This is so cool to me. Thank you! so I have a few questions.... 1. I'm not a math guy - until I have to - but I think you reached this ration from the joist dimensions? 6-1/4 minor axis & 10.5 for the major axis? I have to curve knee braces on a band saw and I think that this elipse formula is better than the typical radius of a circle. How can I determine the ration if I wish to arch the knee braces in an elipse? Thank you!
I suggest just doing some experimentation to arrive at a pleasing ratio that suits you and your project. You should be able to start out with a guess that's close by simply doing a full-scale layout drawing of your knee brace on a piece of plywood or cardboard. You can iterate quickly by adjusting the position of the nails on the ellipse stick until you come up with the ideal major/minor axis combination. Good thing about this is that no real math or fancy formulas are required, just a bit of trial and error.
Well, . . . I'm not usually one to invoke the cooperation of the universe . . . but . . . This afternoon, a client asked me to make a pergola for a new gate that we're going to install . . . the architect asked for "shaped" supports and stretchers . . . then, I came home and watched a bunch of different uTube videos . . . lo, and behold! you had this perfect video for the project. I was just going to use a compass to make a 1/4 round cut with a square edge . . . I think your approach will be much appreciated by the client and the architect . . . thanks!!
Hi Richard, A friend helped me find some very old neglected comments hiding out on Next Level Carpentry... so a belated 'thank you' for your comment... hope you're still watching videos here? Best, Matt
Thank you for producing such interesting videos, you have great presentation skills as well as a wealth of knowledge, to get such a combination is rare, thank you again !
Wow, you're certainly welcome... comments and compliments such as your make the effort worthwhile! Anything you do to 'spread the word' to friends and acquaintances is greatly appreciated... activity on this Next Level Carpentry is key to the motivation to produce and upload new content.
You are the definition of a true master! I just found your channel and I’ve watched almost all you videos in the past week. It’s nice to see someone take such pride in their craftsmanship!
I cannot thank you enough! As soon as I watched you , I was thinking, why didnt I think of that? It may seem simple to you but for us who do not do this sort of thing very often, Your video is Priceless! And, I can use it in other applications...well done ! Thank You again...
30+ years playing and making living as a carpenter myself. I can say it is a pure joy to sit at your feet. You have a new subscriber. Please don't let the negative Nellie's discourage you. You are doing it right!
Mr Gillespie, Thanks for the sub! EVERY new subscriber is like a little shot of motivation to keep on... At 40+ years in the trades I'm still learning something new every day too so it's great to pass it on. Carpentry is a great profession, isn't it? I meet people with income many times greater than mine who don't seem nearly as fulfilled so I'm grateful to be on this journey. I don't mind negative feedback, it helps keep perspective and improve, but I'm always amazed about the way some of it is presented... I'll keep your thoughtful comment in mind going forward.
You're welcome Twisted Bones... I'm not going to deny I harbor a measure of 'woodworking idiot' myself 😲😎 That might account for some of the approach you find helpful... Best, Matt
I have walk many a video on a number of subjects in which they say how to make this or that then processed to rifle through it. Thank for taking the time on each step. Your videos I will be sharing.
Thanks for all your comments, Robert, and for sharing Next Level Carpentry videos to others who might like them... that sort of thing helps me build this channel with more videos... a win-win arrangement for sure! Best, Matt
Impressive! Great techniques... Even though I'm a professional carpenter, I felt like I was a student at a woodworking school and you were the teacher that was teaching me feom scratch. You are a fountain of knowledge, thanks for such an awesome video.
That "elip-stick" is awesome! Makes good sense when you see it done... but if it weren't for you making this video I never would have known. Thanks for sharing the wisdom. 🧠
Very interesting video ,very appreciated . Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us !!! Solon an Athenian statesman and lawmaker used to say I teach live and learn . Thank you!!!!
The way you work is inspiring. The ellipse stick is undoubtedly the way this construction has been done since the Egyptians carved their temples. It must feel magical to resonate with the masters throughout history.
It does give me a great deal of admiration and respect for those who actually figured out how to do this sort of thing while developing the mathematics principals it's all based on. It's easy to take for granted just how smart ancient masters were! Best, Matt
Man I was absolutely amazed at your skill. As someone who is pretty Hands-On and like to take pride in my work I acknowledge we need more people like you in this world to teach more of the people their skills. I actually feel like a pretty talented carpenter however after watching you I realize I have a lot lot lot more to learn. Thank you for taking the time to share
Hey, thanks Damen... thanks for the compliment. No surprise to you there's not a day goes by I don't learn something new or a better way to do something better than last time. You're quite welcome! Best, Matt
Brilliant!! Loved the pro tips and the detailed explanations that helped a layperson like myself begin to really understand. I also appreciated your opening or intro so I could see step by step what you were working toward. The explanation of the ellipsis was amazing and creating your pattern from a marking out ellipsis-stick - blew my mind. Thank you so much ❤️🇨🇦❤️
I built a 5' wide ellipse top opening in a wall between my living room and dining room when I remodeled my home in 2009. I used to old non-stretch string and 3 nail trick. I really like the "ellipse stick" you show here. I'm looking forward to trying it out somewhere! Thanks!
