Big thumbs up! You guys are the best. I can't tell you how many times I've gone back and watched your episodes and always learn something new. Thanks for keeping the channel going.
I can’t believe it but I’ve just realised in the last three or four days I’ve watched your complete catalogue of videos. I’ve really enjoyed the in-depth way you go into your projects but also the personal side and fun you and your wife have while doing the videos. Anyway just a quick hello and thank you for the time and effort you both put in to this channel. Cheers from the UK 😃👍
Hi Steve. Thanks for taking the time to send me such a nice note. We enjoy sharing our workshop with others and I’m glad it shows. All the best to you and cheers from the US.
I enjoyed this video, but (believe it or not) my favorite part was your discussion of pencils! A subject seldom broached in woodworking videos! I, personally, am a Ticonderoga kind of guy, having a nasty habit of breaking the lead in mechanical pencils! On the bevel subject, I too have that Shinwa aluminum version, but strangely enough, it’s never been used for woodworking! As a welder, I had gotten very short service life out of the wood bodied bevels commonly found in the big box stores. Wood and hot steel aren’t good playmates, but the Shinwa aluminum unit did swimmingly well! It’s still in excellent condition after 20 years!
Hi Tom, I’ve always been a pencil geek, I like Ticonderogas too. For your mechanical pencils, try out the Pentel hi-polymer leads, you can get them at office supply stores. As for the bevel gauges, I can certainly see how wooden gauges wouldn’t hold up under a torch. Best regards.
Hmm those cleats at the bottom of the legs are a great idea, might steal that! A staging area for tools is something I'm trying to get used to as well as clearing up clutter, this video is full of a ridiculous amount of great tips Ken. Nice to see the wood spirit watching you haha. Thanks for the video, loved it as always!
Hi Clint, the cleats help a lot. For staging, if I didn't have a nearby work surface I would use a small cart with wheels and move it around as needed. I've seen others do this. Yes, the wood spirit never blinks! Best regards, Ken
Hi Ken and Joaneen, long time no see! It’s good to have you back, nice to see the workshop is still working for you, I’m still envious of your orderly storage, mine is a mess. Still we are moving soon from Hampshire to Cornwall and I will be setting up a new workshop and will use your set up and approach as my guide. Hope you’ve both been well in these Covid times. Cheers, Mike from the UK.
I am the 1 one this time, I love your chanel. please don't stop making videos. i made the japanese tool box for my brother about 2 jears ago and now i am making 1 for myself. stay as you are. greeting to you and joleen from germany
I was doing a channel clean up just yesterday.... Yours I keep beacuse it is a repository of knowledge I visit back some times when I need to. And also because sometimes we get the pleasure to have some new bits. Be well and keep on having fun!. Thank you!
Love your show! Particularly like the giggles form the camera person 😀. My wife and I are looking to move into a smaller hose that does not have s space for a workshop. (Currently i have a 20’x25’ dedicated space),!So welcome any advice on making use of indoor space. thanks again for a fun show!!
Great Video. You have inspired me to get back into woodworking. It has been years, basically starting from scratch. Question, I am going to be building my workbench, do you have a site where I can go to get some good plans and ideas for workbenches? What wood would you record to build it out of? Thank you for any input you can offer.
Hi Jason. My workbench was inspired by an article written by Bob Key. It’s made from construction lumber using basic hand tools. Power tools, if available, can speed up the process. Here’s a link to his article. picnicpark.org/keith/woodworking/workbench/BobAndDavesGoodFastAndCheapBench-ne.pdf Another excellent resource is Christopher Schwarz. He has three books. Workbenches (there is also a revised edition) The Workbench Design Book The Anarchist’s Workbench (his latest) Any (or all) of his books will be extremely helpful. Have fun!
Damn! I didn't realize Veritas stopped producing their bevel gauges. I have the small one, like yours, but I wanted the large size...now I'll have to wait to see if they throw them back into production.
