I am a 30 year carpentry veteran and am really enjoying your back to basic principles approach. Can’t wait to see more. Well done and keep them coming.
Hi Tejbir, Thanks for that. I'm pleased my excitement comes across. I love what I do and even more love sharing it with others. Again I Appreciate you comment. Cheers Steve
I have spent a lot of time looking through American videos and have seen some very talented people. Came across your Master Class series by accident and was blown away. It was like being back in school, everything explained simply and thoroughly, with an 'aussie' accent as well, what a bonus. Thank you for this and I am looking forward to watching more. Great work, love it.
Well thanks Martin always a buzz to get great feedback like that. Pleased you found us and more importantly enjoy what we put up. We recently started a new channel to compliment this one. Where the focus is on people wanting to do woodwork inside their apartments if you are interested. It's called Room for Woodwork. th-cam.com/channels/X4wxZPvkIhrv9oFtyIaAEg.html Cheers Steve
Just be aware of some differences in language between Australia and the United States. A thicknesser in Australia, we call a planer, just to take an example from this video.
This was great, I been tryin to find out about "log woodworking projects" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Denia Diyictoria Bulldozer - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my mate got cool results with it.
Cheers for this, I have been researching "woodworking projects boxes" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Denia Diyictoria Bulldozer - (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my cousin got great results with it.
Your expectations are just great, it's like I am listening to my old woodworking teacher 34 years ago. He was my favourite teacher ever. Thank you and greetings from the Netherlands. 👍
This guy is easily the best teacher I've seen thus far. I teach myself and I can tell you, a person may be a master at his craft but an abysmal tutor. This guy is both a master craftsman and a very good tutor. Both are skills unto their own, never forget that. Brilliant thank you!
Not sure that my head will fit through the front door after that. But thanks anyway. Truth is, I love what I do and enjoy seeing others getting excited about going it for themselves. Cheers Steve
Awesome job Mr Hay I've watched alot of top notch woodworkers on you tube and amassed alot of great information and as i started watching you for the first time I've learned a few new tricks already I've been a woodworker for over 40 years and love studying what others do in their work and always find new wisdom from others thank you for sharing your wisdom i appreciate your legacy as my own again thank you and carry on with your way
Thanks James. Pleased you found some of it useful. I like the saying Wisdom comes form making good choices. Good Choices come from experience. Experience comes from BAD choices.':) Cheers Steve
Thank you for this video! 20 year old man here just now getting into woodworking and will be visiting your site occasionally. Looking forward to following your work, you have a great presence.
Hi Atone, Wish I could remember back that far. lol Pleased you are enjoying what you found, it's great to be starting out at such a young age. All the best for you and your future. Appreciate the feedback and your comments. Cheers Steve
I've never done any woodworking at all. I get watching random youtube videos and watched some on woodworking which led me to your channel. Just watched this first video and wanted to say that you are very inspiring. You make me want to learn the craft myself. Although it's too late in life for me to start a new career.
Thanks for the feedback and kind comments. Don't know about too late, It's never to late if you want it bad enough. I just had to learn all about Gaming and Streaming, which wasn't an easy thing to get my head around, but we got there in the end. Cheers Steve
This takes me back to my youth, just after WW2. My uncle was a joiner/cabinet maker and we made pretty much all of our furniture. That's when I learned to use hand tools because that's all we had not even a power drill. I'm sorry to say that nowadays I use mainly machines. I do have an excuse I've some arthritis in my hands, well fingers, so I'm limited to how much I can use hand tools. I would like to add watching one of your videos I saw you using a hand saw and was I pleased to see that the saw was doing the work. I've seen some modern carpenters trying to force the saw, I guess they've got to used to electric saws. I did come across a natty idea for using a jointer with wood that's wider than the bed, you plane down and get say two thirds of the board flat then take it to the thicknesser and put a known flat board under the planed flat surface and then you can present the other side for planning. once that's true then turn it over and get rid of the unplanned third planned down to size. I hope this comes over in an understandable fashion. Really enjoying your videos
Hi George, Thanks for your comment and feedback. I tell folks if I didn't make furniture we couldn't afford to buy the pieces we have. Here's a video I uploaded earlier about flattening boards that are to wide for your jointer. th-cam.com/video/ru5RzZu7zWE/w-d-xo.html Cheers Steve
I found this set of videos yesterday. I'm not getting much time to watch them a lot right now but I'm looking forward to having some time to go thru them all.. 2014 the date says on these.. I want to learn all about DOVETAIL JOINTS and what they entail so this is going to be brilliant. Can't wait to get my little workshop fixed up over the next few months and then I will be able to concentrate solely on woodwork every evening and weekend while I'm learning the craft. Thanks mate..
Lovely enthusiasm but a long time to talk about planing square - I was always taught by master craftsmen to place the plane on its side to preserve the cutting edge.
Great to know there are people still out there that know about them. Most have now been (sadly) replaced with Dowels, Biscuits and Dominoes. Sprung joints are still the best and cheapest alternative in my opinion. Thanks for the feedback. Cheers Steve
This is the first I've heard of this joint. If you're of the opinion, as you stated, the glue is the weakest part of the joint, why create stress on it? Dowels are not some new invention like pocket holes, which I despise. I was taught by my father who learned from his. But I prefer and use traditional joinery. Please teach me why this joint is good.
As a Furniture Maker, I am happy to say that making Violins gets you closer to building furniture. lol Thanks for the comment, really appreciate your time. :) Cheers Steve
That cat simile was pretty good. First episode and he seems better than all the other carpentry videos I've watched. He's interested, knowledgeable, easily articulate, and likes to show you every step. Plus the accent.
Well thanks for the great feedback Black Comet. I try and explain it so others can get maximum enjoyment out of their woodwork. Also helps be know what i'm dong??? Cheers Steve
I've just suddenly taken interest in the timber life. Unfortunately this wasn't an option in school nor did I know anyone in the craft. This video is very informative, thank you kind sir for sharing some of your knowledge, I look forward to many more of your videos. You have my subscription!