Geardriven, having tried the string and nail method and getting it to work will help you appreciated this alternate method more. The nice thing about the string method is that it gives you 1/2 an ellipse where this only produces 1/4 but I think the consistency and accuracy of a stick vs string is well worth the simple extra steps required to mirror the 1/4 ellipse to get the half needed for an arch like you did. It's just plain cool fun to build elliptical stuff, isn't it?! Best, Matt
I did the ellipse in my home because I could and it fits the style and age of the home well. When I worked with a homebuilder in the early '80s we used a full-length hand saw to mark the curves for the corner blocks for the soffit/rake intersection. We'd bend the saw to the desired curvature and mark it on the redwood 1x12 and use that as the pattern for the other pieces. Back in the days of real wood siding and trim! I don't care for vinyl and aluminum clad houses!
Ahhh... if we only had another $ for every soffit/rake 'porkchop' piece we cut, fit and installed we'd be soaking up sun in the Bahamas instead of what we're doing now, right? When's the last time you saw someone fit soffit plywood joints with a block plane to make them fit so tight no caulk was required... them wuz the days! Best, Matt
I'm not a professional, but a fairly handy guy, and I learned several tips from just this one video. I also liked the split screen trick you used to explain what your were doing from narrator point of view. My grandpa was a master Carpenter and just like this video; I used to love watching him work on projects. Great job! Subscribed.
Rich, Sounds like your Grandpa was a meaningful person in your life so if anything you watch me do reminds me of him I'll consider it an honor. My grandfathers weren't an influence in my life but I have rich memories from an inspirational, motivational and entertaining cast of characters who mentored me over the years. Thanks for sharing and subscribing... I hope this channel will help you take 'fairly handy' to the Next Level :-)
Glad to hear it, Suzanne! I'll have to add 'Mad Wizard' to the long list of things I've been called... which is nice because SOME of those things I'd rather forget 😂 Best, Matt
This was an awesome video and teaching lesson. I will be building a pergola for my Grandson’s wedding and opened your response for the blow gun and saw this listed below the reply’s. Thank you! I’ll be practicing!
A now retired mechanical design engineer who likes to spend time in the wood workshop to keep a hand in so to speak. Busy designing an enclosure for the back stoep area. Picked up on a few construction and installation hints from your video. Kudos NLC.
Glad to hear it Mike... are you a SketchUp user by any chance? I find it invaluable for this but, as an engineer, you probably use Solid Works or something...
Thanks Michael, It's good to know my 'style of making videos' is appreciated because it's quite a struggle for this 'ol carpenter to learn and apply what's required to get even a marginal video produced and 'published' but your appreciation is encouragement to keep at it. Best regards, Matt
Your video editing skills are great! It’s nice to have information and video with the high speed at the end. I watch a lot of TH-cam and I have seen anyone else do that. Much better than just voice over. You have a very technical and creative mind. I’m glad you found TH-cam to share that with us.
Thank you for the compliment and detailed comment, Lee, means a lot to me! What you call a 'technical and creative mind' doesn't always seem that way from the inside looking out when frustration and disappointment from trying to produce worthwhile videos for Next Level Carpentry leave me wondering if it's worth it. Comments from viewers like you help me to reqroup and press on. Hope you'll consider subscribing here because I believe the best is yet to come! Best, Matt
As a landscaper over here in England often making Pergola's etc I really enjoyed this video! And learned from it too-something we never really stop doing! Thanks!
Andy, Glad to share the knowledge... a lifetime of learning makes for a rich experience! Glad you weren't put off by the way THIS yank pronounces 'per-GO-luh' :-)
I really appreciate your comment Lito... you're most welcome. BTW I browsed a couple Fleetwood Mac vids on your channel page... great stuff there! Best, Matt
I am glad I stuck this video out. I was struggling at first to focus but ones he used the ellipse stick I was blown away! Thanks for this video. very awesome.
Thanks for teaching me all the things I should have known earlier in life when I could have enjoyed it but for now, I'm just learning for the fun of it. Your a great teacher and master joke teller!
Thanks so much for such an encouraging comment Mark... thanks for watching and taking a minute to share your thoughts. Learning for the fun of it is the best reason there is! Best, Matt
Another fantastic video tutorial. Thanks so much Matt. After many, many years of doing things the "old school" way, one change I've made to my workflow is to CNC-cut templates. The results are even more precise and reproducible.
Thanks for your comment(s) on this and other Next Level Carpentry videos... you're a TH-cam Content producers favorite viewer being so 'engaged' with so many channel videos. FYI I replied to your CNC question here on the 'How to Draw Arcs' video in case you're interested in the reply. It's just a matter of time before I have a shop to CNC templating or parts like you are... the technology is becoming SO available that its becoming increasingly difficult to deny its practicality... but old school me will probably only go kicking and whining 😁 Best, Mat
Excellent, thank you. I'm working on a Pergola with an older gentleman in the village, his design, my labour, and it was over coming the jigsaw blade deflection I couldn't get round. Keep it up!
John, Glad to hear it... and good to know 'no nonsense' is appreciated because it's the most I can manage with my limited video production/online publishing skillset. Thanks, Best regards, Matt
Haha... thanks! The ability to draw freehand lines like that becomes second nature over time and I forget what it must look like when not seen on a regular basis😎
I love it! thanks for sharing the ellipse stick! : ) the only way I considered drawing an ellipse was with 2 anchor points and the pencil riding on a string : ) I'll use this method when building our pergola! Greetings from Poland!
