I ordered the hockey tape for my Bessey clamps. Always loved the clamps and hated the smooooth handles. The tape made it so much easier to tighten for my arthritic hands. So simple, I can't believe I never thought of it before since I played hockey as a kid. Thanks Stumpy!
My grandparents let me take some tools that belonged to my great grandfather. A lot of his tools he made himself; I do residential remodeling, and haven't done all too much fine woodworking (20 years old) admittedly I don't even know what some of them were until fiddling with them. There were some rasps that have been sitting in my toolbox and after watching the video they are definitely handmade. I will find some way to use them and appreciate the quality and time that went into making them. Thank you for the video! Enjoy the channel
my great uncle was a master builder and gave my cousin (his grandson) some of his tools including a hand made tool box. It was really cool to look at them. Next time I go home I'm going to check them out again.
At your age, remember to be willing to defer to experts- if you are, and you stay humble but confident where justified, you will go far. Best of luck to you, and congrats on having such a concrete connection to the past that meets you where you're at!
I've been using hot glue in my shop for years. This year I FINALLY got the cordless Ryobi and love it! Getting in to the Ryobi batteries also "allowed" me to get their cordless brad and finish nailers, which are a DREAM compared to having to dance around my compressor hose or drag a compressor around when using outside of the shop. I 3D printed my paper towel holder 😁.
I'm a gunsmith and the Dixie cups is one i couldn't believe i ever lived without. One day i needed to touch up the bluing on a rifle and didn't have anymore of the little plastic cups i used and started rummaging through cabinets and found a huge pack of them. So much more convenient and less likely too tip over. Ever since i use them for dozens of uses around the shop.
There's something about your manner of speaking and inflections that reminds me a lot of Bill the Engineer Guy. You both have such soothing and interestingly inflective voices that make explanations of these types of things fascinating.
I always learn something when I watch your videos. I have a question that I haven't been able to answer watching your videos. What router motor do you prefer or use in a permanent table router installation? Thank you.
My Grandad was a carpenter !....i wish he was alive today to show him the tools that are here in this day and age,it's mind blowing the tools we have now !
When I saw that router fence it reminded me of some old table saws that used to be at my community college. They had pins that got the course set then had a dial adjuster to do fine adjustments. They even had the measurements engraved into the top. Oh they were nice! Wish I could have bought one when they went up for sale.
Hello and funny you mentioned hockey tape aa I'm from Canada, I always have some around but i actually prefer cycling handle bar tape, the adhesive is better and doesn't have that gummy almost like ash fault consistency and alor of cool colors! Ive been using it for many of my tools from hammers to mallets to, well name it. Great fir outside work when its wet, cold and snow. Always enjoy your vids and thankyou for interesting ideas.
I got a combo pack of the Ryobi glue guns, the P307 (large glue stick) and the P306 (mini glue stick). My wife instantly commandeered the small gun for her craft projects and she really likes it. The P307, in addition to the dual temp settings, has a flip-out tray you can put under the nozzle to catch any drips so you don't have to worry about glue getting where you don't want it while working on other parts of your project.
I'm a contractor and saw that the ryobi is rated way better than any other. I get my glue from suppliers online, it makes a big difference in the strength of the glue. Same gun as the Surbonder basic gun that comes with battery addapter.
good idea with the paper towel holder! I'm going to mount one of those under my assembly bench. I've had to search around them multiple times after realizing I had glue all over my hand and no paper towels near me.
I'm in the Ryobi ecosystem...just works well for my hobby shop setup. I bought that glue gun a few weeks back, and I swear it almost has a permanent place on my assembly table now. It's amazing how convenient hot glue is when you don't have to mess with plugging in a gun or having to deal with it tipping over. It is a battery hog, but anyone like me already has at least a dozen batteries so no big deal.
I highly recommend grabbing a paper towel holder that has a sort of ratchet like mechanism in it. they hold the paper towel roll firmly enough that you can tear the sheet off the roll with a single hand, but not so firmly that you can pull out a fresh sheet from the roll before tearing it off. They're a bit more expensive than other holders at anywhere from $12-$20 USD, but the convenience of being able to pull a sheet off with just one hand is totally worth it.
I’ve had the MLCS U-Turn router lift for years and only once did it start to drop (ever so slightly). All you have to do is tighten that knurled nut and it’s good for another decade of work.
I learned the Dixie cup hack when I got into boat building. Sometimes I cut the top lip off the cup so I have a better surface to scrape my mixer when using it for epoxy. 👍
Dudeee.. im waiting for my table top to arrive! Got the router fence in the mail already. cant wait to get it all hooked up. Also- those stones... are a good idear.
Great vlogs! Very educational! I've recently been installing a stair handrail system from LJ Smith. Great quality and excellent fastening systems for the various parts like volute to handrail to up-easing etc... My question is: What's the best method to perfectly match the surfaces of two different parts. All my parts are solid red oak and any mismatch is small but I'd really like to be able to sand/rasp/ or otherwise (your recommendation) to make the two surfaces match perfectly prior to staining and urethane application. Do you have any recommendations or videos that would be helpful. I hope my description of the issue is clear. Many thanks for your time and trouble! Dan...
