What Measuring and Marking Tools Do You Use? - Ask Matt #4

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  • This time, I show my measuring and marking tools. I also share how and when I use them in my work.
    This is the fourth episode of my Ask Matt series where I answer broader topic questions. If you have an idea for a topic for a future episode, please let me know. The next topic will be about my workbench.
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  • @JR-yr8xm
    @JR-yr8xm 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    just blew my mind about the "stop measuring things". It's a problem i've always had. Thank you

  • @sittiejannahbayamba8564
    @sittiejannahbayamba8564 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm just here for my stupid schoolwork but your great at explaining

  • @rendezvouspursue
    @rendezvouspursue 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Who else needs this for school

  • @johnconklin9039
    @johnconklin9039 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good info Matt. I'm recent convert to marking knives, amazing how much finer the line is. I also recently bought a box of pencils with white lead, I got them from Amazon. I like to write the species of wood on the end of the board so I can find them easily in the stack and the white shows up much better on walnut and other darker woods.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      John Conklin Thanks John! I've been meaning to pick up some white pencil for working with walnut. Thanks for the reminder. I'm going to order some tonight!

    • @sawdustbob6508
      @sawdustbob6508 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The white’s also good to see on laminate.

  • @tonymartinez9203
    @tonymartinez9203 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Comprehensive and informative. Realistic . Advice is essentially to scribe not measure when possible ? Thanks

  • @JimCoogan_CoogansWorkshop
    @JimCoogan_CoogansWorkshop 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't believe I actually have all of those. And I even have that same T bevel. Coming from an engineering background I also have a whole bunch of drawing/drafting tools too. We seem to have the same problem with tape measures. They are all over the place. The only rule I have, and its a good one for me, is I stay with the same tape measure for the whole project. How I measure is usually defined by what I am building. Sometimes it is marking knife only and other times its a tape measure or caliper. I also use a carpenter square and speed squares because I do remodeling in the house and they are definitely a plus for doing layouts. One of my favorite little tools I would add for a beginner is the Kreg layout tool. Once I started using it I really liked it and always have it around. Great video. The selection you showed is a good one for almost anyone. Thanks for sharing.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jim Coogan Thanks Jim! Who copied who? :) I have a set of french curves that I was going to show but couldn't find those. I might have an organization problem! I'll have to check out that Kreg layout tool. I don't think I've seen that one before. Thanks as always, Jim!

  • @lawrencelewis1036
    @lawrencelewis1036 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What you said about the squares,
    I agree 100%.

  • @artheen4713
    @artheen4713 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First of all, sorry for commenting on such an old video. (Subscribed now, btw.)
    But there are a couple of tools I can't see how you can do without.
    The first is a straightedge; one thick enough to stand on the edge.
    The second is a striking awl, for use when marking with the grain, especially on woods like pine, where a knife tends to follow the grain instead of the rule/straightedge.
    For a striking awl, my favorite one is a repurposed 1950s thin ice pick. It's actually better steel than the striking awls sold as such. It would have to be to survive its intended usage.
    For a striking knife, I used to use a Veritas one, but switched to a Higonokami knife, because it still has a flat grind and very acute angle, yet folds away and goes in my pocket, so I always know where it is. (I have a second one in case I don't know where my pocket is.)

  • @ze_german2921
    @ze_german2921 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    About your advice for beginners, I really liked what you said. I always felt like a klutz messing up precise cuts because I always felt that my measurements were off by a 1/16 . so I would always use my razor knife and not use my tape measure but always felt I was never up to par compare to other professional carpenters. Now I feel much better about what I'm doing.

  • @Jeff-jg7jh
    @Jeff-jg7jh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The lesson learned here (by an old armature) measure less. Measuring has always driven me crazy. Ten attempts, ten different outcomes. What a revelation.

  • @bobtipton365
    @bobtipton365 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good video Matt,
    A friend gave me two 10’ Lufkin tape measures from McCoy’s and I really like them. They are small and most of all bright orange so they are easy to find. If you have a favorite tape measure you might try adding bright color on it with paint or tape.

