I vaguely remember seeing something like this some time ago, but I've never owned or used one. Excellent demonstration! The only problem with your videos is that you always tempt me to buy more tools! :-)
More I watch your channel the more I realize how old school i am with woodworking. Can't thank you enough for opening my eyes to the new tech which has made my life so much better. Thanks again for all the work you put into these videos.
Seriously you must be inside my head on all these videos! Another good one and I've been eyeing the Banggood version BUT I also took a Crack at making mine own when the cheaper version didn't exist. I was actually successful but 1) it took a long time and had to get some parts like the knurled thumb wheels and 2) it was a bit harrowing... can't believe I still have all my fingers cutting slots in small hardwood parts! So a cheap version is totally worth it!
I didn’t know these even existed. I love the concept. I just moved from another town. I had a great workshop there. The new owners loved my shop and bought the house and my complete workshop. So now I have built an new shop at my new location. I am currently outfitting it with all new equipment and tools. The house on this property was built in 1973 and needs a lot of help. So I am doing a complete gut and remodel. These would be a great help when I start the cabinets and trim in the house. I enjoy your vids. Keep them coming. Very helpful!
Now here we are three years later. I just purchased this and it is February 2024. I love the bridge city tool. From the packaging the customer service and the products it is unbelievable. Thank you very much for doing this video to further educate me in the use of this great tool.
No need to apologise! We are all very grateful to individuals like you, who take the time to share your experience. I purchased the banggood version at the end of last year as it was on offer at £16 sterling. I have a sled for my table saw and just don't enjoy how messy cutting long rebates with a router is. Thanks for the clear explanation on how to use the tool.
I am late to the table as usual. Everytime I watch you work I learn something I did not know. I own both of these tools. I am not really strong. Both of them I use regularly for different work. However… I always seem to migrate to Bridge City Tools. They just feel better in my hands and I have BIG problems with my hands. You cant go wrong with either tool. I use my BCT without a doubt more often across the board. They just work extremely well. Bridge City Tools are without a doubt a forever tools. Once you understand your tool they are awsome. Thank You. This is the best video ever on how to use these tools. I laughed at what I did not know…..
For those that may not be able to afford a kerf maker, Pask Makes does a very simple kerf maker on his channel. Thanks for once again taking your time to compare the two items.
This review is timely. I'm new to woodworking and was looking into this type of tool a couple of weeks ago, but opted to skip it for now because I wasn't sure how or if I would use it. This video helped a great deal. I've really enjoyed your videos. Especially those wood burning how to videos. Thank you.
Still wanting to get one of these. Edit after watching video: Absolutely love the way you walk us through the ‘how to’ part of the video. No one else would have explained the part of what to do with a wobbly blade like you just did. Brilliant in your barebones approach to educating us. Very refreshing.
Definitely something I can use. Simple now that you have demonstrated it. A cool tool especially for the “tool junkies “ in all of us. Thanks for all of your vids.
Fairly new to woodworking and I’ll be honest, I tend not to watch a lot of videos made by guys at least two decades my junior, but you have an excellent pedagogical style, I’ve learned a lot from you and thanks for the the first rate information
Love the way you present things. The information is direct with not a lot of fluff that I have seen in others. I am in the market for one of these but did not know if it would work for me and you took care of all that. Great job,
I like the Bridge City kerfmaker. What many tool makers forget is the instructions on how to use the tool. Yes there are number of TH-cam videos to that show how to use the tool, however for me it’s always nice to see written instructions.
I do not have either of these, but have been looking at the Bridge City one as well as the plastic variant made by MicroJig (not a fair comparison). Over the years, I have been adding Bridge City Tools to my arsenal. To me, they are at least one step above in design, fit and finish of any tool they offer. When I was younger, I always went with the not quite top of the line. Now, I tend to go for the top shelf offering. You never have to justify settling for the very best. You can see the pride in everything Bridge City makes just by looking at the thought and engineering they put into the box the tool come in. Fantastic! >>>>>>>>>> THIS HAS BEEN AN UNPAID ENDORSEMENT. I DO NOT WORK FOR BRIDGE CITY OF ANY TOOL COMPANY. JUST A FANatic
I have never seen a kerfmaker used before and I am impressed with the way it works..I have just started woodworking at the house as I have retired and need things to do and have a fairly nice shop set up, but it is fairly small....makes it easier to get thing done. One of these would make a very nice addition to my shop...enjoyed the video very much....Thanks, Elton
Unrelated topic but. I wanted you to know your channel is the best channel for showing and explaining Shou Sugi Ban. I have been all over youtube and I have to say your channel is the best on this topic.
