Thanks for the sub, appreciate that and the Feedback. We now do 4 live streams a week on www.twitch.tv/woodworkingmasterclass if you would like to join us in the chat room. Cheers Steve
Old habit and Old men! I agree with you, it's a pity with the instant gratification thing happening at the moment . Never know, bit by bit we may change things. Pleased you like the videos. Thankd for letting us know. Cheers Steve
I'm new to the furniture making but I'm glad to be learning how to make it and the more I see you I'm loving it more and getting ready to do it myself thanks learning with you is a great blessing.
Welcome to the wonderful and frustrating world of the furniture maker. Pleased you are enjoying the videos and we are helping in some small way. Keep it up. Cheers Steve
Your instruction is excellent. I have been self-taught woodworking part-time for quite a while and I have learned many techniques that will help me in my work. Thanks!
More than welcome Don, It's a pleasure to see people get use out of the videos we do. Keep on enjoying what you are doing and push the limits a little bit each time. Cheers Steve
Big hello from the uk mate I'm addicted to your shows learned a lot and going to give my first project a go thanks for the tips and tricks keep the videos coming mate 👍😀
Thanks, appreciate the feedback. Looking forward to seeing your Work in Progress. If you get stuck drop me a line and I'll help as best I can. admin@woodworkingmasterclass.com.au Cheers Steve
A trick I picked up from Rob Cosman when setting the saw to cut the DT's is to pinch the wood with forefinger and thumb and let your two fingernails create a solid shoulder for the saw to ride against when starting the cut. Just one of those little things that makes the job a tiny bit easier. I made a David Barron guide a while back but went back to my old method.
We had Rob come too my high school my last year, he lives not that far from me. We did a class with him and learned a ton of things, I noticed not all of the methods work for me but a talented fella
Another added bonus of the ' extra ' timber out back of the drawers , especially the bottom drawers in a traditional cabinet with short legs and close to the floor is that of stopping mice coming up the back and getting into things .I believe in closing off the bottom under the lowest drawer .many older cabinets were left open for ventilation I assume ,however , mice will keep coming back . Dog was paying full attention , good to see . Tight even joints are a thing of beauty .
Hi Mark, Thanks for the comment. Dust panels were generally used under all draws then, unfortunately came the cost cutting wars and quality slipped first to be sacrificed were the areas unseen by the unwary buyers. Hence rodent problems. Bob's a good watcher but a lousy doer! Cheers Steve
I’m a little late to your show and I love your videos definitely suscribed and I’m a little young to use power tools so I’m using most of the stuff you use
Congratulations on getting an early start Sean. Power tools are good when you get to use them but for satisfactions I don't think you can beat using good Old Hand Tools. Appreciate your comment, all the best. Cheers Steve
Thank you for your feedback. Although, to be honest sometimes it's not so peaceful. But most of the time it is and Bob enjoys the companionship. As do I his. Cheers Steve
never seen one, my dad did a bit of carpentry/woodworking so I've seen most of the standard tools before, started looking in the comments specifically to find out what it was called :)
I do prefer hand tools but that's not to say I am restricted to them. I think I used a saw table for the Drawer Slips but if you want to be totally hand tools then a Stanley 45 or 55 would do the job so to a Stanley 71 or 71 1/2 you could use a dado plane or worst case a hammer and chisel. Cheers Steve
something i don't understand. If you're oversize the drawer bottom to account for shrinkage, if and when it does shrink, don't the screw holes show through the bottom of the drawer face?
Hi John, It was an early gopro and had limited focus but we do it differently now. I think that was over 7 years ago. Thanks for you feedback and comment. Cheers Steve
Got really lost in the descriptions. Ideally you should have a little diagram in the corner of the video for those who do not know what you are talking about
I'll see what I can come up with. What particular did you get lost with Thomas? So I can clarify it in future. Appreciate the feedback Thanks. Cheers Steve
Draw bottom will expand and contract in the lenght of itself which is catered for in the assembly. There is very little to no expansion width ways. Cheers Steve
that drawer was fitted "squeaky" tight. Surely even the smallest rise in humidity would expand the wood and jam it in the frame. Would you not prefer even 1-2mm gap all round?
