Generally speaking, I despise these gift type videos as they are generally sponsor generated junk. This video was different, I found quite a few items that would be useful in my shop and not a bunch of gimmicky stuff. Great video, thanks for doin this and keeping it honest.
I like the list, and have many of the items already; I am placing an order for a couple more! A word of caution; the recommended deadman switch is rated for low Amperage only, and using it on a high load shop tool can damage the motor. The switch in the link has only 18 Ga. wire. Amazon has switches rated for 15 Amps, which is the highest current load commonly found in home shop tools, that is a better choice.
The hook and loop sanding discs are GREAT! When the disc abrasive is no longer useful, I will use a spray adhesive on the spent sanding surface, and on the back of a piece of every day sand paper, cut into a circular shape to match, and then pop the holes into it to match the hole pattern (put small starter holes before attaching, then hitting all the holes is even easier). Works actually surprisingly well. Absolutely agree on popsicle sticks!
Great list! Some additional buys are: LED headlamp, nut and bolt gauge, and a small bullet level. Man - there are so many great items for around the shop.
Google 'DEWALT CHOPSAW/TABLESAW COMBO" (not available in USA) I met a Mexican Flooring crew who had 4 of them! JUST LOCK THE HEAD DOWN TO USE THE TABLESAW! SO FAST! (they had them on wheels)
AND THE 23 GAUGE PIN NAILER IS NOTHING! CHECK OUT THE NEW 21GAUGE! THE PAINTERS LOVE THE NEW 21GAUGE ! 1/2 the size of the 18GA!! Its basically a hair thicker than the 23GA , BUT HAS A HEAD!!!! I DONT USE MY 18GA BARELY ANYMORE!!
Pencil with a retractable lanyard is my favorite time saver. Also a combination square is always in my pouch to make repeatable, transferable and accurate marks.
Blake, I'll say it again - thank you for your time and effort in making great content for us and sharing your thoughts on all things "Maker". I've said it before, I'm modeling my shop after yours. Wish you and your family all the best this holiday season and in the new year ahead.
One of MY favourite tools is a magnetic digital angle gauge. I primarily use it for squaring my table-saw blade in about 10 seconds to within a hundredth of a degree.
Nice job Blake! This is one of the best lists I've seen anywhere for the woodworker. The items are either considered "essential" or just ones that make building so much easier.
Excellent list of tools and gadgets for the Woodworker i did Woodworking professionally for over 20 years and as my hobby for over 30 years now i also use the Bic 7mm mechanical pencils and i love Bucket Boss products for their long term durability by far their shop Aprons have held up better than any other brands especially for the money ironically i bought my very first one in one of the pricey Woodworking Supply Stores and i was surprised on my own self paying their high price tag at the time but it turned out to be a good thing as it was my first Bucket Boss product of many more over the years
go with the howard leight headphones for shooting with adjustable volume. Have a radio playing in the background at normal volume and you can hear it fine, then when the saw comes on it cuts out the amplification, then back to normal when the saw stops. Its really great as you can have multiple people in the shop with ear pro, listening to music and talking to each other at the same time.
Tx556 I’ve tried those in the past and although they’re fine for radio it seemed like the sound quality wasn’t great for the type of music I usually listen to.
@@weberwoodshop it's all about priorities tbh, I tend to work with other people around me more so not having to remove ear pro constantly is a huge plus
Tx556 true. I’m in the garage by myself and like to zone out with my favorite music when I’m doing repetitive tasks like sanding. So I listen pretty intently.
The Bose soundproof headphones are the best i have found. Yes, they are quite a bit more expensive but totally worth it. I use them in the shop and while i am on the lawn mower and they are truly noise cancelling. Bonus, they are Bluetooth.
Thumbs up on a router lift. I have a Jess-Em router lift II (budget considerations) and don’t know how I lived without it. Changing bits and adjusting depths is easy and takes zero time. Takes all of the resistance out of deciding to use your router table. Also - two thumbs up on the Pastebot.
