1

      they are handy to have

  • @tumbleweed1976
    @tumbleweed1976 Год назад

    Thank you Izzy. You truly motivate me.

  • @boryscholewinski4370
    @boryscholewinski4370 Год назад

    That saving and thus buying more tools logic speaks to me so well. Mmmmmmmm.

  • @bobsnow1996
    @bobsnow1996 Год назад

    Izzy every morning I watch 2 or 3 Woodworking videos for tips and how-to's, you always have great stuff and I enjoy them immensely! I have a small Garage/Shop or is that Shop/Garage... anyway... it's small, for Christmas I got a Bora Centipede and a Mikita Track-Saw... all ready I've made a MDF Dog Hole 2x4 work table and use the other end for a flat 2x4 work station. It has made a big difference in a work area efficiency... I have some cabinet projects where I have to rip some 4x8 sheets of plywood the track-saw will make a big difference along with the Bora Centipede... plus my job site table saw will get a rest. Again, great tips keep up the good work... all the best in 2023 you and Maggie!

  • @PatrickHealy
    @PatrickHealy Год назад

    This is one of the best DIY videos I've ever seen. Quality content!

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  Год назад +1

      Wow, thanks!

    • @PatrickHealy
      @PatrickHealy Год назад

      @@izzyswan DIY people need to be taught better practices that make sense and are easy to adopt. This is that.

  • @johnpritchett2094
    @johnpritchett2094 Год назад +1

    I love your tips and tricks videos! They are so helpful and make me think about how to apply these ideas to even more problems!

  • @StonerEricson
    @StonerEricson Год назад

    Love it I’ll use all those in my shop. Thanks, Izzy.

  • @VROne111
    @VROne111 Год назад

    Few more useful wood shop ideas tips and tricks added to Izzy library

  • @zachc1
    @zachc1 Год назад +1

    Thank you!!

  • @whomadethatsaltysoup
    @whomadethatsaltysoup Год назад

    Fantastic! Love the elastic tips, and the dowel flap sander. I'm going to look for the hand held spindle sander right now. Thanks for sharing.

  • @patrickjack2943
    @patrickjack2943 Год назад

    Yup, rubber band, mega.sonic.BOOM ! Subscribed because the Bear told me.

  • @terryt2910
    @terryt2910 Год назад +1

    Awesome! Thanks!

  • @MtnBikinDude
    @MtnBikinDude Год назад

    Thank you for this video. I am having to get adaptive with my wood working after a accident, so some of these are really going to be helpful for mono-handing in the shop. The humble rubber band!

  • @kentrichardson9070
    @kentrichardson9070 Год назад

    Once again your genius shines through.

  • @NicoSmets
    @NicoSmets Год назад

    Great tips. Thank you.

  • @davidmeyer9204
    @davidmeyer9204 Год назад +1

    Thanks Izzy!

  • @ninnymuggins2006
    @ninnymuggins2006 Год назад

    Love the flap sander idea! Any time I can make a thing for free rather than buying another gadget is a huge win.

  • @jodilea144
    @jodilea144 Год назад +10

    These tips are pretty cool! I keep several bondo spreaders around for glueing and for applying raised stenciling compounds (I usually use water putty), so I’ve actually used the tip with the pinking shears. Recently, however, on a trip to Dollar Tree, I noticed a new cake decorating section and bought a few of their thin, flexible icing spreader thingies (I don’t bake, so I’m guessing at the intended use). A couple have varying zigzag edges and there are a few different sizes and shapes to choose from. Just thought I’d share. Y’all have a blessed and happy new year! 😊

    • @mike60521x
      @mike60521x Год назад

      Thanks - I was going to mention the dollar store about the cake spreaders - already had the grooves in them
      the dollar store is a great place to get cheap things like plastic glasses for mixing epoxy, wooden stirring sticks, playdough for sealing edges on epoxy molds, etc

  • @tomim7187
    @tomim7187 Год назад

    Always a treasure trove of information! Thanks, Izzy!

  • @dwaynehope1689
    @dwaynehope1689 Год назад

    dude the spring clamp trick is genius

  • @ewen832
    @ewen832 Год назад

    Pleasantly surprised that you’re ideas were original for me. 😎👍

  • @bearsstuff
    @bearsstuff Год назад +1

    These are awesome! Thank you!

  • @asterhaven573
    @asterhaven573 Год назад +1

    hey yo, notification crew, sound off! love these videos ❤

  • @nobuckle40
    @nobuckle40 Год назад

    Thanks Izzy! This was very helpful.

  • @boydstongrove
    @boydstongrove Год назад

    Haha, I LOVE the rubber band clamping idea with F--clamps! I did the same thing with spring clamps to make my own Bandy Clamps

  • @2CPropertiesTeams
    @2CPropertiesTeams Год назад

    That made me chuckle!

  • @guyh.4553
    @guyh.4553 Год назад

    Thanks Izzy, love them all. I've been thinking about one of those handheld spindle sanders for a while. You sold me!

  • @skpince
    @skpince Год назад +1

    Sickeningly slick in a positive sense.

  • @dwwoodbuilds
    @dwwoodbuilds Год назад +2

    Great tips Izzy! You always have so much knowledge to share!👍

  • @tpaulsmith7194
    @tpaulsmith7194 Год назад

    As always, down to earth advice. Your vlog is always appreciated.

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  Год назад

      Thank you so much 😊

  • @vonSchwartzwolfe
    @vonSchwartzwolfe Год назад

    I use all of those except the dowel flap sander trick. But I will definitely be adding that to my wood working tool box when next needed.😎
    Awesome video.

  • @francoisbouvier7861
    @francoisbouvier7861 26 дней назад

    Thank you for confirming the masking tape edge hack.

  • @rpaasse6453
    @rpaasse6453 Год назад +1

    Great tips.Tnx

  • @patmfitz
    @patmfitz 7 месяцев назад

    Today I learned rubber bands are magical. 🦄

  • @jimmowers7675
    @jimmowers7675 Год назад

    Great ideas. Thanks for sharing.

  • @rudispruell883
    @rudispruell883 11 месяцев назад

    Love your vids, Izzy. Bonus today, loved the flannel jammies!

  • @darkosimic86
    @darkosimic86 Год назад

    Thanks Izzy! Really great tips!

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  Год назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @dew-drop
    @dew-drop Год назад

    rubber band spring clamps for edge banding, dowel with sandpaper, really great stuff, will absolutely be using the dowel trick sometime soon. Along with your paint stick sanding file, super 77 and some sheet sand paper is easy peasy and what I use in the shop!

  • @johnstangel8918
    @johnstangel8918 Год назад

    Sweet!!!!! Great tips.

  • @dahamus
    @dahamus Год назад

    Man, Izzy's tips are the best - always fresh and totally usable for any level. thanks!

  • @olivierprops3396
    @olivierprops3396 9 месяцев назад

    Cool! Thanks

  • @jimsjacob
    @jimsjacob Год назад +1

    Excellent!! I got about 4 great ideas here! Thanks Izzy!

  • @danmoreton1788
    @danmoreton1788 2 месяца назад

    Great video. I especially liked the sandpaper in a dowel trick. thanks for the info!!
    !

    • @izzyswan
      @izzyswan  2 месяца назад +1

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @danmaciosekmaciosek6166
    @danmaciosekmaciosek6166 4 месяца назад

    Great tips! Thanks

  • @Mrstevebro56
    @Mrstevebro56 Год назад +1

    You 're a smart guy.

  • @bingveloso3561
    @bingveloso3561 Год назад

    Thanks!!!!!