Thanks, Appreciate your feedback.Remember you are never to Old and it is never too late to learn something new. I was not encouraged with woodwork at school but thorough necessity having a young family and needing furniture and toys I learnt how to make things and have been in love with it ever since. Cheers Steve
I’m really new to woodworking, in truth my only ambition has been to make the best quality photograph frames for my A2 prints and mounts. I’ve got fed up of making archival prints in archival mount for them to be put into a nasty Dunhelm Mill (a very cheap and nasty UK company) frame. That is until I saw this video. Like someone else commented I’ve watched a lot of very talented people on TH-cam, and I've learnt a bit. However, and as a cricket loving Englishman it galls me to say an Aussie is the best at anything, no one has come near you. Your flow, explanations and logical way of teaching are brilliant and you have certainly raised my ambitions.
I just got into college doing furniture and cabinet craft and been looking into doing some woodworking over the summer until I'm going to college. This series is presented amazingly just like how my teacher and the workshop technician taught me in secondary school. Look forward to watching the rest of this 10/10
Thanks Ewan, Appreciate the feedback and good to see there is still interest out there to learn the trade. I will be live in about 40 min, if you would like to join in on a live stream ask any question you would like. Cheers Steve
I just came across your video and wanted to say thank you. This is definitely the masterclass of instructional videos. I love the fact that I could watch your video while following right along. That's if I had a shop with all your tools. It's been a long time since I've done any real woodworking but looking to get back into it to spend some time with my son.
Hi Dread, What a great way to spend time with your son. Appreciate you comment and feedback. I am now streaming live everyone during this time of uncertainty. If you would like to catch us live we stream 9.30am ish.. Aust. Eastern standard Time for about 3 hours. Hop in ask questions and get demonstrations live and in real time. Cheers Steve
ALWAYS the best place to learn, even if you know everything is from a master with a lot of time tested skills and knologe you wont find in any textbook. Tricks they've learned on there own over the years. Thank you for passing this onto younger generation. No one knows everything the day you say you do is the day you stop learning youll never grow from that point on. My said that to me over 56 years ago the same is true today as it was then. Im ready to learn.
Hi Brian, Thanks I'll take that as a compliment ,but between you and I, we are all beginners and learning new stuff all the time. Hope you stick with it and get great enjoyment from your woodwork. Cheers Steve
Steve you are a man cut out of my Grand fathers elk ,he had a simple saying that went "you have two strong arms, strong back a brain,use them don't abuse them" its magic watching you and inspiring.
It is my dream to come to England one day and start my own company as a woodworker/furniturer. Im 25 now and just get started learning at my local woodsman as a helper,but I want to be craftsmen myself one day. Thanks a lot for these films,It really gets me somewhere and every episode is one ,little step further to my dream :) Cheers from Poland
Good to have a dream Pan, thanks for sharing yours and I am honored to have some part in making it happen for you. Hope you continue to enjoy what we do and that you find them helpful. Cheers Steve
Thank you for the excellent planing instructions and philosophy. I am planning on splitting and joining strips of wood to make one wider piece. Your videos are a much needed life line in this wood working journey. Keep up the excellent work...
been woodworking for a bit now, still a novice. I wish I found this before I started. It would have saved me a lot of headache from trying to figure this out myself. this video has got to be the greatest tutorial I have seen on TH-cam. your presence is outstanding, the information is top notch, and you break that information down to fully explain the little details without making the viewer feeling stupid. I subbed in one minute of watching. and I shared it so hopefully more people will learn that it's ok to learn to craft. thank you
Eugene. Thanks you, for such a wonderful comment and feedback. Many times you (me) second guess yourself about if anyone really cares about content, but obviously they do. It inspires us to know that people get what we do and are not just a quick fix dinning room table in an hour type of channel. Hope you enjoy the other videos we have on offer. Our other channel, Room for Woodwork, is all about Hand tools and working in close quarters. Corner of a bedroom actually. Thanks again and we're pleased to have you on board.. Cheers Steve
My grandfather used to tell me that if u just work with you body, your a laborer, if u work with your body n mind, your a craftsman, but if you work with your body, mind, and heart, your an artist. you sir, are an artist.
Now THIS is the woodworking content I've been looking for. Thanks the tips! I feel like everyone goes straight to power tools, and to me you're missing out on learning the reasoning and the feel of woodworking.Doing some of this by hand is a great way to learn what's possible, and what works or doesn't work.
I enjoy watching your video's and as a novice I especially like the tips such as making the bench hook and moving the square to the pencil (so simple and I have no idea why I hadn't worked that out myself). My only problem is I don't have the tools, being on a pension means I'll never be able to afford things like a thicknesser. Even hand tools are too expensive to justify buying new, I've been keeping an eye out at garage sales and local markets so it will be a while before I attempt something like the table. Thank you for taking the time to make the videos.
Thanks John, appreciate the comment and feedback. You would be amazed at what you can do with just a few 2nd hand tools. Patience, practice and perseverance. If I can't make what I want because I don't have the tools I need. I'll make what I can with the tools I have. Cheers Steve
I don't have a thicknesser / planer or jointer, but I do have a bandsaw that will resaw up to 12", so I plane a face flat to the level you showed, resaw to thickness but maybe 1/16 to 1/8 fat (in case things move in a day or so), and then skim the bandsaw blade marks with a plane. I don't know if that's a crazy thing to do, or if there's a better way to use a bandsaw for preparing material, but that's what I do. If my work will have a side I don't care much about, like the inside of an apron, that's the rough side from the prep work that goes against the fence and I never refine it further, which saves work. Otherwise, if I care about both sides, I'll get that first side nearly perfect before the resaw. Thank you for the videos!
Hello. Financially poor city boy here. It seems awfully difficult to keep occupied in the city, surprisingly. I have no friends. These videos give me a sense of adventure. I hope I'll make something interesting one day as well. Cheers, nice work. Enjoy watching. From America.
Hi Tristan, Great to hear from you and we can at least be friends over the net. Woodworking is a wonderful place to start. I look forward to seeing your work when you start and as you develop. Appreciate your comment very much.Thank You. Cheers Steve
@@Woodworkingmasterclass Yes the internet is very cool. I do some writing, poetry, philosophy. Perhaps I should share it via video, or blog. I'm not tech savvy myself. I was always more of a people person myself. But some times technology somehow makes more sense than people. XD
I like that sprung joint method of joining two boards. I don't have a jointer nor biscuit cutter, but now I have a way to join two boards. Thanks. By-the-way, liken that New York accent.