That was really interesting to watch , I have a big interest in design and the way things are worked out, I’ve just never been very neat at executing them. That was incredible
hudi42, Glad you are enjoying what you see on Next Level Carpentry... I hope you won't be disappointed by other videos on my channel because it would be a stretch to say they're ALL 'no-nonsense' :-) Prime example: th-cam.com/video/AVV2woCugU0/w-d-xo.html If you're still 'enjoying' after seeing that video you just may stick around for more :-)
Terrific video. Clear, concise, and entirely easy to understand. I'm building my own home and will use this method to cut the rafter tails. Thank you for taking the time to share your skills!
James, I think you'll find this method quite satisfactory. I encourage you to give it a practice run since a few of the steps have the potential to spoil a finished piece. And PLEASE be careful if you use a 'top bearing' flush trim bit like I do in the video... they can be a little scary. Scary but manageable with a focused workflow Best, Matt
Thanks, Jay! I'll accept your 'natural born teacher' compliment although if I was also a natural at video production I'd get a lot more teaching done :-) With comments like yours and a growing list of subscribers I'm encouraged to get some more videos published 'cuz I really like to teach, share and learn carpentry!
Thanks for mentioning that Matthew... I always hope tossing in pro tips inspires and motivates viewers because, without a professional video team or good looks it's about all I have to offer! 😏😁😎 Best, Matt
Man I missed Norm Abram for years...MATT, YOUR THE NEW NORM ABRAM!!! Or at least the new carpentry wizard ;) Thanks again for the vids, been sharing them.
Thanks for that, Brye... if I could only get 'ol Norm's film and video production team on board! I envy the man for having to focus only on the work at hand and not all that's involved in producing even rudimentary videos... maybe someday? Best, Matt. Thanks for sharing NLC videos too... every little bit helps!
I have a negative comment: Why didn't I discover your superb videos sooner. I could kick my self :-) . Again, thoroughly enjoyed, extremely informative, and greatly valued - I have attained more life long skills. Your time and hardwork in making these videos is greatly appreciated. I can go from a good carpenter to a shining one. I am still laughing at your changing your planer in your trellis video from a 'thickness' setting to a 'widthness' setting. Your caught me out haha
Paul, Nothing like a negative comment (like yours) to start the day... I didn't intend to make Next Level Carpentry a 'stealth channel' but unfortunately for both of us it has flown under the radar and been invisible to viewers like you until recently. I'm glad your stealth vision radar has located the channel and that you're finding the content worthwhile. Glad to know you're on board... I believe the best is yet to come! I'll be uploading Part 2 of the Trellis build this week and hope you're able to check it out! Best, Matt
Irony just got a project for Pagoda and they need these ends for beauty. Enjoyed your video it's the first can't wait to see what else you good sir! Thank you for sharing
Steven, Let me know how you do applying this process on your project. It goes without saying that the actual profile can be adjusted/altered to fit project parameters and client preferences so it's quite versatile. If you're interested you might check out this series: www.protradecraft.com/sketchup-beginners-how-build-pergola where I show how I use SketchUp for pre-planning and design on this sort of thing. It would serve you well on your Pagoda project if you don't already have a digital process that you use. PS I'm not implying that I think you're a beginner by sending the link, it's just the way it's titled :-) Best, Matt
I can only agree with many other comments - a very pleasant style of presentation, clear instructions and excellent 'pro tips'. Now, if only I could spend a couple of months in your workshop I'm pretty sure I'd learn a great deal. Subscribed and Notifications set.
We should talk, John... there's plenty of days I could use an extra hand in the shop and on the job 😁😎 Thanks for subscribing and allowing notification... I really appreciate it... at this point I'm not able to upload videos on a consistent basis but I do try to make each one worthwhile for viewers like you who spend their limited time watching them. Best, Matt
Next Level Carpentry Nice thought Matt, but I'm now living in the south of France, so a bit far to go in reality. Still, I'll be watching your videos, keep it up.
No fair, John! You get to soak up the peaceful sun and nosh on delicious cheeses and bread while I toil away in the shop... a sad reality for sure! 😒 Thanks for your comments and for staying tuned... Best, Matt
Doug (great last name BTW) A friend helped me find some very old neglected comments hiding out on Next Level Carpentry... so a belated 'thank you' for your comment... hope you're still watching videos here? Best, Matt
This is great. Along with your post notching video, you provided what I need for my next project: a trellis for double rows of raspberry bushes in raised beds.
Awesome work. I'm just surprised that you didn't clamp the piece down prior to routing it. Safety first, safety always. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and craftsmanship.
Hi Michel, A friend helped me find some very old neglected comments hiding out on Next Level Carpentry... so a belated 'thank you' for your comment... hope you're still watching videos here? Best, Matt
You're welcome, Scot! I'm sure you've grasped that this method works great with pretty much any profile/contour you come up against whether or not it's a pergola so I hope you find it useful on projects you're doing... Best, Matt
Fantastic instructions!!!!! Got a fantastic result (I think so anyway) 2 mistakes i made though - lesson learnt (hopefully) Follow the experts' advise to the T 1. Got complacent on the last cut and didn’t tack it down fully & relied on my clamps - now i have a bit of a gouge lol 2. should have secured the end bit to the guide rail - I’ve lost that 15 degree bit - think I’ll get away by just cutting it out on the mitre saw
Patmans, Thanks for the compliment... there's just something satisfying when you get to use a method that's so simple for a job that's otherwise difficult, isn't it?