Thank goodness for You Tubers. I got the non Bridge City model and as easy as it appears to use a kerfmaker, It is so much easier when someone explains it. Thanks and well done. I need to check out your channel.
I am just getting into the woodworking thing after 36 years in the oil industry. Retiring at age 70, I will be needing more tools. Thanks for the informative vids.
I purchased the Bridge City model years ago. It was pricy at the time but it has served me well over the years. I noticed that there are many "home made" versions of it that I'm sure work but the fit, feel and quality of the tool is what makes it satisfying to use. Thanks for the review.
Excellent video. I have only just come across your channel and am very impressed. As a (serious hobby and sometime seller) cabinet maker with 45+ years of experience, little inspires me more to watch well produced videos, communicated in an easy going way that show me something or a method or a process that I didn’t know. Of course, there are many ways to do something right; and many ways to do it wrong. Your videos show relatively simple ways to achieve a high standard. What makes a good craftsman? My answer would be accuracy and consistency through pride and patience. We may say that we strive for perfection but “perfection” in woodwork is quite different from “perfection” in precision machine engineering. Timber varies in how it deals with stress and moisture; plywood doesn’t vary like that so much but do varies in thickness across or along a board. We work with those inconsistencies to achieve a standard which satisfies us. Not absolute perfection but a lot more than “good enough”. From a new, very happy subscriber.
Thanks for showing the multiple methods of determining the Kerf and use of the tools. Great tutorial. I needed a tool like that this week as I was cutting dados.
Dude if you knew how many test cuts I’ve made to make tight dados! Great tool, love your video delivery, clear and to the point. Really helpful stuff. I need this tool in my life!
Great detailed video explaining how to use these tools to a person(like myself) who has never used or even hear of those before. Thanks for the information. 😎
The way you explained the use of these was really easy to follow. I will have to look into getting one. I knew there was an easier way to set up for these cuts. Thanks for the video.
I bought my Bridge City Kerfmaker about 5 years ago. It works beautifully and is extremely well-made. Notably it came with no special storage box nor instruction booklet. I used a youtube video for instructions. The price was rather high back then, around $80, as i recall.
Hello Jodie. As mentioned in previous comments I own some Woodpecker/BCT/Bangood tools-measuring devices. However like you also stated on several occasions I do not have one in the same tool from two different providers so I have never been able to do my own direct comparisons. I have the Bangood kerfmaker such as the one you demo’d in this video. The fit and finish and performance to my eyes is equal to that of BCT. I have owned and used it for about one year now and so far the knurled lockdown knobs are working just fine. No slop or stripping of threads etc. it works flawlessly and am very happy with jt. I also have tenon maker and they work excellent paired together. Another great video for the community Harleymike/Chicago
I bought one and I love it. Another great use is for t track dados. Best fit that I've ever had for t track......period. No "touching up" the dado after cutting it at all the 2 inch cutting width sucks a little. I have the hongdui version. It fell off of the tablesaw due to vibration and now there is a ton of play in it. If you pay attention and make sure that it's locked down straight, still works, but something to keep in mind on fit and finish.
Such an awesome concept! I've been doing this with a dado stack and always measuring, measuring and measuring some more to get the cuts the same across all my pieces. This really takes a lot of the work out of it and looks like I can do quick slots without going through all the set-up time of changing to a dado stack on my saw stop for just a piece or two.
Well explained, I’ve seen other demos and you made it much clearer as to how it works, and a few options for setting the kerf. I have a saw that doesn’t fit a dado and I’ve always struggled with getting tight fits. My method has been to take a scrap piece of the shelf and cut it thinner by the blade width, then place it to move the stop block and hope it’s tight.