Woodworking Masterclass Of course I knew you are Australian just kidding ya. Hate to say many woodworking videos are too basic talking about what plywood is, or different sizes of chisels and such; however, your video gave me a completely different take on woodworking. One issue I have is I do not have a work shop. I have a converted fold out table I plop onto the driveway to do my work. With that table, a few power tools, and many hand tools I have done all the woodwork on my home inside and out. You have excellent tips and tricks of the trade as I am not a beginner, but can always learn more. Thanks.
cannot find an apprenticeship anywhere in Ireland ive always wanted to be carpenter since learning woodwork in school so decided im just gonna have to put what knowledge i have together with what i can find online and build up skill tools practice and knowledge slowly myself to be where i want this vids been very helpful thank you😁
I'll take the compliment, not sure how accurate it is, but thanks anyway. Hope you enjoy the other videos and projects we have already uploaded and the new ones that are still coming. Cheers Steve
I had to skip a few parts of the video because I was running out of time, but it definitely looks like a great serie. I will for sure be watching it fully in the next few weeks :)
lol, You are so right James, but I've used it to so long now I roll in time with it. :) Thanks for you comments and feedback. Good to know you watch so closely. Cheers Steve
This was awesome! Oh man, im so glad I found your channel and this series. I'll be diving in over next few weeks. Thank you for putting these up. First class presentation and instruction.
Thanks Dan, appreciate the feedback. I now do a live show which also gets uploaded to TH-cam or you can join inn,live when I'm streaming and ask any woodwork related questions you may have. Here's the latest on I did yesterday. th-cam.com/video/YOIzFmRhGgw/w-d-xo.html Cheers Steve
voqk Thanks, hope you enjoy what we do. New video each week. Just uploaded Part 4 of a 6 part Bookcase project. th-cam.com/video/kNUpP5Kymek/w-d-xo.html If you want to be kept informed as to what we are doing please feel free to join up the e-Workshop (it's FREE) www.woodworkingmasterclass.com.au Cheers Steve
@@Woodworkingmasterclass Hi Steve, I've been very interested in learning about woodworking for a while but never had a chance. I came across your youtube channel, any suggestion which of your videos is the best for a beginner? Thank you! Eka
@@ekayeyen Hi Eka, my only suggestion is start something, possibly something simple that you well use or need. Example a chopping Board, Cheese platter or a shelf. The go from there just make sure your tools are sharp ask for help for that it you need it. All the Best. Cheers Steve
Thank you for you feedback and kind comments Hakeem. I enjoy doing what I do and to get a reaction such as you makes it even more worthwhile. Hope you enjoy the Hide glue experience. Cheers Steve
My my I just found your site got hooked Instantly...i have one BIG problem as I went to look for E2 I saw you have so many videos and long ones it will take me months to catch up...but I can't wait to start...i hope you stay the real deal ! Stay safe down there...
Hi Chuck, Thanks for those kinds words. Great to have you along as well. Pretty sure I won't change, to old and set in my ways. Plus I like who I am which is a bonus. Hope you continue to enjoy what we do. Cheers Steve
I did not plan to make use of this woodworking book, *TopFineWoodworking. Com* but instead curious about it. I had been truly amazed right after trying it. I was seeking to learn more about the art of woodworking, and was not disappointed. I found many topics such as wood types and designing your workshop.
Thanks Mike, Truth is I wish I was 1/2 as good as people think I am. Just been doing it a long time. Sort of a habit if you will. Appreciate the feedback. Cheers Steve
Hi from Brisbane Australia, to you Brittany, Pleased you are enjoying what we do and getting something from it. Thanks for the comment and feedback. Cheers Steve
Yeah mate very good starting class in which I learnt alot. Haven't checked to see if your still making them nowdays but I will be making my way through your series. Also I will be quoting your people are afraid of mixing water and wood reply
Thanks for the feedback. Pleased you enjoyed what we do. Yes, we are still making 'em over 140 videos on our channel so far. Matter of fact I'm just taking a breather from filming as I type. Hope you continue to watch and enjoy your woodwork. Cheers Steve
Hi Daniel, I'm sincerely hoping your prediction comes true. I have been flooded with messaged so i'm very encouraged. Thanks for subscribing and I hope you stick around and enjoy what we have done and what we will be doing in the future. Cheers Steve
Steve, I've just put your first video on the computer for an Australian Gentleman who is interested in learning more about the art and craft of woodworking..Small world I say, I know someone in your neighborhood....cheers...richard in Normandy
I'm only one of a LONG LIST of your greatest fans Steve(thanks to your co-star Bob, of course!) cheers and will pass along the G'day when they come downstairs this morning! cheers...richard
Thanks for your feedback visitor, it's something we have been thinking about ourselves and will most likely put up on our website www.woodworkingmasterclass.com.au once our e-Workshop gets established. I'll let you know when it does. Until then hope you continue to enjoy what we offer on TH-cam. Cheers Steve
That's what it is all about. As long as people like you are getting something from it. I'm happy to keep 'em coming. Congratulations, I hope you continue to explore and enjoy your woodworking endeavors. More videos can be found here th-cam.com/users/woodmasterclass and soon more will be posted on our website www.woodworkingmasterclass.com.au . Cheers Steve
I was a bit worried when you brought out the bench hook and proceeded to explain how to make it, since I was hoping a video series called Masterclass would be anything except the basics. However, I was soon proven wrong, since there is plenty of good info here for the more experienced woodworker. Thank you Sir!
Hi Chris. Thanks for the feedback appreciate it and am pleased you are enjoying the content. We are now Live on TWITCH.TV 4 times a week. go.twitch.tv/woodworkingmasterclass Hope you can join us. Cheers Steve
dam its a dream of mine to have a nice workshop. I don't do wood working right now(im a supervisor at UPS), but I hope to one day have a full shop in my backyard.