Good tip on the hockey tape. I've been using grippy plastic dip for tool handles, & it does an excellent job, but it will rub off if you abrade or bash it too much, so this seems like an excellent alternative. I wish more brands would make cordless glue guns. I've currently got 2 battery & charger systems from different brands and don't intend on adding to it, so make do with a tiny USB-chargeable glue gun. It does fine but the internal battery is too small by quite some way compared with multi-tool ones. I'm definitely a make your own paper towel dispenser type of person, but that's for 2 reasons: a) I have a lathe, which makes this task incredibly easy, & b) I've not found one with a decent box to surround the rolls so you can keep them completely clear of sawdust, cat hairs, & other such contaminants. I primarily use paper towels for applying oil (where it doesn't matter) but also superglue (where it matters a great deal).
I just bought a Narex chisel set. I love them so far but my only reference point are the two sets of super cheap harbor freight and Amazon starters I've worked with so far. Narex is leaps and bounds above those at a reasonable price for a beginner just starting to get more serious.
In complement to dixie cups, you can also buy tongue depressors (I buy them from medical equipment store, when I buy scalpel blades and syringes, also for hobby stuff). They are incredibly cheap, clean, and can be used to stir or apply various materials such as glues. You can easily shape them to fit you needs.
I like to use plastic knives. They are the perfect size and have a straight side and a curved side and a rounded end. They usually come with a set of plastic forks/spoons/knives. But, there are always leftover unused knives. My kids and friends save them for me. I haven't bought a "stir stick" in years.
Every time I look at my roll of paper towels I say to myself I need to make a holder......... Been saying that for about 20 years! Thank you for pushing me towards a just getting it done with a simple "Add to Cart". Also added dixie cups/dispenser to the order. Thank you!
As someone who prides themselves in the details of what we do I wanted to point out that it's vibration damping, not dampening. Great video as always 👍
Gotta tell you, after discovering this channel, I'm enjoying it. I bought several of the items in your cheap tools video right after watching it, and it's made my shop work better. Keep up the good work!
Nice look at some great tools. I really appreciate the concept that occasionally you just need to get on with and buy a paper towel dispenser. Thanks for another great video.
Thanks James. What is the depth capacity of the Harvey fence?(fence to bit when pushed all the way back) Doesn't seem very big, but I guess most aren't except for maybe the Incra. I know I wish my Jessem was deeper (and also wished I chose cast iron).
Hockey tape is fantastic been using it for years on my tools. It does create a sticky mess when you eventually replace it. In tandem with nail polish it helps as an additional quick identification when working on job sites
That Harvey router fence is mind blowingly amazing. As indulgent as I am in buying things for myself, I'd have to have something occur to make feel particularly deserving before I could spend the dough. Thank you for sharing a view of your cool upgrades.
Awesome video as usual... loved the dixie cup idea - i can now toss all the plastic yogurt containers that i reuse after cleaning, which sometimes can be a PITA. And the hockey tape demos were PERFECT... I tape the tops of my actual ice hockey stick handles using the rope method (though a bit closer together so that each finger has a channel to rest in) -- never thought of doing the same to shop tools - genius. Finally, glad you liked the glue gun - been debating getting one for a while... debate is now over - thx! Keep these tip videos coming!!!
Is that carpet on your shop floor?? I use cut off milk cartons to hold fasteners and finishes, glue etc. The quart size also fit a Makita battery nicely.
That sharpening system looks like a great deal. I can’t find the size dimension of those stones. Even the video of the manufacturer doesn’t say a while how long they are. If you could forward that information and appreciate it keep all these good videos coming.👍😇
Living in the south and having my shop in the unclimate controled shop, tape tends to deteriorate quickly over short periods of tome. Any ideas on how hocky tape handles high heat and humidity?
@@StumpyNubs Ok, I was wondering about that because I have a Saw Stop with the over the table dust collection system and what I wanted to do was add a router table extension liked you just did, but the dust collection system wont allow me to do it :( And while watching your video I thought you came up with a way to do it
@@greglongenecker1772 You could add the router extension on the left side like I did (on the Harvey saw) because the dust collection arm attaches on the right side. Of course if you have the sliding crosscut table (which I do on my SawStop) you couldn't put a router table on that end.
Before going out and buying more of those paper towel holders look at the perfect tear ones. They ratchet so you only need one hand to tear sheets, you don't have to hold the roll with your other hand.
Quick question: I know this isn't the video for this but I'm looking at buying some forstner bits and the kits are expensive. What sizes do you find that you use the most?
I'm considering a Harvey table saw. As a hobby woodworker do you think 110 volt is enough saw or go for at leadt the 3 hp 220 volt which i would have to hook into our dryer out let when using saw not a big deal i guess and my big question is the tin coat really worth $500 to $700 extra. TY
Those small silver brushes that we got a glimpse of during the dixie cup segment are also very usefull and cheap. We use them for applying flux for soldering copper pipe and I like their disposability.