I use the Bridge City Kerf Maker, and I love it. I bought it from the place I work at, we used to sell them, shame they no longer sell Bridge City, and no one does in Australia, so they're no longer available Downunder unless you order them online. Thanks for the comparison, it was worth seeing, shame more people don't see the value in them.
Sweet....been looking for a tool like this. Your channel came up on my suggested videos I guess from searching for a tool such as this. Thanks. This has also brought me to your channel and now have watched a few of your videos - great job - now subscribed to be notified of future videos.
These look useful and nice. For those on a budget, the wood blocks you used in your third calibration method will work just as well but slightly less conveniently. Put stock thickness and two short blocks between work and stop block for one cut, and long block between work and stop block for the other.
I've been doing woodworking for about a year now and just starting to do rabbits and dado's. for sure I found this video helpful and I have been thinking of making or buying a kerfmaker jig, but unsure. I've seen plenty of videos of these but found your video the better explain the detail use. I have attempted to do my own dado without the jig and let me say its not easy. Thanks again.
I actually had the Bridge City one, and after seeing this video a while back, bought the Hongdui one for comparison. After using both, gotta say I prefer the Hongdui one. Maybe because I like the larger size or whatever. It just seems to work better for me. Quite an impressive little tool.
I always find your explanations easy to follow. Nicely done. I don't have this tool but it seems like such a quick, no measure tool that leads to a nice fitting dado. Please do keep up the quality videos.
i got mine from Banggood and I paid $20 which was a no brainer. it does the job. I had watched videos of guys making their own version but for the price and how it looked it was easier to spend the $20.
Thanks for the video buddy! I likely won’t use specialty tools like these ever in my life, but it’s always great to see products that that make precision easier and I’m all for that. Keep up the good work and honest reviews.
Starting my woodworking hobby late in life, 60! These sound like the perfect tool for beginners and professionals alike. Great vid! I especially like it wasn't overpowered by pointless music
1st, why would you thumbs down such an informative vid, 2nd, it is pronounced “Hong Do Ee” (thanks Darren Gerbrandt) a Cantonese OEM woodworking factory in Guangdong, China est 2014
I have the Hongdui, I've heard it pronounced Hong Do Ee, from Banggood but have not used it yet as other projects have taken priority but look forward to trying it out. I have several other Woodworking items coming from Hongdui, all look well made from the demos I've seen from "Hooked on Wood"
I love your comparisons. I just bought a set of Woodpecker squares because of what I learned from you. Yes they are expensive but I buying something to use for the rest of my life.
I have the original US made Bridge City version that I used often when I first got it but not so much anymore. I always found I had to watch the instructions each time to make sure I did it right. Regardless, well made and great concept.
I own the Hongdu from Banggood. I agree with you that fit and finish, along with the presentation case were better than I expected. When ordering from China the delivery took almost 5 weeks. I am pleased with the results on the quick test joints I made. I, too, saw this product on "Hooked on Wood."
I bought mine off of Amazon, sorry I haven’t used it yet hence why I found your video but soon I’m build the frame to my bathroom vanity and wanted to go half laps and bridle joints and remembered I bought the kerf maker that looks identical to the grey and red one you have. Thanks for the demo, excited to use it Update: it sucks! Either there’s a learning curve with this or it isn’t designed well. The direction the wheels are tightened down in can totally screw up locking down the kerf and it’s been unreliable so far. It’s hard to explain but anyone who has it I’m sure will face the issue I’m facing. I’ll be making my own jig at this point!
Best explanation of using a kerf maker I have seen. They both look nice. Bridge City is fairly expensive and I am always hesitant to buy from Banggood.
This giveaway is now closed and the random winners have been notified. Thank you so much to everyone who watched and commented!
I vaguely remember seeing something like this some time ago, but I've never owned or used one. Excellent demonstration! The only problem with your videos is that you always tempt me to buy more tools! :-)
More I watch your channel the more I realize how old school i am with woodworking. Can't thank you enough for opening my eyes to the new tech which has made my life so much better. Thanks again for all the work you put into these videos.