Pete, Hope it works well for your application... with a little pre-planning there's no limit to the variety of profiles that can be created with this templating process! BTW I uploaded a couple images from this project to Pinterest www.pinterest.com/thetimbertailor/next-level-carpentry-project-photos/ and hope to upload a few more when my computer starts cooperating more :-)
You're welcome, New Leaf... from the look of your Channel videos you've probably got more than a few 'pro tips' of your own to put to use... NLC&C looks like a pretty vibrant company! Best, Matt
M., Hope you DO learn a lot here! The magnetic hammer is indispensable in my shop and you would probably find it the same for you. Good news is that there's a link for a hammer like mine in the description section of this video. If you end up buying one through this Amazon Affiliate link: Magnetic tack hammer: amzn.to/2q5mHET it costs you the same but a small percentage helps fund Next Level Carpentry to keep the content here free and is greatly appreciated! Regards, Matt
Frank, I use the methods shown in the video for reproducing all manner of profiles and I'm sure you'll be able to adapt them to whatever shape or style you plan to use on your pergola project... here's to a successful build! Matt
This is so cool to me. Thank you! so I have a few questions....
1. I'm not a math guy - until I have to - but I think you reached this ration from the joist dimensions?
6-1/4 minor axis & 10.5 for the major axis?
I have to curve knee braces on a band saw and I think that this elipse formula is better than the typical radius of a circle.
How can I determine the ration if I wish to arch the knee braces in an elipse?
Thank you!
I suggest just doing some experimentation to arrive at a pleasing ratio that suits you and your project. You should be able to start out with a guess that's close by simply doing a full-scale layout drawing of your knee brace on a piece of plywood or cardboard. You can iterate quickly by adjusting the position of the nails on the ellipse stick until you come up with the ideal major/minor axis combination. Good thing about this is that no real math or fancy formulas are required, just a bit of trial and error.
Well, . . . I'm not usually one to invoke the cooperation of the universe . . . but . . . This afternoon, a client asked me to make a pergola for a new gate that we're going to install . . . the architect asked for "shaped" supports and stretchers . . . then, I came home and watched a bunch of different uTube videos . . . lo, and behold! you had this perfect video for the project. I was just going to use a compass to make a 1/4 round cut with a square edge . . . I think your approach will be much appreciated by the client and the architect . . . thanks!!
excellent video. no nonsense, no frivolous banter. a pleasure to watch. Thanks!
Hi Richard, A friend helped me find some very old neglected comments hiding out on Next Level Carpentry... so a belated 'thank you' for your comment... hope you're still watching videos here? Best, Matt
That board stretcher video though... Full of BS ;)
I spared no BS in that video... hope you weren't disappointed Matthias... 😁🤣😎 Best, Matt
Agreed!
Thank you for producing such interesting videos, you have great presentation skills as well as a wealth of knowledge, to get such a combination is rare, thank you again !
Wow, you're certainly welcome... comments and compliments such as your make the effort worthwhile! Anything you do to 'spread the word' to friends and acquaintances is greatly appreciated... activity on this Next Level Carpentry is key to the motivation to produce and upload new content.
You're the first person I've EVER seen flip over the rubber sanding block for the concave side.. great stuff!
That's about the only thing those sanding blocks are good for IMHO😎 so it's pretty much the only reason I even keep one around! Best, Matt
You are the definition of a true master! I just found your channel and I’ve watched almost all you videos in the past week. It’s nice to see someone take such pride in their craftsmanship!
Sahwheet! Welcome, Sea Ox... more videos to come in case you get to the end of the 'binge-watching' list! 😁😎 Best, Matt
I cannot thank you enough! As soon as I watched you , I was thinking, why didnt I think of that? It may seem simple to you but for us who do not do this sort of thing very often, Your video is Priceless! And, I can use it in other applications...well done ! Thank You again...
You're quite welcome Alan... hope you find other Next Level Carpentry videos equally informative and useful! Best, Matt
Its not often I watch one video by someone and then subscribe, very well done!
Thanks for making Next Level Carpentry an exception Dave! Best, Matt
I did, too, today!
I just did the same . Subscribed
30+ years playing and making living as a carpenter myself. I can say it is a pure joy to sit at your feet. You have a new subscriber. Please don't let the negative Nellie's discourage you. You are doing it right!
Mr Gillespie,
Thanks for the sub! EVERY new subscriber is like a little shot of motivation to keep on...
At 40+ years in the trades I'm still learning something new every day too so it's great to pass it on. Carpentry is a great profession, isn't it? I meet people with income many times greater than mine who don't seem nearly as fulfilled so I'm grateful to be on this journey. I don't mind negative feedback, it helps keep perspective and improve, but I'm always amazed about the way some of it is presented... I'll keep your thoughtful comment in mind going forward.
Thank you. I am an idiot who loves working with wood. your no nonsense approach is perfect for folks like me. thank you once again!
You're welcome Twisted Bones... I'm not going to deny I harbor a measure of 'woodworking idiot' myself 😲😎 That might account for some of the approach you find helpful... Best, Matt
Amazing work. Years of knowledge. Respect.
I have walk many a video on a number of subjects in which they say how to make this or that then processed to rifle through it. Thank for taking the time on each step. Your videos I will be sharing.
