I just released another video about this Tailor's Clapper on my channel. After making this first video almost 3 years ago, I've made close to 50 of these Tailor's Clappers now so I thought it might be a good time to revisit this tool. If you want to check out that updated video then I've got it linked here: th-cam.com/video/GaKsY7TUrU4/w-d-xo.html And if you're interested in adding one of these clappers to your sewing room then I have them available for purchase on my website here: www.rustydogandco.com/shop/p/tailors-clapper
Being Italian, and having my dad's best friend being a tailor, I do know what this is. He was a master at his craft and being able to say I had a tailor in highschool was pimp, he was like my uncle, he played it up for me to when I'd bring friends and people around too. This brought me back, entertained with a side of nostalgia!
I had to be educated by Google on what this was haha. But after making several since for my mother in laws quilter friends…I can confirm it works well!
My wife just ask for a Taylor’s Clapper, I looked at her like a dummy on my part because I did have any idea what she was talking about. Found your video and I an header to the shop😀. Thanks for your video
Haha yes I had no clue myself until my mother in law mentioned it to me. I’ve since made her another one out of walnut and she really enjoys using it! I’m glad the video helped you out. Thanks for watching! ☺️
You have created a beautiful & useful product and an excellent video, which is clear, concise, and totally informative. LOVE that a young woman has so much talent with wood. Most of the equipment you are using would be tools and supplies readily on hand in a wood shop. Someone interested might be able to find a neighbor, friend, or relative who would gladly share. One caution when making these -- need to avoid any species of wood that might "bleed" in the presence of heat and moisture. Also, add one additional step: spritz the finished clapper, let dry, and give it one more sanding. This technique will help prevent a raise grain during use.
Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind words as well as the advice. I have since made some more of these and used wood that had a tighter grain and made sure to implement the “water popping” method as well. It made a big difference. Thanks for watching! 😊
I just started making these for my own mother in law. They are a big hit with her quilting group. I’ve been using scrap exotic woods like ebony and padauk in between maple and walnut ti fancy them up a little! Leaving the wood naked gives me anxiety though! 😂
Oh I bet those look nice! I have since made a couple walnut ones since posting this video and they turned out really nice. I know what you’re saying about not using finish…it kind of goes against everything you normally do when working with wood haha.
What a great video this randomly came up and I love it . I will be getting my hubby to make me one over here in Australia 🇦🇺 thanks for a great explanation and keep up the great videos. Thank you 😊
I can’t remember the exact bit I used in this video but I just made another video on my channel about the tailors clapper and for that I used a 1/4" Radius Dish Carving Bit with 1/2" shank, 1-1/8" overall diameter from Freud.
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Despite what you might think it does take some tools to make things. However there are many ways to do the same thing so I’m sure if you wanted to make something with what you have then you could figure out an alternative way. Just demonstrating one way to do it.
You really do not have to have all these wonderful tools to make this type of product, although it does make it easier. If you get a piece of wood the 12x3x2.5", then if you get a jig saw you can round the ends. As to the grab sides those could also be made with a couple wood chiseles and hammer. Also using several grades of sandpaper. So you may spend longer time you can still make this. I appreciate the fact I do have the tools to make it quicker. I still appreciate watching the video and also the suggested comment to spritz the wood and sand one last time. Thank you! Carla
I just released another video about this Tailor's Clapper on my channel. After making this first video almost 3 years ago, I've made close to 50 of these Tailor's Clappers now so I thought it might be a good time to revisit this tool. If you want to check out that updated video then I've got it linked here: th-cam.com/video/GaKsY7TUrU4/w-d-xo.html
And if you're interested in adding one of these clappers to your sewing room then I have them available for purchase on my website here: www.rustydogandco.com/shop/p/tailors-clapper
Being Italian, and having my dad's best friend being a tailor, I do know what this is. He was a master at his craft and being able to say I had a tailor in highschool was pimp, he was like my uncle, he played it up for me to when I'd bring friends and people around too. This brought me back, entertained with a side of nostalgia!