Seriously you must be inside my head on all these videos! Another good one and I've been eyeing the Banggood version BUT I also took a Crack at making mine own when the cheaper version didn't exist. I was actually successful but 1) it took a long time and had to get some parts like the knurled thumb wheels and 2) it was a bit harrowing... can't believe I still have all my fingers cutting slots in small hardwood parts! So a cheap version is totally worth it!
I didn’t know these even existed. I love the concept. I just moved from another town. I had a great workshop there. The new owners loved my shop and bought the house and my complete workshop. So now I have built an new shop at my new location. I am currently outfitting it with all new equipment and tools. The house on this property was built in 1973 and needs a lot of help. So I am doing a complete gut and remodel. These would be a great help when I start the cabinets and trim in the house. I enjoy your vids. Keep them coming. Very helpful!
Now here we are three years later. I just purchased this and it is February 2024. I love the bridge city tool. From the packaging the customer service and the products it is unbelievable. Thank you very much for doing this video to further educate me in the use of this great tool.
No need to apologise! We are all very grateful to individuals like you, who take the time to share your experience.
I purchased the banggood version at the end of last year as it was on offer at £16 sterling. I have a sled for my table saw and just don't enjoy how messy cutting long rebates with a router is.
Thanks for the clear explanation on how to use the tool.
I like the way you explain things, Jodi. I’m glad that I discovered your channel!
Ive looked at this type of tool for a long time. You are the first to explain just how they are used. Nice job. Thanks for sharing,
This is the first time I've ever seen something like this and I'm blown away by how clever and simple it is! Thanks for sharing
Love these comparison videos and the fact you are not pushing just one product over another based on brand(cost).
I am late to the table as usual. Everytime I watch you work I learn something I did not know. I own both of these tools. I am not really strong. Both of them I use regularly for different work. However… I always seem to migrate to Bridge City Tools. They just feel better in my hands and I have BIG problems with my hands. You cant go wrong with either tool. I use my BCT without a doubt more often across the board. They just work extremely well. Bridge City Tools are without a doubt a forever tools. Once you understand your tool they are awsome. Thank You. This is the best video ever on how to use these tools. I laughed at what I did not know…..
I never realized how much I needed one of these, until now...
For those that may not be able to afford a kerf maker, Pask Makes does a very simple kerf maker on his channel. Thanks for once again taking your time to compare the two items.
This review is timely. I'm new to woodworking and was looking into this type of tool a couple of weeks ago, but opted to skip it for now because I wasn't sure how or if I would use it. This video helped a great deal. I've really enjoyed your videos. Especially those wood burning how to videos. Thank you.
Still wanting to get one of these.
Edit after watching video: Absolutely love the way you walk us through the ‘how to’ part of the video.
No one else would have explained the part of what to do with a wobbly blade like you just did. Brilliant in your barebones approach to educating us. Very refreshing.
Definitely something I can use. Simple now that you have demonstrated it. A cool tool especially for the “tool junkies “ in all of us. Thanks for all of your vids.
Fairly new to woodworking and I’ll be honest, I tend not to watch a lot of videos made by guys at least two decades my junior, but you have an excellent pedagogical style, I’ve learned a lot from you and thanks for the the first rate information
Hands down my favorite new woodworking channel!
Hi i have the Hongdui and have used it a lot in the last year with no problems at all. Its quick and accurate. Thanks Bob
Love the way you present things. The information is direct with not a lot of fluff that I have seen in others. I am in the market for one of these but did not know if it would work for me and you took care of all that. Great job,
Thanks Jodi, for sharing another great tool in the workshop. Your channel is always on my list when I want something explained clearly.
I like the Bridge City kerfmaker. What many tool makers forget is the instructions on how to use the tool. Yes there are number of TH-cam videos to that show how to use the tool, however for me it’s always nice to see written instructions.
Just learning wood working and you do a great job explaining different technics thank you sir
I don't have one and never used one ,I do like a lot of bridge city's products. Your doing a great job.