Agreed. I bought a package of them when James covered them on a previous Cool Tools episode. Wish I'd done it sooner. Every year before Christmas when my wife starts nagging me for a list, I'm inevitably drawn into watching multiple of these episodes for ideas. Thanks, James!
They are properly called acid brushes, or soldering flux brushes, and are used (among other things) to brush acid flux onto copper pipes and fittings prior to soldering. They are wonderful almost anywhere a disposable brush is useful, in my shou they are used with resin, grease, glue, dye, and even soldering flux.
That glue gun is the reason I picked green for my cheap tools (tools I don't use often and not worth getting mid-end stuff). They also have a fan that takes the same battery that is great and relatively cheap.
Can absolutely vouch for those paper towel holders. I screwed mine onto a piece of pine and stuck a couple of mounted magnets onto the other side... Now it's a mobile paper towel holder that can be stuck to whatever ferrous surface is available.
I've been a shingle roofer for 20 some years, its rough work and I've gotten pretty good at it. One of the tricks I have is covering the fingers of any glove I use so the tape wears instead of the gloves. Shingles will chew through any glove quickly. Often however I wrap the tips of my fingers in the tape, it helps me grip things but doesn't slip like a glove can,
I was under the impression that Dixie cups had a coating of wax inside them (?paraffin?) Wouldn't that interfere with your finishes/epoxy? I use some clear plastic disposable cups likely sold next to the Dixie cups in the supermarket.
I have a shop built adjustable fence on my router cabinet, but nothing remotely like the Harvey system. That is as nice a piece of woodworking kit as I have ever seen. The micro adjusters are so nicely done and I love the backlash elimination mechanism. That's as good as any of the metal shop tools I used over the years. Adding the same mechanism to the outfeed is a very cool feature, although I am wondering how you would align the router bit to the outfeed in such a way that would make so fine an adjustment remain relevant? The Harvey site is a real treasure trove of nice looking equipment at reasonable prices (I could not find a price for the router fence).
I know a lot of folks already have Ryobi batteries, but in case you don't, TTI (maker of ryobi, Milwaukee, etc) now also makes it for the Walmart "Hart" brand of cordless tools. They're not a great deal full price, but they go on sale frequently. If you want a corded hot glue gun for mini sticks, that is switchable high/low temp, I've had great luck with the "Gorilla" brand ones, I own two now (one for clear, one for black). They heat up fast and are nicely designed, and are pretty cheap, around 10 bucks.
How does the M-Power SBS Sharpening Station compare with the M-Power FastTrack MK2 Sharpening System shown in Cool Tools #17? Which one should I go with as my 1st sharpening system, and why?
The fast track system sets specific angles for you, is limited to planes and chisels and doesn't have various levels of stropping. The SBS system in this video is more versatile but perhaps more challenging to use.
@@StumpyNubs Thank you James. That was kind of my evaluation as well. Having never sharpened anything yet, I see the advantages to the fixed angles for the inexperienced like me, but also the advantage of being able to strop even more levels. Both sound like great options. Decisions, decisions...
That m power sharpening set looks great. Might get a set. And I've gotta love the honesty about the paper towel holders... I was going to make some, but I just couldn't be bothered.
I recently bought the M Power Sharpening set. After years of saying that one day, I'd go up to diamond stones I kept waiting for the price of good ones to drop some, and they have somewhat. Usually a "system" like this costs so much more than the individual parts that people may not bother but this M Power system was about $50 more than the 3 individual diamond stones and I felt that was worth it. Amazon no longer has them and says they aren't sure they will again, so I just ordered directly from the company and received it in a few days along with a note and an e-mail about an actual person to contact if I had any issues.
I tell you, that glue gun probably brought more people into Ryobi's battery platform than any other tool they've ever made. The drip *is* a little annoying in my outside shop where a slight breeze can change the trajectory of the dropping glue...but it's still not a big issue...just point the same direction the wind is blowing so that it doesn't drip into the base.
Just a thought, but if you were able to attach a knob around the extension you used for the router lift handle, you would be able to make minor adjustments for height without having to reattach the lift handle.
Just a minor question... how recyclable are those wee paper cups after they've been used with wood glue or epoxy? Not very I imagine. Wouldn't a re-usable silicone option be better?
Paper breaks down way sooner than silicone. And I'll bet the factories that make that silicone, and the individual packaging puts out a lot more pollution than a paper mill.
You’ve a very good crew working video - split edits etc., and your script is again is very good. Very well done. Yep - I have a plug in glue gun. It’s a real hassle. If I can locate a Makita/Ryobi adapter I may well get the glue gun. 👍👍
Nice plane collection! It looks like it rivals my fathers. i think he has around 200 hand planes. He used to hand plane his moldings in restorations to get an imperfect but authentic finish. No wonder why we never had money when i was a kid😆😆😆
One of the best Cool Tools yet ... I gauge how good the Cool Tools episodes are by how often I stop the video to explore and research further a certain tool. Needless to say, this one got stopped a lot. As always James, all of your efforts are priceless to the community. Cheers my friend, Dave. (BTW ... the SBS Sharpening Station is an example of someone designing a tool that actually uses the tool. What a great system. I'm already planting all the necessary seeds with the wife )
Hi, greetings from Australia. I enjoy your videos and learn quite a lot from them. Just a question on the rasps. It may simply be a difference in terminology between Australia and America, but when you call the tool a rasp it's not the same as a 'file' such as is used in metal work? Or is rasp commonly used in America for either type of tool? The rasps you showed are certainly a lot more coarse than any metal file I have.