Makes all those long hours you put in bearable when you can imagine yourself working away at your own pace, in a place of your own. Keep the dream alive. Appreciate the comment thanks. Cheers Steve
i am always wary of titles like "masterclass" but i was pleasantly pleased with the quality. The first video seems very beginner but on your first piece you mention creating the bench hook but do not suggest, demonstrate or acknowledge how one will cut the wood. You ask them to create something that is used to aid in the action that is needed to create the hook in the first place... but great idea for a first project. im a sub
You make a good point. Here is a video from another channel I have which will show how to make one without using one. th-cam.com/video/ofS5dC3YCHs/w-d-xo.html Appreciate your feedback and thanks for taking the time to comment. Cheers Steve
What a great teacher, this man is.
Thanks Mackenzie, What a great student you are too. Cheers Steve :)
I am a 30 year carpentry veteran and am really enjoying your back to basic principles approach. Can’t wait to see more. Well done and keep them coming.
Hi Cameron, Thanks for your comment. Pleased you are enjoying the series. Cheers Steve
The ultimate youtube channel for Woodworking. This Gentleman is so passionate.
Hi Tejbir, Thanks for that. I'm pleased my excitement comes across. I love what I do and even more love sharing it with others. Again I Appreciate you comment. Cheers Steve
I have spent a lot of time looking through American videos and have seen some very talented people. Came across your Master Class series by accident and was blown away. It was like being back in school, everything explained simply and thoroughly, with an 'aussie' accent as well, what a bonus. Thank you for this and I am looking forward to watching more. Great work, love it.
Well thanks Martin always a buzz to get great feedback like that. Pleased you found us and more importantly enjoy what we put up. We recently started a new channel to compliment this one. Where the focus is on people wanting to do woodwork inside their apartments if you are interested. It's called Room for Woodwork. th-cam.com/channels/X4wxZPvkIhrv9oFtyIaAEg.html
Cheers Steve
martin cartlidge you said it perfectly!
Just be aware of some differences in language between Australia and the United States. A thicknesser in Australia, we call a planer, just to take an example from this video.
martin cartlidge
This was great, I been tryin to find out about "log woodworking projects" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Denia Diyictoria Bulldozer - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my mate got cool results with it.
Its 2019 now and I have just found you. Simple, easy to understand, understandable language. Love it Love it. Going to buy me a planer.
Well done Donee, rule of the workshop is start with 10 fingers end with 10 fingers equals a good day at the bench ! Cheers Steve
Cheers for this, I have been researching "woodworking projects boxes" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Denia Diyictoria Bulldozer - (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my cousin got great results with it.
I echo your sentiments in 2020.
Your expectations are just great, it's like I am listening to my old woodworking teacher 34 years ago. He was my favourite teacher ever. Thank you and greetings from the Netherlands. 👍
This guy is easily the best teacher I've seen thus far. I teach myself and I can tell you, a person may be a master at his craft but an abysmal tutor. This guy is both a master craftsman and a very good tutor. Both are skills unto their own, never forget that. Brilliant thank you!
Not sure that my head will fit through the front door after that. But thanks anyway. Truth is, I love what I do and enjoy seeing others getting excited about going it for themselves. Cheers Steve
Awesome job Mr Hay I've watched alot of top notch woodworkers on you tube and amassed alot of great information and as i started watching you for the first time I've learned a few new tricks already I've been a woodworker for over 40 years and love studying what others do in their work and always find new wisdom from others thank you for sharing your wisdom i appreciate your legacy as my own again thank you and carry on with your way
Thanks James. Pleased you found some of it useful. I like the saying Wisdom comes form making good choices. Good Choices come from experience. Experience comes from BAD choices.':) Cheers Steve
Thank you for this video! 20 year old man here just now getting into woodworking and will be visiting your site occasionally. Looking forward to following your work, you have a great presence.
Hi Atone, Wish I could remember back that far. lol
Pleased you are enjoying what you found, it's great to be starting out at such a young age. All the best for you and your future. Appreciate the feedback and your comments. Cheers Steve
One one the best series I've been recommended by TH-cam.
Half way through, and I was already subscribing.
Thanks appreciate the comment and the sub. Hope you stay with us in 2019. Cheers Steve
This channel deserves to have a million subscribers.
I've never done any woodworking at all. I get watching random youtube videos and watched some on woodworking which led me to your channel. Just watched this first video and wanted to say that you are very inspiring. You make me want to learn the craft myself. Although it's too late in life for me to start a new career.
Thanks for the feedback and kind comments. Don't know about too late, It's never to late if you want it bad enough. I just had to learn all about Gaming and Streaming, which wasn't an easy thing to get my head around, but we got there in the end. Cheers Steve
This takes me back to my youth, just after WW2. My uncle was a joiner/cabinet maker and we made pretty much all of our furniture. That's when I learned to use hand tools because that's all we had not even a power drill. I'm sorry to say that nowadays I use mainly machines. I do have an excuse I've some arthritis in my hands, well fingers, so I'm limited to how much I can use hand tools.
I would like to add watching one of your videos I saw you using a hand saw and was I pleased to see that the saw was doing the work. I've seen some modern carpenters trying to force the saw, I guess they've got to used to electric saws.
I did come across a natty idea for using a jointer with wood that's wider than the bed, you plane down and get say two thirds of the board flat then take it to the thicknesser and put a known flat board under the planed flat surface and then you can present the other side for planning. once that's true then turn it over and get rid of the unplanned third planned down to size. I hope this comes over in an understandable fashion.
Really enjoying your videos
Hi George, Thanks for your comment and feedback. I tell folks if I didn't make furniture we couldn't afford to buy the pieces we have.
Here's a video I uploaded earlier about flattening boards that are to wide for your jointer. th-cam.com/video/ru5RzZu7zWE/w-d-xo.html Cheers Steve
This bloke is great ,as he doesn't ponce about and just gets right into it.
Life's too short for Poncing. lol Thanks for the great feedback really appreciate it. Cheers Steve
I found this set of videos yesterday. I'm not getting much time to watch them a lot right now but I'm looking forward to having some time to go thru them all.. 2014 the date says on these.. I want to learn all about DOVETAIL JOINTS and what they entail so this is going to be brilliant. Can't wait to get my little workshop fixed up over the next few months and then I will be able to concentrate solely on woodwork every evening and weekend while I'm learning the craft. Thanks mate..