I do not have either of these, but have been looking at the Bridge City one as well as the plastic variant made by MicroJig (not a fair comparison). Over the years, I have been adding Bridge City Tools to my arsenal. To me, they are at least one step above in design, fit and finish of any tool they offer. When I was younger, I always went with the not quite top of the line. Now, I tend to go for the top shelf offering. You never have to justify settling for the very best. You can see the pride in everything Bridge City makes just by looking at the thought and engineering they put into the box the tool come in. Fantastic!
>>>>>>>>>> THIS HAS BEEN AN UNPAID ENDORSEMENT. I DO NOT WORK FOR BRIDGE CITY OF ANY TOOL COMPANY. JUST A FANatic
I have never seen a kerfmaker used before and I am impressed with the way it works..I have just started woodworking at the house as I have retired and need things to do and have a fairly nice shop set up, but it is fairly small....makes it easier to get thing done. One of these would make a very nice addition to my shop...enjoyed the video very much....Thanks, Elton
Unrelated topic but. I wanted you to know your channel is the best channel for showing and explaining Shou Sugi Ban. I have been all over youtube and I have to say your channel is the best on this topic.
Another great video sir. looking forward to what comes next.
Thanks from west coast of Scotland for your clear explanation. Looking forward to receiving my kerfmaker soon! 🌎
Thank goodness for You Tubers. I got the non Bridge City model and as easy as it appears to use a kerfmaker, It is so much easier when someone explains it. Thanks and well done. I need to check out your channel.
I am just getting into the woodworking thing after 36 years in the oil industry. Retiring at age 70, I will be needing more tools. Thanks for the informative vids.
REally good. Lots of reviews where they show you the tool, but don't do anything with it. This was excellent.
Love your temperament. Your ability to teach and make things easy to understand is great! Thank you
I'm not yet woodworking yet, but like the info on different tools and techniques. Found this very helpful.
I got this as a gift two years ago. I had no idea what it was. Thanks for the lesson. I’m going to put it to use right now 😊
I never thought I would want one but now I do. Greatly explanation
I purchased the Bridge City model years ago. It was pricy at the time but it has served me well over the years. I noticed that there are many "home made" versions of it that I'm sure work but the fit, feel and quality of the tool is what makes it satisfying to use. Thanks for the review.
I learned about kermakers last year. Never knew much about it when watching vids. It's a really good idea with a very useful function
Excellent video. I have only just come across your channel and am very impressed. As a (serious hobby and sometime seller) cabinet maker with 45+ years of experience, little inspires me more to watch well produced videos, communicated in an easy going way that show me something or a method or a process that I didn’t know.
Of course, there are many ways to do something right; and many ways to do it wrong. Your videos show relatively simple ways to achieve a high standard.
What makes a good craftsman? My answer would be accuracy and consistency through pride and patience. We may say that we strive for perfection but “perfection” in woodwork is quite different from “perfection” in precision machine engineering. Timber varies in how it deals with stress and moisture; plywood doesn’t vary like that so much but do varies in thickness across or along a board. We work with those inconsistencies to achieve a standard which satisfies us. Not absolute perfection but a lot more than “good enough”.
From a new, very happy subscriber.
I have the Bridge City model but I’ve never used it yet. Thanks, Jody, for the most clear, simple explanation/demonstration of how it works.
I didn't even know that such a tool existed. Very cool demonstration. Nice work!
Great informational video. I like that you never rule out the less expensive option and try to convince people they need more expensive tools!
Thanks for showing the multiple methods of determining the Kerf and use of the tools. Great tutorial.
I needed a tool like that this week as I was cutting dados.
Video on dados and grooves was very helpful. I am just getting into woodworking.
New to wood working. I really like the way you keep things simple in your explanations. I like how that tool can take the trail and error away.
Like always great video.. I'm new at woodworking and you make it simple for newbies like me.. Thanks
I love these comparisons. So much more usable information than reviews on websites that can't be trusted to be accurate.
Dude if you knew how many test cuts I’ve made to make tight dados! Great tool, love your video delivery, clear and to the point. Really helpful stuff. I need this tool in my life!