Nice video, first time I'm on your channel. The one item that I would add is a machinist square set, which is very helpful to setup some tools to get nice square cuts. I'm goind to watch more video from you ;)
Not a wood worker but I find the 4 and 6 ounce dixie cups one of the most useful things I have in my workshop. My daughter even bought me a dual dispenser for them
Cole l well. I basically was born with a hammer in my hand. Haha. My grandfather was a hobby furniture maker. My dad before he retired and sold his tools was a g/c and had a wood shop to make furniture. I never really got into it until recently. I’m in the trades I have an Hvac business. It all depends on what your looking to get into first. But I start with basics. Hand tools. Check Craig’s regular for good deals on tools that’s how I get a lot of my stuff. A compound miter saw is a must have and shoot to get a slider. Band saw is awesome to have and table saw. You can do just about anything with just those saws. Jig saw or scroll saw is a good saw to have too. A router is good start. Trim routers aren’t too much. Of course some type of sander. If you must only have one I’d get random orbital. But If your going to work with soft wood like say a mahogany top. You would want a non orbital sander as the soft wood will show the cross grain sand marks. Drill set is a must with some bits. Figure out what type of projects you want to tackle first and start with the basics you’ll need for that. It’s a life time of investing in tools. So take your time and have fun with it along the way. Yes there’s a tool and jig for everything. But some creativity you can find ways to get the job done without all the fancy gadgets.
Cole haha you sound like me when I was 17. I have an automotive background as well. Your doing great brother. Keep dabbing in many different things and develop a well round of skills. You’ll never go hungry. Hit me up in the dm if you want to chat @creation212 @themetaphysicalgene
I would move to sanding nets instead of the red disks. They last longer and the dust collection is that much better. I also use senior tongue depressors instead of the craft sticks. They're a little bigger/thicker so they make a great stir stick for thickened epoxies and such.
There are some great recommendations in this video. Nice to be able to get an experienced woodworker's input and suggestions on tools and shop accessories they like to use. Thank you for producing and sharing this.
3m worktunes are what I wear at work for audio/hearing protection, it's Bluetooth and cordless. I may be a little rough on things and so they have only lasted me around 12-14 months on average but the battery tends to last me around 40 hours on a single charge, uses micro USB and they also have a version that has am/fm radio but they cost a little more. The Bluetooth version I use is available at Lowes for about $75 roughly, and has a respectable range about 50 yards in the shop with VFD's running and other digital power management systems with no obvious interference.
I have a Shopsmith I bought in 2003 it is there 50th Anniversary edition. I was introduced to Shopsmith in the mid 80's and purchased one back then and It was the model before the double quill bearing so I upgraded it. I used it for many years and the only part I ever had to replace is the on/off switch. I purchased the new on because of the upgraded fence and table system and other qualities, besides the 50th edition is special as it has a gold motor cover. I use all aspects of it except the drill press I have a free standing one. I use the horizontal drilling extensively. I also have a Rockwell 1.5 hp router I bought new in the 70's and I still use it today. I even purchased new motor brushes and never had to replace them. I have 2 RBI HAWK scroll saws and a Dewalt 788 type one. All my tools were MADE IN THE USA does that tell you something? Great review
I've just got the Stihl BT headphones for Xmas to use on site and the battery lasts forever. Only charged once since opening the box and they've still got about 70% battery left. Cracking bit of kit
So just FYI, a much better (in my opinion) mechanical pencil is the Papermate sharpwriter, the lead rides inside a corkscrew shaped piece of metal which acts as a spring, and gives you a little bit of cushion so that your lead doesn't break all the time, which I'm sure you've experienced. I've use these for over a decade and highly recommend them. You can get 36 of them for 9.08 at the time of this posting (Amazon) Thanks for the info, hope this helps a little
Jason Wharton I was about to reply that my favorite thing about those pencils is that they are cheap enough to put everywhere... but what you mentioned is also a good deal. I’ll check them out.
I am a landscaper looking into woodworking as a new hobby. I’ve been using the HOWARD LEIGHT ear protection for years. They sell a hygiene kit to replace the ear cups and foam, but not the headband. Also I bought a $10-15 Bluetooth adapter off amazon and zip tied it... 👌🏼
The Dewalt MultiTool... Fein may have made them famous in the general public, but the original use was an orthopedic bone / cast (plaster) saw, where the blade frequently came into contact with skin, and didn't cut it open (only minor scratches where the skin may be a little bony) On another note, there is a special blade for the multi tool that is specifically for cutting out single gang electrical boxes. I was working a site and the contractor pulled one out and it blew me away. (I had just finished my basement and cut all the outlet boxes by hand.
Merry Christmas! Great video. Torx (star drive) was a game changer for me too. Square drive is a pain especially kreg, and I've even stripped them. I've never stripped a torx unless it was at a crazy angle to the screw head. Spax are the best I've seen , but GRK makes outdoor screws that fit into kreg pocket holes if you need that. Oh, and I've had a cheap $15 clearance multi tool that worked great. Helped tons when we remodeled our floors!
I agree, the 23ga pin nailers are awesome for small tasks especially when you don't want to blow apart a small piece of wood. Do make sure they go in all the way or it is like a needle sticking out of the wood!