I'm a pencil junkie too. What brand of pencil has the clip and cap and where did you find it? Hope to see more project builds from you. Really enjoy your work.
treebangham the Japanese tool boxes are now on my Christmas list for grandkids. They will love them. Also the other boxes you had to the right of them caught my attention as well. Clearing my garage and making a proper workbench are tops on my list, after I stain the deck this week 😫
Are u kidding me , visiting 🤔 I call your channel my home already finished all of your channel videos sir , o gad love hand tools . I'm a beginner with hand tools , may I ask for a beginner simple project for me a stool or any project u choose would be nice 😊 , thanks sir for your efforts to show us such wonderful handcrafted videos 👌 .
Thank you for your kind comments. The Japanese tool box might be a good project for you. It requires few tools and develops basic woodworking skills like measuring, marking, sawing, assembly, etc. The locking wedge is optional. You can also experiment with a variety of finishes, and, in the end, you have a useful tool box! If you have any questions about the construction of the box, let me know and I will help you. Best regards.
@@treebangham Yes , the Japanese box no glue and simple may I do that just to practice but I have questions if u may : 1 _ Can I use normal nails hard to find cut nails where I from ? 2 _ I don't have a plane like that to make tounge & groove ( plough plane ) to joint boards for the bottom of the box ? I know I can glue the boards as normal or just get a complete board for it 🤔 but my question is can I joint the bottom using a rabbit plane or it will be a bad joint ? I recently purchased Stanley 78 ?? thanks 😊 .
1 - Yes, you can use regular nails, longer is better, make a few test joints to see which pilot hole works best. You can even use screws if you want. 2 - Yes, rabbets on the bottom boards would make a very nice “ship lapped” joint. The Stanley 78 would work very well for this. If you have more questions I would be glad to help. You can email me at privmessage@hotmail.com. Best regards Ken
Hello Indranil. I have a small shop vacuum for sawdust, etc. Unfortunately, my obsession with tidiness does not extend to the rest of the house....just ask Joaneen! Best regards.
I have a sliding bevel gauge with a wingnut that extends beyond the edges. This makes it completely useless ... I'm making a wooden handle for it instead and will add a finger screw.
@@treebangham By the way, having several sliding bevel gauges is a great idea! I hadn't even considered it, but it seems obvious after your presentation (and, yes, I'm new to this channel, otherwise I would have seen you use all those in the tool tote build :^) I've subscribed. I need more hand tool inspiration, fewer machines.)
Sorry, I have no templates. The overall dimensions are 32” high, 24” wide, by 8 ¾” deep. The drawer “box” is 5” high from the bottom. The lower concave ellipse starts 8” from the bottom and is 3 ½” wide (that’s half the total width of the full ellipse) by 15” high (half the total length). The upper convex ellipse is 3 ½” wide by 9” high (again, half the total width and length). I did some tweaking to get the ellipses to “land” where I wanted them to, so you will have to make some drawings and adjust accordingly to your liking. I used ¾” thick radiata pine. I hope this helps.
@@treebangham thanks so much for the dimensions of the saw till I really enjoy your videos and the saw till is just perfect in design and dimensions Keep up the great work Thanks again I really appreciate it!!
For some strange reason I cannot get the video to play on Samsung TV, Apple Desktop or iPad? They all play others vids just fine but this one just spins... Happy yo see you put up a video, look forward to seeing the shop when I can get it to play... UPDATE, It works now after retrying several times it now plays - must have been a YT glitch.
Just wanted to give you a heads up, we have had a back and forth discussion on your Japanese carpenter box episode 3. In those comments you will see I sent you an email with the image of the ones I made a few Christmas ago. Not sure if you received the email or not.
@@treebangham I just emailed you 4 photos (totaling about 7 mB. If this doesn't come through, please let me know. I will also send one that only has two photos in case it is a file size thing.
Hi Ken, Abig G'Day from Down Under mate. Good to see your video. It is a big break from the BS going on in the world today. Please excuse the language implied in the last sentence. I hope you and yours are all well brother. Despite the cold in your part of the world. I know what cold is, Dad's family is from Tasmania and the only thing between there and Antarctica is penguins. Presently live just south of Brisbane in Queensland (sub-tropical - beaut climate.) Bless you all and look after yourselves. Brian PS All the best to your parents as well. I remember the video you referred me to at your family get-together. Mine picked on me as well. When Mum was in hospital she continued sayinh "Estela, I must apologise for not doing a good job on Brian !" My own MUM ??