This video was excellent! Loved the cooking show style. I know nothing about woodworking but I love design and this is very interesting to me!
Lovely enthusiasm but a long time to talk about planing square - I was always taught by master craftsmen to place the plane on its side to preserve the cutting edge.
nice to see someone talk about sprung joints . many thanks from Ireland!
Great to know there are people still out there that know about them. Most have now been (sadly) replaced with Dowels, Biscuits and Dominoes. Sprung joints are still the best and cheapest alternative in my opinion. Thanks for the feedback. Cheers Steve
This is the first I've heard of this joint.
If you're of the opinion, as you stated, the glue is the weakest part of the joint, why create stress on it?
Dowels are not some new invention like pocket holes, which I despise. I was taught by my father who learned from his. But I prefer and use traditional joinery.
Please teach me why this joint is good.
I'm not just watching your video because you are skillful, but more so because you seem to be a really cool person and fun.
Hi Maz, Well of all the comments that one has to be the "BEST" I have ever had. Thank you so much. Hope I can live up to it. lol. Cheers Steve
Cannot wait to make some stuff! This is amazing. Being a lefty as well, it's nice to see how I should hold the tools straight away! Thank you!
Hi Skyclad. Was told many years ago that only a few Geniuses were make the rest of the world has to struggle with Right Handedness, :) Cheers Steve
As a maker of violins I am happy to say that you have made the first steps of a violin top (Sprung joint, hide glue). :)
As a Furniture Maker, I am happy to say that making Violins gets you closer to building furniture. lol Thanks for the comment, really appreciate your time. :) Cheers Steve
That cat simile was pretty good. First episode and he seems better than all the other carpentry videos I've watched. He's interested, knowledgeable, easily articulate, and likes to show you every step. Plus the accent.
Well thanks for the great feedback Black Comet. I try and explain it so others can get maximum enjoyment out of their woodwork. Also helps be know what i'm dong??? Cheers Steve
Just watched this video and got hooked up. That's it: I'm on this channel for next few days LOL. Thanks Steve
Thanks Arturs, Hope you enjoy the series and some of the other projects we have uploaded. Appreciate your Feedback and Comments. Cheers Steve
An Master Craftsman and a talented teacher indeed.
Well, I thank you very much for your kind comment. Not sure I am worthy of them but happy to trust your judgment on the matter. 🙂Cheers Steve
I've just suddenly taken interest in the timber life. Unfortunately this wasn't an option in school nor did I know anyone in the craft. This video is very informative, thank you kind sir for sharing some of your knowledge, I look forward to many more of your videos. You have my subscription!
Thanks, Appreciate your feedback.Remember you are never to Old and it is never too late to learn something new. I was not encouraged with woodwork at school but thorough necessity having a young family and needing furniture and toys I learnt how to make things and have been in love with it ever since. Cheers Steve
I’m really new to woodworking, in truth my only ambition has been to make the best quality photograph frames for my A2 prints and mounts. I’ve got fed up of making archival prints in archival mount for them to be put into a nasty Dunhelm Mill (a very cheap and nasty UK company) frame. That is until I saw this video. Like someone else commented I’ve watched a lot of very talented people on TH-cam, and I've learnt a bit. However, and as a cricket loving Englishman it galls me to say an Aussie is the best at anything, no one has come near you. Your flow, explanations and logical way of teaching are brilliant and you have certainly raised my ambitions.
I just got into college doing furniture and cabinet craft and been looking into doing some woodworking over the summer until I'm going to college. This series is presented amazingly just like how my teacher and the workshop technician taught me in secondary school. Look forward to watching the rest of this 10/10
Thanks Ewan, Appreciate the feedback and good to see there is still interest out there to learn the trade. I will be live in about 40 min, if you would like to join in on a live stream ask any question you would like. Cheers Steve
@@Woodworkingmasterclass look forward to it :)
@@et_designs Great to have you in the workshop. Good luck gathering all your tools together. I'll be doing some Boxes shortly. Cheers Steve
Great to see an Aussie doing great wood working classes.. Keep up the good incredible work, it's just simply mind blowing
Hi Colin. Thanks for the feedback and encouraging words. Pleased you like and enjoy what we do. Cheers Steve
I'm only five and a half minutes in and I can tell this is going to be magical as a learning experience. Well done, sir.
HI Stephen, Thanks for the support. Hope you get something from it and some of the other videos I have posted. Cheers Steve
This series inspired me to try cabriole legs - and they turned out great! Thanks for the content!
Hi Tom, Great to hear it was a success. Thanks for sharing it with me I hope it is the first of many more to come. Cheers Steve
I just came across your video and wanted to say thank you. This is definitely the masterclass of instructional videos. I love the fact that I could watch your video while following right along. That's if I had a shop with all your tools. It's been a long time since I've done any real woodworking but looking to get back into it to spend some time with my son.
Hi Dread, What a great way to spend time with your son. Appreciate you comment and feedback. I am now streaming live everyone during this time of uncertainty. If you would like to catch us live we stream 9.30am ish.. Aust. Eastern standard Time for about 3 hours. Hop in ask questions and get demonstrations live and in real time. Cheers Steve
@@Woodworkingmasterclass Thanks I'll definitely try to catch your live stream
@@DreadSpawn1 Look forward to it. Cheers Steve
Excellent woodworking education! Clearly explained and illustrated. Thank you for this.
Thanks Sean, appreciate the feedback. Pleased you enjoyed it. Cheers Steve
ALWAYS the best place to learn, even if you know everything is from a master with a lot of time tested skills and knologe you wont find in any textbook.
Tricks they've learned on there own over the years. Thank you for passing this onto younger generation.
No one knows everything the day you say you do is the day you stop learning youll never grow from that point on.
My said that to me over 56 years ago the same is true today as it was then.
Im ready to learn.
I also find the more I share the more I learn (or remember) too. :) Cheers Steve
I'm brand new to woodworking but I can tell this man is next level..
Hi Brian, Thanks I'll take that as a compliment ,but between you and I, we are all beginners and learning new stuff all the time. Hope you stick with it and get great enjoyment from your woodwork. Cheers Steve
Came for the woodworking, stayed because his dialect/personality! Wonderful channel! Big ups!