Thanks for all your comments, Robert, and for sharing Next Level Carpentry videos to others who might like them... that sort of thing helps me build this channel with more videos... a win-win arrangement for sure! Best, Matt
Love what you do and appreciate the no nonsense easy explanations...
Thanks for letting me know Charles... I really appreciate the encouragement! Best, Matt
I learn so much from your experience. Thank God there are craftsmen like you who take the time to produce instructional videos.
Hey Todd thanks so much for your kind words... I want you to know how encouraging it is to receive a comment like yours! Best, Matt
Impressive! Great techniques... Even though I'm a professional carpenter, I felt like I was a student at a woodworking school and you were the teacher that was teaching me feom scratch. You are a fountain of knowledge, thanks for such an awesome video.
I had a similar feeling; I hope all his apprentices appreciate how lucky they were to have him as a mentor.
That "elip-stick" is awesome! Makes good sense when you see it done... but if it weren't for you making this video I never would have known. Thanks for sharing the wisdom. 🧠
Very interesting video ,very appreciated . Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us !!! Solon an Athenian statesman and lawmaker used to say I teach live and learn . Thank you!!!!
You're welcome Peri... and thank you for the historical/cultural anecdote! Best, Matt
The way you work is inspiring. The ellipse stick is undoubtedly the way this construction has been done since the Egyptians carved their temples. It must feel magical to resonate with the masters throughout history.
It does give me a great deal of admiration and respect for those who actually figured out how to do this sort of thing while developing the mathematics principals it's all based on. It's easy to take for granted just how smart ancient masters were! Best, Matt
Excellent, no-nonsense guide from a master - both of carpentry and video tutoring. Many thanks from this relative newbie in England.
Whenever I see something like your ellipse-stick, it always makes smile. So simple and yet genius.
Liked and subscribed.
I like THAT you subscribed! Hope you are able to put the ellipse-stick to use on a project... or maybe to impress people like I did :-)
Man I was absolutely amazed at your skill. As someone who is pretty Hands-On and like to take pride in my work I acknowledge we need more people like you in this world to teach more of the people their skills. I actually feel like a pretty talented carpenter however after watching you I realize I have a lot lot lot more to learn. Thank you for taking the time to share
Hey, thanks Damen... thanks for the compliment. No surprise to you there's not a day goes by I don't learn something new or a better way to do something better than last time. You're quite welcome! Best, Matt
Very cool. I was actuslly wondering how to create eliptical shapes and wham! This video popped up. Very clear demonstration.
Brilliant!! Loved the pro tips and the detailed explanations that helped a layperson like myself begin to really understand. I also appreciated your opening or intro so I could see step by step what you were working toward. The explanation of the ellipsis was amazing and creating your pattern from a marking out ellipsis-stick - blew my mind.
Thank you so much
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I built a 5' wide ellipse top opening in a wall between my living room and dining room when I remodeled my home in 2009. I used to old non-stretch string and 3 nail trick. I really like the "ellipse stick" you show here. I'm looking forward to trying it out somewhere! Thanks!
Geardriven, having tried the string and nail method and getting it to work will help you appreciated this alternate method more. The nice thing about the string method is that it gives you 1/2 an ellipse where this only produces 1/4 but I think the consistency and accuracy of a stick vs string is well worth the simple extra steps required to mirror the 1/4 ellipse to get the half needed for an arch like you did.
It's just plain cool fun to build elliptical stuff, isn't it?! Best, Matt
I did the ellipse in my home because I could and it fits the style and age of the home well. When I worked with a homebuilder in the early '80s we used a full-length hand saw to mark the curves for the corner blocks for the soffit/rake intersection. We'd bend the saw to the desired curvature and mark it on the redwood 1x12 and use that as the pattern for the other pieces. Back in the days of real wood siding and trim! I don't care for vinyl and aluminum clad houses!
Ahhh... if we only had another $ for every soffit/rake 'porkchop' piece we cut, fit and installed we'd be soaking up sun in the Bahamas instead of what we're doing now, right? When's the last time you saw someone fit soffit plywood joints with a block plane to make them fit so tight no caulk was required... them wuz the days! Best, Matt
You are a man worth listening to!
Well thank you, Daniel! Much appreciated! Best, Matt
I'm not a professional, but a fairly handy guy, and I learned several tips from just this one video. I also liked the split screen trick you used to explain what your were doing from narrator point of view. My grandpa was a master Carpenter and just like this video; I used to love watching him work on projects. Great job! Subscribed.
Rich,
Sounds like your Grandpa was a meaningful person in your life so if anything you watch me do reminds me of him I'll consider it an honor. My grandfathers weren't an influence in my life but I have rich memories from an inspirational, motivational and entertaining cast of characters who mentored me over the years.
Thanks for sharing and subscribing... I hope this channel will help you take 'fairly handy' to the Next Level :-)
You are a Mad Wizard in the shop! I'm amazed and hooked!
Glad to hear it, Suzanne! I'll have to add 'Mad Wizard' to the long list of things I've been called... which is nice because SOME of those things I'd rather forget 😂 Best, Matt
This was an awesome video and teaching lesson.
I will be building a pergola for my Grandson’s wedding and opened your response for the blow gun and saw this listed below the reply’s. Thank you!
I’ll be practicing!