Hi Brian, and a big g’day to you as well. Thanks for the visit and thank you for sharing your thoughts. I envy the nice weather you have down there. It’s getting to be the chilly season up here. Best regards.
Big thumbs up! You guys are the best. I can't tell you how many times I've gone back and watched your episodes and always learn something new. Thanks for keeping the channel going.
Thank you for letting us know how much you enjoy the videos. We enjoy connecting with people like you! Thanks Bob!
I can’t believe it but I’ve just realised in the last three or four days I’ve watched your complete catalogue of videos. I’ve really enjoyed the in-depth way you go into your projects but also the personal side and fun you and your wife have while doing the videos. Anyway just a quick hello and thank you for the time and effort you both put in to this channel. Cheers from the UK 😃👍
Hi Steve. Thanks for taking the time to send me such a nice note. We enjoy sharing our workshop with others and I’m glad it shows. All the best to you and cheers from the US.
I cut a 3x3 mortise in my bench top to accept a white ash post with a forged planing stop. Glad to see y’all Ken. Looking forward to more projects.
That's so "old school". Love it! Thanks for the visit Sam.
Hi Brother, Many thanks for a very helpful presentation. Good to see you. All the best from Down Under, Brian
Thanks Brian, glad you liked the video, greetings from the US!
Ken
So glad to see you again! Cheers...richard Normandy, France
Hi Richard, looking forward to my next project. Cheers from the US!
Great to see you guy back. It's been too long... I really look forward to your shows. One of my most favourite channels.
Thanks Kendo, it's nice of you to say. It's good to be back.
Thanks for coming back to us Ken !!!!!
Thanks Clifford, and thanks for visiting us again.
I enjoyed this video, but (believe it or not) my favorite part was your discussion of pencils! A subject seldom broached in woodworking videos! I, personally, am a Ticonderoga kind of guy, having a nasty habit of breaking the lead in mechanical pencils! On the bevel subject, I too have that Shinwa aluminum version, but strangely enough, it’s never been used for woodworking! As a welder, I had gotten very short service life out of the wood bodied bevels commonly found in the big box stores. Wood and hot steel aren’t good playmates, but the Shinwa aluminum unit did swimmingly well! It’s still in excellent condition after 20 years!
Hi Tom,
I’ve always been a pencil geek, I like Ticonderogas too. For your mechanical pencils, try out the Pentel hi-polymer leads, you can get them at office supply stores. As for the bevel gauges, I can certainly see how wooden gauges wouldn’t hold up under a torch. Best regards.
So glad to see a new video from you. I hope you will make more soon. Keep up the good work .
Thank you! and please visit my workshop again.
Hmm those cleats at the bottom of the legs are a great idea, might steal that! A staging area for tools is something I'm trying to get used to as well as clearing up clutter, this video is full of a ridiculous amount of great tips Ken. Nice to see the wood spirit watching you haha. Thanks for the video, loved it as always!
Hi Clint, the cleats help a lot. For staging, if I didn't have a nearby work surface I would use a small cart with wheels and move it around as needed. I've seen others do this. Yes, the wood spirit never blinks! Best regards, Ken
Hi Ken and Joaneen, long time no see!
It’s good to have you back, nice to see the workshop is still working for you, I’m still envious of your orderly storage, mine is a mess. Still we are moving soon from Hampshire to Cornwall and I will be setting up a new workshop and will use your set up and approach as my guide.
Hope you’ve both been well in these Covid times.
Cheers, Mike from the UK.
Cheers Mike, good luck with your move to Cornwall and let me know how the new workshop goes. Stay safe!
I am the 1 one this time,
I love your chanel.
please don't stop making videos.
i made the japanese tool box for my brother about 2 jears ago and now i am making 1 for myself. stay as you are.
greeting to you and joleen from germany
Hello Willem. It's hard to make only one of those boxes. Thanks and greetings to you from the US.
I was doing a channel clean up just yesterday.... Yours I keep beacuse it is a repository of knowledge I visit back some times when I need to. And also because sometimes we get the pleasure to have some new bits. Be well and keep on having fun!. Thank you!
Thanks Eduardo, glad you enjoy my channel!
Thanks for sharing, you have a awesome place to work.
Yes, we love our workshop. Thanks Genardus.
