Absolutely the best woodworking channel on the web. I buy the plans even though I may never make them just to keep content like this flowing. Thanks to all.
@@stevena105 I agree. I've learned quite a bit from him. However this channel seems to provide me with deep intrigue I find totally irresistible. He makes me laugh while making me learn. He's the shop teacher or neighbor I always wanted.
This guy is legit. I've worked with a few brilliant older than me men in wood shops through the years. You can learn so much from them If you figure out how to tap the resource. Aka, getting them to like you enough to pass knowledge.
Love your work, love your dog, love your humour (NOT humor!). I have, on several occasions, taken measurements using a cubit and a long or short hand. People who are uncoordinated are suffering ano- cubital syndrome. They don’t know their arse from their elbow 😂. Keep up the good work. 🌞
Bella is a great shop dog 😘 I made a box and cut the corner splines deeper into the inside so that they acted as a shelf for a tray... Great vid as always, Nick From the Emerald Isle 😎👍☘️🍺
Hi Nick, Just found you. I can't believe it took me so long. You do the most concise and entertaining woodworking instructional I've seen. Please keep them coming. And tell Bella hi 😊😊
I just love how you explain things. My house should come in within the next 2-3 month and then I need some time to move all my crap in but then I'll be ready to sew some aprons for and your friends. Love how your dogs looks at you like he understands what you are talking about and he is gonna do it next time. I have 4 dogs and one also has the name of Bella which is actually Italien and means beautiful
Would love to see a quick video on the miter gauge extension. Or, a general "how to get the most out of your miter gauge" video for those who are sled-less. Great content!
The micro adjuster is kind of genius, i have damage to my central nervus system & have trouble moving things slightly one way or another, thank you very much for shareing that idea.
Señor Engler, i bought this plans since i believe the the box & tenon add more stiffness and also value than, lets say, pocketholes. The only reason i decided to buy this is 1-the utility and handyness of the jig and 2- that you actually use metric system on the plan as I really do believe that is more precise and intuitive. Let's see if i can suck up more juice to my new small table saw.
So glad I found this channel, awesome content. Found the channel by watching many videos on how to sticker and store green wood. I cut and processed down a maple tree from my woods, and decided to use your method with the bailing wire. Been binge watching all your videos ever since!!
Thanks for your tip using brass screws to adjust the jig for squareness. You can also use plastic screws and nut inserts (Nylon I think) for use near a cutting blade or router bit.
This channel has made my top 3 go to woodworking channels when I need to figure something out. In no particular order: Paul Sellers, Stumpynubs, and the newest addition: workshop companion
Thanks Nick. Your clever approach to practical solutions which I struggle with sometimes is very reassuring mate. My only issue is the absence of a mitre track in my table saw. Well, it does have one but it’s garbage as is the table saw. I either need to get something decent, like a makita or Dewalt or make one. I have plans that I’ve bought over the years which are yet to receive attention. Once again, my thinks for the video.
Possibly. But the shoulder cut limits the tear-out to almost nothing and make the tenon clean and smooth. Besides that, set-up is not where you spend most of your time in a shop. I always tell my students that for any given project, they will spend 5% of their time woodworking, 35% of their time setting up to do some woodworking, and 60% of their time looking for their tools.
Were you on TV at some point? You're face and voice look/sound so familiar but maybe it's just that you are coming very close to nailing the 1990's style of home improvement show. Honestly if you put this on VHS I'd think it was legitimately a vintage show sometimes. lol
@workshopcompanion thanks for the lesson. Your workshop pup is adorable! I'm sure they wonder who you are talking to but they are certainly paying attention. You turned your table saw on through that bar...please explain! I'm setting up my shop sometime this year...I'd love that trick! Is it attached to that system that automatically turns on dust collection too?
I have an old Delta table saw outfitted with a Delta Unifence system. This included an overhead mount for the saw guards. The switch is mounted of the same arm that supports the guards.
Back in school we had a jig that sat astride the board and helped make the mortise. I’ve never seen anyone make that jig. If you have any idea of what I’m describing, could you make a video (and plans) for it?
Nick, I have a personal question that's been on my mind for awhile now. Dating back to your Sawdust Sessions at Shopsmith, and up through to today's video; why have you always worn a maroon or reddish colored shirt? I'm not judging you. It's a nice color for a shirt. I'm just making a curious observation (if that's at all possible).