Well thank you for such a wonderful and warm comment and generous feedback. I really appreciate it. Pleased you like what you found. Cheers Steve
Steve you are a man cut out of my Grand fathers elk ,he had a simple saying that went "you have two strong arms, strong back a brain,use them don't abuse them" its magic watching you and inspiring.
Thanks Max, hope my grand kids think the same way in years to come. Appreciate the comment. Hope you continue to enjoy what we do. Cheers Steve
It is my dream to come to England one day and start my own company as a woodworker/furniturer. Im 25 now and just get started learning at my local woodsman as a helper,but I want to be craftsmen myself one day. Thanks a lot for these films,It really gets me somewhere and every episode is one ,little step further to my dream :) Cheers from Poland
Good to have a dream Pan, thanks for sharing yours and I am honored to have some part in making it happen for you. Hope you continue to enjoy what we do and that you find them helpful. Cheers Steve
You little ripper. No american accents here and clear explanations :) Thanks. This is what i have been searching for.
Good to know you've found us. Thanks for the comment and feedback. Cheers Steve
Thank you for the excellent planing instructions and philosophy. I am planning on splitting and joining strips of wood to make one wider piece. Your videos are a much needed life line in this wood working journey. Keep up the excellent work...
Thank you for your feedback and kind comments. Pleased we were able to help you out. Cheers Steve
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Love this. I am learning so much. Your personality lends itself so well to teaching.
Thanks Sven, It helps that I love what I do as well. Hope you enjoy some of the other stuff we have uploaded as well. Cheers Steve
It's 2021 now and I have also just found you. Wish I knew of you years ago!
Hi Samuel, Well I'm pleased you found us now and didn't have wait until 2022 :) Cheers Steve
By far the best class I taken. You're the best teacher!
Thanks for the feedback Josue. Pleased you like what we do. Cheers Steve
This was a great episode. I learned a lot.
Hi Kyle, Thanks, pleased to hear you found it useful, Appreciate your feedback. Cheers Steve
been woodworking for a bit now, still a novice. I wish I found this before I started. It would have saved me a lot of headache from trying to figure this out myself. this video has got to be the greatest tutorial I have seen on TH-cam. your presence is outstanding, the information is top notch, and you break that information down to fully explain the little details without making the viewer feeling stupid. I subbed in one minute of watching. and I shared it so hopefully more people will learn that it's ok to learn to craft. thank you
Eugene. Thanks you, for such a wonderful comment and feedback. Many times you (me) second guess yourself about if anyone really cares about content, but obviously they do. It inspires us to know that people get what we do and are not just a quick fix dinning room table in an hour type of channel. Hope you enjoy the other videos we have on offer. Our other channel, Room for Woodwork, is all about Hand tools and working in close quarters. Corner of a bedroom actually. Thanks again and we're pleased to have you on board.. Cheers Steve
My grandfather used to tell me that if u just work with you body, your a laborer, if u work with your body n mind, your a craftsman, but if you work with your body, mind, and heart, your an artist. you sir, are an artist.
Well said! and I'm honored you should think that way of me. Not sure I deserve it...but i'll take it. lol Cheers Steve
Now THIS is the woodworking content I've been looking for. Thanks the tips! I feel like everyone goes straight to power tools, and to me you're missing out on learning the reasoning and the feel of woodworking.Doing some of this by hand is a great way to learn what's possible, and what works or doesn't work.
Hi Kevin, Yep, nothing wrong with a bit of push and pull power. Pleased you liked it. Appreciate the feedback. Cheers Steve
I enjoy watching your video's and as a novice I especially like the tips such as making the bench hook and moving the square to the pencil (so simple and I have no idea why I hadn't worked that out myself). My only problem is I don't have the tools, being on a pension means I'll never be able to afford things like a thicknesser. Even hand tools are too expensive to justify buying new, I've been keeping an eye out at garage sales and local markets so it will be a while before I attempt something like the table. Thank you for taking the time to make the videos.
Thanks John, appreciate the comment and feedback. You would be amazed at what you can do with just a few 2nd hand tools. Patience, practice and perseverance. If I can't make what I want because I don't have the tools I need. I'll make what I can with the tools I have. Cheers Steve
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This is one of the best ones I have scene. Worth a subscribe guys.
+Tejas R Thanks for the endorsement. Hope you enjoy the rest of what we do with the same enthusiasm. Cheers Steve
Hi. The way you share with your knowledge is just extremely useful. Fantastic job. Thank you very much.
Thanks you so much for you lovely comment Krzysztof. Very much appreciated. Hope you enjoy many of our other videos as well. Cheers Steve
this is great stuff, bookmarked it, I will need these series later.
Thanks for the comment. Hope you enjoy the series. Cheers Steve
I don't have a thicknesser / planer or jointer, but I do have a bandsaw that will resaw up to 12", so I plane a face flat to the level you showed, resaw to thickness but maybe 1/16 to 1/8 fat (in case things move in a day or so), and then skim the bandsaw blade marks with a plane. I don't know if that's a crazy thing to do, or if there's a better way to use a bandsaw for preparing material, but that's what I do. If my work will have a side I don't care much about, like the inside of an apron, that's the rough side from the prep work that goes against the fence and I never refine it further, which saves work. Otherwise, if I care about both sides, I'll get that first side nearly perfect before the resaw. Thank you for the videos!
Thanks a lot Steve for sharing your knowledge and skills! These videos are really useful and well explained. Kind regards from Argentina!.
Absolutely brilliant presentation and highly educational .Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Hello. Financially poor city boy here. It seems awfully difficult to keep occupied in the city, surprisingly. I have no friends. These videos give me a sense of adventure. I hope I'll make something interesting one day as well. Cheers, nice work. Enjoy watching. From America.
Hi Tristan, Great to hear from you and we can at least be friends over the net. Woodworking is a wonderful place to start. I look forward to seeing your work when you start and as you develop. Appreciate your comment very much.Thank You. Cheers Steve
@@Woodworkingmasterclass Yes the internet is very cool. I do some writing, poetry, philosophy. Perhaps I should share it via video, or blog. I'm not tech savvy myself. I was always more of a people person myself. But some times technology somehow makes more sense than people. XD
@@tristanlopez7763 I agree much easier to turn off, than Shut someone up. :) Cheers Steve
I like that sprung joint method of joining two boards. I don't have a jointer nor biscuit cutter, but now I have a way to join two boards. Thanks. By-the-way, liken that New York accent.