  • @JayBates
    @JayBates 9 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    My large marking knife is the only thing I trust for the accuracy of drilling pocket holes.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jay Bates Well obviously. I know how much you hate sloppy pocket holes.

  • @GuysShop
    @GuysShop 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree that pulling the dimensions off your work with a marking knife is the way to go when you can. It makes life so much easier. And I use the exact same marking knife too. You know what they say about great minds...

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      GuysWoodshop We're basically the same person is what you're saying :)

  • @ZacHiggins
    @ZacHiggins 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks similar to my marking/measuring tool assortment. Great job going through each one, perfect overview of them. For marking, I absolutely love my Blue Spruce knives and awl set. A bit pricey, but so nice to work with! Thanks for another great video Matt!

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Zac Higgins mmmm Blue Spruce.... want want want :) Thanks Zac!

  • @jlconrad3
    @jlconrad3 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tip on marking versus measuring. I've been trying to do more precise work and I'm finding the measuring is always the problem. I'll be ordering a marking gauge very soon now.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      jonathan conrad measuring is evil :)

  • @Shopbuilt
    @Shopbuilt 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great info as always!

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shop built Thanks Ryan!

  • @ChristopherChisolm
    @ChristopherChisolm 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. I never considered using dividers. Thanks for the great information you put out!

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Christopher Chisolm Thanks you! They're super handy. I've been using them more and more lately!

  • @PaulMeyette
    @PaulMeyette 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting, Matt. I like this forum, or format. It's very informative. Funny about the tape measures! I swear, EVERY TIME harbor freight has a free tape measure coupon, I grab one, because I am always misplacing them. Thanks again....good stuff.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Paul Meyette Thanks Paul! I do the same thing. I have a bunch of HF ones floating around somewhere too. Who knows where they are :)

  • @earlvinz20shot13
    @earlvinz20shot13 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great channel for education
    Cool man keep up the good work 👍👍👍

  • @simons125
    @simons125 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for all the good videos you make. Always watching always learning. thank you

  • @thesultanmerchant
    @thesultanmerchant 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    small marking tool with pvc handle is purchase from amazon and what brand name?

  • @wage3421
    @wage3421 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HOW DO YOU TURN CAPS LOCK OFF!!?? PLZZ

  • @drayne3750
    @drayne3750 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Matt cool video. I use a 6" General metal ruler everyday on the job for finish carpentry (scribes,reveals etc) It is an invaluable tool.

  • @traniesamuel1607
    @traniesamuel1607 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good good sir

  • @stevecollins9450
    @stevecollins9450 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent, Matt! I always have my stick rule in my back pocket and my wood pencil behind my ear, I learned to do it this way back when I was a carpenter. I like mechanical pencils but my pencil hits the concrete floor in my shop a couple of times a day, and the mechanical pencil would have tiny broken lead to deal with, it also dosen't stay behind my ear as well. My combination square is always close by too.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm really good at dropping things. I recently added a rubber floor mat in front of my bench. That thing has saved it's fair share of tool from the brutal concrete. Pencil behind the ear is a good one but it gets in the way when I put my muffs on. I've been trying to make a habit of putting it into the pocket in my shop apron. That's pretty hit or miss though. Thanks as always, Steve!

    • @stevecollins9450
      @stevecollins9450 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Matthew Cremona
      I need to get one of those rubber mats for sure.

  • @j.d.ransom6721
    @j.d.ransom6721 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Info Matt. Thanks for doing this series.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      J.D. Ransom Thanks J.D.!

  • @MRrwmac
    @MRrwmac 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good information and tips! I'm sure many viewers will find it educational. I use half of those and yes I use chalk alot also as you "may" (or may not) see in a build video of the coffee table I told you about! For some reason I thought you were in a basement but saw the "winterized" garage doors and therefore stand corrected. Since your area has been 0 deg and below (yes I checked) I have to ask what kind of "Blast Heater" you have in there that you are in a T shirt? Brrrrrr!!!