Hi Paul, I'm not an expert, but generally "files" have parallel lines ground in the surface creating the abrasive quality while "rasps" have individual, roughley triangular, teeth gouged in the surface. Of course there are differences from brand to brand but rasps are usually more aggressive than files, however some very high quality (also very expensive) rasps can leave wood surfaces just as nice, if not better, than files. I'm sure plenty of people use the terms interchangeably since it's a fairly detailed difference but that should be a somewhat complete breakdown. Since we're on the internet it shouldn't be long for someone to correct me if I went wrong with that description 😁
Rasps are covered in sharp barbs. Files have parallel ridges. Rasps sand, files shave. Most files clog up too quickly from wood fibers to be used in woodworking. But they do make mill files that will work with wood.
Paul, In America we will call files by type. A mill file is for metal. A medium file is a coarse metal file or a fine wood file. A rasp is the coarse wood file.
Great vid as always. That Harvey table/fence is awesome! I've been waiting for justification to buy the MLCS Powerlift Pro(electric lift). Does anyone have experience with it?
On the video you were using the lift handle to lift and lower the router; but with that ¼" drive on the router table lift handle, it seems like it would make sense to just use a drill or screw gun to do most of the lifting and lowering, and just use the handle to dial in the desired height. Is there any reason not to do that?
in theory, if they used an irrational stagger pattern (standard example would be the golden ratio) for machine-made rasps, then you should also avoid the rasp lines seen with rational/regular stagger patterns
Lee Valley has a rasp that looks hand stitched but I’m guessing it’s just what you described, David. And it’s not outrageously priced. I have one, I use it to shape guitar necks, it does cut fast, by applying just a little pressure you can leave a rather smooth finish, I love it.
I’ve been eyeing that glue gun for a while, but don’t have any other Ryobi tools and didn’t know about the battery adapters. I think I’ve got some shopping to do this weekend 😁
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I ordered the hockey tape for my Bessey clamps. Always loved the clamps and hated the smooooth handles. The tape made it so much easier to tighten for my arthritic hands. So simple, I can't believe I never thought of it before since I played hockey as a kid. Thanks Stumpy!
40 years ago we got a tip every week from Norm Abrams on TV.
Now Stumpy Nubs gives us dozens on TH-cam.
We are blessed!
My grandparents let me take some tools that belonged to my great grandfather. A lot of his tools he made himself; I do residential remodeling, and haven't done all too much fine woodworking (20 years old) admittedly I don't even know what some of them were until fiddling with them. There were some rasps that have been sitting in my toolbox and after watching the video they are definitely handmade. I will find some way to use them and appreciate the quality and time that went into making them. Thank you for the video! Enjoy the channel
my great uncle was a master builder and gave my cousin (his grandson) some of his tools including a hand made tool box. It was really cool to look at them. Next time I go home I'm going to check them out again.
At your age, remember to be willing to defer to experts- if you are, and you stay humble but confident where justified, you will go far. Best of luck to you, and congrats on having such a concrete connection to the past that meets you where you're at!
I bought the Dewalt adapter for the Ryobi hot glue gun. Works a charm. Highly recommended.
The smaller Ryobi glue gun is quite useful for diorama/model/doll house applications, I can recommend having both for those that work smaller.
I bought one of those Ryobi glue guns when I was visiting my daughter and had to help with a project. Wow! It is so much handier than the corded ones.
I've been using hot glue in my shop for years. This year I FINALLY got the cordless Ryobi and love it! Getting in to the Ryobi batteries also "allowed" me to get their cordless brad and finish nailers, which are a DREAM compared to having to dance around my compressor hose or drag a compressor around when using outside of the shop.
I 3D printed my paper towel holder 😁.
I'm a gunsmith and the Dixie cups is one i couldn't believe i ever lived without. One day i needed to touch up the bluing on a rifle and didn't have anymore of the little plastic cups i used and started rummaging through cabinets and found a huge pack of them. So much more convenient and less likely too tip over. Ever since i use them for dozens of uses around the shop.
Been using Dixie cups and a cheap metal paper towel holder in shop for years. The hockey tape idea is new to me. Might have to give that a try.
From a former hockey player the tape trick made me smile
You are both sticky heathens.
Thanks James, another great video about helper hands around the shop. Stay safe, Fred.
There's something about your manner of speaking and inflections that reminds me a lot of Bill the Engineer Guy. You both have such soothing and interestingly inflective voices that make explanations of these types of things fascinating.
I always learn something when I watch your videos. I have a question that I haven't been able to answer watching your videos. What router motor do you prefer or use in a permanent table router installation?