I had to be educated by Google on what this was haha. But after making several since for my mother in laws quilter friends…I can confirm it works well!
My wife just ask for a Taylor’s Clapper, I looked at her like a dummy on my part because I did have any idea what she was talking about. Found your video and I an header to the shop😀. Thanks for your video
Haha yes I had no clue myself until my mother in law mentioned it to me. I’ve since made her another one out of walnut and she really enjoys using it! I’m glad the video helped you out. Thanks for watching! ☺️
Idea for a follow up video: makind a tailor's board next! It has multiple different shapes that are also super useful for ironing!
This was another thing I had never heard of before so I had to look it up. Looks interesting! I might just have to build one. Thanks for the idea! 😊
You have created a beautiful & useful product and an excellent video, which is clear, concise, and totally informative. LOVE that a young woman has so much talent with wood. Most of the equipment you are using would be tools and supplies readily on hand in a wood shop. Someone interested might be able to find a neighbor, friend, or relative who would gladly share. One caution when making these -- need to avoid any species of wood that might "bleed" in the presence of heat and moisture. Also, add one additional step: spritz the finished clapper, let dry, and give it one more sanding. This technique will help prevent a raise grain during use.
Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind words as well as the advice. I have since made some more of these and used wood that had a tighter grain and made sure to implement the “water popping” method as well. It made a big difference. Thanks for watching! 😊
Great video...hopefully my husband can make one for me!!!
Thank you! I hope so too. 🤞🏻
As Colton would say “Safty first”! So glad you are using your PPE and being safe all the while being so talented! Keep it up!!!
Always rocking that PPE! 💯
I bet your Mother In Law will be bragging on you at every quilt function she goes to! Way to go!!! Loved the video!!
Haha thank you! I’ve made a couple more since I posted this video for her and some of her quilting friends. 😊
Hola donde están las medidas
Very nice job! Wish I could do that!
Thank you!
That’s neat! Beautiful work!
Thank you! 😊
Beautiful
Thank you!
I just started making these for my own mother in law. They are a big hit with her quilting group. I’ve been using scrap exotic woods like ebony and padauk in between maple and walnut ti fancy them up a little! Leaving the wood naked gives me anxiety though! 😂
Oh I bet those look nice! I have since made a couple walnut ones since posting this video and they turned out really nice. I know what you’re saying about not using finish…it kind of goes against everything you normally do when working with wood haha.
The wood being unfinished is very important to the usage as a clapper, as it's meant to absorb steam and heat as well :)
Daymn ❗
Da's a whooooole lotta work‼️😐
What a great video this randomly came up and I love it . I will be getting my hubby to make me one over here in Australia 🇦🇺 thanks for a great explanation and keep up the great videos. Thank you 😊
Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. 😄
Que medida tiene el clapper ❤un saludo ❤
Peep Brenda Sue 😍
What size router bit did you use for the handhold?
I can’t remember the exact bit I used in this video but I just made another video on my channel about the tailors clapper and for that I used a 1/4" Radius Dish Carving Bit with 1/2" shank, 1-1/8" overall diameter from Freud.
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So all I need to make one for myself is a planer, table saw, joiner, miter saw, band saw, power sander, plunge router, palm router ?
Despite what you might think it does take some tools to make things. However there are many ways to do the same thing so I’m sure if you wanted to make something with what you have then you could figure out an alternative way. Just demonstrating one way to do it.
You really do not have to have all these wonderful tools to make this type of product, although it does make it easier. If you get a piece of wood the 12x3x2.5", then if you get a jig saw you can round the ends. As to the grab sides those could also be made with a couple wood chiseles and hammer. Also using several grades of sandpaper. So you may spend longer time you can still make this. I appreciate the fact I do have the tools to make it quicker. I still appreciate watching the video and also the suggested comment to spritz the wood and sand one last time. Thank you! Carla