A kerfmaker has been on the to-do list for a while. One of those would let me skip ahead. Thanks for the tips!
Great detailed video explaining how to use these tools to a person(like myself) who has never used or even hear of those before. Thanks for the information. 😎
Both appear to be excellent solutions to a real problem. Thanks for the detailed explanation.
The way you explained the use of these was really easy to follow. I will have to look into getting one. I knew there was an easier way to set up for these cuts. Thanks for the video.
I bought my Bridge City Kerfmaker about 5 years ago. It works beautifully and is extremely well-made. Notably it came with no special storage box nor instruction booklet. I used a youtube video for instructions. The price was rather high back then, around $80, as i recall.
This video was very useful for me. I have been seen in hearing a lot about Kurt cutters but did not know how they operated. Now I do
Hello Jodie. As mentioned in previous comments I own some Woodpecker/BCT/Bangood tools-measuring devices. However like you also stated on several occasions I do not have one in the same tool from two different providers so I have never been able to do my own direct comparisons. I have the Bangood kerfmaker such as the one you demo’d in this video. The fit and finish and performance to my eyes is equal to that of BCT. I have owned and used it for about one year now and so far the knurled lockdown knobs are working just fine. No slop or stripping of threads etc. it works flawlessly and am very happy with jt. I also have tenon maker and they work excellent paired together.
Another great video for the community
Harleymike/Chicago
I didn't know this tool existed until today. Very clear explanation on how it works! I'd like to have one in my shop.
So many things to keep up with that's out there. Glad there's people workin to help new woodworkers get started
I bought one and I love it. Another great use is for t track dados. Best fit that I've ever had for t track......period. No "touching up" the dado after cutting it at all the 2 inch cutting width sucks a little. I have the hongdui version. It fell off of the tablesaw due to vibration and now there is a ton of play in it. If you pay attention and make sure that it's locked down straight, still works, but something to keep in mind on fit and finish.
Another video in the books and another job well done! I have neither of the kerf tools, and would happily receive one. :) Keep up the good work.
Such an awesome concept! I've been doing this with a dado stack and always measuring, measuring and measuring some more to get the cuts the same across all my pieces. This really takes a lot of the work out of it and looks like I can do quick slots without going through all the set-up time of changing to a dado stack on my saw stop for just a piece or two.
Well explained, I’ve seen other demos and you made it much clearer as to how it works, and a few options for setting the kerf. I have a saw that doesn’t fit a dado and I’ve always struggled with getting tight fits. My method has been to take a scrap piece of the shelf and cut it thinner by the blade width, then place it to move the stop block and hope it’s tight.
I use the Bridge City Kerf Maker, and I love it. I bought it from the place I work at, we used to sell them, shame they no longer sell Bridge City, and no one does in Australia, so they're no longer available Downunder unless you order them online.
Thanks for the comparison, it was worth seeing, shame more people don't see the value in them.
Mind blown. Thanks for the education. Your videos are improving my woodworking!
Sweet....been looking for a tool like this. Your channel came up on my suggested videos I guess from searching for a tool such as this. Thanks. This has also brought me to your channel and now have watched a few of your videos - great job - now subscribed to be notified of future videos.
These look useful and nice. For those on a budget, the wood blocks you used in your third calibration method will work just as well but slightly less conveniently. Put stock thickness and two short blocks between work and stop block for one cut, and long block between work and stop block for the other.
Thanks for making these videos. It great to get to know some many different tools and how they work!
I've been doing woodworking for about a year now and just starting to do rabbits and dado's. for sure I found this video helpful and I have been thinking of making or buying a kerfmaker jig, but unsure. I've seen plenty of videos of these but found your video the better explain the detail use. I have attempted to do my own dado without the jig and let me say its not easy. Thanks again.
Awesome video. I had no idea what those were, but you explained them perfectly. Thank you.
I actually had the Bridge City one, and after seeing this video a while back, bought the Hongdui one for comparison. After using both, gotta say I prefer the Hongdui one. Maybe because I like the larger size or whatever. It just seems to work better for me. Quite an impressive little tool.
Seen these before but never looked into how to use them. This would be super helpful. Always great videos, have learned a ton through this channel.