Thank you.
YES to the dixie cup dispenser. I'm totally fed up of scrambling to find things to mix epoxy in.
I absolutely LOVE my cordless ryobi glue gun. I reach for it all the time for all sorts of things all over the house.
My Grandad was a carpenter !....i wish he was alive today to show him the tools that are here in this day and age,it's mind blowing the tools we have now !
When I saw that router fence it reminded me of some old table saws that used to be at my community college. They had pins that got the course set then had a dial adjuster to do fine adjustments. They even had the measurements engraved into the top. Oh they were nice! Wish I could have bought one when they went up for sale.
Hello and funny you mentioned hockey tape aa I'm from Canada,
I always have some around but i actually prefer cycling handle bar tape, the adhesive is better and doesn't have that gummy almost like ash fault consistency and alor of cool colors! Ive been using it for many of my tools from hammers to mallets to, well name it. Great fir outside work when its wet, cold and snow. Always enjoy your vids and thankyou for interesting ideas.
Hey Brian... real Canadians know that it's "eh", not "aa". But I'll give the cycling tape a try. Have a good one, eh!
I got a combo pack of the Ryobi glue guns, the P307 (large glue stick) and the P306 (mini glue stick). My wife instantly commandeered the small gun for her craft projects and she really likes it. The P307, in addition to the dual temp settings, has a flip-out tray you can put under the nozzle to catch any drips so you don't have to worry about glue getting where you don't want it while working on other parts of your project.
I'm a contractor and saw that the ryobi is rated way better than any other. I get my glue from suppliers online, it makes a big difference in the strength of the glue.
Same gun as the Surbonder basic gun that comes with battery addapter.
good idea with the paper towel holder! I'm going to mount one of those under my assembly bench. I've had to search around them multiple times after realizing I had glue all over my hand and no paper towels near me.
I'm in the Ryobi ecosystem...just works well for my hobby shop setup. I bought that glue gun a few weeks back, and I swear it almost has a permanent place on my assembly table now. It's amazing how convenient hot glue is when you don't have to mess with plugging in a gun or having to deal with it tipping over. It is a battery hog, but anyone like me already has at least a dozen batteries so no big deal.
That dixie cup dispenser is gonna end up in my shop soon. It’s a super useful tip!
I highly recommend grabbing a paper towel holder that has a sort of ratchet like mechanism in it. they hold the paper towel roll firmly enough that you can tear the sheet off the roll with a single hand, but not so firmly that you can pull out a fresh sheet from the roll before tearing it off. They're a bit more expensive than other holders at anywhere from $12-$20 USD, but the convenience of being able to pull a sheet off with just one hand is totally worth it.
I’ve had the MLCS U-Turn router lift for years and only once did it start to drop (ever so slightly). All you have to do is tighten that knurled nut and it’s good for another decade of work.
I have used Dixie Cups in my shop for as long as I can remember. So many uses.
I use the "shot glass"-sized version of those red plastic party cups
I learned the Dixie cup hack when I got into boat building. Sometimes I cut the top lip off the cup so I have a better surface to scrape my mixer when using it for epoxy. 👍
Dudeee.. im waiting for my table top to arrive!
Got the router fence in the mail already. cant wait to get it all hooked up.
Also- those stones... are a good idear.
Great vlogs! Very educational!
I've recently been installing a stair handrail system from LJ Smith. Great quality and excellent fastening systems for the various parts like volute to handrail to up-easing etc... My question is: What's the best method to perfectly match the surfaces of two different parts. All my parts are solid red oak and any mismatch is small but I'd really like to be able to sand/rasp/ or otherwise (your recommendation) to make the two surfaces match perfectly prior to staining and urethane application. Do you have any recommendations or videos that would be helpful. I hope my description of the issue is clear.
Many thanks for your time and trouble!
Dan...
Good tip on the hockey tape. I've been using grippy plastic dip for tool handles, & it does an excellent job, but it will rub off if you abrade or bash it too much, so this seems like an excellent alternative.
I wish more brands would make cordless glue guns. I've currently got 2 battery & charger systems from different brands and don't intend on adding to it, so make do with a tiny USB-chargeable glue gun. It does fine but the internal battery is too small by quite some way compared with multi-tool ones.
I'm definitely a make your own paper towel dispenser type of person, but that's for 2 reasons: a) I have a lathe, which makes this task incredibly easy, & b) I've not found one with a decent box to surround the rolls so you can keep them completely clear of sawdust, cat hairs, & other such contaminants. I primarily use paper towels for applying oil (where it doesn't matter) but also superglue (where it matters a great deal).
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I use exclusively hand stitched. They are also SO MUCH more pleasant to use, with a very smooth cutting action.
Rasps! I never knew you could get hand cut ones. Looks handy for rough shaping knife up handles prior to finer sanding work…
I just bought a Narex chisel set. I love them so far but my only reference point are the two sets of super cheap harbor freight and Amazon starters I've worked with so far. Narex is leaps and bounds above those at a reasonable price for a beginner just starting to get more serious.