Another amazing video. Can’t wait for the annual Christmas show 👍🏻
Thanks. Yes, another Christmas is fast approaching. Working on the disc!
Good to see you back. I shall look forward to seeing your new project.
Thanks Ian. More projects on the way.
Funny out takes. Great update video. Thanks for the laughs.
That's Ian. Glad you enjoyed the video and the laughs too!
Love your show! Particularly like the giggles form the camera person 😀. My wife and I are looking to move into a smaller hose that does not have s space for a workshop. (Currently i have a 20’x25’ dedicated space),!So welcome any advice on making use of indoor space. thanks again for a fun show!!
We have lots of fun making these videos. For a small workshop have you considered a portable workbench like the Moravian? Just a thought.
Great Video. You have inspired me to get back into woodworking. It has been years, basically starting from scratch. Question, I am going to be building my workbench, do you have a site where I can go to get some good plans and ideas for workbenches? What wood would you record to build it out of? Thank you for any input you can offer.
Hi Jason. My workbench was inspired by an article written by Bob Key. It’s made from construction lumber using basic hand tools. Power tools, if available, can speed up the process. Here’s a link to his article.
picnicpark.org/keith/woodworking/workbench/BobAndDavesGoodFastAndCheapBench-ne.pdf
Another excellent resource is Christopher Schwarz. He has three books.
Workbenches (there is also a revised edition)
The Workbench Design Book
The Anarchist’s Workbench (his latest)
Any (or all) of his books will be extremely helpful.
Have fun!
Damn! I didn't realize Veritas stopped producing their bevel gauges. I have the small one, like yours, but I wanted the large size...now I'll have to wait to see if they throw them back into production.
Hi Doug. I believe they stopped making them about five years ago. Lucky you have the small one, I don't have the larger one either.
Cant wait for the christmas show
Cheers Ken
Working on it! Cheers!
Yahoo good to see ya. I hope you and your wife are well looking forward to see you make more stuff 😊 for the future
It's good to be back, looking forward to more projects. Stay safe!
I'm glad to see you again.
Welcome back to our workshop. Glad to be back.
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing.....
Thanks George. Best regards.
Ken, amazing.
Thanks Jon!
I'm a pencil junkie too. What brand of pencil has the clip and cap and where did you find it? Hope to see more project builds from you. Really enjoy your work.
Thanks Jonathan. The pencil is a Palomino Blackwing 602. The clip and cap I added...found them in an old desk drawer. Regards.
glad to see you again!
Thanks Ferd. Glad to be back!
OOuw! I would hit that hold fast one time too many.
A good tour. Well done.
Thanks Joe, I can highly recommend a mallet!
treebangham the Japanese tool boxes are now on my Christmas list for grandkids. They will love them.
Also the other boxes you had to the right of them caught my attention as well.
Clearing my garage and making a proper workbench are tops on my list, after I stain the deck this week 😫
That was fun, thanks for sharing.
Hello again, thanks for checking back with us.
Good to see u back sir .
Good to be back. Thanks for visiting us again!
Are u kidding me , visiting 🤔 I call your channel my home already finished all of your channel videos sir , o gad love hand tools .
I'm a beginner with hand tools , may I ask for a beginner simple project for me a stool or any project u choose would be nice 😊 , thanks sir for your efforts to show us such wonderful handcrafted videos 👌 .
Thank you for your kind comments. The Japanese tool box might be a good project for you. It requires few tools and develops basic woodworking skills like measuring, marking, sawing, assembly, etc. The locking wedge is optional. You can also experiment with a variety of finishes, and, in the end, you have a useful tool box! If you have any questions about the construction of the box, let me know and I will help you. Best regards.
@@treebangham Yes , the Japanese box no glue and simple may I do that just to practice but I have questions if u may :
1 _ Can I use normal nails hard to find cut nails where I from ?
2 _ I don't have a plane like that to make tounge & groove ( plough plane ) to joint boards for the bottom of the box ? I know I can glue the boards as normal or just get a complete board for it 🤔 but my question is can I joint the bottom using a rabbit plane or it will be a bad joint ? I recently purchased Stanley 78 ??
thanks 😊 .
1 - Yes, you can use regular nails, longer is better, make a few test joints to see which pilot hole works best. You can even use screws if you want.