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      MRrwmac Thanks Mac! Super excited to see the build video. It's a sweet design so I'm looking forward to seeing it. haha funny story about the t shirt. I didn't want to be in a zip up hoodie again. I feel like I've been wearing them all the time lately in my videos. People are going to think I never change clothes! Normally, I'd turn the heater off when I'm filming so it's quieter but because it's been so cold the temp in the shop drops too quickly with the heater off. It's a 40k btu natural gas garage furnace/heater.

  • @nordyfamily
    @nordyfamily 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep up the great work~

  • @AdventuresInDIY
    @AdventuresInDIY 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great subject Matt. I took away some good information on layout tools. I used to measure out where I'd cut rabbets but now I use the board since even in things like plywood there are still small variations in thickness. I have a set of calipers, part of a carpenters' box of old tools (not even sure about everything I have there), but haven't seen them used before.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      AdventuresInDIY Thanks Chris! The calipers are handy to have. It'd be cool to see what else you have in that box!

    • @AdventuresInDIY
      @AdventuresInDIY 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Matthew Cremona I'd do a video on it but I'm not sure how many people'd be interested in seeing me pull out my old tools. Maybe I'll post up the question.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      AdventuresInDIY Well one person for sure would be interested :)

    • @AdventuresInDIY
      @AdventuresInDIY 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Matthew Cremona Say no more. I'll work it into the schedule :)

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      AdventuresInDIY
      Awesome!

  • @confiscator
    @confiscator 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this. I'd love to see you do a video on steam/heat bending wood. Have you ever needed to do that?

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've never done it yet but would like to some day. I just need to get a project lined up that would require that.

  • @RTOHIO
    @RTOHIO 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely done. Subbed.

  • @theparisattic1797
    @theparisattic1797 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I went to a Office Depot and got a box of small "golf pencils". They come 72 to a bx and cost around $4. They are all over the shop and one is always behind my ear. Mechanical pencil points are not always sharp enough for my liking.
    Thanks for the videos and good job, always entertaining.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Paris Attic The pencils are like the tape measures in my shop. I know I have so many of them in there but I can never find them. Thank you!

  • @robshamel3210
    @robshamel3210 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    My small combo square has a tiny sharp marking "pin" that stores in the end of the handle. I always forget that its there. Also have you seen the komelon brand tapes? They work opposite of most where they stay open (out) until you hit the return button, I appreciate that as it seems all the normal lock buttons sometimes become a pain to lock over time...thought you may want to check out. I know Lowes carries them.. thanks for the tips.

    • @robshamel3210
      @robshamel3210 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      www.komelonusa.com/products.asp?dvn=1&cat=1&sct=2&product_id=111

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rob Shamel Mine have that scribe in them too. I don't think I've ever used it though. I'm going to get one of those tape measures. That makes way more sense than traditional tapes!

  • @TheShavingWoodWorkshop
    @TheShavingWoodWorkshop 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Alot of good information for begining woodworkers, Good video Matt.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      The ShavingWood Workshop Thank you Tommy!

  • @PaulDesmondimakewoodthings
    @PaulDesmondimakewoodthings 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like what you said about not measuring. I need to do more of that. I also have tape measures that are everywhere and nowhere. Need some quantum physicists to work on that.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Paul Desmond It will set you free! Let me know if you figure out the tape measure quantum leaps.

  • @DeleteTommy
    @DeleteTommy 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    g8 vid dude.
    - make a shop tour. that could be cool.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      DeleteTommy Thanks! Shop tour next week probably.

  • @KSFWG
    @KSFWG 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    There needs to be a movie or book -- or both -- Where Tape Measures Go To Hide...
    Spoiler Alert !
    Matt Cremona's Workshop (and my workshops also) lol
    Thank you for this video series, Matt. I enjoy them very much. You do a superb job with this kind of video. Informative, Insightful, yet the atmosphere is light enough to toss in the occasional bit of humor. Keep it going, please!