There is a mini Ryobi glue gun that uses the small sticks. I sometimes get to use it in the shop since my daughter and wife discovered it.
Very nice tools.
How's your hand now James, I hope much better after a few years of healing?
In complement to dixie cups, you can also buy tongue depressors (I buy them from medical equipment store, when I buy scalpel blades and syringes, also for hobby stuff). They are incredibly cheap, clean, and can be used to stir or apply various materials such as glues. You can easily shape them to fit you needs.
Yes, I buy popsicle sticks for mixing.
I like to use plastic knives. They are the perfect size and have a straight side and a curved side and a rounded end. They usually come with a set of plastic forks/spoons/knives. But, there are always leftover unused knives. My kids and friends save them for me. I haven't bought a "stir stick" in years.
Well done creating another useful video. The frequency of your uploads and the quality of the content is commendable
The Ryobi gluegun is great addition to a ryobi collection. Super handy.
Every time I look at my roll of paper towels I say to myself I need to make a holder......... Been saying that for about 20 years! Thank you for pushing me towards a just getting it done with a simple "Add to Cart". Also added dixie cups/dispenser to the order. Thank you!
As someone who prides themselves in the details of what we do I wanted to point out that it's vibration damping, not dampening.
Great video as always 👍
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@@StumpyNubs 😉
Gotta tell you, after discovering this channel, I'm enjoying it. I bought several of the items in your cheap tools video right after watching it, and it's made my shop work better. Keep up the good work!
Nice look at some great tools. I really appreciate the concept that occasionally you just need to get on with and buy a paper towel dispenser. Thanks for another great video.
What is the best hot glue brand/type for woodworking applications?
Thanks James. What is the depth capacity of the Harvey fence?(fence to bit when pushed all the way back) Doesn't seem very big, but I guess most aren't except for maybe the Incra. I know I wish my Jessem was deeper (and also wished I chose cast iron).
Hockey tape is fantastic been using it for years on my tools. It does create a sticky mess when you eventually replace it. In tandem with nail polish it helps as an additional quick identification when working on job sites
That Harvey router fence is mind blowingly amazing. As indulgent as I am in buying things for myself, I'd have to have something occur to make feel particularly deserving before I could spend the dough. Thank you for sharing a view of your cool upgrades.
Awesome video as usual... loved the dixie cup idea - i can now toss all the plastic yogurt containers that i reuse after cleaning, which sometimes can be a PITA. And the hockey tape demos were PERFECT... I tape the tops of my actual ice hockey stick handles using the rope method (though a bit closer together so that each finger has a channel to rest in) -- never thought of doing the same to shop tools - genius. Finally, glad you liked the glue gun - been debating getting one for a while... debate is now over - thx! Keep these tip videos coming!!!
I was going to say the same thing about the rope method: you wrap it to match the size of your fingers/hand. That method is waaay older than Rob C!😂
You had me hooked after practical uses for Dixie cups and hockey tape.
Is that carpet on your shop floor?? I use cut off milk cartons to hold fasteners and finishes, glue etc. The quart size also fit a Makita battery nicely.
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I'm a beginner and I've learned so much from your honest reviews. Very grateful!
That sharpening system looks like a great deal. I can’t find the size dimension of those stones. Even the video of the manufacturer doesn’t say a while how long they are.
If you could forward that information and appreciate it keep all these good videos coming.👍😇
I believe they are 9X3 or so.
@@StumpyNubs thanks
Living in the south and having my shop in the unclimate controled shop, tape tends to deteriorate quickly over short periods of tome. Any ideas on how hocky tape handles high heat and humidity?
At 15:14 I see a Saw Stop dust collective system over your Harvey table saw, how was that system connected to your Harvey table saw ?
No, you are seeing a nearby SawStop table saw. I have four saws in the shop.
@@StumpyNubs Ok, I was wondering about that because I have a Saw Stop with the over the table dust collection system and what I wanted to do was add a router table extension liked you just did, but the dust collection system wont allow me to do it :( And while watching your video I thought you came up with a way to do it
@@greglongenecker1772 You could add the router extension on the left side like I did (on the Harvey saw) because the dust collection arm attaches on the right side. Of course if you have the sliding crosscut table (which I do on my SawStop) you couldn't put a router table on that end.
@@StumpyNubs Yes, I have a slider on thé left side :(
I love that Ryobi hot glue gun. And i mostly have Dewalt tools, so i just bought a Dewalt to Ryobi batter adapter. Works great.
Before going out and buying more of those paper towel holders look at the perfect tear ones. They ratchet so you only need one hand to tear sheets, you don't have to hold the roll with your other hand.
Absolutely! I have three of those in my shop!
I agree. They're also great for the rv and boat. They stay put, the rolls won't fall off or unspool.
Those perfect tear holders are the best! Bought one for my camper, immediately bought 3 more for the house.
I agree. You would have to use two hands every time with the one shown her.
Can you add a link to the ones you mean? Thanks
Quick question:
I know this isn't the video for this but I'm looking at buying some forstner bits and the kits are expensive.