3M makes a fantastic hearing protection bluetooth headset! I use them while working on the flightline launching and repairing F-15C jets. Those jets are incredibly loud, louder than the loudest tool in a woodworking shop, but I can still hear my music perfectly. Even while 10 feet in front of the jet intakes. The battery lasts forever too
For headphones we use “Peltors” in the infantry they are made for shooting but they noise cancel and you can still hear people talking or you can still hear everything around you it’s just quieter! They are pricey though
Possibly the most useful tips video ever posted on youtube! I got so much out of your video I had to stop half way to grab pen & paper to make a list! Thx :)
Hey Blake, first time viewer and new sub. I'm a Santa Clara native that spent most of his youth in Santa Cruz and now that I'm further north miss it dearly. I envy you living there. This video was well made and hit home on some very cool items for the shop. I'm sure I'm going to enjoy my stay on your channel. Cheers!
I love my 3M WorkTunes bluetooth headset. I use them in my shop, and, outside while using my leaf blower or snow blower. I even use them on extremely loud public transportation trains, and that's where they really get put to the test. Depending on options, you can get them on Amazon between $38.89 and $68.42.
Interesting that your recommendations coincide with my preferences. Especially the sanding thicknesser and the edge sander, and I love your router bit for drawer handles.you must use a sandpaper dresser on the belt sander, otherwise it clogs up fast.
I dont mean to be so off topic but does someone know a way to log back into an instagram account?? I somehow forgot my password. I would love any help you can offer me.
@Hugo Joseph i really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and Im in the hacking process now. Takes a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Biggest most appreciated in my unshop is the little cube type angle gauges. No more trying to interpret angles or squaring up stuff. These are digital down to the 1/10th degree. Also, look at the Rockler miter sled. My gosh. What a great buy. I've thrown out all those crappy ones that I tried to buy and spent hours trying to get them to work right (precision, precision). Okay, one more in the gauge department..a digital angle gauge. Get a 12 or 8 inch. Amazon stuff.
Oscillating tool: Dan Erlewine (StewMac) was given his years ago by a surgeon. It was a bone saw for surgery--cuts bone but not flesh as the flesh just isn't stationary enough to get cut!
Great video, Bought the oscillating sander when they first came out. Just plain works on curved projects. The biscuit joiner has paid for itself by the amount of aggravation it has saved.
I prefer square aka Robertson head screws. I have nothing against Star aka Torx, but hate having to keep 4 to 5 different size bits in my tool belt. With square drive, I only need #1 and #2 bits (or screwdrivers) on my body for most jobs.
Yeah I own them as well they're the best I've ever used and I've been through probably 10+ pairs working in a cabinet shop by trade. Tough to find good hearing protection with good sound with edge bander/CNC/table saw/jointer/planer etc.. in the background. (They also have a very good Db rating can't remember off the top, but they're the shit tbh)
Sometimes I’m not always wearing work clothes that if damaged with glues and finishes make them no longer wearable everyday. I purchased a Duluth Trading Company shop apron that has eliminated that problem. Something I don’t know why I never had. My favorite hand tools are a Wood River wheel scribe, a 5-1/2 hand plane, a 38” straight edge ruler and my homemade shooting board. One item I like to keep around for so many uses are plastic laminate samples from the big box stores. Endless uses.
I got a pair of the Honeywell Sync Bluetooth headphones last year for Christmas and they are incredible. Audio quality is great, noise protection is great and they also have a boom mic coming off the left ear piece which cancels out ambient noise if you're talking on the phone. I have full conversations when using my ROS and shop vac with those puppies on. Plus they are exceptionally comfortable. Slightly pricey for headphones but I would drop the money on them again in a heart beat.
That's the most amazing coincidence I have ever seen. I use and cherish every tool and materiel you showed here today except the thickness sander and tiles, and I've been wanting those. Tip: get a pair or 2 of "1-2-3 blocks". They're precision ground metal, and great for temporary jigs and drill press work. A dial caliper is also very handy. Damn, I still can't believe the similarities. I never dreamed anyone used a Starrett scale, popsicle sticks, carpet tape, parts cabinet, magnets, foo...
1-2-3 blocks are amazingly useful in modeling, Adam Savage put me on to them a few years ago on YT. Heavy, perfectly square rectangular, steel blocks. I work on a much smaller scale, so a few rare earth magnets and these blocks make for silly easy clamping.