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      KSFWG lol Best kids book ever! Thank you for watching! I really appreciate the compliments. I'm loving making all these videos. It's so much fun!

  • @1crazynordlander
    @1crazynordlander 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, That helps out a lot. I am just missing engineer squares, a marking knife, dividers and the dovetail marker. I heard about a craftsman that uses a hacksaw to do his dovetails and pins. What is your favorite saw or if you were Norm Abram, sar? I love your comment about tape measures. I have a lot of those...if I could find them.

  • @EllisDesignandTradeCo
    @EllisDesignandTradeCo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    great tutorial man!

  • @StevOPelO
    @StevOPelO 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    .....STARRETT! That's all you need to know

  • @dpmeyer4867
    @dpmeyer4867 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks

  • @Andrew-he1sh
    @Andrew-he1sh 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you use the dial indicator on the top shelf of your tool cabinet for? tool/jointer setup? I haven't seen it move in a year though.. lol.. and how about clamps/clamping devices as another ask matt.. adhesives.. sanding/abrasives.. fasteners.. saws.. drilling/driving... turning...

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Andrew Lucas I used it to set up my planer to get the knives parallel to the bed, to set the rollers, and to align the tables. It could also be used for jointer set up or for height adjustments on a tool like the table saw, router, jointer, etc. That's a lot of topic ideas. thank you for that!

    • @Andrew-he1sh
      @Andrew-he1sh 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Matthew Cremona ah the planer.. well, I've been meaning to get one to help with table saw setup.. but a good combo square does suffice for that... I'll likely go for the dial indicator to refine tool setups at some point... no prob, it's a cool segment, keep up the good work!!

  • @pcorlis
    @pcorlis 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As always I liked your video. Very informative.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      pcorlis Thank you!!!

  • @Wordsnwood
    @Wordsnwood 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Matt, what did you do to that poor dust collector! Looks like it was dropped off a truck and kicked around a bit...
    I have become a convert to wearing a shop apron. First, it helps keep the clothes clean. But possibly more importantly is the fact that my tape measure goes into the front pocket always. Well, almost always. And some pencils in the top pocket, and my ZEM hearing in the lower left pocket.
    Oh yeah, and I really prefer the leverlock style of tape measure. I find that much easier to use.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      wordsnwood I think it probably was. I got it that way. I got a 10% discount because it got damaged in transit. It worked out alright. I'm the same way with the apron. Keeps me clean and is supposed to keep me more organized. Supposed to... I've used both styles. I think I'm indifferent haha! Thanks Art!

  • @tooljunkie555
    @tooljunkie555 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have to get one of those dovetail measuring/marking guage. I never knew about them until now . Amazon.com her I com.lol also the dividers completely forgot about those. Shop class is flashing back in my mind now. And last but definitely not least the engineering square I MUST GET. I do the same thing with the combination squares take them apart I can never seem to get them back together the right way that's Harbor Freight cheapo for you great video this is a definite repeat watch for me I would like to see you do a demonstration and how are you personally cut dovetails unless you already have a video out there about that til next episode..."BOOP" ;)

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joe Walters haha Don't go on too much of a shopping spree! I haven't done a video on just cutting dovetails but I show and talk about how I do it a lot in the Tea Chest build. Thanks Joe!

    • @tooljunkie555
      @tooljunkie555 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      I definitely want to get a good engineering square, and dovetail measuring gauge, and knife..the divider guage ill get from big box..and maybe ill splurge on a good combination square insread of the cheapo kind tht wont go back together right or straight if u take the riler off. (H.freight) but ill definitely chk tht vid or vids out "t.t.y.n.e."

  • @krtwood
    @krtwood 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've gotten down to one tape measure in the shop, a 16'. I guess the good part of having just one is you know you need it so you remember to put it back where it belongs. I have a lot more rulers than you but I don't have a giant 4'er like that. Might have to get one of those but where would I put it? I still haven't found a place for the track of my track saw.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      krtwood If I lost that one tape, I would be so angry! haha! I keep the 4' ruler in with the lumber. One would fit nice on your new rack ;)

  • @TardlerDesigns
    @TardlerDesigns 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    What Lathe tools do you use matt, Anything from chisels to measure/layout on the lathe.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      BrandonsProject I really only turn bowls, so really only a bowl gouge

  • @leedobson30
    @leedobson30 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    very helpful for me a novice. Cheers

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      great to hear!