Personally not, as it would rattle and shake from side to side when it was pulled and pushed. The expansion on timber is mainly on the tangential plain not the radial. I also am mindful of cutting drawers from 1/4 sawn sections of timber which again has the least potential of movement. A snug fit is a good fit in my opinion anyway. If you apply a rub of candle wax over the drawer slides and bottom of the drawer you will find that will also help overcome any tightness that may occur. Good question thanks for the comment. Cheers Steve
I think that one was a Crown. I now am fortunate enough to use one of these. www.hntgordon.com.au/colen-clenton-marking-out-tools/colen-clenton-gauges/product/205-ebony-cutting-gauge-out-of-stock.html Cheers Steve
Nice to use too. Didn't make one because I've seen them being made and looks to complicated for this poor old woodworker! Hope you enjoy the mallet build and pimping it up. Cheers Steve
I wish I would have found you months ago, Steve. Currently I am in a huge pickle because I have to build a night table, and the way i planned it - it didnt work out with the joints like i wanted them to. But your little table is so easy to build - i wish i had thought of the dovetail joints myself. Or would have taken another approach from the beginning. Could I send you a mail with my problem? Maybe you know a solution? Cheers, Markus
Most important thing is you have found us now. lol Not a problem either, email me from my website or send a message via FB or TH-cam. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Cheers Steve
Hi Kevin, Because that would leave screws that could catch on the draw frame and also if there is a lot of stuff in the draw the back will sag. Cheers Steve
@@WoodworkingmasterclassThey look cool but tiny flat head screws and a super long screwdriver with moving parts sounds like a brutal combination to me haha, I'm absolutely *loving* the series. Congratulations for the success, i subbed to your channel!
@@tonyknievel2223 Thanks, appreciate the Sub. Yeah, they are an ornery critter to get used to and even then they can take off and seriously mark your work. Gotta love the battery drill! Cheers Steve
Have to am enjoying the view from the same side of brain activity like mine, aka Left Handed. Just letting you know what a Preacher friend of mine told me, so I know it has to be gospel. Every person is born left handed, until, the first time that they sin... So as we say in the Ozark's of Arkansas, See youn's tomar'ry'day
This is an awesome resource for guys like me. There is a constant flow if great info just pouring out of this guy's brain. Thanks a lot, subscribed!
Thanks for the sub, appreciate that and the Feedback. We now do 4 live streams a week on www.twitch.tv/woodworkingmasterclass if you would like to join us in the chat room. Cheers Steve
glad to see videos like this. most people dont want to spend the time to create something like this. glad to see old habits still around.
Old habit and Old men! I agree with you, it's a pity with the instant gratification thing happening at the moment . Never know, bit by bit we may change things. Pleased you like the videos. Thankd for letting us know. Cheers Steve
Hey, I'm young and impatient. I LOVE these videos!
I'm new to the furniture making but
I'm glad to be learning how to make it and the more I see you I'm loving it more and getting ready to do it myself thanks learning with you is a great blessing.
Welcome to the wonderful and frustrating world of the furniture maker. Pleased you are enjoying the videos and we are helping in some small way. Keep it up. Cheers Steve
Your instruction is excellent. I have been self-taught woodworking part-time for quite a while and I have learned many techniques that will help me in my work. Thanks!
More than welcome Don, It's a pleasure to see people get use out of the videos we do. Keep on enjoying what you are doing and push the limits a little bit each time. Cheers Steve
Just found your videos I have to say they are awesome and thank you for the information.
will sunday Thanks hope you enjoy what else we put up also. Cheers Steve
Can everyone learn from Steve and "pre-cook" some ingredients when making this kind of content. Excellent stuff!
Called multi-tasking I think. Thanks. Cheers Steve
Big hello from the uk mate I'm addicted to your shows learned a lot and going to give my first project a go thanks for the tips and tricks keep the videos coming mate 👍😀
Thanks, appreciate the feedback. Looking forward to seeing your Work in Progress. If you get stuck drop me a line and I'll help as best I can. admin@woodworkingmasterclass.com.au Cheers Steve
A trick I picked up from Rob Cosman when setting the saw to cut the DT's is to pinch the wood with forefinger and thumb and let your two fingernails create a solid shoulder for the saw to ride against when starting the cut. Just one of those little things that makes the job a tiny bit easier. I made a David Barron guide a while back but went back to my old method.