A dremel tool (or rotory tool of your choice) with a spiral or tile bit is the best tool tool for cutting around electrical boxes, windows, door frames in drywall and similar materials I've ever found. I still love my "super tool", "vibro-saw, or whatever you'd like to call it. In the end, use what you have but I assume you have a rotory tool maybe something to try.
impulse0341 I almost bought them but it seemed like the reviews said the audio isn’t that great in low or highs. Decent mid-tones only. So it’s fine for radio or rock n roll but not great for jazz, classical, etc. I remember that being the case when I tried something similar a few years back. What do you think?
Yeah that's mostly what I listen to on them... that and audiobooks. But the range is great for the bluetooth, the radio quality depends on the signal reception.
My favorite tools are dial calipers, dial indicators, sheets of plexi to make jigs and fixtures, parallel clamps, machine squares, sharp drills... Now as to your list Mr. Weber.., magnets are a nice idea, unless you grind/cut steel, weld, etc. Chips and grinding dust will stick to your magnetized tools, not too big a deal, it's just annoying. And another thing, the scale/rule is spelled 'Starrett' from the L. S. Starrett company.
Hmmm, that stretch wrap looks great. May come in handy when I have to babysit my nieces. Just convince them to sit on a couple of chairs....just kidding. Great suggestions. I am in the market for one of those sanders. I really need one for my shop.
Generally speaking, I despise these gift type videos as they are generally sponsor generated junk. This video was different, I found quite a few items that would be useful in my shop and not a bunch of gimmicky stuff. Great video, thanks for doin this and keeping it honest.
David thanks, that’s what I was shooting for with this one. Glad you enjoyed it!
I agree, but he did leave out wooden skewers! It's like a softer disposable ice pick lol
One of the most useful consolidated lists of small shop (the items, not the shop) I've run across. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for not rambling on and on like many youtubers. Totally subscribed..
I like the list, and have many of the items already; I am placing an order for a couple more! A word of caution; the recommended deadman switch is rated for low Amperage only, and using it on a high load shop tool can damage the motor. The switch in the link has only 18 Ga. wire. Amazon has switches rated for 15 Amps, which is the highest current load commonly found in home shop tools, that is a better choice.
The hook and loop sanding discs are GREAT! When the disc abrasive is no longer useful, I will use a spray adhesive on the spent sanding surface, and on the back of a piece of every day sand paper, cut into a circular shape to match, and then pop the holes into it to match the hole pattern (put small starter holes before attaching, then hitting all the holes is even easier). Works actually surprisingly well.
Absolutely agree on popsicle sticks!
Great list! Some additional buys are: LED headlamp, nut and bolt gauge, and a small bullet level. Man - there are so many great items for around the shop.
Thx for the plain and realistic explanation of the tools, I’m a DeWALT guy to, great job and merry Christmas from Alberta winter wonderland
Wim Boon glad you liked it!
Google 'DEWALT CHOPSAW/TABLESAW COMBO"
(not available in USA)
I met a Mexican Flooring crew who had 4 of them!
JUST LOCK THE HEAD DOWN TO USE THE TABLESAW!
SO FAST! (they had them on wheels)
AND THE 23 GAUGE PIN NAILER IS NOTHING!
CHECK OUT THE NEW 21GAUGE!
THE PAINTERS LOVE THE NEW 21GAUGE !
1/2 the size of the 18GA!!
Its basically a hair thicker than the 23GA , BUT HAS A HEAD!!!!
I DONT USE MY 18GA BARELY ANYMORE!!
Pencil with a retractable lanyard is my favorite time saver. Also a combination square is always in my pouch to make repeatable, transferable and accurate marks.
A thousand times this. Retractable pencil lanyard.
Blake, I'll say it again - thank you for your time and effort in making great content for us and sharing your thoughts on all things "Maker". I've said it before, I'm modeling my shop after yours. Wish you and your family all the best this holiday season and in the new year ahead.
Awesome and thank you!!! Happy holidays!
One of MY favourite tools is a magnetic digital angle gauge. I primarily use it for squaring my table-saw blade in about 10 seconds to within a hundredth of a degree.
Great video! Quick explanation and no rambling narration 👍
Thank you!
I've got one for the people: Fastcap magnetic machine square. Very accurate and very strong magnets.
Nice job Blake! This is one of the best lists I've seen anywhere for the woodworker. The items are either considered "essential" or just ones that make building so much easier.