Hope it helps... and good luck with your pergola build... not like there's not enough pressure from your Grandson or anything, right?! 😎
A now retired mechanical design engineer who likes to spend time in the wood workshop to keep a hand in so to speak. Busy designing an enclosure for the back stoep area. Picked up on a few construction and installation hints from your video. Kudos NLC.
Glad to hear it Mike... are you a SketchUp user by any chance? I find it invaluable for this but, as an engineer, you probably use Solid Works or something...
Very helpful video. Something I did not know. Your style of making videos is direct and to the subject, I appreciate that.
Thanks Michael,
It's good to know my 'style of making videos' is appreciated because it's quite a struggle for this 'ol carpenter to learn and apply what's required to get even a marginal video produced and 'published' but your appreciation is encouragement to keep at it.
Best regards,
Matt
Your video editing skills are great! It’s nice to have information and video with the high speed at the end. I watch a lot of TH-cam and I have seen anyone else do that. Much better than just voice over. You have a very technical and creative mind. I’m glad you found TH-cam to share that with us.
Thank you for the compliment and detailed comment, Lee, means a lot to me! What you call a 'technical and creative mind' doesn't always seem that way from the inside looking out when frustration and disappointment from trying to produce worthwhile videos for Next Level Carpentry leave me wondering if it's worth it. Comments from viewers like you help me to reqroup and press on. Hope you'll consider subscribing here because I believe the best is yet to come! Best, Matt
You did a great job on this video. You've definitely got a superlative carpentry skill set, and you presented your work very well. Thanks.
Thanks Michael,
I'm always more anxious about presenting the work well than in doing the work well so I'm encouraged by your comment!
As a landscaper over here in England often making Pergola's etc I really enjoyed this video! And learned from it too-something we never really stop doing! Thanks!
Andy,
Glad to share the knowledge... a lifetime of learning makes for a rich experience! Glad you weren't put off by the way THIS yank pronounces 'per-GO-luh' :-)
Not at all!
you are a great craftsman, its a pleasure to watch your videos
Thanks, Sonny!
With your guidance, I successfully cut an elliptical arch out of plywood for a drywall opening. Thanks for the lessons!
Excellent extrapolation of the process Lance... KUDOS!!
Nice, helpful video with thorough explanations, very cool the way you split the screen between instructing and doing the work @16:36 :)
My favorite wood working channel. Humble, down to earth, reliable and effective information. Thank you
I really appreciate your comment Lito... you're most welcome. BTW I browsed a couple Fleetwood Mac vids on your channel page... great stuff there! Best, Matt
A mutual appreciation of fine music too - thumbs up! Saw them live in Calgary, Canada a few years back. Good times - what an epic band
Great tunes while workin' in the shop too! Best, Matt
I am glad I stuck this video out. I was struggling at first to focus but ones he used the ellipse stick I was blown away! Thanks for this video. very awesome.
i loved the split screen doppelganger effect. very cool addition to the video
Very much appreciate the detail and professionalism!
For sure, John... good to hear. Best, Matt
Thanks for teaching me all the things I should have known earlier in life when I could have enjoyed it but for now, I'm just learning for the fun of it. Your a great teacher and master joke teller!
Thanks so much for such an encouraging comment Mark... thanks for watching and taking a minute to share your thoughts. Learning for the fun of it is the best reason there is! Best, Matt
Another fantastic video tutorial. Thanks so much Matt.
After many, many years of doing things the "old school" way, one change I've made to my workflow is to CNC-cut templates. The results are even more precise and reproducible.
Thanks for your comment(s) on this and other Next Level Carpentry videos... you're a TH-cam Content producers favorite viewer being so 'engaged' with so many channel videos. FYI I replied to your CNC question here on the 'How to Draw Arcs' video in case you're interested in the reply.
It's just a matter of time before I have a shop to CNC templating or parts like you are... the technology is becoming SO available that its becoming increasingly difficult to deny its practicality... but old school me will probably only go kicking and whining 😁 Best, Mat
Excellent, thank you. I'm working on a Pergola with an older gentleman in the village, his design, my labour, and it was over coming the jigsaw blade deflection I couldn't get round. Keep it up!
That little issue can sneak up on the best of us Ross... hope the build goes great! Best, Matt
Awesome job, I’ve never thought of using my rubber sanding blocks upside down like that. 👍
I learn something from each of your videos. Your no nonsense style is much appreciated!
John,
Glad to hear it... and good to know 'no nonsense' is appreciated because it's the most I can manage with my limited video production/online publishing skillset. Thanks,
Best regards,
Matt
Another excellent video by a true craftsman.
Thank you Arthur... much appreciated! Best, Matt
That line at 2:23 made this entire video worth it!
Haha... thanks! The ability to draw freehand lines like that becomes second nature over time and I forget what it must look like when not seen on a regular basis😎
This guy is a genius, Thank you for this tip.
Wow very simple but effective... and love that hammer!
Excellent and practical techniques. Thank you.
I love it! thanks for sharing the ellipse stick! : ) the only way I considered drawing an ellipse was with 2 anchor points and the pencil riding on a string : ) I'll use this method when building our pergola! Greetings from Poland!
That was really interesting to watch , I have a big interest in design and the way things are worked out, I’ve just never been very neat at executing them. That was incredible
Enjoying the no-nonsense practical carpentry tips, keep em comin!
hudi42, Glad you are enjoying what you see on Next Level Carpentry... I hope you won't be disappointed by other videos on my channel because it would be a stretch to say they're ALL 'no-nonsense' :-) Prime example: th-cam.com/video/AVV2woCugU0/w-d-xo.html
If you're still 'enjoying' after seeing that video you just may stick around for more :-)
Your video was very useful. The tip about using the collar on the router was super helpful. I want to give this a shot now. Thank you!