It is a great joint and quiet to make as well, no power needed. The accent to pure Aussie sorry to say. Won't mind a trip to NY though. Cheers Steve
Woodworking Masterclass Of course I knew you are Australian just kidding ya. Hate to say many woodworking videos are too basic talking about what plywood is, or different sizes of chisels and such; however, your video gave me a completely different take on woodworking. One issue I have is I do not have a work shop. I have a converted fold out table I plop onto the driveway to do my work. With that table, a few power tools, and many hand tools I have done all the woodwork on my home inside and out. You have excellent tips and tricks of the trade as I am not a beginner, but can always learn more. Thanks.
cannot find an apprenticeship anywhere in Ireland ive always wanted to be carpenter since learning woodwork in school so decided im just gonna have to put what knowledge i have together with what i can find online and build up skill tools practice and knowledge slowly myself to be where i want this vids been very helpful thank you😁
Any skill you teach yourself will always be useful. I'm am mostly self taught myself with a bit of polish added from classes over time. Cheers Steve
Excellent - I can only agree with all the other positive comments. Thanks for taking the time to make these and share your skill.
You are a brilliant man, I can't wait to watch these all!
I'll take the compliment, not sure how accurate it is, but thanks anyway. Hope you enjoy the other videos and projects we have already uploaded and the new ones that are still coming. Cheers Steve
I had to skip a few parts of the video because I was running out of time, but it definitely looks like a great serie. I will for sure be watching it fully in the next few weeks :)
Terrific, Terence, thanks for the feedback and I hope you enjoy it as much as you think you will. Cheers Steve
Thanks mate, this is brilliant knowledge. Cheers for sharing!
Cheers appreciate the feedback. Cheers Steve
you're an Aussie mate who ain't complainin about plainin.
Steve, I have just found your channel. Thank you for the clear instructions and information. Cheers!
Hi Yippie, Just found you r comment. Thanks appreciate the support. Cheers Steve
I learned a lot from you! Thank you so much for all
This guy is a true Aussie! Even has the can of Lager on the bench behind him!
True Aussie Yep! Can of Larger, Nope, it's actually a Bottle of of Hide Glue crystals. Sorry to disappoint. lol Cheers Steve
Thanks for the great video! You rock and so does your bench.
lol, You are so right James, but I've used it to so long now I roll in time with it. :) Thanks for you comments and feedback. Good to know you watch so closely. Cheers Steve
This was awesome! Oh man, im so glad I found your channel and this series. I'll be diving in over next few weeks. Thank you for putting these up. First class presentation and instruction.
Thanks Dan, appreciate the feedback. I now do a live show which also gets uploaded to TH-cam or you can join inn,live when I'm streaming and ask any woodwork related questions you may have. Here's the latest on I did yesterday. th-cam.com/video/YOIzFmRhGgw/w-d-xo.html Cheers Steve
I'm just getting into woodworking and this is channel looks amazing! Subscribed, can't wait to watch the rest.
voqk Thanks, hope you enjoy what we do. New video each week. Just uploaded Part 4 of a 6 part Bookcase project.
th-cam.com/video/kNUpP5Kymek/w-d-xo.html If you want to be kept informed as to what we are doing please feel free to join up the e-Workshop (it's FREE) www.woodworkingmasterclass.com.au Cheers Steve
@@Woodworkingmasterclass Hi Steve, I've been very interested in learning about woodworking for a while but never had a chance. I came across your youtube channel, any suggestion which of your videos is the best for a beginner? Thank you! Eka
@@ekayeyen Hi Eka, my only suggestion is start something, possibly something simple that you well use or need. Example a chopping Board, Cheese platter or a shelf. The go from there just make sure your tools are sharp ask for help for that it you need it. All the Best. Cheers Steve
Thank you for your humility and humor. I've got to try hide glue per your recommendation!
Thank you for you feedback and kind comments Hakeem. I enjoy doing what I do and to get a reaction such as you makes it even more worthwhile. Hope you enjoy the Hide glue experience. Cheers Steve
Great teaching video. Thank you Steve.
Good Sir, thank you very much for your channel. Much appreciated 👍🏻
I'm already overwhelmed by how many hand planers he has
Hi vogez, Over 55 and then I lost count. :) Cheers Steve
Just love watching this guy.
Well Thanks Stu, because I love doing what I do. Cheers Steve
Excellent video, very high production quality.
Many thanks, we are enjoying the process if you would like there are more videos to be found here: th-cam.com/users/woodmasterclass Cheers Steve
Awesome work mate! Enjoyable to watch and great knowledge. Thanks
Hi James, Thanks, pleased you enjoyed it. Appreciate your time to comment. Cheers Steve
You are living legend , love you
Hi Zombie. Thanks happy to be one (living), not sure about the other :) Cheers Steve
mentorship is important...apprenticeship was the way it was done yesteryear and you sir...have encapsulated both!
Thanks for that Ry. Appreciate your kind comments and feedback. Cheers Steve
you are amazing!!! thank you for this. this is priceless information and wisdom. very greatful
Hi Gregory C. Thanks for the feedback. Pleased you could use what we shared. Cheers Steve
My my I just found your site got hooked Instantly...i have one BIG problem as I went to look for E2 I saw you have so many videos and long ones it will take me months to catch up...but I can't wait to start...i hope you stay the real deal ! Stay safe down there...
Hi Chuck, Thanks for those kinds words. Great to have you along as well. Pretty sure I won't change, to old and set in my ways. Plus I like who I am which is a bonus. Hope you continue to enjoy what we do. Cheers Steve
Such generosity in sharing your knowledge and experience. Thank you! Looking forward to trying and learning!
Hi Kyle, Thanks for the comment and feedback. Hope you can get a few more ideas from what we do. Cheers Steve
I did not plan to make use of this woodworking book, *TopFineWoodworking. Com* but instead curious about it. I had been truly amazed right after trying it. I was seeking to learn more about the art of woodworking, and was not disappointed. I found many topics such as wood types and designing your workshop.