Excellent list of tools and gadgets for the Woodworker i did Woodworking professionally for over 20 years and as my hobby for over 30 years now i also use the Bic 7mm mechanical pencils and i love Bucket Boss products for their long term durability by far their shop Aprons have held up better than any other brands especially for the money ironically i bought my very first one in one of the pricey Woodworking Supply Stores and i was surprised on my own self paying their high price tag at the time but it turned out to be a good thing as it was my first Bucket Boss product of many more over the years
go with the howard leight headphones for shooting with adjustable volume. Have a radio playing in the background at normal volume and you can hear it fine, then when the saw comes on it cuts out the amplification, then back to normal when the saw stops. Its really great as you can have multiple people in the shop with ear pro, listening to music and talking to each other at the same time.
Tx556 I’ve tried those in the past and although they’re fine for radio it seemed like the sound quality wasn’t great for the type of music I usually listen to.
@@weberwoodshop it's all about priorities tbh, I tend to work with other people around me more so not having to remove ear pro constantly is a huge plus
Tx556 true. I’m in the garage by myself and like to zone out with my favorite music when I’m doing repetitive tasks like sanding. So I listen pretty intently.
Excellent video. You did a great job covering a large number of useful additions to most woodworking shops in a very short time!
Thanks!
Simply beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
The Bose soundproof headphones are the best i have found. Yes, they are quite a bit more expensive but totally worth it. I use them in the shop and while i am on the lawn mower and they are truly noise cancelling. Bonus, they are Bluetooth.
Great video! I really enjoyed the mix between simple everyday needed supplies all the way to pricy high end tools. Thanks for the info.
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Amen on the “star” screws. 1,000,000 time improvement over Phillips.
Thumbs up on a router lift. I have a Jess-Em router lift II (budget considerations) and don’t know how I lived without it. Changing bits and adjusting depths is easy and takes zero time. Takes all of the resistance out of deciding to use your router table. Also - two thumbs up on the Pastebot.
Nice to have a local youtube woodworker. Keep up them videos and “how to” videos. We appreciate your work.
Nice video, first time I'm on your channel. The one item that I would add is a machinist square set, which is very helpful to setup some tools to get nice square cuts. I'm goind to watch more video from you ;)
homopoisson awesome thanks!
Bose - QuietControl 30 wireless headphones - Black - Noise cancelling and 10-12 hour battery life. Great around tools
Not a wood worker but I find the 4 and 6 ounce dixie cups one of the most useful things I have in my workshop. My daughter even bought me a dual dispenser for them
I have 3M worktunes. Bluetooth. Works great. I mow my lawn wearing them, do wood working. They are my go to hearing protection/music/radio.
What a great video and the content and recommendations are excellent. Thanks for putting it together.
Thanks for the information/opinions and your excellent presentation. Really enjoyed the quick adhesive demo; most convincing.
William Carpenter sure! Glad you liked it!
Omg yes the star screws! One of the best moves I made too.
How long have you been woodworking? I'm just starting and looking for tips and affordable tools I can buy!
Cole l well. I basically was born with a hammer in my hand. Haha. My grandfather was a hobby furniture maker. My dad before he retired and sold his tools was a g/c and had a wood shop to make furniture. I never really got into it until recently. I’m in the trades I have an Hvac business. It all depends on what your looking to get into first. But I start with basics. Hand tools. Check Craig’s regular for good deals on tools that’s how I get a lot of my stuff. A compound miter saw is a must have and shoot to get a slider. Band saw is awesome to have and table saw. You can do just about anything with just those saws. Jig saw or scroll saw is a good saw to have too. A router is good start. Trim routers aren’t too much. Of course some type of sander. If you must only have one I’d get random orbital. But If your going to work with soft wood like say a mahogany top. You would want a non orbital sander as the soft wood will show the cross grain sand marks. Drill set is a must with some bits. Figure out what type of projects you want to tackle first and start with the basics you’ll need for that. It’s a life time of investing in tools. So take your time and have fun with it along the way. Yes there’s a tool and jig for everything. But some creativity you can find ways to get the job done without all the fancy gadgets.
Cole haha you sound like me when I was 17. I have an automotive background as well. Your doing great brother. Keep dabbing in many different things and develop a well round of skills. You’ll never go hungry. Hit me up in the dm if you want to chat @creation212 @themetaphysicalgene
Try the 3M Worktunes. They have a bluetooth model that i love. Good hearing protection and good sound.
Ive been using mine fire audiobooks and heavy metal in the woodshop for the last 3 years!! The battery is outstanding
I would move to sanding nets instead of the red disks. They last longer and the dust collection is that much better.
I also use senior tongue depressors instead of the craft sticks. They're a little bigger/thicker so they make a great stir stick for thickened epoxies and such.
