My Single Greatest Woodworking Tip
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In this video I am showing you the single best woodworking technique that we use on a regular basis in the shop, utilizing templates. We use some sort of template on almost every project we build, and they allow us to create complex shapes, smooth transitions and perfectly replicated parts easily and precisely. There are a lot of important steps that I go over in this video including creating templates with various techniques, using templates for different parts of a project, and using templates in a way that will improve your woodworking significantly.
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Hey Shawn...I like templates too! My best tip for them is to make them out of broken golf cart windshields...you can get those for free. They are just thick enough to use with a router bit and with them being see through you can move them around and see the grain pattern underneath for perfect alignment when you are doing one of a kind pieces.
never thought of that. Interesting and thanks for the share!
Ok, first things first. You guys always hit just the right funny for me, I love the dry sense of humor. Excellent video, I’m a new woodworker and you opened my eyes so darn wide. I knew I wanted to use templates, like when I purchase plans, but I’m on the very low tech end right now, and now you’ve shown me how I can do it even with my limited tool set. Thanks again, you guys are awesome I’m such a fan!
That is great to hear, good luck with it! Thanks for watching!
Killer video Shaun! I’m loving these tips and tricks videos you boys are putting out. Clearly you two are phenomenal teachers!
Thanks, man! These ones are a fun change of pace for us, too.
REALLY good video - thanks, so many tips crammed in under one title. I love the marker trick as a way of pushing the cut line out.
Really appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
Holy shit! You two are working together? Wow. I’ve been away building my house.
What a strange and interesting matrimony. I guess I need to eat a couple gummies and catch up. Love both of your design ideas. Big shouts of encouragement to both y’all.
Haha, thanks for checking back in with us! You have plenty of stuff to catch up on. Hope the house building is going well!
Oh man, where has this video been!? Changed my whole approach and perspective on templates! (Like I have never used them to now want to go out and make templates!) bravo! This is gonna be an essential woodworking vid!
Yes, I use templates and 1:1 plan drawings. They’re always good reference and as lumber and steel usually come square, a template allows you to draw a dynamic freehand mark and capture it, transposing it to the lumber where you can then concentrate on the details of shaping and assembly without losing that freehand shape.
Absolutely. First, you’re an artist with a vision. Then, you’re a craftsman.
Hi! what software do you use to create these paper templates?
@@louisdavidvdm 😀 no software, just drawing and measuring on thick paper till I’m happy. Then cut out and trace onto my material. But you could use software. I’ve just used this method to make 8 identical steel braces for a bench I’m making. The pattern meant I could squeeze lots of them from one length of flat bar with little waste.
Hello, Shawn. I know this thread is a bit dated now, but since I just discovered you and Chris about 2- weeks ago, I am still going through “dated” videos. That said, I just wanted to concur with your view on template usage. As a long time “hobbiest” woodworker, I have learned the value of creating and using these. My method is nearly identical to yours, however you can teach and old dog a new trick now and then. The trick I learned from you in this video is to consider the glue line surfaces independently. As I was always use to route around the entire template, I found some less than desirable surfaces for the interfaces between pieces. I have now integrated your “template sled” approach for those cuts. Thanks, and keep these videos coming. They are no doubt some of the best out there - period!
Templates are an incredibly valuable tool. Thanks for the refresher and tips/tricks👍
Definitely! Thanks for watching!
You boys crack me up. I like the way you make videos. Something very cool and laid back about the production quality. I find your furniture builds to be next level cool as well. I'm an old dog but maybe I can learn some new tricks from you boys. Thanks
Glad to hear that, Daniel! Thanks for watching!
I exclusively use Cocobolo for all my templates.
Classy!
Shaun Boyd is on point!
I use templates all the time, but so relaxing to watch someone else do so (properly :)
Guys, this is excellent content - knocked it out of the park.
When I first started woodworking, I soon realized I should have picked a cheaper hobby
Damn you're witty. Thanks for the vid! Inspires me and keeps me draggin myself into the garage with a lack of tools but a bundle of hope)
Awesome to hear! Thanks for watching!
Once again another awesome video on templates. I've been dying to get working on something like this. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome, thanks for watching!
Shaun, you are so funny! So glad you guys are working together!!
I’m so happy this was made. Fantastic.
Glad to hear that, thanks for watching!
Hey guys,
thanks for all your amazing videos. I'm just starting up furniture building and you are very motivating and inspireing to me.
Thanks and regards
100% agree, I was always taught to template anything that you have to reproduce more than once.
For sure! Thanks for watching!
Thanks Shaun. Great video and very helpful tips. I progress myself by integrating different techniques I see on different channels. Your tips are always great !
Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching , Roland!
how do you print? many/most printers don't print true to size, ones that do are called plotters, per my highschool drafting class
I appreciate the cerebral approach to woodworking. While there are some people on youtube who do amazing work, it's clear that they aren't putting the brain power into their work that you do.
This is the video I needed.
Right on, thanks for watching!
this is all brilliant, but where you use the template to ALSO make your sled (around 12:20) was a even brillianter! love these videos, SB!
Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching JB!
2 minutes in I decided to subscribe. I like your style !
That X-Carve table in the animation is rad.
Temp-plates?? That's what I call my disposable dinnerware.... Great explanation, thanks for sharing...
Another way to get great, straight repeatable cuts is with an L fence. Oh, and a template. I typically use a .5mm pencil to mark with but the wider sharper is brilliant as long as you don't trim to the inside edge. I'm going to start doing that too, then router or table saw cut to the final fit.
"can you grab me that template?"
lolol
Good tips, I definitely could use to make some templates for myself.
dude! this is helpfull, thank you very much
Great tips!
The featured item is a great idea! Thanks for the tips, thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
I definitely need to start using templates. Thanks guys
It will change the game for you!
thanks a lot bro. im a beginner in the woodworking world and you tips were really helpful for me. (im improving my english at the same time hahah). have good day
what's your go-to software for drawing templates that you print and adhere to the mdf?
Just came across your video - well done and I definitely learned some good techniques. And the table design looks great (working myself up to something similar for our dining room after practicing on a few more smaller projects).
I had a bit of an epiphany while watching your video. Normally someone pulls out Festool tools I wont watch the channel. That being said prior to seeing the track saw I was admiring your work and professionalism. You obviously are creative and have good skill. The epiphany was : By not watching the people that have those too;s somply because of the brand (and the fact they are stupid expensive and over priced) I am doing a disservice to myself by missung out on great talent and knowledge. I mean you have those tools I assume because of your skill. Maybe not every one does but still Thank you
That is great, I'm happy to hear it! We always go by the mindset that if it is the best tool for the job, it doesn't matter what brand it is. And Festool definitely makes a few of those tools. Thanks for watching!
Great video!
I can't figure out why you wouldn't use the CNC to cut the actual parts rather than make templates. What's your reasoning? Thanks
Thanks a lot for your video! If you create the template out of the CNC, why would not you use the CNC as well to cut the piece directly?
great video. thanks for sharing
Awesome video! Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Trabalham muito bem! Isso é bonito de ver
Very helpful business, thanks Shaun : )
Good to hear! Thanks!
Thanks boys!! Super useful
Thanks Elliot!
Great tutorial and fantastic tips!
Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching!
Great video learned a lot thanks
Awesome, thanks for watching!
Great video. At 1:06 is that a stool or small table? If it is a stool, do you have a video about the build or more pictures. Love the concept.
Thanks! It is a bar stool. I have more information here: www.shaunboydmadethis.com/cantilever-bar-stool
and an old build video here: th-cam.com/video/6nurTpJeihc/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for another great video!
Thanks for watching!
👏 amazing video.
Thank you!
Good video. 👍😷
Thanks Craig!
I remember watching your earlier videos where you mentioned templates. It’s nice to see it in depth.
Question, if you already have a CNC, why don’t you cut these final pieces with it? Isn’t it more precise? Does it take too long?
Thanks for watching! We are actually working on a video about that subject. Stay tuned!
Smooth
where do these guys get the money for all of this?
Kudos on the more advanced google search parameters
Haha, glad to hear that!
2 videos in less than a week 😱! Did Christmas come early? 😂 Great vid BTW. Also, do you have any tips on getting rid of rock/instability (left to right)?
Thanks David! Not sure what you are referring to as far as rock/instability, though.
Shaun Boyd - Foureyes I was referring to instability, I think it’s referred to as racking... it’s not very stable left to right...
Not really a fan of chris but have been missing me some Shaun Boyd videos.
COOL!!!!
Thanks!
Err meerrr geerrrrd! You have a VW caddy!!! Is it diesel?
cool video helped alot
I wish I could watch a whole 13 minute video 2 minutes after it comes out
Ya might try templates from Mobile-Solutions .
Glad to hear it, thanks for watching!
Well done and funny.
Thanks Torin!
Thanks for video! What cad program you use?
Thanks for watching! I use Fusion 360.
Why u dont just buy big cnc router
Out of curiosity: what's wrong with cocobolo?
It is just a beautiful, exotic wood that definitely shouldn't be used to make templates.
@@shaunb66 makes sense haha, I guess I missed the context 😁
Great video, really useful stuff!