I love watching your work ..you are so very skilled
+Craig Bagley Thanks, not sure that I am, but I really enjoy practicing. Cheers Steve
Thanks for sharing this. Loved the clear instruction along with the tips.
Thanks for the feedback Scott, appreciate your support. Cheers Steve
Thank you! This show is amazing!
Thanks, Appreciate the feedback Josey. Cheers Steve
Guys if you wants to learn beginner to advance level woodworking my recommendation is *TopFineWoodworking. Com* the best website to learn woodworking
Hi Steve, Great video, thanks to you, this knowledge doesn`t get lost. Thanks for sharing! Like we say here in Portugal, Obrigado,
Luís
Hi Luis. As we say in OZ, Thanks and No Worries. Pleased you like what we do. Cheers Steve
Used to help my dad build a lot of projects out of wood looking to get back at it and hopefully make some extra cash because of the covid 19 pandemic
Definitely a master of your craft sir
Thanks Mike, Truth is I wish I was 1/2 as good as people think I am. Just been doing it a long time. Sort of a habit if you will. Appreciate the feedback. Cheers Steve
Hi Steve, I'm watching your videos and learning lot of things! thank's a lot. regards from Brittany.
Hi from Brisbane Australia, to you Brittany, Pleased you are enjoying what we do and getting something from it. Thanks for the comment and feedback. Cheers Steve
I enjoy your enthusiasm. Thanks for the videos!
You're welcome James, Pleased you enjoyed it and Thanks for the feedback. Cheers Steve
Excellant video. Heaps of great educational information and very easy to watch!!
Great Job!!
+Josh Jeffrey Thanks, Pleased you enjoyed it. many more videos on our Channel th-cam.com/users/woodmasterclass cheers Steve
Thanks Steve, I've subscribed and am currently working my way through them all!
Keep up the great work
+Josh JeffreyWell i'm flattered. If I can help with any of them drop me a line. Cheers Steve
Yeah mate very good starting class in which I learnt alot. Haven't checked to see if your still making them nowdays but I will be making my way through your series. Also I will be quoting your people are afraid of mixing water and wood reply
Thanks for the feedback. Pleased you enjoyed what we do. Yes, we are still making 'em over 140 videos on our channel so far. Matter of fact I'm just taking a breather from filming as I type. Hope you continue to watch and enjoy your woodwork. Cheers Steve
Thank you Steve, I've thoroughly enjoyed that one. I've subscribed!
I can't believe I've never seen you before, very great videos. I think the Drunken Woodworker mentioning you is going to get people hooked!
Hi Daniel, I'm sincerely hoping your prediction comes true. I have been flooded with messaged so i'm very encouraged. Thanks for subscribing and I hope you stick around and enjoy what we have done and what we will be doing in the future. Cheers Steve
Steve, I've just put your first video on the computer for an Australian Gentleman who is interested in learning more about the art and craft of woodworking..Small world I say, I know someone in your neighborhood....cheers...richard in Normandy
Thanks Richard, Promoters contract is in the mail. lol Say G'day for him from me. Cheers Steve
I'm only one of a LONG LIST of your greatest fans Steve(thanks to your co-star Bob, of course!) cheers and will pass along the G'day when they come downstairs this morning! cheers...richard
I came here to learn about wood working and got a bonus tip on how to pet a cat.
Love this man already
A multi-learning platform. Who would have thought it. :) Thanks for the feedback. Cheers Steve
Very professional well done video, I would love to see a introductory video that goes over tools and work space as well as common vocabulary
Thanks for your feedback visitor, it's something we have been thinking about ourselves and will most likely put up on our website www.woodworkingmasterclass.com.au once our e-Workshop gets established. I'll let you know when it does. Until then hope you continue to enjoy what we offer on TH-cam. Cheers Steve
Great video, mate, just need better lighting on the workbench.
Thank you so much for this video. I feel much more confident about using handplanes. Keep the videos coming.
That's what it is all about. As long as people like you are getting something from it. I'm happy to keep 'em coming. Congratulations, I hope you continue to explore and enjoy your woodworking endeavors. More videos can be found here th-cam.com/users/woodmasterclass and soon more will be posted on our website www.woodworkingmasterclass.com.au . Cheers Steve
I was a bit worried when you brought out the bench hook and proceeded to explain how to make it, since I was hoping a video series called Masterclass would be anything except the basics. However, I was soon proven wrong, since there is plenty of good info here for the more experienced woodworker. Thank you Sir!
Hi Larry, never underestimate the benefits of revisiting the basics. Appreciate your feedback. Cheers Steve
Wow, what a great series!
Braxtly Tools
Thanks Braxtly Tools. Pleased you enjoyed it and hope you see some more of what we have to offer. Cheers Steve
Bloody excellent video. Thanks for posting these vids.
Hi Chris. Thanks for the feedback appreciate it and am pleased you are enjoying the content. We are now Live on TWITCH.TV 4 times a week. go.twitch.tv/woodworkingmasterclass Hope you can join us. Cheers Steve
In india ,2020.starting carpentry with you.thanks
Hope you have as much fun with it as I do Sachit, Enjoy the process. Cheers Steve
Excellent presentation. Fun to watch. very informative. thanks!
Thanks Robert, Pleased you enjoyed it. Appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment . Cheers Steve
dam its a dream of mine to have a nice workshop. I don't do wood working right now(im a supervisor at UPS), but I hope to one day have a full shop in my backyard.
Makes all those long hours you put in bearable when you can imagine yourself working away at your own pace, in a place of your own. Keep the dream alive. Appreciate the comment thanks. Cheers Steve
i am always wary of titles like "masterclass" but i was pleasantly pleased with the quality. The first video seems very beginner but on your first piece you mention creating the bench hook but do not suggest, demonstrate or acknowledge how one will cut the wood. You ask them to create something that is used to aid in the action that is needed to create the hook in the first place... but great idea for a first project. im a sub
You make a good point. Here is a video from another channel I have which will show how to make one without using one. th-cam.com/video/ofS5dC3YCHs/w-d-xo.html Appreciate your feedback and thanks for taking the time to comment. Cheers Steve