China Tools Ep.28 , Better than Woodpeckers?
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2021
- China Tools Ep. 28, In-depth reviews of tools from China. In this episode this chamfer planer! Is it better than the Woodpeckers?
Visit my site to see a ranking among all the products I tested. hookedonwood.online
Here are the links from all the products I showed in this video:
Hongdui Edge Trimmer
www.banggood.com/custlink/GGK...
Edge trimmer blades
www.banggood.com/custlink/mm3...
Doweling jig from Ep. 27
www.banggood.com/custlink/KDv...
Multi-Row puncher
www.banggood.com/custlink/Dvm...
Bushings for Doweling jig and Multi-Row Puncher
www.banggood.com/custlink/3v3...
Furniture screws option 1
www.banggood.com/custlink/3mD...
Furniture screws option 2
www.banggood.com/custlink/m3m...
Hold down clamp
www.banggood.com/custlink/KmK...
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My Personal Banggood favorites all time!
1. Hongdui Edge Trimmer
www.banggood.com/custlink/GGK...
2. Doweling Jig / Multi-row puncher
www.banggood.com/custlink/KDv...
3. Kerfmaker
www.banggood.com/custlink/vDD...
4. Drill guide cabinet jig
www.banggood.com/custlink/KDD...
5. T-ruler
www.banggood.com/custlink/3GG...
6. Precision square
www.banggood.com/custlink/DKv...
7. Miter square
www.banggood.com/custlink/GmG...
8. Miter square brass
www.banggood.com/custlink/vmG...
9. Height gauge
www.banggood.com/custlink/KGG...
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The material used for my workbench and this platform is Black MDF:
Black MDF, something similar to Valchromat. I get it from here: (Netherlands)
www.af.nl/voorraad/plaat/mdf-...
Black MDF.
Here is a list of viewer's suggestions where you can buy Black MDF or Valchromat or Forescolor.
USA
www.plywoodcompany.com/MainSi...
trinityinnovations.net
packardforestproducts.com
plywoodcompany.com
UK
www.idsurfaces.co.uk/decorati...
www.atlantictimber.co.uk/valc...
Germany
www.hornbach.de/shop/MDF-Plat...
Belgie
www.houtshop.be/nl/plaatmater...
Australia
timberwood.com.au/
NSW Australia, Laminex has the black MFD
A few products from this review were sent to me by Banggood for testing.
This does not mean that I do get all my products. I review also a lot of products I bought myself.
I started these reviews because from my experience not every tool from China was worth buying. So I wanted to make in-depth reviews to show you which products you should consider and which product you better leave alone. The fact that Banggood sent me products occasionally does not change the way I make my reviews. I still give in-depth reviews and give you my honest opinion!
On this, you can count on!
I have a good experience with Banggood.com and they have a lot of woodworking tools nicely organized on their site.
My name is Dennis and I am from Hooked on Wood.
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Products I use in my workshop
Table saw with dust system:
Harvey HW110GL Europe edition with sliding table
Harvey / Axminster trade S-12 overhead blade guard
Dust extraction: HBM 200
Oneida Super dust deputy 6”
Workbench:
Incra master-R-router lift
AEG 1400w router
Incra 25" SL positioner with Wonder Fence
Drill press: Jet JDP 15B
Miter saw: Festool Kapex 60
Different links to products I use
Clamps:
Axminster trade hold down clamps
Piher Rail guide clamps
Micro Jig dovetail clamps
Bessey parallel clamps
Axminster trade parallel clamps
Push blocks
Micro Jig Gripper
Incra Push block
Thank you for viewing.
Best regards,
Dennis 
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It's nice to see something that isn't just a clone, ripping off someone else's research and design work. This actually adds and improves.
Yet another great video. Since getting my dowling jigs, I have made a 5mm drill holder from brass to slide into the 8mm bush. It is only half successful as the bushes are very hard and the brass soft. Now you have pointed out the 5mm bushs are available.