Weird-but-good question. Whenever we make a video, we edit it to make it look like I'm just taking 10 to 15 minutes out of my day to explain something for some visitors to my workshop. In reality, a short video takes several days -- occasionally weeks -- to produce. And oftentimes, when it goes to editing, there are scenes that have to be re-shot. Throughout all of this, I need to wear the same outfit for "continuity," i.e. maintain the illusion this is just a casual confab at my workbench. If I was constantly switching shirts, it would be distracting. Now add to this the fact that we often are producing two or three videos at once. Rather than try to remember what shirt I wore in what video, I simply wear the same outfit for all of them. As for the choice of maroon, it's a warm color that stands out from most workshop backgrounds.
1:25 I figured out what your dog is responding to. We used “toggle” as the family friendly poop command for our dogs. Toggle is the word my young nephew came up with years ago, possibly in a mind meld with his dog. So maybe your buddy thought it was time for a walk when you said “toggle.” In any case, that word always makes me laugh.
Well time to stop my current project to start a new one... This seems to happen every time a Workshop Companion video comes out. Anyone else have this problem?
They are out of print; there have been no new paper books for years. You might crawl the Internet for used, which right now that are averaging over $16 per. A complete set could cost you upwards of $300. If you could see your way to be happy with PDFs, they are less than third the cost AND they help us to make videos.
I will buy the pdfs I didn’t realize it helped the Chanel. I’m a big fan I’ve watched all of your videos. Do you ever do projects with your fans? I would gladly purchase all materials just to see the wood wizard work his magic in person. My all time favorite TH-cam channel!
@@thejourneyman2043 Thank you so much -- I really do appreciate your generosity and your flexibility. TH-cam does not pay all the bills. I have taught Wood as an Engineering Material at the University of Cincinnati for many years, then ran the Shopsmith Woodworking Academy for a few years after that. I love teaching, but this particular business -- making 2-3 high-quality videos a month -- is all I can handle right now. Besides, you'd be extremely disappointed with the topics of conversation in this particular shop. Travis and I maintain the myth that we talk about making cool things from wood all day, but in reality most of our conversations are about lighting, scripts, animation, building a new video editing computer, and whether or not we changed the batteries in the lapel mike.
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Absolutely the best woodworking channel on the web. I buy the plans even though I may never make them just to keep content like this flowing. Thanks to all.
Thanks. And those plan/book purchases really do help, TH-cam and Facebook only pay a fraction of the bills.
Rex isn't bad either.
@@stevena105 I agree. I've learned quite a bit from him. However this channel seems to provide me with deep intrigue I find totally irresistible. He makes me laugh while making me learn. He's the shop teacher or neighbor I always wanted.
This guy is like the Bob Ross of woodworking. I wish I had a shop or this guy as a teacher in school.
Loving the South Parkesque animation
What a smart dog watching you woodworking around!
Your southpark style intro is glorious.
The micro adjustment is brilliant, really sets this jig apart from others
Thanks for saying.
Absolutely great content. Legend has it Professor Frink was based on Nick.
This guy is legit. I've worked with a few brilliant older than me men in wood shops through the years. You can learn so much from them If you figure out how to tap the resource. Aka, getting them to like you enough to pass knowledge.
I love the idea of attaching the jig to a crosscut sled instead of running it along the fence line everyone else does. Pure genius.
Thanks.
Love your work, love your dog, love your humour (NOT humor!). I have, on several occasions, taken measurements using a cubit and a long or short hand. People who are uncoordinated are suffering ano- cubital syndrome. They don’t know their arse from their elbow 😂. Keep up the good work. 🌞
Bella is a great shop dog 😘
I made a box and cut the corner splines deeper into the inside so that they acted as a shelf for a tray...
Great vid as always, Nick
From the Emerald Isle
😎👍☘️🍺
Agreed (the Bella part). And thanks for sharing.
I freaking love this channel the South Park reference is so awesome 1:06 😂❤
Hi Nick, Just found you. I can't believe it took me so long.
You do the most concise and entertaining woodworking instructional I've seen. Please keep them coming. And tell Bella hi
😊😊
Thanks for the kind words -- from both Bella and me.
I just love how you explain things. My house should come in within the next 2-3 month and then I need some time to move all my crap in but then I'll be ready to sew some aprons for and your friends. Love how your dogs looks at you like he understands what you are talking about and he is gonna do it next time. I have 4 dogs and one also has the name of Bella which is actually Italien and means beautiful
Thanks for checking in.
Would love to see a quick video on the miter gauge extension. Or, a general "how to get the most out of your miter gauge" video for those who are sled-less. Great content!