There are some great recommendations in this video. Nice to be able to get an experienced woodworker's input and suggestions on tools and shop accessories they like to use. Thank you for producing and sharing this.
Jussi Tinnemeyer awesome thanks!
Thanks for all the great ideas and for making my Amazon wish list a lot more stocked. lol.
3m worktunes are what I wear at work for audio/hearing protection, it's Bluetooth and cordless.
I may be a little rough on things and so they have only lasted me around 12-14 months on average but the battery tends to last me around 40 hours on a single charge, uses micro USB and they also have a version that has am/fm radio but they cost a little more.
The Bluetooth version I use is available at Lowes for about $75 roughly, and has a respectable range about 50 yards in the shop with VFD's running and other digital power management systems with no obvious interference.
Excellent list. Though I like to research and choose my own tools, the ones you list are great choices. And we can never have enough consumables!
Terri Stroh thank you!
I'm getting those headphones. Thanks for doing the hard work of auditioning different ones for me.
michele vitarelli oh cool and you’re welcome!
I have a Shopsmith I bought in 2003 it is there 50th Anniversary edition. I was introduced to Shopsmith in the mid 80's and purchased one back then and It was the model before the double quill bearing so I upgraded it. I used it for many years and the only part I ever had to replace is the on/off switch. I purchased the new on because of the upgraded fence and table system and other qualities, besides the 50th edition is special as it has a gold motor cover. I use all aspects of it except the drill press I have a free standing one. I use the horizontal drilling extensively. I also have a Rockwell 1.5 hp router I bought new in the 70's and I still use it today. I even purchased new motor brushes and never had to replace them. I have 2 RBI HAWK scroll saws and a Dewalt 788 type one. All my tools were MADE IN THE USA does that tell you something? Great review
Great video. I've been thinking recently about what I'm missing from my workshop. Your video threw some light on some of those things. Thanks much!
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I've just got the Stihl BT headphones for Xmas to use on site and the battery lasts forever. Only charged once since opening the box and they've still got about 70% battery left. Cracking bit of kit
So just FYI, a much better (in my opinion) mechanical pencil is the Papermate sharpwriter, the lead rides inside a corkscrew shaped piece of metal which acts as a spring, and gives you a little bit of cushion so that your lead doesn't break all the time, which I'm sure you've experienced. I've use these for over a decade and highly recommend them. You can get 36 of them for 9.08 at the time of this posting (Amazon) Thanks for the info, hope this helps a little
Jason Wharton I was about to reply that my favorite thing about those pencils is that they are cheap enough to put everywhere... but what you mentioned is also a good deal. I’ll check them out.
I am a landscaper looking into woodworking as a new hobby. I’ve been using the HOWARD LEIGHT ear protection for years. They sell a hygiene kit to replace the ear cups and foam, but not the headband. Also I bought a $10-15 Bluetooth adapter off amazon and zip tied it... 👌🏼
The Dewalt MultiTool... Fein may have made them famous in the general public, but the original use was an orthopedic bone / cast (plaster) saw, where the blade frequently came into contact with skin, and didn't cut it open (only minor scratches where the skin may be a little bony)
On another note, there is a special blade for the multi tool that is specifically for cutting out single gang electrical boxes. I was working a site and the contractor pulled one out and it blew me away. (I had just finished my basement and cut all the outlet boxes by hand.
Soo practical and down to earth TKS 😊
Merry Christmas! Great video.
Torx (star drive) was a game changer for me too. Square drive is a pain especially kreg, and I've even stripped them.
I've never stripped a torx unless it was at a crazy angle to the screw head.
Spax are the best I've seen , but GRK makes outdoor screws that fit into kreg pocket holes if you need that.
Oh, and I've had a cheap $15 clearance multi tool that worked great. Helped tons when we remodeled our floors!
Awesome thanks!
I agree, the 23ga pin nailers are awesome for small tasks especially when you don't want to blow apart a small piece of wood. Do make sure they go in all the way or it is like a needle sticking out of the wood!
Have the same stereo ear phones from HL. They are great, only set I bought and tried, very impressive.
3M makes a fantastic hearing protection bluetooth headset! I use them while working on the flightline launching and repairing F-15C jets. Those jets are incredibly loud, louder than the loudest tool in a woodworking shop, but I can still hear my music perfectly. Even while 10 feet in front of the jet intakes. The battery lasts forever too
Ill stick with my robertson screws. Good ol Canada
Philips head make me hate people named Philip lol. Torx are great BUT if they're cheap screws they can still reem out. Robertson ALL THE WAY!!