Good to see that you are testing and trying new things that's how to create your own true style. Cheers Steve
We had Rob come too my high school my last year, he lives not that far from me. We did a class with him and learned a ton of things, I noticed not all of the methods work for me but a talented fella
Another added bonus of the ' extra ' timber out back of the drawers , especially the bottom drawers in a traditional cabinet with short legs and close to the floor is that of stopping mice coming up the back and getting into things .I believe in closing off the bottom under the lowest drawer .many older cabinets were left open for ventilation I assume ,however , mice will keep coming back . Dog was paying full attention , good to see . Tight even joints are a thing of beauty .
Hi Mark, Thanks for the comment. Dust panels were generally used under all draws then, unfortunately came the cost cutting wars and quality slipped first to be sacrificed were the areas unseen by the unwary buyers. Hence rodent problems. Bob's a good watcher but a lousy doer! Cheers Steve
Thanks for these video's! This is awesome!!
Thanks for the Thanks. It's the viewers like you that make them so by watching them. Appreciate your comments and feedback Wiebren. Cheers Steve
Thank you again for a great video. I hope one day I can turn out pieces like that
Thanks Michael, All you need is desire and patience. Cheers Steve
I’m a little late to your show and I love your videos definitely suscribed and I’m a little young to use power tools so I’m using most of the stuff you use
Congratulations on getting an early start Sean. Power tools are good when you get to use them but for satisfactions I don't think you can beat using good Old Hand Tools. Appreciate your comment, all the best. Cheers Steve
Thanks again Steve.
This is a peacefull shop, as we can see the dog laying on the floor sleeping. Only a Master can keep a shop as quiet as that :D
Thank you for your feedback. Although, to be honest sometimes it's not so peaceful. But most of the time it is and Bob enjoys the companionship. As do I his. Cheers Steve
Humble easygoing bloke but very skilled.
Thanks for the comment Polar, Pleased you enjoyed it and find some of our other videos helpful as well. Cheers Steve
Awesome videos!
Thanks for the comment . Pleased you liked it. Cheers Steve
Lining up screw heads...! Nice to see I'm not the only one that obsessed :-)
It's called pride in workmanship. Cheers Steve
you had me with the yankee drill.
nice piece mate.
Great to see others out there recognizing the Old Yankee. Thanks for your feedback, hope you continue to enjoy what e upload. Cheers Steve
never seen one, my dad did a bit of carpentry/woodworking so I've seen most of the standard tools before, started looking in the comments specifically to find out what it was called :)
@@FreeER me too 😂
Now that’s a screw driver
This is so helpful because I’m working at making a new droor because my dog jumped up and broke the other droor
O and I’m subed and loving your vids
Thanks good to hear. How is you channel going I gave you a shout out the other day. Cheers Steve
Do you glue fix the bottom to the front board?
Since you work with almost all handtools, how did you cut the groove for the bottom?
I do prefer hand tools but that's not to say I am restricted to them. I think I used a saw table for the Drawer Slips but if you want to be totally hand tools then a Stanley 45 or 55 would do the job so to a Stanley 71 or 71 1/2 you could use a dado plane or worst case a hammer and chisel. Cheers Steve
Hand router
something i don't understand. If you're oversize the drawer bottom to account for shrinkage, if and when it does shrink, don't the screw holes show through the bottom of the drawer face?
I just wished the top camera was zoomed in more when your explaining something
Hi John, It was an early gopro and had limited focus but we do it differently now. I think that was over 7 years ago. Thanks for you feedback and comment. Cheers Steve
Got really lost in the descriptions. Ideally you should have a little diagram in the corner of the video for those who do not know what you are talking about
I'll see what I can come up with. What particular did you get lost with Thomas? So I can clarify it in future. Appreciate the feedback Thanks. Cheers Steve
I have a question about the drawer bottom, aren’t there risk of the bottom too expand and warp the sides?