Best “bench dog” ever!
Agreed.
The micro adjuster is kind of genius, i have damage to my central nervus system & have trouble moving things slightly one way or another, thank you very much for shareing that idea.
Most welcome.
11:12 a simple spell but quite unbreakable 🧙♂️
You are the Einstein of Woodworking. 😊
The spline and bow tie in the frame were great. Always impressed by your work
Thanks.
top quality content
amazing attention to detail and respect for the viewer's time
Señor Engler, i bought this plans since i believe the the box & tenon add more stiffness and also value than, lets say, pocketholes. The only reason i decided to buy this is 1-the utility and handyness of the jig and 2- that you actually use metric system on the plan as I really do believe that is more precise and intuitive. Let's see if i can suck up more juice to my new small table saw.
So glad I found this channel, awesome content. Found the channel by watching many videos on how to sticker and store green wood. I cut and processed down a maple tree from my woods, and decided to use your method with the bailing wire. Been binge watching all your videos ever since!!
Thanks for checking in and sharing. And good luck with that maple wood.
Very handy information, thank you!
I have said this before, I’ll say it again - I’d enjoy one day to meet you. You are a very knowledgeable, intelligent fellow. 👊
Would you tell my wife that? She sometimes forgets.
@@WorkshopCompanion
Oh - you know, “I will.” 😵💫🤓
Thank you Nick!
Always learning new things from you. Thanks.
Please make videos till the end of time I just found you today but it’s so cool to see your content
Nice. Love it. God bless you all.
Great video Nick! I always enjoy them.
I actually just bought the precision sled and got the tenon jig plans aswell. Also got a ebook. Looking forward to reading it this weekend.
Thanks for the support.
Thank you Nick your books are always handy here around.
Agreed. They're just the right thickness to prop up the short table leg.
Thanks for your tip using brass screws to adjust the jig for squareness. You can also use plastic screws and nut inserts (Nylon I think) for use near a cutting blade or router bit.
Nice tip.
This channel has made my top 3 go to woodworking channels when I need to figure something out. In no particular order: Paul Sellers, Stumpynubs, and the newest addition: workshop companion
Nick you have done it again - another insightful video !!
Just tell you I had a great time watching your video! Thanks!!
Thank you so much for your videos! I am learning a lot. Godbless you!
very clever jig.
Very useful jig. Thanks 🙂
Good to see you again, Nick. Thanks for a very useful jig.
Most welcome.
Awesome video. Tell your dog I say hi!!
Absolutely love your videos, everything is so simplistic and explained in a way anyone can follow
Thanks for saying.
Amazing Jig. Lovely video content 👌. Wonderful four-legged workshop companion. Cheers from South Africa
hanks from Ohio.
Thank you
I wish you could of been my teacher in school
Thanks Nick. Your clever approach to practical solutions which I struggle with sometimes is very reassuring mate.
My only issue is the absence of a mitre track in my table saw. Well, it does have one but it’s garbage as is the table saw. I either need to get something decent, like a makita or Dewalt or make one. I have plans that I’ve bought over the years which are yet to receive attention.
Once again, my thinks for the video.
Most welcome.
Muchas gracias por tus sabios consejos Nick! Son muy disfrutables! Un abrazo!
Germán, desde Lomas de Solymar, Uruguay
Y un abrazo a cambio.
You are an amazing guy, Nick. Thank you for all you do.
Most welcome.
You are a very funny guy. Love it 🤣
Very clever!
Nice presentation Sir!
Thanks.
I love this channel
So many good features on this jig. What breed is Bella? She's a beauty!
Thank you for the lesson!
Most welcome.
Pretty amazing jig indeed, Nick! 😃
Thanks a lot for all the tips!!!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Mot welcome. Same to you.
Great jig! Thanks for the video
Most welcome.
May your cameras camera for a long time. :)
Pure gold as usual. I learn more from you than any other person. However I feel like the setup takes longer than if you just made 20 passes
Possibly. But the shoulder cut limits the tear-out to almost nothing and make the tenon clean and smooth. Besides that, set-up is not where you spend most of your time in a shop. I always tell my students that for any given project, they will spend 5% of their time woodworking, 35% of their time setting up to do some woodworking, and 60% of their time looking for their tools.
Were you on TV at some point? You're face and voice look/sound so familiar but maybe it's just that you are coming very close to nailing the 1990's style of home improvement show. Honestly if you put this on VHS I'd think it was legitimately a vintage show sometimes. lol
Cool stuff.