For headphones we use “Peltors” in the infantry they are made for shooting but they noise cancel and you can still hear people talking or you can still hear everything around you it’s just quieter! They are pricey though
Your shop is a work of art.
Love your channel keep up the great work!
Possibly the most useful tips video ever posted on youtube! I got so much out of your video I had to stop half way to grab pen & paper to make a list! Thx :)
Thanks! No need for a pen and paper I’ve listed everything with links on my website :)
Super helpful! Almost everything was added to my wish list.
Tom Awesome that’s good to hear!
Hey Blake, first time viewer and new sub. I'm a Santa Clara native that spent most of his youth in Santa Cruz and now that I'm further north miss it dearly. I envy you living there.
This video was well made and hit home on some very cool items for the shop. I'm sure I'm going to enjoy my stay on your channel. Cheers!
Dave Pierce thanks neighbor!
I love my 3M WorkTunes bluetooth headset. I use them in my shop, and, outside while using my leaf blower or snow blower. I even use them on extremely loud public transportation trains, and that's where they really get put to the test. Depending on options, you can get them on Amazon between $38.89 and $68.42.
PaganWizard. Same.
Interesting that your recommendations coincide with my preferences. Especially the sanding thicknesser and the edge sander, and I love your router bit for drawer handles.you must use a sandpaper dresser on the belt sander, otherwise it clogs up fast.
I dont mean to be so off topic but does someone know a way to log back into an instagram account??
I somehow forgot my password. I would love any help you can offer me.
@Christian Baylor instablaster ;)
@Hugo Joseph i really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and Im in the hacking process now.
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@Christian Baylor you are welcome :D
You are a very good presenter sir, great job!
Btw, "can't live without the deadman switch" - too funny!
InfinityVideoNiagara haha didn’t even think about it that way!
Phillips screwsdrive me crazy. In Canada, we use Robertson screws for the most part.
Robertson all the way!
Hey I'm a square, I don't need a star on my project to make it special.
Great video as always. Have a great Holiday season.
Joe Lay thanks you too!
Biggest most appreciated in my unshop is the little cube type angle gauges. No more trying to interpret angles or squaring up stuff. These are digital down to the 1/10th degree. Also, look at the Rockler miter sled. My gosh. What a great buy. I've thrown out all those crappy ones that I tried to buy and spent hours trying to get them to work right (precision, precision).
Okay, one more in the gauge department..a digital angle gauge. Get a 12 or 8 inch. Amazon stuff.
I totally agree about the digital angle gauge.
Oscillating tool: Dan Erlewine (StewMac) was given his years ago by a surgeon. It was a bone saw for surgery--cuts bone but not flesh as the flesh just isn't stationary enough to get cut!
Great ideas - wish I saw this before xmas! I will just have to hide some of these in my Home Depot runs and Amazon buys...
Richard Seger thanks!
Great video, Bought the oscillating sander when they first came out. Just plain works on curved projects. The biscuit joiner has paid for itself by the amount of aggravation it has saved.
Thank you!
Absolutely great videos! I will definitely be watching from now on.. thanks for sharing your gifts to the world
Thank you!
I prefer square aka Robertson head screws. I have nothing against Star aka Torx, but hate having to keep 4 to 5 different size bits in my tool belt. With square drive, I only need #1 and #2 bits (or screwdrivers) on my body for most jobs.
Thanks for packing so much content into the vid! A great list.
Took your advice on a couple of these items! Thanks.
Mark McCaw awesome thanks!
3M's Worktunes Bluetooth hearing protection headphones are a dream. Battery lasts forever (and is replaceable!) and they sound great.
Yeah I own them as well they're the best I've ever used and I've been through probably 10+ pairs working in a cabinet shop by trade. Tough to find good hearing protection with good sound with edge bander/CNC/table saw/jointer/planer etc.. in the background. (They also have a very good Db rating can't remember off the top, but they're the shit tbh)
Dude...nice video..covered lots..nice work
Lightning Strike Lures thanks!
Sometimes I’m not always wearing work clothes that if damaged with glues and finishes make them no longer wearable everyday. I purchased a Duluth Trading Company shop apron that has eliminated that problem. Something I don’t know why I never had. My favorite hand tools are a Wood River wheel scribe, a 5-1/2 hand plane, a 38” straight edge ruler and my homemade shooting board. One item I like to keep around for so many uses are plastic laminate samples from the big box stores. Endless uses.
Thanks for the helpful list :) I just came across your channel and I am glad that I did!
Some really great tips here, subscribed straight away
Just found your channel. Not only a great list of items to have, but the video quality all around was great. Sub'd!