The edge trimmer looks very interesting, it is like my old wood Radi-Plane made in California. The only thing with my old plane is that they have two blades in tandem, one behind the other. The first takes a ruff cut, the second a finished cut. What I like about the plane you reviewed is the cutter and cutter setting. Looks very good.
Bedankt.
I was very curious to see your test for this after your insta-teaser. And I'm not dissapointed. Great video as usual. 👍🏻
I absolutely love the premise of this series. Thank you for these.
Great video as always Dennis. I like the shorter and more focused format, and look forward to the next episode
thanks for all your efforts Dennis. I have bought a lot of tools with your recommendations on your channel, and none of your recommendations has ever let me down. I am on a self teach route. Your guidance means a lot to people like me. God bless your heart.
Good to know abut the 5mm guides for shelving as it makes the jig very usable for small jobs. Thanks for finding out Denis and another informative and entertaining video
Your videos are among the most thorough and informative out there. I preordered the trimmer.
I hope to visit Holland again some day. Such a beautiful place.
Thank you SO much for all the quality information from a new sub, that found this channel a few days ago, and I'm overall very impressed. (y)
I'm a new woodworker, with a very limited budget, and knowing it can be expensive to buy cheap and useless tools, and high-end tools are out of my reach, I really, really appreciate all help to get good and affordable tools, and all the quality information you give us. (y)
Greetings from Denmark (y)
Haha, I’m getting clever in my old age. I managed to get my wife to start watching you 😊 She says “we” have to get one of these. Thanks Dennis. I think this will be well used in my business 👍🏻
Good TIP, I will try to make it more watchable for women's next time so I can explain a bit more why you can not live without a certain tool.:-))
You're a smart guy, dude! 😂
Hi Dennis. Thanks for another excellent review. The doweling jig from your last review just arrived and the roundover plane is on its way. Looking back at 30 years being self employed as a cabinet maker its unbelievable with what kind of tools we had to make due. Those quality items were just out of reach at a budget. The only problem now is that we all overspend on really nice tools we might need once a year to play around with. I might have to start my own youtube channel now which will be called "Hooked on Dennis" offering help and support to people like myself spending way too much money on tools they might never need! Keep up the great work and we all can't wait for a video of your new shop!
I love that you find these things and bring attention to them. Also, thanks again for the closed captioning!
Love your reviews and have bought a few of the tools you highly recommend. Can’t wait for the next one need some great clamps.
I had written off the dowelling jig because of the '8mm only' but now find it can do far more sizes than other jigs, even down to 4mm, so thanks for the update.
Awesome video! I been getting back into woodworking and this information will help me when developing my wood business.
As always Dennis has a great information when it comes to tools. Thank you kind Sir. I am going to look at this China tool and may buy it. It looks great.
Hey Dennis. Another great review! I followed your recommendations for several products and have never been disappointed. I just ordered this plane and it looks to be another winner.
Thank you Dennis for this great review!
Also good that you gave information about the vat/duty issue here in europe.
Cheers! Lukas
I am so glad that I found your channel! I was almost desperate to buy a Veritas chamfer guide for their low angle block plane, because it has been out of stock for a year. Apparently this video is a sign from above that it's time for me to take a closer look at Chinese instruments.
As usual, an excellent review. Thanks Dennis!
Super impressive! Thank you for the wonderful videos. Going to check out the rest of the tools offered. Be safe!
Thanks for the review and heads up on this one Dennis!
I've wanted one of the woodpecker versions for a while but couldn't bring myself to pay the asking price. As you said, this one seems better designed at a fraction of the cost.
Another great video Dennis, As always very informative.👍❤
Beautiful little tool. Well thought out description and delivery of the video.
Excellent video my friend. Your channel has come a long way very quickly. I am impressed. Keep up the great work
Another great review, thanks again Dennis!!
Nice video again Dennis. Looking forward to the next one. Sounds interesting.
Just bought the planer on the strength of your review. Been looking for a decently priced, good planer like this for a long time. Decided to buy the scraper as well while I was at it.
Thanks Dennis. I am a relatively recent subscriber and I have come to enjoy your videos very much. Best wishes from Australia.