  • @J_Clarke
    @J_Clarke 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    HOW DO YOU TURN CAPS LOCK OFF

    • @wage3421
      @wage3421 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YOU DONT!!!!!!!@!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!@#$%^&%ESDRU

    • @theaverage9501
      @theaverage9501 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      OH YEAH YEAH

  • @SterlingsWoodcrafts
    @SterlingsWoodcrafts 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This a great for beginning woodworkers or people like Me lol, Good Info Matt

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** Thanks Sterling! Glad it's helpful!

  • @dutkal77
    @dutkal77 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really liked the look of the "Beefy" dividers that you showed. Can you tell me what brand they are and maybe where we ca find them?

  • @sawdustbob6508
    @sawdustbob6508 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    DON’T snap back the tape measure. I’m sure you know that !?! My first tape measure was a 25’ Stanley. The back side of it
    had the snap back info, along with a lot of other useless crap. Interesting toilet reading. Sawdust Bob r2t2 Merritt

  • @woodturningjohn
    @woodturningjohn 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Matt, I too have tons of tape measures and can never find them. The real sad part is my shop is only 10 x 10 lol. I only use them for rough measures, I use the steel rulers for amost everything.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      woodturningjohn lol they must be hiding all over the place :) I do the same if I have to measure something. Thanks John!

  • @wage3421
    @wage3421 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    how do u turn caps lock off??!!

  • @1701spacecadet
    @1701spacecadet 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use a pointed bradawl to mark drill points.
    Also, if you're driving screws into hard wood and don't want to drill a pilot hole, you get a good hole to allow the thread to bite rather than it pushing over as you start screwing in.

  • @DaveLamaison2
    @DaveLamaison2 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi good day.
    Awesome channel
    I have the Veritas micro ajust wheel marking gauge.
    i was wondering if it the wheel supose to turn if you mark a line or has it to be tight non turning?
    it came tight non turning out of the box.

  • @skarygary8160
    @skarygary8160 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of tool is that at 3:53

  • @r.s.grantwoodworking7691
    @r.s.grantwoodworking7691 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video Matt. I did not see a drywall square though, just kidding. Thanks for Sharing.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      R. S. Grant Woodworking haha! Thanks! I keep the drywall square with my construction tools :)

  • @jerryjoseph9135
    @jerryjoseph9135 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just discovered your channel. I really like it! great information and I've subscribed. Only suggestion I have is try to be aware of whats in frame for your video. There seems to be a some distracting element all the time. usually another camera or lights

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jerry Joseph Thanks you, Jerry. Sorry about that. I'm working in pretty tight quarters so it's not always possible/practical to keep other stuff out of the shot.

  • @wyattsprague2218
    @wyattsprague2218 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Boop..lol, and I don't trust those slide squares either, it could be off after your next measurement.. live and learn(empire squares at home depot are garbage).. tough to keep a square, square..

  • @shroboy07
    @shroboy07 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I actually use my combination squares a lot. Then i have a few speed squares. i also have 4 framing squares to use.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jared Shroyer That's quite a lot of squares :)

    • @Jeff-jg7jh
      @Jeff-jg7jh ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mcremona That was my thought.

  • @tooljunkie555
    @tooljunkie555 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always heard "measure twice"..;) but I agree with ya on the measuring technique. Im making a new charging station aand I just used tht tech with a stop block. Its A lot faster than re measuring and u cant go wrong or mis-measure. But im not a mechanical pencil guy tips ALWAYS BREAK ON ME.lol reg #2s4me. but im thinkin im going to look into buying a marking knife. Dont have to shrpen it every 10 or 20 lines..
    Off topic and lastly-
    im hitting my 12 month mark for woodworking @end of january and I must say from watching youtube vids ive learned way more then any class or book has to offer. Im glad I made a channel ..main reason is so I can comment and chat with the woodworkers..well,, the ones tht will..lol ill mail ya a few tapes and a ruler haha

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joe Walters lol I don't have an issue with them breaking on me. It must be my soft touch lol! TH-cam is great. It's how I learn or have learned just about every useful thing that I know. People are very welcoming around here. I love it!