This is a great one Blake!! I’m going to have to pick up both those router bits! Also, nice job wrapping that drill 🙌
Michael Alm thanks Michael! But how did you know it was a drill?!
I got a pair of the Honeywell Sync Bluetooth headphones last year for Christmas and they are incredible. Audio quality is great, noise protection is great and they also have a boom mic coming off the left ear piece which cancels out ambient noise if you're talking on the phone. I have full conversations when using my ROS and shop vac with those puppies on. Plus they are exceptionally comfortable. Slightly pricey for headphones but I would drop the money on them again in a heart beat.
Ben Smith good to know I’ll check them out!
Good tips for things to have, subbed! I love your silicone pastry mat idea, I could use that for my airbrushing station as well!
i agree with you as I too have almost all of those tools as well for the same reasons, thanks!!
LOVE the sound effects!
Thanks!
That's the most amazing coincidence I have ever seen. I use and cherish every tool and materiel you showed here today except the thickness sander and tiles, and I've been wanting those. Tip: get a pair or 2 of "1-2-3 blocks". They're precision ground metal, and great for temporary jigs and drill press work. A dial caliper is also very handy. Damn, I still can't believe the similarities. I never dreamed anyone used a Starrett scale, popsicle sticks, carpet tape, parts cabinet, magnets, foo...
1-2-3 blocks are amazingly useful in modeling, Adam Savage put me on to them a few years ago on YT. Heavy, perfectly square rectangular, steel blocks. I work on a much smaller scale, so a few rare earth magnets and these blocks make for silly easy clamping.
A dremel tool (or rotory tool of your choice) with a spiral or tile bit is the best tool tool for cutting around electrical boxes, windows, door frames in drywall and similar materials I've ever found. I still love my "super tool", "vibro-saw, or whatever you'd like to call it. In the end, use what you have but I assume you have a rotory tool maybe something to try.
you brought lots to the table.....thanks for all the great ideas!
Roomies Garage actually I brought lots to the workbench haha thanks!
This video had me busting nuts. Good work. Earned my sub
Charminxtrasoft sorry about your nuts :(
Excellent video and list of ideas.
By far one of the BEST list videos I’ve seen. I love it! Thanks for the many, many great ideas 🙂
Max E thank you!
Great I just added half of those to my Amazon xart
Gavin Catt nice!
Love these intros so much.
Justin cool thanks!
I actually did it on a whim for my first video and haven’t changed it since!
yep, I read it to the very end. Enjoy your videos!!
Awesome! Thank you!
Enjoyed the info not the repitisious transition music. I did order several of the items...Thanks!
Alan Dust thanks for the support :)
Great information, support very well 👌👌👌
Thank you!
I use the worktunes connect from 3m for headphones. I think they work well and are Bluetooth
I use them too. They work great!
Dude thats a sick Duster you got going on!
daniel cary thanks ;)
The 3m bluetooth headphones are pretty awesome
impulse0341 I almost bought them but it seemed like the reviews said the audio isn’t that great in low or highs. Decent mid-tones only. So it’s fine for radio or rock n roll but not great for jazz, classical, etc. I remember that being the case when I tried something similar a few years back. What do you think?
Yeah that's mostly what I listen to on them... that and audiobooks. But the range is great for the bluetooth, the radio quality depends on the signal reception.
Sony wh 1000xm3 work GREEEEAT. They have Awesome sound and the noise cancelling does all the job
Good video. Some of this list I already have. Still enjoyed it :)
My favorite tools are dial calipers, dial indicators, sheets of plexi to make jigs and fixtures, parallel clamps, machine squares, sharp drills...
Now as to your list Mr. Weber.., magnets are a nice idea, unless you grind/cut steel, weld, etc. Chips and grinding dust will stick to your magnetized tools, not too big a deal, it's just annoying.
And another thing, the scale/rule is spelled 'Starrett' from the L. S. Starrett company.
Ugh - the starrett ruler is now $30 on amazon. Also a tip on the magnets - I use duct tape to remove metal shavings/dust from magnets. Works great.
I recently purchased a new miter gauge fence. Oh my goodness at the improvement in my cuts.
Nice.
great video, Blake....and great list.
Key Woodworks thanks buddy!
This video rocks. I’m a beginner- this helped make my personal shopping list. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Harvest Ham thanks and merry Christmas!
Hmmm, that stretch wrap looks great. May come in handy when I have to babysit my nieces. Just convince them to sit on a couple of chairs....just kidding. Great suggestions. I am in the market for one of those sanders. I really need one for my shop.
Great video. Damn your shop is clean.