I have two edge planes from Woodpeckers and I quickly realised that for consistent depth on different pieces some kind of scale is necessary. I ended up making a mark on the dial and the plane. Now I'm able to do deeper chamfers. Still it seems like this black one is a better tool.
Thanks for sharing this great information and review for the planer
Thanks again for the great content. I truly look forward to finding out what you have reviewed. I have been considering one of these for quick jobs to avoid having to set up my router. As always you have given me great information to move forward.
Great video as always it’s not a tool that I need but love watching your reviews
Hi Dennis. Just discovered your channel! What an absolute wealth of well presented fantastic content. Subscribed straight away. Keep up the excellent work… it’s gold! 👍🏼👍🏼
I love your reviews they are so in-depth
This is great video, keep hard working! Thank you Dennis!
Thanks Dennis I was waiting for this
That looks so good, great review, I'm going shopping now 😊
I followed your lead and ordered one of these stunningly beautiful edge trimmers. Everything you said is true. I can’t comprehend how Hongdui can deliver such quality at this price, but they do. This is now my favourite tool, and I have to admit that many times I take it out in the evening just to hold it and admire! Thank you again, Denis. Brian (in Ottawa). 🇨🇦
It's easy to do when you only pay your human labor less than $10/day wages.
@@barnyardkh4 Average hourly rate for a CNC operator in Shenzhen is around 8$.
Nice to see the wood working equipment how it has changed over the years. 👍👍🥂
Thank you for the dowel jig update.
Great stuff my friend!
Thanks Jonathan. Fan of your work!
@@HookedonWood new subscriber and fan. I'm going to bring these into my store. Just got off a call with the owner. Thank you so much for this woodpecker killer hahaha
Jonathan, please take a minute to watch this video: .ruclips.net/video/R3K3RKn7yis/видео.html you have a bigger audience and i think you will help a lot of woodworkers with it👍
@@HookedonWood can we have a zoom meeting?
Yes of course, please let's communicate further with mail. Hookedonwood@hotmail.com We see each other! Dennis
i like your finds and reveiws i’m retired now but spent over 35 years working in the Commercial Woodworking Industry in the United States the Chinese as a whole over the years have really improved on their manufacturing and quality control
Thanks Dennis, A great video again, I'm sorry to say i do have the woodpeckers version of this plane and it does work great, but i like the way you can change out the different blades so easily compared to woodpeckers plane. my plane is much more intense to change from the round over to a chamfer blade and with yours you don't need to you have the best of both worlds in one! the new lock system and the depth scale adjustment is a winner and the price do i need to say anymore .
like usual, a very nice video and super advice.. thank you ! like usual stunnig job, keep it up
Marvelous tool and terrific presentation. Thank you!
I love this series!
Looking forward to the clamp video.
Thanks Dennis.
Another well presented video full of useful information
Thanks Dennis, i love my hondui scraper and i think they do nice quality tools.
I have both the Hongdui scraper and mitre gauge, they are both great. I also have that cheap imitation chamfer (ep.22), piece of crap still wish I hadn't bought it before your review. Guess I am going to have to add the Hongdui Chamfer tool to my collection, really impressed with the tools coming from Hongdui so far.
Great recommendation Denis. Thanks
Thanks Dennis. I am definitely a fan of Woodpeckers tools, but some of them are must haves while others are harder to justify. In this case, it looks like the Hongdui is a far superior product to them. It is much easier to change blades with and the ability to have two different blade types available in one plane body is a benefit. Also, I really like the ability to use off the shelf cutter blades. Thanks for the review...I had passed on the Woodpecker version, but this Hongdui corner plane looks compelling.
a great, thorough review of a product I'd never buy. I'll have to watch more of your videos.
Hi Dennis, I just wanted to thank you for making this series. Beyond the excellent information and consumer advice, I think you are performing a larger service. My partner and her family are Chinese, and they face a huge amount of casual racism and negative stereotypes. In the woodworking community this exists too, with chinese made things having all kinds of negative connotations, despite the fact we use a huge number of techniques and tools that originated in chinese carpentry.