    • @tooljunkie555
      @tooljunkie555 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes definitely are..I agree a lot of people are but there are some that won't even respond back to a comment or even acknowledge stuff. maybe I don't have enough subscribers or good enough quality videos .lol j.k I don't take it personal or anything personal though .
      I just be myself .some people like me, and some don't. and I don'tusually "toot my horn" but I must say im very easy going and a loyal friend and honest person and I get taken for granted and advante of especially if a person eants something I got or can make them..or if they need to use my worshop for the day the beat on all my tools font clean up and leave.so I started charging 100 deposit 50% refundable if noth8ng is broke or bent..needless tonsay those users dont come around anymore..and im better off lol

    • @tooljunkie555
      @tooljunkie555 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its tht Minnesota swag thts why they dont brk..lol

    • @simons125
      @simons125 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Joe basementwoodworking I use the www.fastcap.com/estore/pc/FatBoy-Pencil-3p12938.htm fatboy for my rough marking, it never breaks and also inludes white and red crayons. And yes you can sharp them very thin too.

  • @billyjacks6223
    @billyjacks6223 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is great stuff, thanks matt

  • @blackemmons
    @blackemmons 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the good info.
    Nice to see it was a warm day in January up north(t-shirt). Not quite that warm here in Tennessee. :-)
    JimE

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      blackemmons Thanks! I wish it was warm. I had the heater cranked up so I could be wearing something other than those zipup sweaters I've been wearing lately. :)

  • @ivanmills7664
    @ivanmills7664 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Matt. You said your dove tail gauge was a 1- 8 is that in degree or what? I have never used one of those. Thanks and I think we all have the same issue with measuring tapes.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      ivan mills It's a rise/run ratio. I think it works out to be 7.25 ish degrees. Sounds like a lot of people have this tape measure issue :)

  • @TheWilcolater
    @TheWilcolater 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like watching you turn trees into heirloom furniture. How about showing us your felling tools?

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mark Nowicki Boop! Episode 6!

  • @TomHowbridge
    @TomHowbridge 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    cool videos Matthew Cremona like these! certainly agree with the tape ! i hope to comment more on your videos ;)

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tom Howbridge Thanks Tom!

  • @josenoriega6016
    @josenoriega6016 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video! Thanks for sharing!

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Jose Noriega thank you!

  • @JeremyThompson21
    @JeremyThompson21 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    If possible, would you want to do the woodworking/youtube thing full time? I totally think your content/video quality is as good or better than some of our other youtube woodworkers.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely. I love making these videos and talking to everyone. Thank you so much! Hearing that means a lot to me!

  • @beezee6979
    @beezee6979 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Matt, you mentioned that you checked your combination square for square and it cam of fine, yet you don't trust it. May I ask why that is? Thanks in advance.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      abetrman Mostly because it wasn't square to begin with. I had to file it to adjust it. Also the drawing the line check is only so precise. idk maybe I'm just weird about it lol

    • @beezee6979
      @beezee6979 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Matthew Cremona Understandable. I just hear that that is always a way to check if it was square. Never looked at it as a precise test. Thanks for responding.

  • @Benelli037
    @Benelli037 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whould you reccomend please brand (make) for engenere square?

    • @danewade2872
      @danewade2872 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Starrett, Brown and Sharp. Coming from machine shop, a lot of cheaper squares will be quite far out of square when purchased. Buy quality and have them for life!

  • @alanrodriguez3172
    @alanrodriguez3172 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks matt

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alan Rodriguez Thanks for watching, Alan!