What sizes do you find that you use the most?
I'm considering a Harvey table saw. As a hobby woodworker do you think 110 volt is enough saw or go for at leadt the 3 hp 220 volt which i would have to hook into our dryer out let when using saw not a big deal i guess and my big question is the tin coat really worth $500 to $700 extra. TY
Those small silver brushes that we got a glimpse of during the dixie cup segment are also very usefull and cheap. We use them for applying flux for soldering copper pipe and I like their disposability.
Agreed. I bought a package of them when James covered them on a previous Cool Tools episode. Wish I'd done it sooner. Every year before Christmas when my wife starts nagging me for a list, I'm inevitably drawn into watching multiple of these episodes for ideas. Thanks, James!
Yes, they were in the last Cool Tools video :)
They are properly called acid brushes, or soldering flux brushes, and are used (among other things) to brush acid flux onto copper pipes and fittings prior to soldering. They are wonderful almost anywhere a disposable brush is useful, in my shou they are used with resin, grease, glue, dye, and even soldering flux.
I have a workshop with low ceilings. I mounted a dowel between two studs and hung my paper towels there. They're convenient and out of the way.
That glue gun is the reason I picked green for my cheap tools (tools I don't use often and not worth getting mid-end stuff). They also have a fan that takes the same battery that is great and relatively cheap.
Can absolutely vouch for those paper towel holders. I screwed mine onto a piece of pine and stuck a couple of mounted magnets onto the other side... Now it's a mobile paper towel holder that can be stuck to whatever ferrous surface is available.
Surebonder also makes a good cordless glue gun as well and I think you can pick the battery adapter type you need with it.
I prefer the 3.5oz jello cups because they are wider and shallower. Less likely to tip over when using acid brushes.
I've been a shingle roofer for 20 some years, its rough work and I've gotten pretty good at it.
One of the tricks I have is covering the fingers of any glove I use so the tape wears instead of the gloves. Shingles will chew through any glove quickly.
Often however I wrap the tips of my fingers in the tape, it helps me grip things but doesn't slip like a glove can,
I was under the impression that Dixie cups had a coating of wax inside them (?paraffin?) Wouldn't that interfere with your finishes/epoxy? I use some clear plastic disposable cups likely sold next to the Dixie cups in the supermarket.
No.
I have a shop built adjustable fence on my router cabinet, but nothing remotely like the Harvey system. That is as nice a piece of woodworking kit as I have ever seen. The micro adjusters are so nicely done and I love the backlash elimination mechanism. That's as good as any of the metal shop tools I used over the years. Adding the same mechanism to the outfeed is a very cool feature, although I am wondering how you would align the router bit to the outfeed in such a way that would make so fine an adjustment remain relevant? The Harvey site is a real treasure trove of nice looking equipment at reasonable prices (I could not find a price for the router fence).
router fence is 699 approx.
Fun seeing all the expensive stuff out there....
Ryobi glue gun probably the only tool they can manufacture properly
These are some of my most favorite videos from this channel
Just got my mpower sbs sharpening system in the mail today. Haven’t used it yet but it looks great. And thanks for getting us $40 off!
I know a lot of folks already have Ryobi batteries, but in case you don't, TTI (maker of ryobi, Milwaukee, etc) now also makes it for the Walmart "Hart" brand of cordless tools. They're not a great deal full price, but they go on sale frequently.
If you want a corded hot glue gun for mini sticks, that is switchable high/low temp, I've had great luck with the "Gorilla" brand ones, I own two now (one for clear, one for black). They heat up fast and are nicely designed, and are pretty cheap, around 10 bucks.
Even though you don't say it anymore, Im sitting back, relaxing and having a cold one.
Just started using small Dixie cups and grip tape, this past year, myself.
Another great tools video, keep them coming please!
But wait, what is that shiny metal fence like object on your drill press??i
You can make a pretty nice paper towel rod using gas pipe. You just need a flange, a 3 inch piece, a 90 degree elbow, a 12 inch piece, and an end cap.
How does the M-Power SBS Sharpening Station compare with the M-Power FastTrack MK2 Sharpening System shown in Cool Tools #17? Which one should I go with as my 1st sharpening system, and why?
The fast track system sets specific angles for you, is limited to planes and chisels and doesn't have various levels of stropping. The SBS system in this video is more versatile but perhaps more challenging to use.
@@StumpyNubs Thank you James. That was kind of my evaluation as well. Having never sharpened anything yet, I see the advantages to the fixed angles for the inexperienced like me, but also the advantage of being able to strop even more levels. Both sound like great options. Decisions, decisions...
That m power sharpening set looks great. Might get a set. And I've gotta love the honesty about the paper towel holders... I was going to make some, but I just couldn't be bothered.
I recently bought the M Power Sharpening set. After years of saying that one day, I'd go up to diamond stones I kept waiting for the price of good ones to drop some, and they have somewhat. Usually a "system" like this costs so much more than the individual parts that people may not bother but this M Power system was about $50 more than the 3 individual diamond stones and I felt that was worth it. Amazon no longer has them and says they aren't sure they will again, so I just ordered directly from the company and received it in a few days along with a note and an e-mail about an actual person to contact if I had any issues.