Excellent content Nick!
Thanks.
Nice!
Who the doggo? Why so professional? 👀
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ยินดี
Genius
Takes one to know one.
Your amazing i would love to be an apprenticeship for just a week
This reminds me of foundation repair with Homer
i had one already but..... yours make me want to do it nice job
Thanks.
This dude is the albert einstein of wood working.
just to tell you, its "keep the camara running" i think... it comes from when they still were used rolls
@workshopcompanion thanks for the lesson. Your workshop pup is adorable! I'm sure they wonder who you are talking to but they are certainly paying attention.
You turned your table saw on through that bar...please explain! I'm setting up my shop sometime this year...I'd love that trick! Is it attached to that system that automatically turns on dust collection too?
I have an old Delta table saw outfitted with a Delta Unifence system. This included an overhead mount for the saw guards. The switch is mounted of the same arm that supports the guards.
I love you, man. ❤
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Looks great…but didn’t understand the way you were feeding it in your router table.Just looked backwards
Back in school we had a jig that sat astride the board and helped make the mortise. I’ve never seen anyone make that jig. If you have any idea of what I’m describing, could you make a video (and plans) for it?
Thanks for improving my imagination.
That's a new one. Most welcome.
Radial enthusiast here
Is that slot mortise known as a Bridle Joint?
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How did you get your dog to do what he does in these videos lol its like hes taking a woodworking course 😂
Didn't train her to do that -- she just likes being engaged.
Great video as usual 😊
When are you teaching how to spin the hammer 🔨 😅
I watched these videos so many times to try to figure it out. Spoiler alert: modified hammer 😉
Nick, I have a personal question that's been on my mind for awhile now. Dating back to your Sawdust Sessions at Shopsmith, and up through to today's video; why have you always worn a maroon or reddish colored shirt?
I'm not judging you. It's a nice color for a shirt. I'm just making a curious observation (if that's at all possible).
Weird-but-good question. Whenever we make a video, we edit it to make it look like I'm just taking 10 to 15 minutes out of my day to explain something for some visitors to my workshop. In reality, a short video takes several days -- occasionally weeks -- to produce. And oftentimes, when it goes to editing, there are scenes that have to be re-shot. Throughout all of this, I need to wear the same outfit for "continuity," i.e. maintain the illusion this is just a casual confab at my workbench. If I was constantly switching shirts, it would be distracting. Now add to this the fact that we often are producing two or three videos at once. Rather than try to remember what shirt I wore in what video, I simply wear the same outfit for all of them. As for the choice of maroon, it's a warm color that stands out from most workshop backgrounds.
But what do you do AFTER we turn over the temporary back!?
WHAT DO WE DOOOOO!?!?
1:25 I figured out what your dog is responding to. We used “toggle” as the family friendly poop command for our dogs. Toggle is the word my young nephew came up with years ago, possibly in a mind meld with his dog. So maybe your buddy thought it was time for a walk when you said “toggle.” In any case, that word always makes me laugh.
Well time to stop my current project to start a new one... This seems to happen every time a Workshop Companion video comes out. Anyone else have this problem?
A cubit is 457mm right?
Where can I find the full set of your books? I can only find downloadable versions in the full set.
They are out of print; there have been no new paper books for years. You might crawl the Internet for used, which right now that are averaging over $16 per. A complete set could cost you upwards of $300. If you could see your way to be happy with PDFs, they are less than third the cost AND they help us to make videos.
I will buy the pdfs I didn’t realize it helped the Chanel. I’m a big fan I’ve watched all of your videos. Do you ever do projects with your fans? I would gladly purchase all materials just to see the wood wizard work his magic in person. My all time favorite TH-cam channel!
@@thejourneyman2043 Thank you so much -- I really do appreciate your generosity and your flexibility. TH-cam does not pay all the bills. I have taught Wood as an Engineering Material at the University of Cincinnati for many years, then ran the Shopsmith Woodworking Academy for a few years after that. I love teaching, but this particular business -- making 2-3 high-quality videos a month -- is all I can handle right now. Besides, you'd be extremely disappointed with the topics of conversation in this particular shop. Travis and I maintain the myth that we talk about making cool things from wood all day, but in reality most of our conversations are about lighting, scripts, animation, building a new video editing computer, and whether or not we changed the batteries in the lapel mike.
Hahahaha scale for a cubit. 😆
Cubits!?
so complicated. Just use a router
thank you