  • @deleetmeeh
    @deleetmeeh 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    My brother buys a million tape measures and can never find them at work. I never leave my tape off my belt. I don't let people work with me that don't have a tool belt and can keep pencil/tape on them at all times. So many of my apprentices would go though all my spare pencils and tape measures it drove me crazy.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      deleetmeeh I'm working on making it more habitual. I've been keeping a tape and a pencil in my shop apron. It's just remembering to put it back after using it that gets me. It would probably drive me more crazy if I was out on a job and not contained within my own shop. Thanks!

  • @francisbarnett
    @francisbarnett 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    New to your channel, great stuff, subbed.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      francis barnett Thank you for subscribing!

  • @puffyyami57
    @puffyyami57 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @jointheresistence123
    @jointheresistence123 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved the tape measures are "everywhere and nowhere at the same time" Made me laugh cause its so true.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol That's still holding true for me

  • @mayankcontractor7879
    @mayankcontractor7879 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    it good video for my j.n petit school

  • @goatsears
    @goatsears 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What happened to the larger engineer's square ? it looks infected with rust

  • @jeffcriss6503
    @jeffcriss6503 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love ur vids!

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Jeff!

  • @mwrcrft
    @mwrcrft 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish someone made a wide blade 12' tape ruler.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Matt Robin Yeah that's the only downside to the shorter tapes. I think the 16' has a good balance of size and tape width.

  • @tagi3d
    @tagi3d 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    What happened to your dust collector? something fall on that canister?

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +tagi3d it was damaged in shipment

  • @walterrider9600
    @walterrider9600 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you Matthew

  • @wage3421
    @wage3421 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WHAT UP, ITS YA BOI LIL PUMP!!!

  • @TedAlexander24
    @TedAlexander24 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    No carpenter's square or story stick?

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ted Alexander I have carpenter's squares but I don't use them in my woodworking. Sometime I'll make a story stick out of a scrap and use it for a project.

  • @Andrew-he1sh
    @Andrew-he1sh 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm kind of obsessive about accuracy too.. sometimes 64ths aren't close enough.. or I can't trust something is "perfectly square".. how could that be.. LOL.. but using the workpiece to mark with instead of a measurement and a thick pencil line makes a huge difference in accuracy and the finished product.. I still have the same tape measure I did when I was in high school.. haha.. I'm practicing shorter comments.. lol

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Andrew Lucas It just bothers me when I know something is off, even by a little. ignorance is bliss. big time. Finishing up comments and then off to email land ;)

    • @Andrew-he1sh
      @Andrew-he1sh 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Matthew Cremona I used a square for years and spent countless hours adjusting my table saw because of out of square cuts, recutting pieces and constantly struggling with cuts and parts... I got a better quality square and when I found out the other square was the culprit of all those issues.. wow.. I can't even tell you how sceptical I am not of everything.. lol

  • @TheWilcolater
    @TheWilcolater 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Boop... I like story poles

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mark Nowicki Beep Boop :) Story poles are great too

  • @cdouglas1942
    @cdouglas1942 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jimmy DiResta solves the lost tape problem by never taking it off his belt. Just pulls out the end, marks the stock, allows it to retract. Makes it look easy.
    Personally I have 5 or 6 tape measures somewhere...

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +cdouglas1942 yeah if you can remember to keep it on your belt lol

  • @walterrider1612
    @walterrider1612 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you good info

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Walter Rider Thank you!

  • @DerekMorrelli
    @DerekMorrelli 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tape measures, they are shop ninjas, "they're everywhere and nowhere at the same time" ;)

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Derek Morrelli so sneaky!

  • @Andrew-he1sh
    @Andrew-he1sh 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also.. you haven't talked much this past year about finishing (other than the cutting boards).. finishes themselves, finishing supplies, and techniques you like.. (unless your arm-r-seal is the one and only)... also reading material, books, mags, articles and the like or anything else that inspired you along the way.... sorry, just trying to help with some show ideas..