Draw bottom will expand and contract in the lenght of itself which is catered for in the assembly. There is very little to no expansion width ways. Cheers Steve
What happened to the hide glue ?
Don't know but I'm sure it will be back. :) Cheers Steve
that drawer was fitted "squeaky" tight. Surely even the smallest rise in humidity would expand the wood and jam it in the frame. Would you not prefer even 1-2mm gap all round?
Personally not, as it would rattle and shake from side to side when it was pulled and pushed. The expansion on timber is mainly on the tangential plain not the radial. I also am mindful of cutting drawers from 1/4 sawn sections of timber which again has the least potential of movement. A snug fit is a good fit in my opinion anyway. If you apply a rub of candle wax over the drawer slides and bottom of the drawer you will find that will also help overcome any tightness that may occur. Good question thanks for the comment. Cheers Steve
Thanks Steve.
Hello sir how are you I need a job
Hi Mdjabed. Not hiring at the moment and it's a small workshop only enough room for me a a few chickens :) Cheers Steve
what type of marker are you using ? Home made ore a comercial one ? Love you videos by the way ! ;D
I think that one was a Crown. I now am fortunate enough to use one of these. www.hntgordon.com.au/colen-clenton-marking-out-tools/colen-clenton-gauges/product/205-ebony-cutting-gauge-out-of-stock.html Cheers Steve
Hahaha thats one bling marker 😀 why dont you make one ? Im watching your wooden mallet video and ther i can se your pimpte out marker 😅 !
Nice to use too. Didn't make one because I've seen them being made and looks to complicated for this poor old woodworker! Hope you enjoy the mallet build and pimping it up. Cheers Steve
I wish I would have found you months ago, Steve.
Currently I am in a huge pickle because I have to build a night table, and the way i planned it - it didnt work out with the joints like i wanted them to. But your little table is so easy to build - i wish i had thought of the dovetail joints myself. Or would have taken another approach from the beginning.
Could I send you a mail with my problem? Maybe you know a solution?
Cheers, Markus
Most important thing is you have found us now. lol Not a problem either, email me from my website or send a message via FB or TH-cam. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Cheers Steve
11:30 Bob is helping.
Apprentices ...What can you do?? Cheers Steve
why not screw the bottom into the front so it can move freely in the back?
Hi Kevin, Because that would leave screws that could catch on the draw frame and also if there is a lot of stuff in the draw the back will sag. Cheers Steve
Thanks Steve, makes sense! Real inspiring stuff :-)
Much rather listen to Steve than the music....
Thanks Neil, that's the nicest thing anyone has said to me all day!. lol Cheers Steve
2:46 what is that???😕
Hi Tony, Old Stanley "Yankee" screwdriver, cutting edge technology. the one we used before the battery drills. Cheers Steve
@@WoodworkingmasterclassThey look cool but tiny flat head screws and a super long screwdriver with moving parts sounds like a brutal combination to me haha, I'm absolutely *loving* the series. Congratulations for the success, i subbed to your channel!
@@tonyknievel2223 Thanks, appreciate the Sub. Yeah, they are an ornery critter to get used to and even then they can take off and seriously mark your work. Gotta love the battery drill! Cheers Steve
I Curse people that have attached things with flat head screws!!! 🤦♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
Hi Blame, Nothing looks nicer that a set of screws that have been dressed. Can't get the same effect with Philips head ones. Cheers Steve
I don't want to alarm you, but I think your dog might be dead!
His food bill would tend to negate that thought. So all is good. lol Cheers Steve
Have to am enjoying the view from the same side of brain activity like mine, aka Left Handed.
Just letting you know what a Preacher friend of mine told me, so I know it has to be gospel.
Every person is born left handed, until, the first time that they sin...
So as we say in the Ozark's of Arkansas,
See youn's tomar'ry'day
I love that one! The other I use frequently is that God only made a few geniuses for the world the rest have cope being right handed. lol Cheers Steve
Dirty mind here.....
Where?? Cheers Steve
Are you still alive ? Great stuff !