2 - Yes, rabbets on the bottom boards would make a very nice “ship lapped” joint. The Stanley 78 would work very well for this.
If you have more questions I would be glad to help. You can email me at privmessage@hotmail.com.
Best regards
Ken
Thanks for a nice account of your workshop which by the way looks spotlessly clean. Do you have dust collection or just keep it swept clean?
Hello Indranil. I have a small shop vacuum for sawdust, etc. Unfortunately, my obsession with tidiness does not extend to the rest of the house....just ask Joaneen! Best regards.
I have a sliding bevel gauge with a wingnut that extends beyond the edges. This makes it completely useless ... I'm making a wooden handle for it instead and will add a finger screw.
Good for you. I agree, the wingnut is a poor design. Thanks for the note.
@@treebangham By the way, having several sliding bevel gauges is a great idea! I hadn't even considered it, but it seems obvious after your presentation (and, yes, I'm new to this channel, otherwise I would have seen you use all those in the tool tote build :^) I've subscribed. I need more hand tool inspiration, fewer machines.)
Welcome to my channel, Thomas!
@@treebangham Thank you very much!
I am missing your videos
Hi Robert. I'm working on my next video now. Sorry for the delay, it has been a while. Best regards.
Is it possible to get a template of the sides of your saw till build
Sorry, I have no templates. The overall dimensions are 32” high, 24” wide, by 8 ¾” deep. The drawer “box” is 5” high from the bottom. The lower concave ellipse starts 8” from the bottom and is 3 ½” wide (that’s half the total width of the full ellipse) by 15” high (half the total length).
The upper convex ellipse is 3 ½” wide by 9” high (again, half the total width and length). I did some tweaking to get the ellipses to “land” where I wanted them to, so you will have to make some drawings and adjust accordingly to your liking. I used ¾” thick radiata pine. I hope this helps.
@@treebangham thanks so much for the dimensions of the saw till
I really enjoy your videos and the saw till is just perfect in design and dimensions
Keep up the great work
Thanks again I really appreciate it!!
Thank you Thomas. Feel free to ask if you need any more info. Best regards.
For some strange reason I cannot get the video to play on Samsung TV, Apple Desktop or iPad? They all play others vids just fine but this one just spins...
Happy yo see you put up a video, look forward to seeing the shop when I can get it to play...
UPDATE, It works now after retrying several times it now plays - must have been a YT glitch.
Glad the glitch went away. Thanks for the visit Dave.
Your parents are still alive?! Such a blessing!
That's for sure. Thanks Cody.
Very nice
Thank you!
Just wanted to give you a heads up, we have had a back and forth discussion on your Japanese carpenter box episode 3. In those comments you will see I sent you an email with the image of the ones I made a few Christmas ago. Not sure if you received the email or not.
Hi Joe. Can't find it anywhere, checked my junk folder too, try again at privmessage@hotmail.com.
Thanks.
@@treebangham I just emailed you 4 photos (totaling about 7 mB. If this doesn't come through, please let me know. I will also send one that only has two photos in case it is a file size thing.
Got it! Thanks Joe, sent you an email.
😂 sack the staff, great hand tool workshop.👏🏻👍🏻🇬🇧
Thank you Wayne!
I only sign my cardboard models.
Be sure to use an archival pencil!
Hi Ken, Abig G'Day from Down Under mate. Good to see your video. It is a big break from the BS going on in the world today. Please excuse the language implied in the last sentence. I hope you and yours are all well brother. Despite the cold in your part of the world. I know what cold is, Dad's family is from Tasmania and the only thing between there and Antarctica is penguins. Presently live just south of Brisbane in Queensland (sub-tropical - beaut climate.) Bless you all and look after yourselves. Brian PS All the best to your parents as well. I remember the video you referred me to at your family get-together. Mine picked on me as well. When Mum was in hospital she continued sayinh "Estela, I must apologise for not doing a good job on Brian !" My own MUM ??
Hi Brian, and a big g’day to you as well. Thanks for the visit and thank you for sharing your thoughts. I envy the nice weather you have down there. It’s getting to be the chilly season up here. Best regards.
👍👏🤗👌
Thanks Brian, please visit us again.