Awesome video. very informative.... but the white flashing transitions almost triggered my seizures. Keep up the awesome content
Happy to see daddy long neck moved to making furniture 🙇♂️
Waiting for the bad pun, I guess I'm out of luck. C'mon, Shaun! What the ...?!
He’s just being desultory!
Keep it up Buddy!
I like to mix it up sometimes!
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Nice!! ... The Jazz and The Tigers, two of my favorite teams... Maybe my two all time favorite teams. (born in Utah, grew up in Michigan... but have been in L.A. for 20 years, so I like the Lakers and Dodgers as well.)
Right on!
Two Belgian Features in three months, nice.
Seems that Belgium is full of talented people!
Hell, wanna earn some money? Export that VW-Caddy Pickup 06:10 to Germany & once done, gimme a call :o)
I think it’s “Bob’s your uncle”
🤦🏻♂️
But I don't have an uncle named Bob.
Shaun Boyd - Foureyes But then after that, you would! Because then “Bob’s your uncle”.
There's something unsettling about Chris smiling...
Most certainly Bob is my uncle, not my cousin.
Actually...Jacob's my cousin, but how would you have known that. 🤷🏼♂️
Knew I should have checked with you before I made the video!
Is it not bobs your uncle not bobs your cousin?
Yes, it is. I said it as a (bad) joke.
@@shaunb66 Hahaha okay I'm Irish wasn't sure if the expression was different across the pond, great video though
Boringgggg
Wtf is Coco bolo
Loving the small humorous cut-ins that you guys have been adding. Definitely makes your videos stand apart from all the others
Glad to hear it! Thanks!
Wait I haven’t watched this channel in a while, who’s this other guy?
I’m pretty sure most blokes say “Bob’s Your Uncle” instead of cousin but I guess bob might be not be your uncle so who knows...
Bob isn't my cousin or my uncle, so who knows?
@SciGuy Correction: Bob's your auntie.
My favorite version is "Robert is your mother's brother" 🤣🤣🤣
@@DHClapp DEWCLAWWWW
Depends on where you’re from. Bob could very well be your uncle cousin...
When making the paper templates, what software do you use? Also what type of dubble stick tape do you use, I haven't been able to find a great one for woodworking?
I use Fusion 360 for design then Inkscape or Illustrator to edit the SVG files. And I just find random double-stick on Amazon, no particular brand.
That Caddy though..... 👌
Thanks! It is a great little truck.
Greg would like a paid vacation and royalties.
I was missing you Shaun!! Glad to see you Bud. Don't let Chris hog all da camera time. You guys kill me man! Excited to see the table & chairs come together. Hoping all is well guys, Dirty Jersey out!!
Haha, thanks man! We are stoked to get the table and chairs done too!
"Printing a perfectly accurate template". Sounds nice, but how do I design and print a template, in a way so that the print ends up the exact size? That's the tricky part for me.
Very good thank you so much 👊💥💣✔💓💓💓💓💓👍
Thanks for all the useful helpful tips. They are much appreciated. Keep doing what you’re doing as you are adding value to the woodworking community.
Is there a reason you used the clamps the way you did at 5:55? l use them all the time but always elevate the other side slightly above the work piece. Just wondering! Thanks
Hi Shaun,
Very helpful and detailed.
Sorry, I might have missed this in the video, but what size Pattern Bits do you use?
I heard you mention a 1/2 inch Shank, but just want to confirm what Bearing Diameter and Cut Length you would advise?
Thank you so much.
The amount of times you suggested the CNC router
You know what sucks i watch your videos and put up with the commercials. I know you get compensation from square space but to me it is just more irritating commercials. I wish all of you, You tubers to just be happy with the money you get from us watching and not promoting other products or services. I know I am reaching, just saying what the majority of us woodworkers are thinking..
You lost me at "Bob's your cousin." Bob is my uncle.
I don't have a cousin or an uncle Bob, so who knows?
Badabim badabam!
Very well done, cleat and concise!
As always great video:) I really like the table! When you come out with plans I might actually give it a try! Emphasis on try!!
Would love to see you give it a try! Thanks for watching, Rachel!
Hello sir, im planning to start wood working and i found a cheap deal online here in the philippines for less than 500$ I could get a impact driver, jigsaw and a circular saw, and i was wandering if you could help me out? And P.s i’m commenting at every woodworking youtube channel. Thank you and Stay Safe
What make and model of spindle sander do you have? I am a purchaser of your chair and dinning table instructions and templates. Using templates has opened up a new door in furniture making, for which I am very pleased. Thank you so much for that.
What about clueing it when the blocks are square and then have the big templete on the thing so theres no need to leave the clueing part unfinished so it all gets 1 go with the router? What am i missing?
Sorry for english, not native