Thank you for giving these tools fair reviews, and showing that there are in fact numerous excellent tools being made there, with attention being given to detail and quality. Small things like this can gradually change people's views and prejudices.
Thank you.
Thanks for your comment ✌️
Had a quick look into this after your Instagram post!
Hi Dennis I would love to see a review of the "Hongdui Table Saw Roller Guide" attachment for the saw fence.
Hi Denis, great content as ever - many thanks! One item I'm curious about is also made by Hongdui and are the clear cut stock guides for table saw. Similar to the Jessem ones but a better price. They may make a good subject for a video. Cheers!
Great content buddy.
Saw your video by chance. Have been thinking why there are no videos on Chinese wood working DIY products.
Good to c what else is out there in the market. 👍
Thanks Denis, you just showed other people that the Chinese tools are not necessarily equal to cheap and low quality. As a hobby woodworker and Chinese I am surprised how did you find so many different Chinese tools..
Pleasantly, in most cases here, they are still cheap (to be fair), though of superb design and high quality.
@@maxwang2537 Not if this guy reviewed it! Prices for most of these things have gone up 20-35%! Possibly more due to covid but not entirely sure.
@@XxIcedecknightxX Might be true (I suspect so) but that’s another matter. Even if the reviews here are ‘responsible’ (partly or entirely) for the price rise, in my opinion those products deserve a better price comparing with their western counterparts.
Very informative review, extremely well done. Just Subbed-Thank you very much ✅👍
And yet again an excellent video! What is the best fence for the hongdui miter gauge in your opinion? And looking forward to your review of the router lift & fence! But always looking forward to the next video from you…!
Nicely Done 😉👍🏽📐🔨🪚📝 Great Tool
Very thoughtful design indeed 👍
Very impressed!
Ei Denis você é sensacional nas suas explicações, pena que você demora para colocar os vídeos, mas, meus parabéns!você é ótimo!um abraço de São Paulo!
Hallo helemaal uit Den Haag. Ik kon deze pagina nog niet, maar dit was iets wat mijn oog trok.ik had nog nooit van dit merk gehoord, maar is zeker iets waar ik me verder in ga verdiepen. We zijn het eens over woodpecker, mooi en kwaliteit. Maar zeer zeker prijzig. En als ik nog prof was had het zich terug betaald. Maar nu als hobbyist is dit een top vervanging.
This is my new Favorite RUclips channel! I’m a big fan of Woodpeckers tools. I just can’t afford their stuff. They do make some awesome tools.…
I don't even need one but what an excellent review. subscribed.
I liked the shorter video mate Great review 👍👍👍👍👍
Great review. Nice channel, too; I am just getting into woodworking and just found this channel. Lekker bezig;! ;-)
Hongdui is continuing to surprise me. I can't wait for more products from them and hope they stay loyal to their commitment for high quality.
I agree. I hope the same. High quality and original designs
It's so refreshing to see such high-quality tools coming out of China. Love your videos. Thanx
Nice channel, thanks. I've started to look for some chinese stuff for wood, and this is an eceptional helpful. Subscribed and welcome.
Bought one. Thanks Dennis
Also, the 5mm bushing means you can use self-cutting cam dowels directly without using those plastic inserts.
Great video, however, I will stick to my block plane. However, the round edges option might tempt me in the future.
Perfect Video. Thank you very much.
I just received my Woodpecker version (I also ordered extra blades with different profiles) and so far I really like it. However; changing blades is a bit of a faf. I'm hoping I don't need to do that that often. What I do really like about the Woodpecker version; you can easily resharpen the blades. For my DIY work that may not be that big of an advantage.
Thanks for sharing your advice, certainly easier to change blades, is more innovative than the Woodpecker and the bonus is the price. Thanks again
Hi.
Great video. Any ideas when next one ? About holdfast clamps?