I tell you, that glue gun probably brought more people into Ryobi's battery platform than any other tool they've ever made. The drip *is* a little annoying in my outside shop where a slight breeze can change the trajectory of the dropping glue...but it's still not a big issue...just point the same direction the wind is blowing so that it doesn't drip into the base.
I wish it had a quicker heat up and a better feeling trigger and mechanism, especially for the price.
They have a Hart version of this glue gun too.
I always look forward to the next cool tools videos. I enjoy the pros and of each tool and the demonstrations. Abosuletly Love your channel.
Just a thought, but if you were able to attach a knob around the extension you used for the router lift handle, you would be able to make minor adjustments for height without having to reattach the lift handle.
Just a minor question... how recyclable are those wee paper cups after they've been used with wood glue or epoxy? Not very I imagine. Wouldn't a re-usable silicone option be better?
Paper breaks down way sooner than silicone. And I'll bet the factories that make that silicone, and the individual packaging puts out a lot more pollution than a paper mill.
You’ve a very good crew working video - split edits etc., and your script is again is very good. Very well done.
Yep - I have a plug in glue gun. It’s a real hassle. If I can locate a Makita/Ryobi adapter I may well get the glue gun. 👍👍
Can you review this JessEm Clear-Cut TS Stock Guides?
Over 1,000 views in less than 14 minutes. Amazing! I'm not the only one that loves these videos.
Nice plane collection! It looks like it rivals my fathers. i think he has around 200 hand planes. He used to hand plane his moldings in restorations to get an imperfect but authentic finish. No wonder why we never had money when i was a kid😆😆😆
One of the best Cool Tools yet ... I gauge how good the Cool Tools episodes are by how often I stop the video to explore and research further a certain tool. Needless to say, this one got stopped a lot. As always James, all of your efforts are priceless to the community. Cheers my friend, Dave.
(BTW ... the SBS Sharpening Station is an example of someone designing a tool that actually uses the tool. What a great system. I'm already planting all the necessary seeds with the wife )
Hi, greetings from Australia. I enjoy your videos and learn quite a lot from them. Just a question on the rasps. It may simply be a difference in terminology between Australia and America, but when you call the tool a rasp it's not the same as a 'file' such as is used in metal work? Or is rasp commonly used in America for either type of tool? The rasps you showed are certainly a lot more coarse than any metal file I have.
Hi Paul, I'm not an expert, but generally "files" have parallel lines ground in the surface creating the abrasive quality while "rasps" have individual, roughley triangular, teeth gouged in the surface. Of course there are differences from brand to brand but rasps are usually more aggressive than files, however some very high quality (also very expensive) rasps can leave wood surfaces just as nice, if not better, than files. I'm sure plenty of people use the terms interchangeably since it's a fairly detailed difference but that should be a somewhat complete breakdown. Since we're on the internet it shouldn't be long for someone to correct me if I went wrong with that description 😁
Rasps are covered in sharp barbs. Files have parallel ridges. Rasps sand, files shave. Most files clog up too quickly from wood fibers to be used in woodworking. But they do make mill files that will work with wood.
Paul,
In America we will call files by type. A mill file is for metal. A medium file is a coarse metal file or a fine wood file. A rasp is the coarse wood file.
I look forward to your Cool Tools when you post them. Nicely done!
Harbor Freight sells a magnetic paper towel holder that works great on the side of a table saw, drill press etc.
Check out StewMac range of tools, especially the Safe-T=Planer
Thank you for both your responses. Very helpful.
Love the hockey tape idea! Simple, effective, and inexpensive!
Great vid as always. That Harvey table/fence is awesome! I've been waiting for justification to buy the MLCS Powerlift Pro(electric lift). Does anyone have experience with it?
I have one. I reviewed in in a past Cool Tools video.
I'm just going to start forwarding your videos to my wife so she knows what to buy me when it's gift time.
Agree on the cordless hot glue gun. There's at least one company (surebonder) that makes them for the different battery brands.
On the video you were using the lift handle to lift and lower the router; but with that ¼" drive on the router table lift handle, it seems like it would make sense to just use a drill or screw gun to do most of the lifting and lowering, and just use the handle to dial in the desired height. Is there any reason not to do that?
in theory, if they used an irrational stagger pattern (standard example would be the golden ratio) for machine-made rasps, then you should also avoid the rasp lines seen with rational/regular stagger patterns
But they don’t.😞
That only works if the rasp is infinitely long.
Lee Valley has a rasp that looks hand stitched but I’m guessing it’s just what you described, David. And it’s not outrageously priced. I have one, I use it to shape guitar necks, it does cut fast, by applying just a little pressure you can leave a rather smooth finish, I love it.
I like a short bit of light chain and a pair of hooks for a roll holder.
I’ve been eyeing that glue gun for a while, but don’t have any other Ryobi tools and didn’t know about the battery adapters. I think I’ve got some shopping to do this weekend 😁