2:22 You know this guy is a professional when he can draw a straight line without a ruler that fast. Subscribed!
Good one Kien... thanks for the sub! Funny that I earned your subscription by 'showing off', right? 😎
Terrific video. Clear, concise, and entirely easy to understand. I'm building my own home and will use this method to cut the rafter tails. Thank you for taking the time to share your skills!
James,
I think you'll find this method quite satisfactory. I encourage you to give it a practice run since a few of the steps have the potential to spoil a finished piece. And PLEASE be careful if you use a 'top bearing' flush trim bit like I do in the video... they can be a little scary. Scary but manageable with a focused workflow
Best,
Matt
Great job, straightforward and helpful. Thank you.
You're quite welcome!
What an interesting process. Well described and well presented in a calm and precise manner. Gonna go build me a pagola right now!!
Gotta build a perGOlah In The Living Years, right Mike (and) the Mechanic(s)?! 😉😎
Great video. You're a natural-born teacher. Thanks so much.
Thanks, Jay! I'll accept your 'natural born teacher' compliment although if I was also a natural at video production I'd get a lot more teaching done :-) With comments like yours and a growing list of subscribers I'm encouraged to get some more videos published 'cuz I really like to teach, share and learn carpentry!
Thanks for the tips. Just did 32 pieces and they look fantastic.
Great to hear your success story! Any chance you'll post something to your TH-cam channel to show other viewers (and me :-) ) your accomplishment?
Love the pro tips. They really do help add that special, professional finish to the projects.
Thanks for mentioning that Matthew... I always hope tossing in pro tips inspires and motivates viewers because, without a professional video team or good looks it's about all I have to offer! 😏😁😎 Best, Matt
always a pleasure to watch a master carpenter! Thank you and love the pro product tips
When ellipse stick blew my mind. I was wondering how that was gonna work. I’m really enjoying these videos
Man I missed Norm Abram for years...MATT, YOUR THE NEW NORM ABRAM!!! Or at least the new carpentry wizard ;) Thanks again for the vids, been sharing them.
Thanks for that, Brye... if I could only get 'ol Norm's film and video production team on board! I envy the man for having to focus only on the work at hand and not all that's involved in producing even rudimentary videos... maybe someday? Best, Matt. Thanks for sharing NLC videos too... every little bit helps!
I have a negative comment: Why didn't I discover your superb videos sooner. I could kick my self :-) . Again, thoroughly enjoyed, extremely informative, and greatly valued - I have attained more life long skills. Your time and hardwork in making these videos is greatly appreciated. I can go from a good carpenter to a shining one. I am still laughing at your changing your planer in your trellis video from a 'thickness' setting to a 'widthness' setting. Your caught me out haha
Paul,
Nothing like a negative comment (like yours) to start the day... I didn't intend to make Next Level Carpentry a 'stealth channel' but unfortunately for both of us it has flown under the radar and been invisible to viewers like you until recently. I'm glad your stealth vision radar has located the channel and that you're finding the content worthwhile. Glad to know you're on board... I believe the best is yet to come! I'll be uploading Part 2 of the Trellis build this week and hope you're able to check it out!
Best,
Matt
Irony just got a project for Pagoda and they need these ends for beauty. Enjoyed your video it's the first can't wait to see what else you good sir! Thank you for sharing
Steven,
Let me know how you do applying this process on your project. It goes without saying that the actual profile can be adjusted/altered to fit project parameters and client preferences so it's quite versatile. If you're interested you might check out this series:
www.protradecraft.com/sketchup-beginners-how-build-pergola
where I show how I use SketchUp for pre-planning and design on this sort of thing. It would serve you well on your Pagoda project if you don't already have a digital process that you use.
PS I'm not implying that I think you're a beginner by sending the link, it's just the way it's titled :-)
Best,
Matt
This is what pursuit of perfection looks like. Amazing!
I can only agree with many other comments - a very pleasant style of presentation, clear instructions and excellent 'pro tips'.
Now, if only I could spend a couple of months in your workshop I'm pretty sure I'd learn a great deal.
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We should talk, John... there's plenty of days I could use an extra hand in the shop and on the job 😁😎 Thanks for subscribing and allowing notification... I really appreciate it... at this point I'm not able to upload videos on a consistent basis but I do try to make each one worthwhile for viewers like you who spend their limited time watching them. Best, Matt
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Nice thought Matt, but I'm now living in the south of France, so a bit far to go in reality.
Still, I'll be watching your videos, keep it up.
No fair, John! You get to soak up the peaceful sun and nosh on delicious cheeses and bread while I toil away in the shop... a sad reality for sure! 😒 Thanks for your comments and for staying tuned... Best, Matt
Supper presentaion, Reminded me of school days. Easy to follow instructions, they can be used every day.
Thanks very much.
Great video! You made what can be a difficult to grasp concept easy. I appreciated the through explanation and visual tutorial you presented. Thanks
Thanks for commenting here Blake... hope you find other videos at Next Level Carpentry equally 'great'... Best, Matt
This guy is so skilled. Awesome video
Doug (great last name BTW) A friend helped me find some very old neglected comments hiding out on Next Level Carpentry... so a belated 'thank you' for your comment... hope you're still watching videos here? Best, Matt
I learn so much from your videos. Thanks for the elliptical trick.