I always find your explanations easy to follow. Nicely done. I don't have this tool but it seems like such a quick, no measure tool that leads to a nice fitting dado. Please do keep up the quality videos.
These tools seem to be so easy to use to bring much more accuracy to dado cuts. You convince me that I need one! Thanks for the explanation!
Thanks for that demo... I never knew that tool existed. Gives me a great reason to buy another tool!
i got mine from Banggood and I paid $20 which was a no brainer. it does the job. I had watched videos of guys making their own version but for the price and how it looked it was easier to spend the $20.
Thanks for the video buddy! I likely won’t use specialty tools like these ever in my life, but it’s always great to see products that that make precision easier and I’m all for that. Keep up the good work and honest reviews.
Never seen a professional made kerfmaker! Thank you for your comparison.
The first time I see this tools. Thank’s for this video. I realy like your videos because you get to the point fast, not to much taking.
Great video. Another tool I had to ask myself, “Why did I not think of that?” I would love to own either. Thanks for sharing.
Starting my woodworking hobby late in life, 60! These sound like the perfect tool for beginners and professionals alike. Great vid! I especially like it wasn't overpowered by pointless music
Love that old Dewalt radial arm saw in the background!
1st, why would you thumbs down such an informative vid, 2nd, it is pronounced “Hong Do Ee” (thanks Darren Gerbrandt) a Cantonese OEM woodworking factory in Guangdong, China est 2014
All the Hongdui (Hong Do Ee - thanks Darren) products are exceptionally well made,
I have the Hongdui, I've heard it pronounced Hong Do Ee, from Banggood but have not used it yet as other projects have taken priority but look forward to trying it out. I have several other Woodworking items coming from Hongdui, all look well made from the demos I've seen from "Hooked on Wood"
That's another great channel. 😊
Same here. I also purchased a few tools based on Denis's advice on Hooked on Wood. I have not used this tool yet.
Great head-to-head video. I ordered up a Banggood about a month ago. It arrived this week without written instructions. Thanks for the "how-to"!
I love your comparisons. I just bought a set of Woodpecker squares because of what I learned from you. Yes they are expensive but I buying something to use for the rest of my life.
I love your videos your honest and unbiased. Thank you
I can definitely use this for future woodworking projects in the future.
Wow!!! This is sooo useful!!!
I wish I knew this tool in a great numbers of my projects!!!
I should get one!
I love the "no measuring" part! To get such accurate dados is amazing!
Banggood has really upped their game in tools over the last couple years. Thanks for the review
I just want to say… you have the best how-to videos!!
This was the comparison I was waiting for. Had my eyes on both of these but wanted to see a side-by-side somewhere. Thanks, dude!
I really like the way you present these different reviews. I have picked up some good tips as well along the way. Keep up the good work
I have the original US made Bridge City version that I used often when I first got it but not so much anymore. I always found I had to watch the instructions each time to make sure I did it right. Regardless, well made and great concept.
I own the Hongdu from Banggood. I agree with you that fit and finish, along with the presentation case were better than I expected. When ordering from China the delivery took almost 5 weeks. I am pleased with the results on the quick test joints I made. I, too, saw this product on "Hooked on Wood."
love this latest series of instructions, you have been nailing the process, much appreciated !
Wonderfully presented. Most videos I've seen on kerf makers are... hmm... less followable and more scattered. Nicely done.
I bought mine off of Amazon, sorry I haven’t used it yet hence why I found your video but soon I’m build the frame to my bathroom vanity and wanted to go half laps and bridle joints and remembered I bought the kerf maker that looks identical to the grey and red one you have. Thanks for the demo, excited to use it
Update: it sucks! Either there’s a learning curve with this or it isn’t designed well. The direction the wheels are tightened down in can totally screw up locking down the kerf and it’s been unreliable so far. It’s hard to explain but anyone who has it I’m sure will face the issue I’m facing. I’ll be making my own jig at this point!
Best explanation of using a kerf maker I have seen. They both look nice. Bridge City is fairly expensive and I am always hesitant to buy from Banggood.