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Andrew Lucas I'm pretty boring when it comes to finishing. Arm-r-seal all the way. lol I've used lacquer, shellac, and brush on poly in the past. I must have wiping varnish figured out because it always comes out perfectly. No need to experiment with anything else when it's working so well. Thanks for the other topic ideas. Really appreciate those!

  • @cityguyusa
    @cityguyusa 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i've been watching several of your videos tonight. i enjoy watching. i'm not sure who you are thinking your auduence is but the one thing I realuzdbwas I was feeling a bit lost. my grandfather ws a cabinet naker and did strunged instrument rrpair and he built grandfsther's clocks and a few harpsichords and so I've seen a lot of the itens your showing and may even know their names but when you describing how you use them it's too atherial. i'd like to see you actual usr them becausebI don't always know how a particylar item works. in your last video you were moving planesvaround so fast I could hardly keep up with the diffrrences and I really didn't understand why you had a particular desire forbsay a #4 but never use the #3 when they look all but identical. i guess what I'm saying is for me you make a lot of asumptions as to my understanding which is why I brought up who was supposed to be your audience. It ws the one piece of info I got from college English 101. Know your audience and tailor your discussion to that audience. I'd call myself an intermediate. I've built shelving, chess boards, entertainment centers, a workbench and last summer I put up hardware on my carport to install bypass carriage doors whichn.i've yet to build because I had to ipgrade my electric tonad some 230 lines to do some minor milling. So I'm not a newbie. It would also help if you showed what you're talking about rather than just saying so and so and slow down your talking 100 miles an hour. I had Speech 101 so I know it's hard to pace yourself you feel like your talking too slow but trust me you're not.
    I really enjoyed watching the chainsaw mill and the slab cutting, stacking. And you gave some real skill at building things that seems innate and an I for design that I could never be that creative like the live edge builds.
    ok, yhat's way too much advice but I do it from a caring place.

  • @SawDustMakerRJM
    @SawDustMakerRJM 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had to laugh at the part about measuring tapes. I only have three and a much smaller work space but have the same problem of losing them.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Richard McIntosh I think I have like 8 of them. I had issues finding the one I showed in the video. The same thing happens with pencils... I swear someone is taking them...

  • @BigFatTonys
    @BigFatTonys 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How can you possibly lose something that is 12 FEET long ?????

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Big Fat Tony's hahaha! :)

  • @reforzar
    @reforzar 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you find that the target brand chalk works as well as the name brand chalk? 😆

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Only the red ones

  • @klaernie
    @klaernie 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Matthew Cremona awesome information. But on the next video please fix the exposure of your camera, it quite often jumps up and down.

  • @TheMetalButcher
    @TheMetalButcher 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Most of digi calipers suck. Move them too fast and they lose track. Same couldn't be said about a brown and sharpe analog.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      justfakeit888 I haven't had a problem with mine although I don't need to move it very much since I typically only measure things about .5" or less. I'd like to add a nice analog one at some point too.

    • @TheMetalButcher
      @TheMetalButcher 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brown & Sharpe 599-579 is the best you get as far as I am concerned. Just lovely to use.

  • @wage3421
    @wage3421 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    2 to the 1 from the 1to the 3

  • @tajagrant6459
    @tajagrant6459 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    one more layout tools

  • @DemasShopforEverything
    @DemasShopforEverything 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I broke your 12 footer rememebr lol

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      That was my other one haha! I had a 12' power lock at one point...

    • @whitewolf8758
      @whitewolf8758 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Matthew Cremona both of you two act like brothers?! Heh heh heh

    • @DemasShopforEverything
      @DemasShopforEverything 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Brothers in woodworking, hehe

    • @jamesayo2278
      @jamesayo2278 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dema's WoodShop b

    • @jamesayo2278
      @jamesayo2278 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Matthew Cremona h

  • @mwrcrft
    @mwrcrft 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video,I know better but I believe someone comes into the shop and moves my measuring tapes, rules and pencils when I am not looking.

    • @mcremona
      @mcremona  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Matt Robin They must stop by my shop too