Really enjoying the channel. Thanks for your time.
You're welcome! I appreciate your comment... so many things to show and share, so little time :-(
This is great. Along with your post notching video, you provided what I need for my next project: a trellis for double rows of raspberry bushes in raised beds.
How cool is that?! Have fun with the build Rob and good luck!
Thank you for your videos! You are passing on great skills and knowledge! I really enjoy your presentation style as well, honest and down to earth....
You're most welcome gohuskies! Best, Matt
I use a small plunge router mounted to a jig rather than the pencil. Cuts an accurate template in one step. Great video by the way!
Awesome work. I'm just surprised that you didn't clamp the piece down prior to routing it. Safety first, safety always. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and craftsmanship.
Thanks!!!! I learned a lot of tricks that I shall use someday. Especially the ellipse stick trick.
Hi Michel, A friend helped me find some very old neglected comments hiding out on Next Level Carpentry... so a belated 'thank you' for your comment... hope you're still watching videos here? Best, Matt
Beautiful and precise, thank you for sharing!
Thanks diverhose... you're quite welcome! Best, Matt
Thanks for sharing your extensive knowledge
Ellipse stick! Genius. Such a simple and effective idea.
Nice work explaining how to do this job. I'll put some of the things I learned from you building my pergola kit this weekend. Thank you !
Glad it helps... good luck with your pergola project! Best, Matt
I wish a know it all person like me could do only 1% of what I saw in your channel, absolutely awesome work and great teaching. Thank you!
Thanks for showing the hardest way possible to do a simple task.
Do you really mean that? Seems like you must have some unusual expectations for what it takes to produce professional quality results...
I know three ways to layout an elipse. For the size, and for dimensional lumber this method is easiest.
@@jeffreyrimmer6449 got to make it easy on yourself cuz nobody else is going to, right? Thanks for commenting. Best, Matt
Wow you're knowledgeable, awesome tutorial straight to the point no unnecessary music and talk thanks for sharing
Marlene,
Thank you for the encouraging compliment!
Great video and very informative and professional
Thank you for detailed information on creating perfect replicated Pergola parts.
You're welcome, Scot! I'm sure you've grasped that this method works great with pretty much any profile/contour you come up against whether or not it's a pergola so I hope you find it useful on projects you're doing... Best, Matt
Fantastic instructions!!!!!
Got a fantastic result (I think so anyway)
2 mistakes i made though - lesson learnt (hopefully) Follow the experts' advise to the T
1. Got complacent on the last cut and didn’t tack it down fully & relied on my clamps - now i have a bit of a gouge lol
2. should have secured the end bit to the guide rail - I’ve lost that 15 degree bit - think I’ll get away by just cutting it out on the mitre saw
Always learn something from your videos. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for sayin' Mike... it's good to know these videos are helpful! Best, Matt
Thank you for sharing your video.I find it very useful
Great video, I especially liked the eclipse stick Idea.
Patmans,
Thanks for the compliment... there's just something satisfying when you get to use a method that's so simple for a job that's otherwise difficult, isn't it?
GREAT JOB I LEARNED SOMTHING THANK YOU FR SHARING YOU'RE knowledge. 🙏
That was great. We'll be doing that next week. Thanks.
Pete,
Hope it works well for your application... with a little pre-planning there's no limit to the variety of profiles that can be created with this templating process! BTW I uploaded a couple images from this project to Pinterest www.pinterest.com/thetimbertailor/next-level-carpentry-project-photos/ and hope to upload a few more when my computer starts cooperating more :-)
Great video, You are a pro as well as a terrific teacher! thanks
Thanks, Mike. Glad you like the video... I like to THINK of myself as 'a pro' but have to wonder some days :-)
Matt
Great video with excellent pro tips. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
You're welcome, New Leaf... from the look of your Channel videos you've probably got more than a few 'pro tips' of your own to put to use... NLC&C looks like a pretty vibrant company! Best, Matt
You make excellent videos !!!! Thank you.
You're welcome Armando... I try😎 Best, Matt
I am sure that there are a lot to learn from you. Thanks for sharing your wonderful methods of carpentry. By the way, I love that magnetic hammer.
M.,
Hope you DO learn a lot here! The magnetic hammer is indispensable in my shop and you would probably find it the same for you. Good news is that there's a link for a hammer like mine in the description section of this video. If you end up buying one through this Amazon Affiliate link:
Magnetic tack hammer: amzn.to/2q5mHET
it costs you the same but a small percentage helps fund Next Level Carpentry to keep the content here free and is greatly appreciated!
Regards,
Matt
Final measurement is always the hand. Nicely done!
Very well done and easy to watch and listen to! Ellipse stick..... :D
Kenneth...
Thanks for the compliment, but beware... people tend to look sideways at me when they learn I keep ellipsestick in my toolbox
Great video and love the way you created a perfect eclipse 👍🏻📐✏️👏🏻
I'm getting ready to build my pergola and this really helped! Thank you so much wise one!
Frank,
I use the methods shown in the video for reproducing all manner of profiles and I'm sure you'll be able to adapt them to whatever shape or style you plan to use on your pergola project... here's to a successful build!
Matt