Thanks
Thanks bro for your video
Thanks Dennis, I just got one of these for £75, now though I need to delay my shelving project for a month while it arrives :D Cheers
Wow, what a great advantage this tool has over the Woodpeckers version.
thanks for your good review! can you also review a chinese track square?
Very interesting, as usual..... Dennis, do You have any suggestion for a router sled such as Woodpecker's but on the cheap side ?
Great video Dennis - love your work!
Just by the way, with the long version of the dowelling jig, is the spacing between holes 32mm?
Yes it is!
Special Thanks for my Favorite RUclipsr Dennis . Hondgui is Perfekt . And please one review for the black clamps . Sorry for my bad English. 👍
There are people here in the US that will say they would rather buy American but I’ll bet most American companies are having China make their products and then tack on a high price. Love your videos.
The extra bushing are good news, especially the 5mmm.
Love your Videos and way of explaining.
Thanks for the information to stay under 150€.
Never ordered from a site like this.
I'm in the US and have ordered from Banggood many, many times. Not one problem with delivery, except for damage of one item years ago.
The 150 is only for Europe. Import duties changed recently. But thanks for your comments
@@HookedonWood I was only commenting to the "Never ordered from a site like this." Giving confidence for ordering from Banggood.
Thanks @hookedonwood I am from Germany, so for me it is important.
was just about to ask about the clamps , you read my mind ;0)
I've just ordered one was just wait to see you opinion. looking forward to seeing the clamp vid the new Hongdul bench clamp looks really good. did you get your setup gauge bars from bangood they sell some similar at axminster buy are about £50 more. thanks Dennis
Hi Chris, I got mine from Banggood. Look at my site if you want a link to that product. Cheers!
Great product! How do they do it for the money?
Another fab episode Dennis, thanks.
Thank you Dennis
Very nice bro 👌
Hi Dennis, just to advise, the calipers you recommended, when following the link on your website advises the item is discontinued. Always informative and something I look forward to.
Thanks, I will look to it.
Hi Dennis,
Based on your recommendation, I ordered this Hongdui CR-Multitrim chamfer plane from Bangood. It took months to arrived because of production delays and customs delays, but it finally arrived today and while I am very pleased with it, the Product Manual leaves a lot to be desired.
The Product Manual included with the plane mentions “a spare blade was tactfully hidden on the plane body” but there are no instructions as to how to access it. Without your video I would never have found it unless I stopped the plane down to its components. Furthermore, there are 3 large Allen machine screws and 2 small Allen machine screws on the face where the blade locking knob is and 2 small Torx machine screws on the opposite face of the tool, but there is no information about what all these screws do. Only from your video can I see that the 3 large Allen machine screws split the case, but I have no idea what the others do I am loathed to dismantle it in case I can’t get it back together again. In particular the 2 small Torx machine screw (for which the tool is provided) screwed in much further than how it was delivered, but since I have no idea what they do I don't know whether they should have been tightened down and just weren't from the manufacturer, or if they have some special role and must be set at a certain depth!
Most manufacturers provide full instructions as well as an exploded view of the product showing all its parts and how they fit together. It would be very helpful if Hongdui so that customers can use the tool in the way it is intended without guesswork.
Regards, Steve
Hi Steve, thanks for your reply. The two smaller screws are just spare screws for tighten the blades. So, one spare blade and two spare screws..
@@HookedonWood Hi Dennis, thanks. It would be a really good idea if they mentioned this in their manual. It would also be obvious if they provided an exploded diagram of all the parts. It’s one of the problems I’ve found with most Chinese tools. It doesn’t seem to matter how well made or expensive the tool is, the manual is always very limited and poor. I’ve mentioned it to Bangood who have said they will contact the manufacturer. Regards, Steve
Can you adjust the table saw miter gauge easily if it is not perpendicular to the table. The Incra version allows for adjustment. Thanks for a great series on China tools...
I want a set of those clamps that go in the bench holes!!! Where did you get those?? Edit to say I found the link in the description. Can’t wait to get those and one of these edge planes. Thank you!
Hey Dennis you're sending me broke, lol. Love your channel